Craftsman 486.24535 User Manual

Owner's Manual

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Model No. 486.24535

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 [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]
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 USA

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 49033 (REV. 4/04)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART
CARTON CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION
REPAIR PARTS LIST
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

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WARRANTY

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SLEEVE HITCH

For one year from the date of purchase, when this sleeve hitch is maintained and lubricated according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wii! repair any defect in material or work
manship free of charge. If this sleeve hitch 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.

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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

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.

Read this owners manual and your vehicle and
implement owners manuals before using this hitch.
Do not allow children to operate vehicle or sleeve
hitch.
Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or sleeve
hitch without proper instructions.
Do not allow anyone to ride on sleeve hitch.
Always place sleeve hitch in lowered position when
attaching an implement.

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

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Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

Before lowering and operating the Implement, be
sure no one is near the area of operation.
Lower the sleeve hitch and implement when leav
ing vehicle unattended.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected. Drive
slowly when sleeve hitch and implement are in raised
position. Stay off of steep slopes.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure the
equipment is in safe operating condition.

The mode! number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the frame.

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;

486.24535

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 2
B 1 Hex Bolt, 5/8" X 1-3/4"

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D 4

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F 2

G
H 4 Hex Nut, 3/8"

1 4

NOTE: Boit (C), Lock Washer (N) and Nut (H) will not

be used unless the mounting holes in the tractor do
not already contain bolts and nuts.

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1
1

Hex Bolt, 5/8" X 2-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 1-1/4"

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x1"
Carriage Boit, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Shoulder Boit
Hex Nut, 5/16"

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

J

K 2

L 1
M 1
N 4 Lock Washer, 3/8"
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P 2
Q 3 Clevis Pin
R

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2 Lock Washer, 1/2"

3

Hex Nut, 1/2"

Jam Nut, 5/8"

Nylock Nut, 5/8"
Lock Washer, 5/16"

Flat Washer, 3/8"
Hair Cotter Pin