Craftsman 486.245993 User Manual

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FRONT BUMPER

Model Nos. 486.245993, 486.24598

Fits 917 Series LT/YT/GT Tractors

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DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Ouestions 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)

WARRANTY ASSEMBLY

ONE YEAR 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

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Any powerequipmentcan 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".

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.

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.

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

alert!! Your safety is involved.

HARDWARE - FULL SIZE

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Ref.

No.

A 48894 2 Self Threading Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1 -1/2"

C 43001 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1" D HA21362 4 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16

Part

No.

B 43062 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1-1/2

E 44742 2 F 43003 4 Lock Washer, 3/8"

65932 1 Bumper

Qty. Description

Plug

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(not full size)

CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to cool down before proceeding with 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.

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.

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.

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 6)

• Replace the browning shield using the front screws you removed in Step 1.

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