Craftsman 610.24600 User Manual

User Instructions

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TRACTOR LIFT

Model Number 610.24600

• Provides access to mower deck for easy
cleaning and service

• Fits all 1985 through current models
of CRAFTSMAN front engine tractors
and Zero Turn Mowers

Can be fitted to most major front engine tractor brands

Patent Pending

Adjustable arms for greater versatility

Extra heavy duty gauge steel construction

If you read and follow these instructions, this product can be

assembled in approximately 20 minutes

Assemble unit on cardboard to avoid scratches or damage to parts

Can easily be assembled by one person

All fasteners for this Tractor Lift can be purchased at Sears or any

hardware store

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

STOP

If there are any missing

parts, or if you have any
questions on assembly,
operation, maintenance
or safety, please call

1-800-652-6231

610.24600-REVB3/08

WARNINGS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Always use the stabilizer bar provided when using tractor lift.
Make sure stabilizer bar is properly in place before starting any
work on tractor.

• Read and understand all safety and operating instructions
before using the tractor lift. Never allow anyone unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the tractor lift.

• Read and understand all safety and operating instructions
provided by the tractor's manufacturer before using tractor lift.

• Never lay under the tractor or mowing deck.

• When using lift, keep all bystanders, including children, away.

• This tractor lift must be only used for lifting and lowering to
and from a level and stable surface.

• Never use in wet conditions.

• Do not attempt to lift the front and back of the tractor at the same
time.

• Do not use tractor lift as an automotive lift, or for any other use for
which it is not intended or designed.

• If tractor lift is bowing while lifting or lowering your tractor, which
indicates an overload condition, remove the tractor immediately.

• Do not attempt to lift or lower any power equipment while motor is
running.

• Never engage blades while using tractor lift.

• Be sure to read and follow all safety instructions and
warnings. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage to the product and/or serious personal injury.

• Danger of serious personal injury exists. Serious personal
injury can occur when using a lifting device.

• Never attempt to ride any vehicle up or down the tractor lift.

• Do not climb onto tractor while tractor is in the elevated position.

• When working on the front of the tractor always place wheel
chocks in back of the rear wheels/tires.

• Always raise and lower tractor lift in a controlled fashion; do not
allow the tractor to drop too quickly, damage could occur.

• Make sure lifting arms are aligned and set to the proper distance apart
so that the equipment being loaded is well balanced on the lift.

• Do not remove warning decals from product.

• Before each use, always check for any worn, loose, or
damaged parts on the tractor lift. If any damage is present,

DO NOT USE THE TRACTOR LIFT.

• Periodically check the fasteners to make sure they are still
tight and in place.

• Keep lift surface clean by occasionally cleaning with water and
any mild detergent.

• Do not add to or try to modify the tractor lift in any way.
Any modifications will void any warranties.

• Always disconnect spark plug wire from tractor before beginning
any work on tractor.

• Do not exceed the rated capacity of the tractor lift - 270#.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in property
damage and/or serious bodily injury.

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

• Failure to abide by the warnings and read the safety instructions may
result in loss of load, damage to lift and/or property, serious personal
and/or fatal injury.

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REF NO QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REF NO QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 51001 Angle Frame Assembly 7L 410131 Tractor Mounting Bar - Left

51002 Flandle Top 7R 410132 Tractor Mounting Bar - Right
51003 Flandle Bottom 8 51006 Stabilizer Bar

41009

6 1 51005 Lift Cross Tube 11 1 310041 Assembly Manual

Lift Tube Assembly 10

310031 Hardware Bag

OPERATION

Tractor Lift can be used out of the box on all Craftsman tractors

with bumpers or brush guards. Tractor Lift mounting hardware is

provided if your tractor does not have a bumper or brush guard.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

9/16" Wrench and/or Socket

Adjustable wrench

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

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MAINTENANCE

Store unit in a clean dry place.
Recommended tire pressure - 30 PSI.
Before each use:

• Always check tire pressure.

• Always inspect unit for damage.

• Always check fasteners for tightness.

Hardware Contents

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REF NO QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REF NO QTY PARTNUMBER DESCRIPTION

22 310051 3/8”-16x2-3/4" Hex Bolt 29 310055 3/8'*-16x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt

23 310072 3/8" Split Lock Washer
24 8 310073 3/8" USS Flat Washer 34 310052 1/4"-20xr Hex Bolt
25 310062 3/8"-16HexNut 35 310065 V4"-20 Nyfok Hex Nut
26 300082 Hair Pin Cotter ..148 Dia. 36 310075
27 310061 3/8"-16NylokHexNut 37 310182 Vinyl Handle Grip
28 310054 3/8"-16 X1 -1/2" SeINhfead Boi 38 310221 Tube Plug RT8-1

33

39 31026 Scuff Pad

310053 3/8"-16x2-1/4" Hex Bolt

1/4'* USS Flat Washer

28

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

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Setting up Lift Mounting Hardware - Tractor Front

Tractor Lift can be used out of the box on all Craftsman tractors with bumpers or brush guards. Tractor Lift mounting hardware is provided. If
your tractor does not have a bumper or brush guard, follow the steps below:

Note: Left and Right sides are determined by standing behind tractor looking forward.

this bolt use supplied 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolt with 3/8 nylok nut.
Align holes in tractor mounting bars ( 7R & 7L ) to the front

left & right side frame holes of the tractor.
Insert hex head bolt (29) through inside front hole of frame,

through tractor mounting bar and secure with nylock nut (27 ).
Add flat washer (24) under head of bolt removed in earlier

step and reinsert through tractor mounting bar and tighten.

For LT1000 & LT2000 series tractors, use self-thread bolts

( 28 ) in place of bolt (29 ) and nut ( 27 ).

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

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Slide lift tube through cut-out in tractor mounting bars and
center.

Pin lift tube in place with one hair pin cotter (26 ) on each side
of mounting bar.

Note: The mounting bars have been manufactured to attach to the

frames of most major front engine tractor brands. Additional

hardware has been included for attachment to non-Craftsman
brands.

Assemble Tractor Lift

Attach Lift Tubes to Angle Frame

• Lift tubes come pre-assembled. Attach lift tube assemblies (4 ) to angle frame (1 ) using bolts (22 ), flat washers ( 24 ), split lock washers (23 )
and hex nuts (25 ).

• Secure rear of lift tube assembly (4 ) to angle frame (1 ) using bolts ( 29), flat washers ( 24 ), split lock washers (23 ) and hex
nuts (25).

Note: Over-tightening receiver bolts (22 ) could cause damage to lift tubes ( 4 ).

Determining the width between lift tubes.

Note; The higher the lift tube extensions (5)
are positioned, the harder the tractor will be to lift.

Front of Craftsman Tractors

Front of Craftsman Zero Turn

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Settings:
A. Push Mower
B. Brush guard / Bumper installed
C. Front of Craftsman Tractor
D. Front of Craftsman Zero Turn

Brush guard bumper

(can a ¡so be used for

front of Craftsman tractor)

Push mower

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FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

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Assemble Tractor Lift

Attach Handle to Angle Frame

Step 1.

Step 2.
Step 3.

Step 4.

Attach handle bottom ( 3 ) to angle frame (1 ) using hex bolt (22 ),

flat washer ( 24 ), split lock washer ( 23 ) and hex nut (25 ).
Insert ring grip pin ( 30 ), as shown.

Insert handle top (2 ) into handle bottom ( 3 ). Secure with hex
bolt ( 33 ), flat washer ( 24 ), split lock washer ( 23 ) and hex nut (25 ).

Place handle grips ( 37 ) onto handle top tube (2 ). A little
soapy water will help grip slide onto tube easily.

IF HANDLE CANNOT BE
EASILY INSERTED, FLIP
HANDLE OVER AND
REINSERT.

Handle Top Tube

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

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Peel off scuff pad (39)
backing and adhere to
back of handle.

Foot Bar Tube

Assemble Tractor Lift

Attach Stabilizer Bar

Step 1. Slide stabilizer bar (8 ) onto foot bar tube as shown.

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

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OPERATION

Using the Tractor Lift

Step 1. Engage Tractor Lift

• Center Tractor Lift in front of tractor.

• Ensure that claws at ends of lift
tubes are securely hooked under
the lift cross tube attached to tractor
(Figure 1) or to the tractor
bumper/brush guard (Figure 2.)

Figure 1.
Properly engaging tractor

with mounted lift cross tube.

Figure 2.
Properly engaging tractor

with tractor bumper/brush guard.

Step 2. Lift Tractor

• Place foot onto foot bar tube and apply
continuous forward pressure with foot
while pulling down on tractor lift handle.

• Once lifted, the weight of tractor will
automatically force handle down
into correct position.

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST.

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IMPORTANT: Stabilizer bar MUST be engaged
immediately after raising the tractor. See Step 3
on next page for instructions.

OPERATION

Using the Tractor Lift

Step 3. Engaging Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer bar MUST be engaged immediately after raising the tractor.
WARNING; Failure to engage stabilizer bar may result in serious personal

Injury and or property damage.

• Remove ring grip pin { 30 ) from tube handle. Press snap button
and slide stabilizer bar ( 8 ) from foot bar tube.

• Turn stabilizer bar 180 degrees as shown at bottom of Figure 1.

• Position stabilizer bar under base of unit between wheels.

• Slide stabilizer bar back onto foot bar tube making sure the bar is
positioned back over snap button.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Snap Button

Repair Parts List

MODEL NUMBER - 610.24600

REF. NO. PART NO. AMT. DESCRIPTION

1 51001 1 Body Angle
2 51002 1 Handle Top

3 51003 1 Handle Bottom

4 41009 2 Lift Tube Assembly

5 51004 2 Lift Tube Extension
6 51005 1 Lift Cross Tube

7L 410131 1 Tractor Mounting Bar - Left

7R 410132 1 Tractor Mounting Bar - Right

8 51006 1 Stabilizer Bar

9 310011 2 Tire 4.10/3.50-4

10 310031 1 Hardware Bag
11 310041 1 Assembly Manual
20 310071
21 300081 2 Cotter Pin 1/8" X1-1/2"
22 310051 3 3/8"-16 X 2-3/4" Hex Bolt
23 310072 6 3/8" Split Lock Washer
24

310073
25 310062 6 3/8"-16 Hex Nut
26 300082 2 Hair Pin Cotter .148
27 310061 4 3/8"-16 Nylok Hex Nut
28 310054 2 3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" Self-thread Bolt
29 310055 6 3/8"-16x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt
30 310081 4 3/8" X2-1/8" Ring Grip Pin
33 310053 1 3/8"-16x2-1/4" Hex Bolt
34

310052
35 310065 4 1/4"-20 NylockHexNut
36 310075 4 1/4" USS Flat Washer
37 310182 2 Handle Grip
38 310221 4 Tube Plug RT8-1

39 31026 1 Handle Scuff Pad
40 31019 1 Valeo Snap Button

4

5/8" SAE Flat Washer

8 3/8" USS Flat Washer

4

1/4"-20x1" Hex Bolt

Peel off

backing,
adhere to
handle.

FOR MISSING PARTS, Call 1-800-652-2321, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E.S.T.

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CRAFTSMAN THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

If this Craftsman product fails due to a manufacturer's defect within three years from the date of purchase, return it to

any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty does not include wearing off or fading of product paint, nor replacement of product wheels or tires.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.

PRODUCT RECORD

In the space below record the model number and
purchase date of your cart. The model number can
be found on the front cover of the user guide.

Model Number

Purchase Date
Keep this booklet and your Sears receipt in a safe

place for future reference.

ORDERING INFORMATION

After the one year warranty period all parts may

be ordered by calling Sears Service at

1-800-4MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).

When ordering repair parts, always give the
following information:

• Product -___________________________

• Model Number -

• Part Number - *

• Part Description - *

*Found on the repair part list. Reference page 11

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