Craftsman 486242231 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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42" HiGH PERFORMANCE

LAWNSWEEPER

Model No's. 486.242231

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. 40736 (10/10/07)

Safety Rules .................................................................... 1

Warranty .......................................................................... 2

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

Carton Contents .............................................................. 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

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER

When assembled, operated and maintained according to the supplied instructions, if this Craftsman Lawnsweeper fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME 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 isused 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 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:

486.242231

These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail
outlets and service centers, Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model

numbers of your tractor and sweeper

to the lawn sweeper to help loosen and remove dead

I The Front Mount Dethatcher, Model 486.24219 attaches

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, L.H. (Left Hand)

4. Hitch Bracket Assembly

5. Hitch Bracket, Bent

6. Height Adjustment Strap

7. Hitch Tube, R.H. (Right Hand)

8. Rope

9. Hopper Bag

10. Rear Hopper Tube (2)

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11. Upper Hopper Tube (2)

12. Lower Hopper Tube (2)

13. Pivot Rod

14. Hopper Support Strap (2)

15. Bag Frame Strap

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

D 1 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
E 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
F 12 Nylock Nut, 5/16"

G 2 Palnut, 3/8"

H 2 Fiat Washer, 5/16" Standard

I 1 Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"

J 2 Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
K 1 Spacer Bushing

REF QTY DESCRIPTION

L 1 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

M 8 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

N 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1/2"

O 4 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/8"

P 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-3/4"

Q 4 Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

R 4 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
S 4 Hopper Clamp

T 2 Vinyl Cap
U 1 Grip

V 1 Plastic Knob

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Hammer
(2) 1/2" Wrenches

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 RIGHT HITCH TUBE

The hitch tubes are stamped with a "77L" for the
left tube and a "76R" for the right tube. The sweeper
housing is marked with an "L" on the left with side and
an "R" on the right side. See figures 1 and 2.
Hold the right hitch tube against the right side of the
sweeper so that the "76R" on the tube faces toward
the sweeper. Attach the hitch tube using two hex bolts
(C) and nylock nuts (F). Do not tighten yet. See
figure 1.

STEP 3 - ASSEMBLE LEFT HITCH TUBE

• Hold the left hitch tube against the left side of the
sweeper so that the "77L" on the tube faces away
from the sweeper. Attach the hitch tube using one hex
bolt (C) and nylock nut (F). Do riot tighten yet, See
figure 2.

NYLOCK NUT

HOUSING

MARKED

HITCH TUBE (L.H.)

FIGURE 2

REX BOLT (C)

TUBE

MARKED

"771='

HEX BOLT (C)

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"76R"

HITCHTUBE(R.H.)

FIGURE 1

STEP 4 - ASSEMBLE HEIGHT ADJ. STRAP

Attach the height adjustment strap to the hitch tube
using a hex bolt (B), the spacer bushing (K), a flat
washer (H) and a nylock nut (F). Do not tighten yet.
See figure 3.

HEIGHT ADJ. STRAP

SPACER
BUSHING (K)

FLAT WASHER (H)

HEX BOLT (B)

FIGURE 3