Craftsman 486.24635 User Manual

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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
TRAC PACK
Model No. 486.24635
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES...................................................2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART
CARTON CONTENTS...................................... 3
ASSEMBLY OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
3
4
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION REPAIR PARTS LIST SLOPE GUIDE PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
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WARRANTY

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Trac Pack Is maintained and iubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge. If this Trac Pack is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty appiies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs №cessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to Instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product Is in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
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.
Read this owners manual before attempting to assemble or operate the spreader.
Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on Trac Pack
attachment.
Never allow children to operate the tractor.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean-Attenttonll Become alertfl Your safety Is Involved.
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the hitch bracket.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual con cerning safe operation on slopes. Refer also to the slope guide on page 7 of this manual. Stay off steep slopesi
MODEL NUMBER; SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE;
486.24635
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Ref.
Qty. Description
No.
f V*“ ■'S^

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
B
Ref.
Qty.
No.
Description
A 2
B 2
C 6
D
6 5/16" Hex Lock Nut
Shoulder Bolt 3/8" xr Hex Bolt 5/16’X 3/4" Hex Bolt
E 4 F
2 Bushing
G 1
H 3
3/8" Flanged Lock Nut Clevis Pin
1/8" Hairpin Clip
1. Tool Box
2. Mounting Bracket, Left Hand
3. Mounting Bracket, Right Hand
4. Brace Strap
5. Hitch Bracket
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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 3/4" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench (1) 11/16“ Wrench or Adjustable Wrench (1) 5/8“ Wrench or Adjustable Wrench (2) 9/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
• Remove the hardware pack and all parts from the
carton. Be sure the carton is empty before discard ing.
• Lay out all parts and hardware as shown on page 3.
FOR TRACTORS RESEMBUNG FIGURE 1:
• Remove the bolt from the hole on each side of the
tractor frame as shown in figure 1.
• Assemble the two shoulder bolts to the now empty
holes. Tighten. See figure 1.
FOR TRACTORS RESEMBUNG FIGURE 2:
• Remove the bolt and nut from the hole on each side
of the tractor frame as shown in figure 3.
• Assemble two shoulder bolts and 3/8" flanged lock
nuts to the now empty holes. Tighten. See figure 3.
• Assemble the right and left mounting brackets to the hitch bracket using four 5/16" x 3/4“ hex bolts emd 5/16" hex lock nuts. Do not tighten yet See figure 4.
LEFT HAND MOUNTINQ BRACKET;
FIGURE 1
* Assemble the right hand and left hand mounting
brackets to the hitch bracket using four 5/16" x 3/4* hex bolts and 5/16" hex lock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.
LEFT HAND
BRACKET
J
RIGHT HAND MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE 4
FOR BOTH TYPES OF TRACTORS
• Assemble the brace strap to the mounting brackets using two 5/16* X 3/4* hex bolts and 6/16* hex lock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 5.
• Assemble two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, bushings and 3/8" flanged lock nuts to the slots in the hitch bracket. Do not tighten yet. See figure 5.
5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT
FIGURE 2
MOUNTINQ BRACKET
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Place the loosely assembled frame onto the rear of the tractor, hooking the notched ends of the mounting brackets under the shoulder bolts. Attach the hitch
bracket to the tractor hitch using the clevis pin and a 1/8" hairpin clip. See figure 6.
Align the frame so that it is straight and level with the tractor. Tighten the four 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(assembled in figure 4) which fasten the mounting
brackets to the hitch bracket. Slide the 3/8" x 1" hex bolts along the hitch bracket slots until they are bumped up against the back edge
of the tractor hitch. Tighten. See figure 6.
Place the tool box onto the frame so that №e heads of the shoulder bolts in the bottom of the tool box fit down Into the keyhole slots. Slide the tool box fonward, slightly tilting up the back end, until the clevis pins in the bottom of the tool box drop down into the holes at the rear of the frame. Secure the tool box to the frame with two 1/8" hairpin clips through the clevis pins. See figure 7.
Tighten the two bolts (assembled in figure 5) which
fasten the brace strap to the mounting brackets. The
strap keeps the frame at the correct alignment width
when removing and reattaching the frame and the tool
box.
CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
A
Engage the tractor clutch smoothly when starting the tractor in motion. Sudden, full throttle starts could cause the front end of the tractor to lift off the ground, causing loss of steering control. Fill the Trac Pack with up to 100 pounds of material or tools. Do Not exceed the 100 pound weight capacity of the Trac Pack.
accessory or an attachment. Be aware of changing conditions on slopes.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

• Rinse or wipe off the Trac Pack after each use.
• Do not store with material in the tool box.

OPERATION

To remove the tool box from the Trac Pack frame, remove the 1/8" hairpin clips from the two clevis pin in the bottom of the tool box. Lift up the rear of the tool box enough to raise the pins out of the frame and then pull back and up to remove the heads of the shoulder bolts from the slots in the frame. To remove the Trac Pack frame from the tractor,
remove the 1/8* hairpin clip and the clevis pin from the hitch bracket. Unhook the frame from the shoulder bolts on the sides of the tractor and
remove the frame. The shoulder bolts may be left
permanently attached.
Store inside in a clean, dry area.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24635
REF.
NO.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
PART
NO.
47492 47493 1 47525 2 44044 43013 4 43088 4 43070 2
738-0255
46556 2 24560 1 24559 1
QTY.
1
Tool Box Tool Box Lid
2
Clevis Pin, 3/8’ x 3/4" Lg. Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. Washer, 1/4" Washer, 3/8“
2
Shoulder Bolt, 1/4-20 x .36" Lg. Push Nut, 3/8“ Mounting Bracket, Right Hand Mounting Bracket, Left Hand
DESCRIPTION REF.
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 4-1/2’ Lg.
PART
NO.
12 13 24561 14 15 16 17 18 43343
19 20 43001 21
NO.
24567
738-0234
47572 4 43182 6 43064
711-0309 1
23625 2 47494 1
QTY.
1 1
2
6 3
2
DESCRIPTION
Brace Strap Hitch Bracket Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x 5/8’ Lg. Hex Lock Nut, Flanged 3/8-16 fhd. Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4“ Lg. Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Thd. Hairpin Clip, 1/8" (#4) Clevis Pin, 5/8" X 1.2" Lg. Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x1"Lg. Bushing, Pivot Owners Manual
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SLOPE GUIDE
(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)
Use this guide to determine If a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and Trac Pack. Refer also to the Instructions In your vehicle owners manual.
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For in>home major brand repair service:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-4-MY-HOME"** {1-800-4б9-4ббЗ)
Para pedir servicio de reparación a domiciiio -1-800-676-5811
In Canada for all your service and parts needs call
Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces
For the repair or repiacement parts you need:
Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week
-1-800-665-4455
1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domiciiio -1-800-659-7084
For the iocation of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement
or to inquire about an existing Agreement:
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday
1-800-827-6655
Tlie Service Side of Sears'
FORM NO. 47494
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