Craftsman 48624223 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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46" HiGH PERFORMANCE

LAWNSWEEPER

Model No. 486.24223

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

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CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this
manual and follow all Safety Rules

and Operating Instructions.

,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation

,, Maintenance
,, Parts

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48742 (3/06)

Safety Rules .................................................................... 2

Carton Contents .............................................................. 3

Accessories and Attachments ......................................... 3

Full Size Hardware Chart ................................................ 4

Sweeper Assembly Instructions ...................................... 5

Hopper Assembly Instructions ......................................... 7

Operation ....................................................................... 11

Maintenance Schedule .................................................. 12

Storage .......................................................................... 12

Service and Adjustments ............................................... 13

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 13

Repair Parts Illustration ................................................. 14

Repair Parts List ............................................................ 15

Parts Ordering/Service ................................... Back Cover

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Craftsman Lawnsweeper fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free
repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible)

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the 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.

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

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

The model 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.

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 pull 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.

MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24223

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhentheunitwaspurchased.TheyarealsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutletsand
servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanorderrepairpartsforyouwhenyouprovidethemodelnumbersofyourtractorand

sweeper

The Front Mount Dethatcher, Model 486.24219 attaches |
to the lawn sweeper to help loosen and remove dead

grass and thatch from the lawn while sweeping.

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

1. Sweeper Housing Assembly

2. Bag Arm Tube (2)

3. Hitch Tube, Left Hand (Marked 39L)

4. Hitch Bracket Assembly

5. Hitch Bracket, Bent

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6. Height Adjustment Plate

7. Height Adjustment Handle

8. Hitch Tube, Right Hand (Marked 40R)

9. Rope

10. Hopper Bag

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11. Rear Hopper Tube (2)

12. Upper Hopper Tube (2)

13. Lower Hopper Tube (2)

14. Hopper Bag Pivot Rod

15. Hopper Support Strap (2)

16. Bag Frame Strap

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DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
Nylock Nut, 5/16"

Palnut, 3/8"
Flat Washer, 3/8" Standard
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Spacer, .38" x .62" x .27"
Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1/2"

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P 2

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R 2
S 4
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DESCRIPTION

Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/8"
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-3/4"

Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 3/4"
Vinyl Cap

Plastic Plug
Grip
Height Adjustment Pin
Hopper Clamp
Spring

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(2) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1) 1/2" Socket Wrench (recommended)

STEP 1 - 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 2 - ASSEMBLE HITCH TUBES

The hitch tubes are stamped with a "39L" for the
left tube and a "40R" for the right tube. The sweeper

housing is marked with and "L" on the left side and an
"R" on the right side. See figure 1.

Hold the left hitch tube so that the end stamped with
"39L" is beside the left side of the sweeper and the

front end of the tube angles inward. Attach using two
hex bolts (C) and nylock nuts (F). Repeat for the right

hitch tube. Do not tighten yet. See figure 1.

STEP 4 = FASTEN HITCH TUBES

10"

• Fasten the hitch tubes together using two hex bolts
(A) and nylock nuts (F). Do not tighten yet. See

figure 2.

HEX BOLT (A)

NYLOCK NUT(F)

FIGURE 2

STEP 5 - MEASURE TRACTOR HITCH

Use the mark along the side of this page to measure
the height of the tractor hitch. The mark is 10" from
the bottom of the page. If the tractor hitch is less than

10" above the ground, go to STEP 6a. If the tractor

hitch is 10" or more above the ground, go to STEP 6b.

STEP 3 - REMOVE PLASTIC TIE

Remove the plastic tie that fastens the height
adjustment tube to the front of the sweeper housing.
See figure 1.

HEX BOLT (C)

PLASTIC TiE

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HITCH TUBE (L.H.)

FIGURE 1

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TUBE

"39L"