Craftsman 486.245981, 486.245994 User Manual
Owner's Manual
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FRONT BUMPER
Model Nos. 486.245994, 486.245981
Fits 917 Series LT/YT/GT Tractors
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
FORM NO. 40866 (09/04/07)
SAFETYWARRANTY
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
SUSPENSION BRACKET
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
CRAFTSMAN ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When assembled, operated and maintained according to
the supplied instructions, if this product fails due to a defect
in material or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet
in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used for commercial
or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) 9/16" Wrenches (Socket wrench may be used)
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.
• Refer to your tractor owners manual for "Rules For
Safe Operation".
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means — Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
CAUTION! Mufer is hot! Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation.
DETERMINE IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS A SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKET
OR DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKETS
SINGLE SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1A (page 3)
Look under the front of your tractor (Figure 1A & 1B). If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axle, continue on to INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKET TRACTORS on
page 3. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip to
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKET TRACTORS on page 5.
DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKETS
FIGURE 1B (page 5)
2
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B
A
C
D
(not full size)
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKET TRACTORS
PLUG
SHORT STEP
BUMPER
PUSH DOWN
WITH EVEN
PRESSURE
WORK BENCH
OR SOLID TABLE
WHIZLOCK
NUT
CARRIAGE BOLT
AND WASHER
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)
Open parts bag labelled " • A" and verify that all parts
are present.
NOTE: Place cardboard or a mat on work surface to prevent
scratching of parts removed from carton and tractor.
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)
Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.) •
Remove the browning shield as shown. •
HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
PARTS BAG "A"
FIGURE 2
Ref. Part Qty. Description
A 43350 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
B 44072 4 Whizlock Nut, 3/8"
C R19171616 4 Washer, 1/2" x 1"
D 44742 2 Plug
65932 1 Bumper
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Place plug on a work bench or solid table and push •
end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for second
plug.
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5)
Insert a carriage bolt into the second mounting hole •
from the front of the tractor frame and fully tighten a
whizlock nut onto the bolt. Repeat on other side of
tractor.
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FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
3
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