Craftsman 486.246212 User Manual

Owner's Manual

TRACTOR BRUSH GUARD

Model No*s. 486.246212, 486.246221 & 486.246231

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and

Operating Instructions.

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• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 49790 (9/05)

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Tractor Brush Guard faiis 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 legai rights, and you may aiso have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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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.

• Refer to your tractor owners manual for "Rules For Safe Operation".

Look for this symbol to point out important safety

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precautions. It means — Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety Is Involved.

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Ref. Part No. Qty. Description Ref. Part No. Qty. Description

A 48894 2 Self Threading Screw, 3^8-16x 1-1/2'

В 43062 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" G HA21362 4 Nylock Nut, 3/8"

F 1643-60 2 Plastic Grip

c 43001 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1" H 43003 4 Lock Washer, 3/8"

44742

D

E 48866 2

4

Plug
Pivot spacer

I 43070 4

Washer, 3/8"

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ASSEMBL

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CARTON CONTENTS

Ref. Description Part No.

1 Right Mounting Bracket #25038
2 Left Mounting Bracket #25037
3 Locking Lever #64862

4 Bumper #646146 (71-246212)

#646148 (71-246221)
#64614C (71-246231)

TOOLS REQUIRED

(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(1) 1/2" Wrench (for heat shield on page 5)

CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to

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NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.

cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation.

STEP1; {SEE FIGURE 2)

• Place cardboard on work surface.

• Identify and lay out all parts and hardware. Not all
hardware will be used. Unused hardware may be
discarded after assembly.

• Remove hood from tractor using instructions in your
tractor owner's manual. Place hood on cardboard or
on a mat to protect paint.

• Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to reattach the browning shield
after bumper is installed.

ASSEMBLING TO SINGLE ROD DECK
SUSPENSION TRACTORS

[IMPORTANT; If your tractor has a single mower deck
suspension bracket located under the middle of the front
axle as shown in figure 1, continue with the instructions
on this page. If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket like the one shown, go to page 5.

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)

• Place plug (D) on a work bench or solid table and
push end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for ail
four plugs.

STEPS: (SEE FIGURE 4)

• Attach left mounting bracket to hole shown in left side
of tractor frame using a hex bolt (C), flat washer (I)
and nylock nut (G). Align middle hole in bracket with
empty hole in tractor frame. Tighten nylock nut {G)
only enough to keep bracket in alignment until step 4.
Repeat for right mounting bracket.

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 6)

• Replace the front screws and browning shield you
removed in Step 1 as shown.

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5J

• Fasten bumper to mounting bracket using a hex bolt
(B), pivot spacer (E), a locking lever, a flat washer
(I) and a nylock nut (G) as shown. The pivot spacer
inserts into hole in bumper. Tighten both nuts on
mounting bracket at this time. Repeat for other side.

• Assemble plastic grips (F) onto locking levers.

• Lift up on bumper until pins in locking levers snap into
holes in mounting brackets.

IMPORTANT; You must lower bumper before raising tractor
hood. Pull out on locking levers and push bumper down as
far as it will go.

ASSEMBLING TO DUAL ROD DECK
SUSPENSION TRACTORS

[MPORTANT: These instructions are for tractors with
dual mower deck suspension brackets like the examples
shown in figure 2 on this page..

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

A

NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.

installation.

STEP 1:

• Place cardboard on work surface.

• Identify and lay out all parts and hardware. Not all
hardware will be used. Unused hardware may be
discarded after assembly.

• Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.) Place
hood on cardboard or on a mat to protect paint.

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2)

IMPORTANT: Do not remove any bolts from the tractor
frame while the mower deck is raised. Misalignment of
holes in frame could result.

• Lower mower deck to rest on ground.

• Remove bolts from mounting holes on both sides of
tractor frame. Use a mounting bracket to help identify
holes.

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1)

• If you have an (LT) Lawn Tractor with a heat shield
like the one shown, remove the heat shield.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to re-attach the heat shield after
bumper is installed.

FIGURE 2

STEP 4: {SEE FIGURES)

• Attach left mounting bracket to hole shown in left side
of tractor frame using bolt (C), lock washer (H) and
flat washer (I). Align middle hole in bracket with empty
hole in tractor frame and tighten bolt (C) to hold
bracket in place. Repeat for right mounting bracket.

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURES 5 AND 6)

• Assemble plastic grips (F) onto locking levers.

• To attach bumper to tractor:

1. Place flattened ends of bumper onto mounting
brackets. Insert pin of locking lever through front
hole in bumper and into front hole in mounting
bracket to support bumper on mounting bracket.

2. Insert pivot spacers (E) into rear holes in bumper.

STEP 5: {SEE FIGURE 4)

• Place plug (D) on a work bench or solid table and
push end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for all
four plugs.

3. Fasten locking lever and bumper to mounting bracket
using a screw (A) or bolt (B), a lock washer (H) and a
flat washer (I). Use screw (A) for LT tractors and bolt
{B) for GT tractors. Assemble screw or bolt through
pivot spacer in rear hole in bumper and into tractor
frame. Tighten. Repeat for other side.

NOTE; If hole in (LT) tractor frame is not threaded, push
in while turning screw (A) to create threads in hole.

IMPORTANT: You must lower bumper before raising tractor
hood. Pull out on locking levers and push bumper down as
far as it will go.

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