Craftsman 48624237 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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42" HEAVY DUTY

LAWNSWEEPER

Model No. 486.24237

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

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. 42112 (12/17/08)

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 ....................................................................... 12

Maintenance Schedule .................................................. 13

Storage .......................................................................... 13

Service and Adjustments ............................................... 14

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 14

Repair Parts Illustration ................................................. 15

Repair Parts List ............................................................ 16

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

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet
in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

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.

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MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24237

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

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, L.H.

4. Hitch Bracket

5. Hitch Bracket (Straight)

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6. Height Adjustment Strap

7. Height Adjustment Handle

8. Hitch Tube, R.H.

9. Rope

10. Hopper Bag

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11. Upper Hopper Tube, (Front) (2)

12. Hopper Middle Tube (Rear) (2)

13. Lower Hopper Tube, (Front) (2)

14. Bag Support Strap (2)

15. Hopper Bag Pivot Rod

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.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Nylock Nut, 5/16"

Nylock Nut, 1/4"

Palnut, 3/8"

Star Washer

Flat Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.

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

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DESCRIPTION

Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/8"
Clevis Pin, 1/4"x 1-3/4"
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
Spacer Bushing
Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
Vinyl Cap
Grip
Knob, Plastic

Hitch Pin
Hopper Mount Clamp

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Hammer

(!) 7/16" Wrench
(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.

Place the sheet of cardboard from inside the carton
onto your work surface to prevent scratching the
sweeper.

STEP 2 = ASSEMBLE HITCH TUBEs

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 figure1.
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 two
hex bolts (C) and nylock nuts (G). Repeat for the
right hitch tube, but with the "76R" facing in toward
the right side of the sweeper. Do not tighten yet.
See figure 1.

10"

STEP 3 =ASSEMBLE HEIGHT ADJ. STRAP

Place the spacer bushing (K) into the hole in the

height adjustment strap. Place the strap and bushing
between the hitch tubes, aligning them with the rear

hole. Fasten the hitch tubes together, with the strap
and bushing between them, using two hex bolts (A)

and nylock nuts (G). Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.

HEX BOLT (A)

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NYLOCK NUT(G)

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 1

NYLOCK NUT (G)

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HITCHTUBE (L.H.)

HEX BOLT (C)

STEP 4 =MEASURE TRACTOR HITCH HEIGHT

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 5a. If the tractor

hitch is 10" or more above the ground, go to STEP 5b.