Craftsman 486.248473 User Manual

Operator's Manual

STOP

Model No. 486.248473
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Ouestions Cali 1-866-576-8388

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. sea rs. com/crafts man

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO, 40967 (02/22/08)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SAFETY RULES

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART......................................4

CARTON CONTENTS

ASSEMBLY....................................................................7

OPERATION

................................................................

...................................................

.....................................................................

17

WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

MAINTENANCE...........................................................18

3

6

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION

REPAIR PARTS LIST

SLOPE GUIDE.............................................................23

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

.................................................

.................................

.................................................

........................

Back Page

19
20

21

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Front Scoop Tractor Attachment 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 (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used tor 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, IL 60179

The model number and serial number will be found on a
decal attached to the bucket.

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

MODEL NUMBER: 486.248473
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:

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 operator's manual before attempting to

assemble or operate the scoop attachment.

Read the vehicle owner's manual and know how
to operate your vehicle before using the scoop
attachment.

Never carry passengers in the scoop bucket, it has
not been designed to carry passengers.

Never allow children to operate the vehicle or the
scoop attachment.

Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or scoop
attachment without proper instructions.

Always begin with the transmission in first (low) and
gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

Drive the tractor at reduced speed over rough terrain
and hillsides or near creeks and ditches to prevent
tipping over and loss of control. Do not drive too close
to a creek or ditch.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means -

A

alert!! Your safety is involved.

Never ram the scoop into material at high speed.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with

the attachment of this scoop. Do not fill the scoop
to maximum weight capacity without checking the
capability of the vehicle to safely drive and stop with
the scoop attached.

Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer
to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Refer also to the
slope guide on page 23 of this manual. Stay off steep

slopes!

Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.

-Attention!! Become

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are available,
if available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART

PARTS BAG CONTENTS

Not all parts will be needed for fit-up to any one tractor.
Discard unneeded parts after assembly is finished.

REF QTY DESCRIPTION REF QTY DESCRIPTION

A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8" X 1-1/2" W 4 Spacer, 1/2" Long

В 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" X 1 -3/4" X 3 Hairpin Cotter, Long

c 3 Hex Bolt, 1/2" X 1" Y 4 Hairpin Cotter, Short
D 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 1-1/4" 6 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"

E 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 1" AA 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" X 1-1/2"

F 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 1" BB 6 Lock Washer, 3/8"
G 5 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 1-3/4" CC 2 Washer, 1/4"

H 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 1 -3/4" DD 8 Washer, 5/16"

1

J 8

К 2

1 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 2" EE 8 Washer, 3/8" (Small)

Carriage Bolt, 3/8“ x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

FF 4 Washer, 1/2" (Small)

GG 2

Washer, 3/8" (Large)

L 1 Slotted Truss Head Bolt, 10-32 x 5/8" HH 6 Washer, 5/8"

M 2 Nylock Nut, 5/8" II 8

N 1

О 2 Nylock Nut, 1/2" KK 2 Washer, 1"

P 2

Q

Hex Lock Nut, 1/2"

Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2"

2 Hex Nut, 3/8" MM 1 Compression Spring

JJ 2 Washer, 3/4"

LL 2

Washer, 1/2" (Large)

Clevis Pin

R 10 Nylock Nut, 3/8" NN 1 Slotted Stop Bracket

S 12 Nylock Nut, 5/16" OO 6

Cable Tie

T 3 Nylock Nut 1/4" PP 2 Tilt Stop Bracket
u

V 1 Spacer, 1" Long

1 Nylock Nut, #10-32

QQ

1

Hose Clip

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Bucket Assembly 8. Right (Short) Side Plate

2. Pin Stop Bracket

3. Lift Frame Assembly 10. Dump Control Rod 17. Dump Pivot Bracket

4. Lift Bracket Assembly 11. Lift Strap Assembly (2) 18. Dump Handle Tube Extension

5. Tilt Anchor Assembly 12.Tilt Bracket Assembly 19. Lift Handle Tube Extension

6. Right (Long) Side Plate 13. Attachment Rod

7. Left (Long) Side Plate 14. Dump Handle Tube

9. Left (Short) Side Plate

15. Lift Handle Tube

16. Dump Control Pin

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)
(2)
(2)

(2)
(2)

(2)
(1)

Standard Screwdriver

15/16" Wrenches (one
3/4" Wrenches
9/16" Wrenches

1/2" Wrenches
7/16" Wrenches
3/8" Wrench

should be box-end)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED

Ruler or Tape Measure
Grease

REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from
the carton.

• Lay cardboard on floor to help prevent scratching of
painted parts.

• Lay out and identify all the parts and hardware as
shown on pages 4 through 6.

ASSEMBLE SCOOP

STEP 1: INSTALL TWO BOLTS
(SEE FIGURE 1)

• Assemble two 3/8" x 1 -1/4" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" hex
nuts (Q), threading the nut all the way onto the bolt
until it is tight against the head of the bolt.

* Install a nut/bolt assembly into the bucket assembly

and fasten using a 3/8" nylock nut (R). Tighten.

Repeat for the other side.

STEP 2: INSTALL PIN STOP BRACKET (SEE FIGURE 1)

• install the pin stop bracket to the top of the bucket
assembly using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (F), eight
5/16" washers (DD) and four 5/16" nylock nuts (S).

Leave the bolts loose enough that the position of the

pin stop bracket can be adjusted later.

STEP 3: INSTALL LIFT FRAME ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 2)

* Apply grease to the mounting surface of the bucket

assembly and the inside of the lift frame arms.

• Assemble the lift frame assembly to the bucket
assembly using two 5/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (A) and
5/8" nylock nuts (M). Tighten, then loosen the nuts
1/4 turn, or until the lift frame pivots freely.

STEP 4; INSTALL LIFT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 3)

• Assemble the lift bracket assembly to the lift frame
assembly using two 5/8" washers (HH) and 1/8" x

1-1/4" cotter pins (Z).

STEP 6: INSTALL LIFT STRAP ASSEMBLIES (SEE FIGURE 5)

• Loosen the bolts and nuts on the lift strap

assemblies 1/4 turn or until the straps will slide back
and forth. You will retighten them later in step 26.

• Turn the lift strap assemblies as shown, install each lift
strap assembly to an arm of the lift bracket assembly
and then secure with a small 1/2" washer (FF) and a
short hairpin cotter (Y).

• Position the lower end of each lift strap assembly to
the outside of the lift frame. Fasten to the upper front
holes in the lift frame using a 1/2" x 1" clevis pin (LL),
1/2" long spacer (W) and short hairpin cotter (Y) for
each assembly.

NOTE: The lift strap assemblies may be installed in the
rear mounting holes of the lift frame to increase the lift
height, but this will also increase the lifting effort. The
front holes give a lift height of about 6-1/2" and require 28
lbs. of force to lift a 150 lb load. The rear holes will give a
lift height of about 8-1/2" and require 35 lbs. of force.

STEP 5: INSTALL TILT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY (SEE FIGURE 4)

• Assemble the tilt anchor assembly to the lift bracket
assembly using two 1/2" x 1" hex bolts (C) and 1/2"
nylock jam nuts (P). Tighten.

STEP 7; INSTALL TILT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 6 ON NEXT PAGE)

• Loosen the bolts and nuts on the tilt bracket

assembly 1/4 turn or until the two plates of the
assembly will slide back and forth. You will retighten
them later in step 25.

• Lightly apply grease to the end of the arm on the tilt
anchor assembly and install the tilt bracket assembly
to the arm using a 1/2" x 1" hex bolt (C) and 1/2" hex
lock nut (N). Tighten then loosen the nut 1/4 turn, or
until the tilt bracket assembly pivots freely.

• Install the 1/4" x 2" hex bolt (I) through a 1/4" washer
(CC), the 1" long spacer (V) and then through the end
of the extension spring on the tilt bracket assembly.

Next, insert the end of the bolt into the hole in the arm
of the tilt anchor assembly and install the slotted stop
bracket (NN), a 1/4" washer (CC) and a 1/4" nylock
nut (T) onto the bolt. Tighten.

STEP 8; INSTALL DUMP PIVOT BRACKET (SEE FIGURE 7)

• Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (AA) to the inside hole
In the shaft shown in figure 7, and then install a 1"
washer (KK) onto the shaft. Apply grease to the end of
the shaft and install the dump pivot bracket assembly
onto the shaft. Install a 1" washer (KK) onto the shaft
and secure it using a 1/8" x 1 -1/2" cotter pin (AA).

STEP 9: INSTALL DUMP CONTROL ROD
(SEE FIGURE 8)

• Install a 1/8" x 1 -1/4" cotter pin (Z) into the inside hole
in each end of the dump control rod. Spread the ends
of the cotter pins and wrap around the rod. Install a 5/8"
washer (HH) onto each end of the control rod.

• Install the dump control rod to the dump pivot bracket
and bucket. Fasten using two 5/8" washers (HH) and
1/8" x 1 -1/4" cotter pins (Z). Spread the ends of the
cotter pins and wrap around the rod.

STEP 10: INSTALL TILT STOP BRACKETS

(SEE FIGURE 9)

• install a tilt stop bracket (PP) to each side of the
bucket using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt (J), 3/8" washer
(EE) and 3/8" nylock nut (R). Do not tighten the nuts
until step 27.

STEP 12: INSTALL LIFT HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION (SEE FIGURE 11)

• Install the lift handle tube extension on the lift handle
tube using a 1/4" x 1 -3/4" hex bolt (H) and 1/4" nylock
nut (T).

STEP 13: INSTALL LIFT CABLE (SEE FIGURE 12)

• Connect the hooked end of the lift cable Into the Index
rod, and install the threaded cable adjuster into the
notch in the top of the index bracket, placing a nut on
each side of the notch.

STEP 11: INSTALL LIFT HANDLE TUBE (SEE FIGURE 10)

• install the lift handle tube into the index bracket using
two 5/16" x 1 -3/4" hex bolts (G) and 5/16" nylock nuts
(S).

Adjust the cable adjustment nuts so that when the lift
trigger is squeezed, the bottom of the index rod raises
enough to release from the latched position. The index
rod should also lower far enough to lock in the latched
position when the trigger is released.

Attach the lift cable to the lift handle using three cable
ties (OO).

10

STEP 14: INSTALL DUMP HANDLE TUBE
(SEE FIGURE 13)

• Install the dump handle tube to the dump pivot bracket
assembly using three 5/16" x 1 -3/4" hex bolts (G) and
5/16" nylock nuts (S).

STEP 16: INSTALL DUMP CONTROL PIN
(SEE FIGURE 15)

• Install a small 1/2" washer (FF) and then the
compression spring (MM) onto the dump control pin.
Install the dump control pin into the pin stop bracket.
Make sure the flat side of the pin faces to the front
when finished.

• Connect the hooked end of the dump cable into the
hole in the dump control pin. install the threaded cable
adjuster down into the notch in the pin stop bracket,
placing a nut on each side of the notch. Adjust and
tighten the adjuster nuts so that the tapered end of
the dump control pin extends 3/4" through the side of
the pin stop bracket.

STEP 15: INSTALL DUMP HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION
(SEE FIGURE 14)

• Install the dump handle tube extension on the dump
handle tube using a 1/4" x 1 -3/4" hex bolt (H) and 1/4"
nylock nut (T).

* Attach the dump cable to the dump handle tube using

three cable ties (OO).

11

STEP 17: INSTALL HOSE CLIP AND SPACER
(SEE FIGURE 16)

• Secure the dump cable to the back of the bucket
using a hose clip (QQ), a #10 x 5/8" truss-head bolt
(L) and a #10-32 nylock nut (U).

LAWN TRACTORS AND GARDEN TRACTORS
WITH SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 19: INSTALL SIDE PLATES (SEE FIGURE 18)

• Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on
the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts
from right side of frame until left side plate has been
installed.

• Install the left (long) side plate on the tractor frame
using three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (J), three 3/8"
nylock nuts (R), one 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (K), one
5/16" nylock nut (S) and three large 1/2" washers (II) if
needed (see note). Do not tighten yet. Repeat for the
right side plate.

NOTE: If an engine mounting plate is present (shown with
dotted lines) that prevents the side plate from resting flat
against the tractor frame, place 1/2" washers (II) on the
front two 3/8" bolts and on the rear 5/16" bolt to serve as
shims between the side plate and the frame.

INSTALL FRONT SCOOP ON TRACTOR

STEP 18: IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR TYPE (SEE FIGURE 17)

* Look underneath the front axle of your tractor. If there

is a single mower deck suspension bracket located
under the middle of the front axle, continue on to
step 19. If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket underneath the middle of the
front axle, skip to step 21 on page 13 or step 23 on
page 14 for tractors with dual suspension brackets.

12

STEP 20: INSTALL FRAME BRACE

(SEE FIGURE 19)

• install the frame brace to the inside of the side plates
using two 1/2" X 1 -3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2“ washers
(It), 1/2" spacers (W) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O).

install the brace in the bottom holes for Garden (GT)

Tractors and the second from bottom holes for Lawn

(LT) Tractors. Do not tighten yet.

LAWN TRACTORS WITH DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 21: INSTALL SIDE PLATES
(SEE FIGURE 20)

• Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on
the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts
from right side of frame until done with left side plate.

• Tighten all nuts on side plates and frame brace.

• Skip to step 24 on page 15.

* Fasten the left (long) side plate to the tractor frame

using three 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (E), 3/8" small washers
(EE), and 3/8" lock washers (BB). if there is a bracket
like the one shown with dotted lines, use a 3/8" large
washer (GG) as a shim on the rear bolt. Do not

tighten yet. Repeat for the right (long) side plate.

13

STEP 22: INSTALL FRAME BRACE
(SEE FIGURE 21)

• install the frame brace between the side plates using
two 1/2" X 1 -3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" large washers
(It), 1/2" spacers (W) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). Fasten
the brace to the second from bottom holes in the side
plates. Tighten.

• Tighten 3/8" bolts (E) in side plates only until they are
snug and the lock washers are flattened.

• Skip to step 24 on page 15.

GARDEN TRACTORS WITH DUAL
SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 23: INSTALL SIDE PLATES
(SEE FIGURE 22)

• Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on
the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts
from right side of frame until left side plate has been

installed.

• Install the left (short) side plate with the pin to the
outside using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (E) and 3/8" lock
washers (BB). Tighten only until bolts are snug and

lock washers are flattened. Repeat for the right side
plate.

• Install a 3/4" washer (JJ) and a long hairpin cotter

(X) to the pin in each side plate. Remove them while
mounting the scoop.

LEFT (GT)
SIDE PLATE

§

LONG \
HAIRPIN 3/4" WASHER (JJ)

COTTER (X)

FIGURE 22

(2) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS (BB)

\2) 3/8" X 1"

HEX BOLTS (E)

14

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRACTORS

STEP 24: MOUNT SCOOP TO TRACTOR
(SEE FIGURE 23)

• Align the scoop with the side plates on the front of the
tractor. Lift the rear of the scoop and slide the notches
in the scoop frame onto the bolts or pins in the tractor
side plates. Stand on the left side of the tractor and
push down on the scoop dump handle until the holes
in the scoop frame and the holes in the side plates are
aligned, install the attachment rod through the holes
from the left side and secure it with a long hairpin
cotter (X).

STEP 25: ADJUSTTILT BRACKET AND PIN STOP BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 24)

• Lower the scoop assembly onto a smooth level surface.
For normal use, let the bottom of the bucket rest flat on

the ground. For more aggressive scraping action, place

1/4" shims under the rear of the bucket at each end.

• If they are tightened, slightly loosen the two smaller
bolts in the tilt bracket. If they are tightened, slightly
loosen the four bolts in the pin stop bracket.

• Swing the tilt bracket forward and position the pin stop
bracket so the end of the dump control pin inserts into

the hole in the tilt bracket.

• Adjust the pin stop bracket so that it is square with the
bucket leaving a small gap between the pin stop bracket

and the tilt bracket. The taper on the end of the pin
should now extend all the way through the tilt bracket.
TIGHTEN the bolts and nuts in the pin stop bracket

• TIGHTEN the two bolts and nuts in the tilt bracket.

15

STEP 26; ADJUST LIFT STRAPS
(SEE FIGURE 25)

• Make sure the nuts and bolts in the lift straps are
loose enough to turn by hand. Stand beside the right
side of the scoop and hold the lift handle as far

forward as it will go until you tighten one of the nuts

in the lift straps. Let go of the lift handle and tighten
the other three nuts in the lift straps.

STEP 28: ADJUST SLOTTED STOP BRACKET (SEE FIGURE 27)

• Keep the scoop locked in the TRANSPORT position.
Push the tilt bracket forward against the dump control
pin and then slide the slotted stop bracket forward

against the tilt bracket. SECURELY TIGHTEN the bolt
and nut that fasten the slotted stop bracket.

STEP 27: ADJUST TILT STOP BRACKETS (SEE FIGURE 26)

• Raise the scoop until it locks in the TRANSPORT
position. Push the tilt stop brackets (PP) on each side
of the bucket down against the lift frame arms, and
tighten the nuts.

STEP 29: CHECK DUMPING OPERATION

• With the scoop in the transport position, squeeze the
dump trigger and push down on the dump handle
to dump the bucket. Release the dump trigger and

lift up on the handle to lock the bucket in the upright

position. If the dump control pin does not lock into the
tilt bracket, repeat step 28. If it still does not lock Into
the tilt bracket, repeat steps 25, 26, 27 and 28.

16

OPERATION

KNOWYOUR FRONT END SCOOP

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before
operating your front end scoop.

Compare the illustration below with your front end scoop
to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their
locations.

Always test to make sure your vehicle has adequate

power and braking capabilities whenever hauling a
substantial amount of weight in your front end scoop.

Use extra caution when operating on slopes.

For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of
the load evenly in the bucket.

CAUTION: NEVER RAM THE SCOOP INTO

A

Keep the lift handle locked in the raised position when
tilting the scoop bucket forward to dump.

The lift handle must be locked in the raised position to
allow the dump handle to lock the scoop bucket back

in the upright position after dumping.

Do not scrape or push material with the scoop bucket
while it is tilted forward.

Add wheel weights for improved traction when using
the scoop.

MATERIAL AT HIGH SPEEDS.

DUMP TRIGGER LEVER Press to release the dump pin.

DUMP HANDLE Press down to dump the bucket.
LIFTTRIGGER LEVER Press to release the index pin.
LIFT HANDLE Press down to lift the bucket assembly.

HOWTO USE YOUR SCOOP

DO NOT EXCEED 200 LB. CAPACITY OF BUCKET

One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 ibs.
One cubic foot of dry sand or gravel weighs

approximately 100 Ibs.

CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE

ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN

A

REFER TO THE VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON SAFE OPERATION ON

SLOPES.

USE THE SLOPE GUIDE PROVIDED ON PAGE
23 OF THIS MANUAL TO DETERMINE WHETHER
SLOPE ANGLE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE
OPERATION.

ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.

17

To dump material from the bucket, squeeze the dump
trigger and push the dump tube handle down. Release
the trigger before returning the bucket to the upright

position.

To lower the bucket, squeeze the lift trigger and
then lift up on the lift handle. If the trigger is hard
to depress, you may need to push down on the lift

handle while squeezing, and then lift up. Release

the trigger before retuning the bucket to the raised

position.
Do not exceed mowing speed (3 mph) when the front

end scoop is attached to the tractor.

CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY,
MAKE SURE THAT NO ONE IS NEAR

A
A

THE BUCKET BEFORE DUMPING THE
BUCKET.

CAUTION: ALWAYS LOWER THE SCOOP
BUCKET TO THE GROUND BEFORE
LEAVING THE TRACTOR.

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

* Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service. Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners

Cleaning X

Lubrication X

X

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

• Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the front end scoop for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

CLEANING

• After each use, clean off any dirt and debris from the
scoop bucket lift frame.

• Before storing at the end of each season, rinse off
the scoop bucket and scoop lift frame. Allow to dry
thoroughly. Paint any exposed metal surfaces to
protect from rust.

• Store in a clean, dry area.

LUBRICATION

• Lightly oil all pivot points on the scoop lift mechanism.

• Lightly oil the surface on the scoop bucket where the
attachment lift frame pivots.

• Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assemblies on the lift handle and dump handle.

18

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Scoop won’t lock into
raised/transport position.

Scoop bucket won’t lock into level
position after dumping.

Lift handle trigger won’t release

scoop from the transport position.

Dump handle trigger won't
release bucket to dump.

Bucket is becoming more difficult

to tilt up or down.

1. Index rod is jamming.

2. Frame is hitting tilt stop
brackets.

1. Dump control pin does not align
with the tilt bracket.

1. Index rod is jamming.

2. Lift cable is not adjusted properly.

1. Dump control cable is not adjusted
properly.

2. Latch mechanism is not adjusted
properly.

1. Debris is lodged between bucket
assembly and lift frame.

1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides

2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as
instructed on page 16.

1. Adjust the tilt bracket and lift straps as
instructed on page 16.

2. Adjust the slotted stop bracket as
instructed on page 16.

1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides.

2. Adjust cable nuts as instructed on page

10.

1. Adjust parts as instructed for figure 15
on page 11.

2. Adjust parts as instructed for figure 16
on page 12.

1. Remove all debris from between the
bucket assembly and the lift frame.

19

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248473

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248473

REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION

1 1509-69 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1 -3/4" (Grade 5) 43 43093 3 Cotter Pin, 1/8" X 1-1/2"
2 726-0178 6
3 49265 1 Lift Handle Extension 45 R19212016 6 Flat Washer, 5/8" x 1-1/4" x 16 Ga.
4 49266 2 Oval Screw, 10-24 x 1-1/2" 46 25852 1 Tilt Bracket Extension Strap
5 47674 2
6 46699 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20x2" 48 HA6441 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 2" (Grade 5)
7 47135 2 Washer, .28" x .875" x .063" 49 43350 8 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x1" (Grade 5)
8 46053 1 Spacer, .28" x .50" x .95" L 50 64963 1
9 49912 1

10 47189 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4" 52 43010 6 Cotter Pin, 1/8" X 1-1/4"
11 47369 1 Roll Pin, 3/16" X 1 -3/4" 53 64968 1 Dump Pivot Bracket
12 47368 1 Roll Pin, 5/16" X 1 -3/4" 54 49273 1 Dump Control Rod
13 47810 14 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 55 49268 1 Dump Control Pin
14 HA21362 16 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 56 48905 1 Compression Spring
15 43070 14 Flat Washer, 3/8" 57 46055 1 Spring Pin, 1/8" X 1"
16 25350 4 Lift Strap 58 25335 1 Pin Stop Bracket
17 43063 6 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x1" (Grade 5) 59 47171 1 Nylock Nut, #10-32
18 25343 1 Lift Bracket 60 HA23761 1

19 741-0192 2
20 R19171616 4 Flat Washer, 1/2" x 1" (Small) 62 64962 1 Bucket Assembly
21 43055 4 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" x 1.8" 63 43015 3 Hex Nut, 3/8-16
22 43001 10 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1" (Grade 5) 64 43087 3 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1 -1/4" (Grade 5)
23 25773 1 Slotted Stop Bracket 65 44950 2 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" (Grade 5)
24 43262 1 Hex Lock Nut, 1/2-13 66 26481 2 Tilt Stop Bracket
25 64964 1 Tilt Anchor Assembly 67 25722 1
26 48115 2 Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2-13 68 43081 8 Flat Washer, 5/16"
27 63675 1 Lift Arm Assembly 69 44326 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1" (Grade 5)
28 25510 2 Mounting Bracket 70 710-0367 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 X 1 -1/2" (Grade 5)
29 43343 3 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" x 2-5/16" 71 736-0235 2 Washer, .375" x 1.26" x .172"
30 R74780828 2 Hex Bolt 1/2-13x1-3/4" (Grade 5) 72 43000 1 Extension Spring
31 R19172410 8 Flat Washer, 1/2" x 1-1/2" (Large) 73 44062 2 Clevis Pin, 1/2" X 1"
32 24817
33 712-3083 2 Nylock Nut, 1/2-13 75 R19131316 2 Flat Washer, 3/8" x 13/16" x 1/16"
34 43003 6 Lock Washer, 3/8" 76 63773 1 Index Bracket Assembly
35 712-0261 2 Nylock Nut, 5/8-11 77 48049 1 Index Rod
36 63568 1 Right (Short) Side Plate 78 732-0306 1 Spring, Compression
37 63569 1 Lett (Short) Side Plate 79 49264 1
38 49270 1 Dump Handle Tube Extension 80 43009 2 Flat Washer, 3/4"
39 47066 1 Attachment Rod 81 25562 1 Right (Long) Side Plate
40 49271 1 Dump Handle Tube 82 25563 1 Left (Long) Side Plate
41 40173 1 Dump Control Cable 48205 1
42 43601 3 Washer, 1.59" x 1.032" x 0.60"

Cable Tie

Plastic Plug, 1-1/4" O.D.Tube

Cable, Lift

Flange Bearing with Flats

4

Spacer, 0.52" x 0.75" x 0.5"

44 710-0865 3 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 X 1" (Grade 5)

47 25851 1 Tilt Bracket

Lift Frame Assembly

51 43084 5 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1 -3/4" (Grade 5)

Hose Clamp

61 43346 1 Truss-Head Bolt #10-32 x 5/8"

Frame Brace

74

142 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 3/4"

Lift Handle Tube

Owner's Manual

Purchase Common Hardware Locally

21

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT

■ ^^S£.0P£" ~ ^ ^

*

f

iL

t , , . .'VVVVVVVVV'

'VVVi'A-VVV VVV'I'VV'

■

i'r

VV VVVVWWWVVVVVVV Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvvvvvvvvvvvv

i

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

r/ '

NOT ACROSS HILL

CO

CM

10 DEGREES MAX.

•vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv v vvv v vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv v vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv v vvv vv v vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv v vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv v vv vv vv vv vv vv vv v?

WARNING; To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate
on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to

A

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes. Braking may be affected by
tractor attachment. Reduce speed on slopes.

+

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!

Your Home

For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,

lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,

no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

For the replacement parts, accessories and

owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

For Sears professional installation of home appliances

and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)

Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada)

www.sears.comwww.sears.ca

For expert home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com

Our Home

For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment,

and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

1 -800-488-1222 (u s A) 1 -800-469-4663 (Canada)

Call anytime, day or night

www.sears.comwww.sears.ca

To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears:

1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)

Para pedir servicio de reparación

a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:

1-888-SU-HOGAR®

(1-888-784-6427)

Au Canada pour service en français:

1-800-LE-FOYER“'=

(1-800-533-6937)

www.sears.ca

® Registered Trademark / ™ Trademark / Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC

® Marca Registrada / ™ Marca de Fábrica / Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC

Marque de commerce / Marque déposée de Sears Brands, LLC

© Sears Brands, LLC