Craftsman 486.246232, 486.246213, 486.246222 User Manual

Owner's Manual

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TRACTOR BRUSH GUARD

Model No's. 486.246213, 486.246222 & 486.246232

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.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40865 rev. (04/24/08)

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

WARRANTY SAFETY

SUSPENSION BRACKET

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

CARTON CONTENTS

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".

• Bumper may get hot when tractor is running! Allow bumper to cool down before grabbing hold of bumper.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety

precautions. It means — Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

CARTON CONTENTS

REF PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 25038 1 Right Mounting Bracket 2 25037 1 Left Mounting Bracket 3 64862 2 Locking Lever 4 64614B 1 Bumper (71-246213)

64614S 1 Bumper (71-246222)

64614C 1 Bumper (71-246232)

DETERMINE IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS A SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKET

OR DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKETS

SINGLE SUSPENSION

BRACKET

DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKETS

FIGURE 1A (page 3)

FIGURE 1B (page 5)

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

REMOVE

BROWNING SHIELD

REMOVE

FRONT SCREWS

B A

NOT SHOWN

FULL SIZE

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.

CAUTION! Mufer 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.

SHOWN FULL SIZE

PARTS BAG "A"

FIGURE 2

REF PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 43350 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" B 43062 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" C 44072 4 Whizlock Nut, 3/8" D 44742 4 Plug E 48866 2 Pivot Spacer F 1643-60 2 Plastic Grip

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)

• 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.

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FIGURE 3

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