Craftsman 48624644 Owner’s Manual

Operator's IVlanuai

44" HiGH SPEED SWEEPER

Model No. 486.24644

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

CAUTION:

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

Rules and Operating Instructions.

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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42889 (12/31/13)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2

SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3

CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3

HARDWARE PACKAGE .................................................. 4

ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 5

OPERATION .................................................................. 10

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 11

MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 11

STORAGE ..................................................................... 11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENTS ................................... 12

NOTES .......................................................................... 13

REPAI R PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................... 14

REPAIR PARTS LIST..................................................... 15

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................... BACK PAGE

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the 44" High Speed Sweeper.

You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24644

Remember,anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowto operatetheequipment.Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment.

• Readthevehicleandsweeperownersmanualsandknowhowtooperateyourvehicleandsweeperbeforeusingthis sweeperattachment.Alwaysinstructotherusersbeforetheyoperatethesweeper. Vehiclebrakingandstabilitymaybeaffectedwiththeadditionofanaccessoryoranattachment.Beawareof changingconditionsonslopes.

Donotpermitchildrentooperatesweeper. Donotpermitanyonetorideonsweeper.

Operatethesweeperatreducedspeedonroughterrain,nearditchesandonhillsidestopreventlossofcontrol. Vehiclebrakingandstabilitymaybeaffectedwithattachmentofthissweeper.Donotfillsweepertomaximumcapacity

withoutcheckingcapabilityofthetowingvehicletosafelypullandstopwiththesweeperattached.Stayoffofsteepslopes Donotexceed6 m.p.h.Drivingtoofastmaycausedamagetosweeper'swheelsandbearings.

Donotholdontodumphandlewhiletractorismoving. Neverattachdumphandletotractororanypartofyourbody.Alwayskeepitsecuredtothehopperbagwhiletractoris moving.Ifanypartofdumphandleshouldbecomedamaged,stopuseofsweeperandreplacethedamagedpart.

Stopandinspectvehicleandsweeperfordamageafterstrikinganobject.Repairanydamagebeforecontinuingoperation. Keepsweeperaway'fromfire.Excessiveheatcandamagethebrushesandhopperbagandcouldcausethebagandits

contentstoburn. Beforestoringthesweeper,alwaysemptythehopperbagtoavoidspontaneouscombustion.

Followmaintenanceandlubricationinstructionsasoutlinedinthemaintenancesectionofthismanual.

Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans-- Attention! Become alert!

Your safety is involved.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrench (1) Pliers (1) Hammer

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

Secure each bag arm channel (6) to the sweeper housing using two 3/8" x 2-1/4" clevis pins (23) and two small hairpin cotters (19).

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)

• Install a compression spring (27) into the bottom of each of the pivot rod retainers, securing them to the bag arm channels.

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Place a pivot rod support bracket (28) in the end of a bag arm channel and then insert a pivot rod retainer (26) down into the slots in the bracket and the channel. Repeat for the other bag arm channel.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 3

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE4)

Attach the drawbar brackets (4) to the drawbar (3)

using one 5/16" x 2-1/2" hex bolt (15), two washers (59), and one 5/16" nylock nut (21). Make the nut

finger tight only.

Insert the 3/8" x 3" pin (16) into the brackets and

drawbar and install a small hairpin cotter (19).

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 4

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

* Attach the drawbar and brackets to the sweeper

using two 5/16" x 2-12" hex bolts (15) and two 5/16"

nylock nuts (21). Tighten all three bolts installed in the

brackets, then loosen the front bolt by 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

FIGURE 5

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

* Install a rear hopper tube (9) onto the ends of the two

lower hopper tubes (7). Secure them with two 1/4 x

1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19).

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)

* Measure the distance from the tractor hitch to

the ground. Arrange the hitch brackets as shown

according to your tractor's hitch height.

* Attach the bent hitch bracket (2) and straight hitch

bracket (1) to the drawbar using two 5/16" x 2-1/2" hex

bolts (15) and 5/16" nylock nuts (21).

* Assemble the hitch pin (60) and two 3/4" spacers

(22) to the hitch brackets. Secure them in place with a

large hairpin cotter (18).

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STEP 8:

Install a rear hopper tube (9) onto the ends of the two upper hopper tubes (8). Secure them with two 1/4 x

1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19).

(SEE FIGURE 8)

holes point down

FIGURE 7

HITCH HEIGHT

9"TO 11"

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HITCH HEIGHT

7"TO 9"

HITCH HEIGHT

11"TO 13"

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 8

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)

* Attach the upper and lower hopper tubes together

using two 3/8 x 1/2" clevis pins (20) and small hairpin

cotters (19).

holes point down

holes point up

STEP 11" (SEE FIGURE 11)

* Slide the bag frame tube (1) through the front flap of

the hopper bag.

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)

* Slide the hopper tubes into the hopper bag.

FIGURE 9 FIGURE 11

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)

* insert the hopper support rods (11) into the holes of the

upper hopper tube. Then, flex and insert the rods into

the holes in the bottom rear hopper tubes.

FIGURE 10 FIGURE 12

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)

• Secure the bag frame tube to the lower hopper tubes using two 1/4 x 1.11" clevis pins (25) and small

hairpin cotters (19).

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

• Starting from the front of the bag, secure the hopper bag to the bag frame using the velcro flaps.

FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

• Open up all the flaps on the hopper bag.

• Snap the lower front flaps of the hopper bag to the

front of the hopper bag bottom.

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

• Tie the four tie straps tightly around the upper rear

hopper tube.

TIE

STRAPS

TIE

STRAPS

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 16

STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)

* Attach the rope (12) to the center of the upper rear

hopper tube.

FIGURE 17

ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR

1. Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.

2. Set the sweeper height adjustment to about the

middle of the adjustment range.

3. Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch, arranging the hitch brackets according to the drawbar

height of your tractor as shown in figure 20 below and in figure 6 on page 6.

4. Arrange the spacers into one of the three possible combinations as shown below in figure 20.

iMPORTANT: To obtain the best performance from your sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is approximately level with the ground as shown in figure 19.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY

STEP 18 (SEEFIGURE 18)

* Attach the hopper bag to the sweeper by sliding

the pivot bolts in the hopper tubes into the pivot rod retainers in the ends of the bag arm channels.

GROUP "A" VEHICLES

WiTH HITCHES

HAVING 11"TO 13"

GROUND CLEARANCE.

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APPROXIMATELY LEVEL

(6" to 8" FROM SURFACE)

GROUP "B" VEHICLES

WITH HITCHES

HAVING 9" TO 11"

GROUND CLEARANCE.

FIGURE 19

GROUP "C" VEHICLES

WiTH HITCHES

HAVING 7" TO 9"

GROUND CLEARANCE.

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FIGURE 18 FIGURE 20

ROPE

DRAWBAR OFFSET

DRAWBAR TUBE

(SWEEPER SHOWN iN DUMP POSiTiON)

BAG ARM CHANNELS

KNOB

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

Dump Rope Bag Arm Channels Height Adjustment Handle

Knob Drawbar Drawbar Offset Tube

Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver's seat. Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing. Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper. Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole. Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches. Allows the sweeper to be offset behind the tractor.

HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER

CAUTION: Maximum towing speed is 6 m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to wheels and bearings.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

• To adjust sweeper brushes to best operating height, loosen adjustment knob and lift up on height adjustment lever to raise the brush, or push down on the lever to lower the brush. See figure above. Best adjustment is when the brush setting is 1/2" down into the grass. Always mow the grass to an even height before sweeping.

DRAWBAR OFFSET The drawbar can be positioned at the center, or at the left hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube.

SWEEPING SPEED

Do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Try a starting speed of

approximately 3 m.p.h. (third gear on most tractors).

Depending on conditions, it may'be necessary to adjust

the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.

DUMPING OF SWEEPER

Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of the rider or tractor. Pull forward on the rope to empty the hopper. Always empty hopper after each use.

CAUTION: Keep sweeper away from fire.

Excessive heat can damage the brushes

and hopper bag and could cause the bag and its contents to burn.

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