Craftsman 486245332 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

25 GALLON
70 PSi SPRAYER

Model No. 486.245332

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Partsor Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Most fasteners are readily available
through any hardware store

Safety

Assembly

CAUTION:

Operation

Before using this product, read
this manual and follow alt Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears com/cra ftsma n

PRINTED JNUSA FORM NO.40171 (1/06)

Maintenance
Parts

SAFETYRULES..............................................................2

FULLSIZEHARDWARECHART....................................3

CARTONCONTENTS.....................................................4

ASSEMBLY......................................................................4

OPERATION....................................................................8

STORAGE.....................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................12

REPAIRPARTSILLUSTRATION..................................14

REPAIRPARTSLIST....................................................15

PARTSORDERING/SERVICE.......................BackCover

MAINTENANCE............................................................11

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, ifthis Sprayer fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or
replacement F repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty appNes 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, Boffman Estates, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be foundon a
decal attached to the tank.

You should record both the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

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

* Read this owners manual carefully before attempting

to assemble or operate this sprayer

* Read your vehicle owners manual for operating and

safety rules before using this equipment.

* Never allow children to operate this sprayer, and do

not a_lowadults to operate without proper instructions

* Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on this sprayer

Do not allow passengers on the towing vehicle

* Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children. Also keep area clear of
pets.
Read the chemical label carefully for instructions and
caution notes on handling and mixing of chemicals.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:

Wear eye and hand protection end wear protective
clothing when handling and applying lawn chemicals
Do not spray on windy days

• Attachment of this sprayer may affect your tractor's
braking and stability. Be aware of your tractor's
capabilities. Refer to the safety rules in the vehicle
owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes

• Be aware of changing conditions on slopes. BTAY
OFF OF STEEP SLOPES,

• Operate at reduced speed on rough terrain, along
ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of control

• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual

486.245332

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means -- Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

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KEY

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B
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H

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QTY,

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DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4"

Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4"
Screw, #10 x 3/8"

Nut, 5/16" (SEMS)
Nut, Nylock 5/16"

Flat Washer, 5/16"
Flat Washer, 3/4"
Lock Washer, #10

Washer, 5/16" Tooth Lock

Hitch Pin

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KEY QT_ DESCRIPTION

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R
S
T
U

jR

1 Hair Cotter Pin
2 Cotter Pin
2 Knob

1 Spray Gun Clip, Small

1 Spray Gun Clip, Large

1 Pressure Gauge
2 Spacer

1 Coiled Hose Clamp
2 Gasket, 3/4" Garden Hose
2 Axle Clamp, 3/4"

CARTON CONTENTS
1 Lid

2 Tank
3 Return/BypassHose(maybeassembledtotank)

4 BoomAssembly
5 BoomMountBracket

6. SprayGunAssembly

7. Axle

8. HitchArms(2)

9. HitchBrackets(2)
10Wheels(2)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

STEP 1: (BEE FIGURE 1)

• Remove all items from carton and lay out as shown
on pages 3 and 4.

• Assemble the axle clamps (U) and four 5/16" hex nuts
(SEMS) (E) to the factory installed bolts in the frame

tubes Do not tighten yet.

FACTORY
INSTALLED
BOLT

FIGURE 1

AXLE
CLAMP (U)

5/16" SEMS NUT (E)

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2 AND 1)

• Slide the axle through the two axle brackets.

• Assemble a spacer (R), a 3/4" washer (H), a wheel
ivalve stem facing out) and another 3/4" washer (H)

onto the axle. Assemble a cotter pin (M) through the
end of the ax{e. Repeat on other end

• Tighten the four nuts which fasten the axle c_amps to

the frame tubes. Refer back to figure 1

1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN (M

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)

Fasten the ends of the hitch arms together using two
5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts (E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (F).

Do not tighten yet.

• Assemble the hitch brackets to the hitch arms using
two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts (A) and 5/16" nylock nuts

(F). Position each bolt behind a cross bolt in the hitch
arms. Do not tighten yet.

• Tighten all nuts assembled in steps 3 and 4 at this
time

5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT (A)

5/16" NYLOCK

NUT i F)

SPACERiR )

3/4" WASHER (H)

FIGURE 2

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)

• Assemble a hitch arm to the inside of a frame tube
underneath the tank Use two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts (A)

and 5/16" nylock nuts (F) Do not tighten yet. Repeat

for other side

5/15" x 1-1/4

HEX BOLT(B)

'

5t16" NYLOCK _ !
NUT (F)

FIGURE 4

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

• Assemble the boom mount b_acket to the rear of the
frame tubes using two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts (A) and

5/16" nylock nuts (F)

6" NYLOCK

NUT (F)

5/15" x 2"
HEX BOLT (A)

HITCH ARM

5/16" x 2"

HEX BOLT !A)

5/16" NYLOCK NUT (F)

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 5 REAR VIEW

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