Craftsman 486.246221 User Manual

Owner's Manual

TRACTOR BRUSH GUARD

Model No's. 486.246212, 486.246221 & 486.246231

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CAUTION:

Before using this product, read
this manuaU and follow aH Safety

RuUes and
Operating Instructions.

• Safety

• AssembLy
,, Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

IMPORTANT - READ THtS FIRST!!!

For Missing Parts or AssembUy Questions
PUease Call 866-576-8388

Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.

FAX [phone] or e-mail info@aq_ri-fab.com

Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.

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

www, sears,com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49790 (9/05)

ONE YEAR UMITED 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, cal! 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, mL60179

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,

SHOWN FULL SiZE

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Ref. Part No. Qty. Description

A 48894 2 SelfThreading Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

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

C 43001 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"

D 44742 4 Plug
E 48866 2 Pivot Spacer

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Ref. PaA No.

F 1643-60
G HA21362
H 43003

] 43070

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Qty, Description

2 Plastic Grip
4 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
4 Lock Washer, 3/8"

4 Washer, 3/8"

CARTON CONTENTS

Ref, Description

1 Right Mounting Bracket
2 Left Mounting Bracket
3 Locking Lever
4 Bumper

TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) 9/16" Wrenches

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

Part No.
#25038

#25037
#64862

#64614B (71-246212)
#64614S (71-246221)
#64614C (71-246231)

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

installation,

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

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)

, Place cardboard on work surface.

identify and lay out all parts and hardware. Not all

hardware wil! 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
SUSPENSmON 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,

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REMOVE

FRONT SCREWS

REMOVE

BROWNmNGSHmELD

FIGURE 2

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 all
four plugs.

BUMPER

PUSH DOWN

WiTH EVEN

PRESSURE

WORK BENCH

FIGURE 1

BRACKET

VIEWED FROM FRONT

OR SCUD TABLE

FIGURE 3

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