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.

IMPORTANT = READ THIS FIRST!!!

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 49790 (9/05)

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

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

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

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

E 48866 2

Plug Pivot spacer

I 43070 4

Washer, 3/8"

ASSEMBL

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

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.

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