Craftsman 486.244122 User Manual

Owner's Manual

48" DOZER BLADE

Model No. 486.244122

CAUTION:

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

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!

For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Please Call 866-576-8388 Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST. FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail info@agri-fab.com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 49344 (REV. 7/04)

SAFETY

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 tractor and dozer blade owners manuals and know how to operate your tractor before using the tractor with the dozer blade attachment.

2. Never operate the tractor and dozer blade without wearing proper clothing suited to weather conditions and operation of controls.

3. Never allow children to operate the tractor and dozer blade. Do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.

4. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.

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

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 48" DOZER BLADE

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Dozer Blade is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge. If this Dozer Blade is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is 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. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Frame Brackets

2. Lift Assembly

3. Guide Bracket Assembly

4. Spring Assembly (2)

5. Angle Lock Bars (2)

6. Blade Pivot Bracket

7. Channel/Pivot Plate Assembly

8. Grip Assembly

9. Support Bracket

10. Handle Assembly w/Grip

11. Control Cable Assembly

12. Lift Pivot Plate (2)

13. Blade Assembly Parts Package (See page 3)

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D E F G H I J

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

Z AA

DDCC EE

JJ KK

CONTENTS OF PARTS PACKAGE

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 4" B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2-3/4" C 9 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" D 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" E 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2" F 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2" G 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" H 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Thread Forming

I 1 Shoulder Bolt, (Special) 3/8" x 5/8"

J 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" K 4 Flat Washer, 7/16" Std. L 1 Flat Washer, 3/8" Std.

M 4 Lock Washer, 3/8" N 2 Nylock Nut, 1/2" O 2 Hex Jam Nut, 1/2"

P 4 Hex Jam Nut, 7/16"

Q 1 Whizlock Nut, 3/8" R 10 NyLock Nut, 3/8"

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

S 2 Hex Jam Nut, 3/8" T 1 Nyock Nut, 5/16" U 4 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16" V 3 Nyock Nut, 1/4"

W 2 Keeper Plate

X 1 Lift Arm Link Y 1 Stop Angle

Z 1 Cable Mount Bracket AA 2 Cable End Fitting BB 1 Handle Guide CC 4 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3/4" DD 6 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" EE 10 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" FF 1 Spring Pin, 1/4" x 1"

GG 1 Nylon Tie HH 1 Spring, Angle Lock

II 9 Spacer, Short

JJ 1 Spacer, Long

KK 2 Trunnion, Lift Rod

8. Attach cable end fitting and long spacer to right

hand hole in angle stop and channel using 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and 1/4" Nylock nut. Tighten both 1/4" Nylock nuts that secure the angle stop to the channel. See figure 8. NOTE: Keep cable and

fitting in alignment with cable mount bracket when tightening nuts.

6. Assemble one 5/16-24 hex jam nut onto threaded

end of control cable approximately 3/4" from end. Assemble threaded cable end through round hole in cable mount bracket and secure with another 5/16-24 hex jam nut. See figure 7.

ASSEMBLY OF BLADE TO TRACTOR

TO PREPARE TRACTOR:

A. Remove the mower or any other attachment you

may have mounted to your tractor. Mark all loose parts and save for re-assembly. Refer to tractor owners manual for instructions on removal of the mower or attachment.

B. Remove and save both suspension arms, along

with the nuts and washers which fasten them to the lift link rods. Also remove the 3/8" self-tapping bolts from each side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 9. On some tractors the lift link nuts

will be reused to fasten the dozer blade lift assembly to the lift link rods.

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