Craftsman 486.24598 User Manual
Owner's Manual
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Model Nos. 486.245993, 486.24598
Fits 917 Series LT/YT/GT Tractors
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.craftsman.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40502 (REV. 1/07)
ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions
supplied with it, if this Tractor Brush Guard fails due to a defect
in material or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair.
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
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) 9/16" Wrenches (Socket wrench may be used)
Place cardboard or a mat on work surface to prevent
scratching of parts removed from carton and tractor.
Identify and lay out parts listed above. Not all hardware
will be used. Unused parts may be discarded after
assembly.
Any power equipment can cause injuryif operated improperly
or if the user does not understand how to operate the
equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power
equipment.
Refer to your tractor owners manual for "Rules For
Safe Operation".
Look for this symbol to point out impo rtant safety
precautions. It means -- Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
HARDWARE - FULL SiZE
D
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SINGLE ROD DECK SUSPENSION TRACTORS
iMPORTANT: If your tractor has a mower deck suspension
bracket located under the middle of the front axle as shown
in figure 1, continue with the instructions on page 3. If your
tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket like
the one shown go to page 4.
Ref. Part
No. No.
A 48894
B 43062
C 43001
D HA21362
E 44742
F 43003
65932
(not full size)
Qty. Description
2 Self Threading Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
4 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16
2 Plug
4 Lock Washer, 3/8"
1 Bumper
FIGURE 1
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
VIEWED FROM FRONT
CAUTION!Muffleris hot!Allowengineto
cooldownbeforeproceedingwith bumper
installation.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)
* Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.)
* Remove the browning shield as shown below.
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5)
* Spread ends of bumper enough to fit slots onto bolts in
rear mounting holes in tractor frame.
* The bumper has three mounting holes. The rear hole
provides the most clearance while the forward holes
provide a neater appearance. Use a hole that provides
enough clearance for hood to stay in raised position
when opened. Insert a hex bolt (C) through tractor frame
and into desired mounting hole on each side of bumper
and secure with a hex nut (D).
iMPORTANT: Before fully tightening nuts, be sure tractor
hood will stay in raised position when opened.
REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 2
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)
* Insert a hex bolt (C) into the second mounting hole from
the front of the tractor frame and fully tighten a hex nut
(D) onto the bolt. Repeat on other side of tractor.
HEX BOLT (C)
\
HEX NUT (D)
HEX BOLT (C)
(D)
/
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 6)
* Replace the browning shield using the front screws you
removed in Step 1.
FIGURE 3
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 4)
* Place plug (E) on a work bench or solid table and push
end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for second
plug.
BUMPER
PUSH DOWN
WITH EVEN
PRESSURE
WORK BENCH
OR SOLID TABLE
FIGURE 4
SHORT STEP
PLUG (E)
/
REPLACE
FRONT SCREWS
REPLACE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 6
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