Owner's lianual
FRONT BUMPER
Model No. 486.24608
Fits 917 Series LTATT/GT Tractors
STOP
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Ouestions Call 1-866-576-8388
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. FORM NO. 42033 (02/05/09)
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
WARRANTY
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SAFETY
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 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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) 9/16" Wrenches (Socket wrench may be used)
Any powerequipmentcancauseinjury 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".
Lookforthis symbol to point out important safety
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▲
precautions. It means — Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
CAUTION! Muffler 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
DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKETS
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.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKET TRACTORS
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
mu
(not full size)
PARTS BAG "A"
FIGURE 2
Ref. Part Qty. Description
A 43350 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16x1"
B 44072 4 Whiziock Nut, 3/8"
C R19171616 4 Washer, 1/2" x 1"
D 47674 4 Plug
66460 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 remaining
plugs.
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5)
• Place a washer onto a carriage bolt and then Insert
the bolt Into the second mounting hole from the front
of the tractor frame. Securely tighten a whiziock nut
onto the bolt on the outside of the tractor frame.
Repeat on other side of tractor.
Call 1 -866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE