Craftsman 486.244411 Operator's Manual page 6

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8"
x 1" carriage bolts (F), three large 1/2" washers (M)
(see note) and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). For the
rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large
1/2" washer (M) and a 5/16" nylock nut (K). Place the
washers between the tractor frame and the side plate.
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
• Reinstall the browning shield removed in figure 2.
• Proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 917 MODEL
TRACTORS on page 8.
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the large 1/2" washer (M) off the bolt
that goes through the plate.
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (F)
(SEE NOTE)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (K)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
3/8" NYLOCK
BOLT (H)
NUT (L)
FIGURE 3
ENGINE
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (M)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
IDENTIFY YOUR SUSPENSION BRACKETS
• Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown below.
• If your tractor resembles the top illustration, proceed
to INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS below.
• If your tractor resembles the bottom illustration,
proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE B
TRACTORS on page 7.
TYPE A
TYPE B
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS
STEP 1:
(SEE FIGURE 1)
• Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the
illustration.
REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES
FIGURE 1
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET