Craftsman 48624221 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manuat

LAWNSWEEPER

ModeJ No°s, 486.24221

®

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this
manuaU and follow aH Safety RuUes
and Operating Instructions.

• Safety

• AssembLy

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

mMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or

AssembUy Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www=sears=com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49994 (12/05)

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When assembled, operated and maintained according to the supplied instructions, if this Craftsman Lawnsweeper fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, cal! 1-800-4-MyoHOME to arrange for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).

This warranty is void if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Any power equipment can cause inju ry if operated improperly or ifthe user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.

1. Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and
know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper before

using this sweeper attachment. Always instruct other
users before they operate the sweeper.

2. Do not permit children to operate sweeper.

3. Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper.

4. Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your body
or clothing! Never hold onto the rope while towing the

sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing vehicle to keep
it away from wheels and rotating parts.

5. Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough
terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of
control.

6. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with
the attachment of this sweeper. Do not fill sweeper

to maximum capacity without checking the capability
of the towing vehicle to safely pul! and stop with the

sweeper attached. Stay off of steep slopes.

7. Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage
after striking an object. Repair any damage before

continuing operation.

8. Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can
damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause

the bag and its contents to burn.

9. Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper
bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.

10. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means -- Attention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

The mode! and serial numbers will be found on a decal
attached to the lawnsweeper.

You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24221

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhentheunitwaspurchased,TheyarealsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutletsand
servicecenters,MostSearsstorescanorderrepairpartsforyouwhenyouprovidethemodelnumbersofyourtractorand

sweeper

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CARTONCONTENTS(LoosePartsinCarton)

1. SweeperHousingAssembly

2. BagArmTube(2)

3. LeftHitchTube

4. HitchBracket

5. HitchBracket(Straight)

6. HeightAdjustmentStrap

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7. HeightAdjustmentHandle

8. RightHitchTube

9. RearSupportBrace
10,BrushAssembly(2)

11.UpperHopperSideTube(2)

12.RearHopperTube(2)

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13,LowerHopperSideTube(2)
14,HopperSupportRod(2)

15.BagFrameStrap

16.HopperBag

17.Rope

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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2ol/2" Lg. P 1 Lock Washer (Tooth), 5/16"
B 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2" Lg. Q 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
C 2 Curved Head Bolt, 5/16" x 1o5/8" R 8 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"
D 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1ol/2" S 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1/2"
E 1 Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 1" Lg. T 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1ol/8"
F 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" U 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1o3/4"

G 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" V 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3"

H 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2" W 1 Spacer Bushing,

I 6 Ny!ock Nut, 1/4" X 2 Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
J 10 Nylock Nut, 5/16" Y 2 Vinyl Cap
K 2 Hex Nut (Plain), 5/16" Z 1 Grip
L 2 Flat Washer, 5/16" (Small) AA 1 Knob, Plastic

M 2 Flat Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt. BB 1 Hitch Pin

N 2 Lock Washer, 5/16" CC 4 Plastic Plug

O 2 Bowed Washer DD 1 Angle Bracket

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrenches

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

, Each brush assembly has one brush retainer

marked with either red or black ink, Lay out the brush
assemblies as shown so that the brush retainers

marked with ink are in the middle with the red one on
the right and the black one on the left,

REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON

To protect painted parts, lay them on cardboard or a
mat,

Remove the sweeper housing, the loose parts and the
hardware package from the carton, Lay out the parts

and hardware as shown on pages 3 and 4,

STEP 1: (SEE FmGURE 1)
, Assemble the roar support brace to the holes

indicated in the sweeper housing, Use two 1/4" x 1/2"
hex bolts (H) and 1/4" nylock nuts (I),

OVERLAP BR{STLES

BRUSH RETAmNER
MARKED RED

BRUSH RETAmNER
MARKED BLACK

FIGURE 2

IMPORTANT: The overlap bristles at the bottom of each

brush help support the back side of the brush for better
sweeper performance, Be sure the sweeper is turned
as shown in figures 2 and 3 to correctly assemble the

brushes,

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
, Attach the brush assembly with the red brush retainer

to the right end of the brush shaft using two 1/4" x

1" hex bolts (G) and 1/4" nylock nuts (I), The brush
retainer marked with red ink must be placed to the
middle of the sweeper,

FIGURE 1

I_"NYLOCK NUT(0 -'---_

BRUSH RETAmNER
MARKED RED

1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT (G)

FIGURE 3

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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4}

, Attach the brush assembly with the black brush

retainer to the left end of the brush shaft using two
1/4" x 1" hex bolts (G) and 1/4" nylock nuts (I). The
brush retainer marked with black ink must be placed
to the middle of the sweeper.
Turn a wheel to rotate the brushes. (The wheels drive
the brushes in one direction only.) The overlap bristles

should be on the back side of the brush as it rotates.

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6 AND 7)

, Cut off the plastic tie that holds the height adjustment

tube in place.
Assemble the right hitch tube (stamped 06R) to the
sweeper housing using two 5/16" x 1-1/2" carriage
bolts (D), and two 5/16" nylock nuts (J). Do not tighten
yet. Repeat for the left hitch tube (stamped 05L).

5/16" NYLOCK NUT (J)

1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT (G)

BRUSH RETAUNER
MARKED BLACK

FIGURE 4

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
, Assemble the angle bracket (DD) to the sweeper

housing using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt (F) and a 5/16"
nylock nut (J). Make sure the bracket is turned as
shown and aligned straight with the housing and then

tighten.

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1/4" NYLOCK NUT (U)

5/16" x 1ol/2" /
CARRIAGE BOLT (D)/'

R{GHT HITCH TUBE

(STAMPED 0¢R)

FIGURE 6

Fasten the hitch tubes together using two 5/16" x
2ol/2" hex bolts (A), 5/16" small flat washers (L), and
5/16" nyiock nuts (J). Do not tighten yet.

5116"' × 314"
HEX BOLT (F) -.

FIGURE 5

5/16"
NYLOCK NUT (J)

ANGLE
BRACKET (DB}

5/16" x 2-1/2"

REX BOLT (A)

FIGURE 7

5/16"

NVLOCK NUT (J)

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5116"SMALL FLAT

WASHER (L)