Craftsman 486.24414 User Manual

Operator's Manual

For Garden Tractors with 23" Tires

Model No. 486.24414

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

• Safety ,, Assembly

• Operation

CAUTION: DO NOT use this Dozer Blade on Lawn Tractors or on Garden Tractors with

less than 23-inch diameter tires.

HVIPORTANT: For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 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. 49810 (10/05)

• Maintenance ,, Parts

SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2

WARRANTY ................................................................... 2

CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 8

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 4-5

ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-13

OPERATION ................................................................. 14

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 15

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.

MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 16

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 16

STORAG E .................................................................... 17

ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 17

REPAIR PARTS iLLUSTRATiON ................................. 18

REPAIR PARTS MST ................................................... 19

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................. BACK COVER

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, it means -- Attention!! Become

alert!! Your safety is involved.

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Dozer Blade fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call I°800°4°MYoHOME® 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

The mode! number and serial numbers wil! be found on a decal attached to the dozer blade.

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:

486.24414

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CARTON CONTENTS

1, Grip Assembly

2, Trigger with Cable 3, Left Side Plate

4, Right Side Plate 5, Blade Assembly

6, Attachment Rod 7, Handle Guide 8, Blade Pivot Bracket

9, Trip Spring (2) 10, Lift Link (2)

11_ Skid Shoe (2) 12, Lift Rod

13, Pivot Plate 14, Upper Lift Handle

15, Lower Lift Handle

16, Lift Bracket 17, Angle Lock Bar (2)

18, Frame Assembly 19, Handle Assembly

20, Contro! Cable

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CONTENTS OF PARTSPACKAGE

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A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2o3/4" V 11 Nylock Nut, 5/16"

B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2" W 4 Hex Nut, 1/2"

C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1ol/2" X 4 Hex Nut, 3/8"

D 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1o3/4" Y 2 Short Spacer E 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1ol/4" Z 4 Lock Washer, 3/8" F 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" AA 1 Oval Screw, #10 x 1"

G 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" BB 2 Washer

H 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3ol/2 CC 6 Washer, 1/2" Large

I 1 Shoulder Bolt DD 6 Washer, 5/8" SAE J 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1" EE 4 Washer, 1/2" K 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1ol/4" FF 4 Washer, 5/16"

L 6 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1 GG 1 Cable Mount Bracket

M 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1ol/2" HH 2 Nylon Tie

N 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1ol/2" II 2 Clevis Pin

O 4 Cotter Pin JJ 2 Plastic Cap

P 4 Nylock Nut, 1/2" KK 7 Haircotter Pin

Q 10 Ny!ock Nut, 3/8" LL 2 Cable End Fitting

R 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4" MM 1 Extension Spring S 1 Whizlock Hex Nut, 3/8" NN 1 Spring Pin T 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16" OO 1 Plastic Grip U 1 Long Spacer

TOOLSREQUIREDFORASSEMBLY (1) 7/16"Wrench

(1) 1/2"Wrench (1) 9/16"Wrench (1) 3/4"Wrench (1) AdjustableWrench (1) PhillipsScrewdriver (1) Hammer

iNSTRUCTiONS FORTRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners

manual for instructions on how to properly remove the hood.

, Remove the browning shield from the front of the

tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove the second bolt to prevent it from falling.

, Removea!lpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthe

carton.Layoutpartsandhardwareandidentifyusing theillustrationsonpages3and4.

NOTE: Notallofthesuppliedpartsandhardwarewillbe neededforoneparticulartractor.Unneededitemsmaybe discardedafterassemblyhasbeencompleted.

NOTE: Righthand(RH)andlefthand(LH)are determinedfromtheoperator'spositionwhileseatedon thetractor.

untilthetractorengine,mufflerandexhaust

CAUTION: Donotbeginassembling

deflectorhavebeenallowedtocooloff.

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

, Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single

mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If

your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip to step 5 on page 7 for tractors with dua! suspension

brackets.

NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your

tractor.

REMOVE BROWNUNG SHUELD

FIGURE 2

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)

, Fasten the R.H. side plate (bend facing out) to the

front three holes indicated in the tractor frame. Use three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (J) and three 3/8" nylock

nuts (Q). Fasten the rear of the side plate to the frame using a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (L) and a 5/16" ny!ock nut (V). If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with dotted lines) that prevents the side plate from

resting flat against the tractor frame, use three large 1/2" washers (CC) as shims between the side plate

and the frame. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the LH. side plate.

, Reinstai! the browning shield removed in figure 2.

"_---_ BRACKET "--_--J"

FIGURE 1

5/16" x t" ENGmNE LARGE 1/2" CARRmAGE MOUNTmNG WASHER (CO)

BOLT (L) PLATE (IF

5/16" NYLOCK --_ NUT (V)

3/8" NYLOCK NUT (Q)

318" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLT (J)

FIGURE 3

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