Craftsman 486.248473 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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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

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WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION

REPAIR PARTS LIST

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

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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 -

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"

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

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

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.

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