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CRAFTSHRN °
42-inch Universal
Tow Behind
POWER MOWER
DO NOT RETURN
TO STORE
For Missing
Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
Model No. 486.243294
CAUTION:
Before
using this product,
read
this manual
and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
° Parts
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40369 (6/06)
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- Page 1 • Assembly Before using this product, read • Operation this manual and follow all Safety • Maintenance Rules and Operating Instructions. ° Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40369 (6/06)
- Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
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Page 3: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers & WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION •... - Page 4 II!. CHILDREN Look for this symbol to point out & important safety precautions. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to means CAUTION!!! BECOME the presence of children. Children are often attracted to ALERT!!] YOUR SAFETY IS the machine and the mowing activity.
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Page 5: Product Specifications
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an7 Please read and keep this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Power internal combustion engine and should Mower properly. Always observe the "Safety Rules." not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered or grass-covered land Record serial number and date of purchase in space... -
Page 6: Engine Oil
REMOVINGUNIT FROMCRATE • Assemble a 3/8 Flat Washer onto a 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 • Remove top boards. • Remove two Bolts from front of crate which hold Hex Bolt. shipping anchors. • Insert Bolt and Washer through slot of Rear •... - Page 7 ONfOFF SWtTCH _G NUT ;ECOND RING NUT © © #10 SELF BOLT 318 X 2-I/2 TAPPING SCREW SWITCH MOUNTING FLAT WASHER 31BCABLE CLIP (3).._ BRACKET CABLE TOW BAR TUBE REA,R QUAO_ba, WIRE HARNESS HITCH ASSEMBLY 3t8 LOCK BOLT 1/4 X 3t4 CABLE EYELET HITCH...
- Page 8 INSTALL OPERATOR PRESENCE SEAT TO OPERATOR PRESENCE SEAT TRACTOR CABLE GUIDE "four Mower is equipped with and Operator Presence Seat to provide for your safety, The Operator Presence Seat must be installedon the seat of the tow vehicle and must be plugged in to the Wire Harness of the Mower for proper operation of this unit.
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Page 9: Know Your Mower
KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your mower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save the manual for future reference, HEIGHT RECOIL START ADJUSTMENT HANDLE STRAP HEtGHT MOWER BLADE ADJUSTMENT\... - Page 10 operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starling your mower and while mowing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 11 MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • TO adjust the mower cutting height remove hair cotter pin from clevis pin in the height adjustment strap. (See Fig. 4) CAUTION: • Apply down pressure to height adjustment lift lever. Shut off mower engine and remove spark •...
- Page 12 TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: Shut off mower engine and remove spark This tow behind mower has been designedto runoffset plug wire from spark plug before making from the center of the tow vehicle to give additional any adjustments to mower, cuttingwidth.
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Page 13: Before Starting
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE MOWING PROCEDURES Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for proper CAUTION: procedure and requirements) Tragic accidents can occur if the Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean operator is not alert to the presence of unleaded gasoline. -
Page 14: General Recommendations
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover itemsthat belts forwear. A new spark plug and clean air filter have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine receive fu!l value from the warranty, operator must run better and last longer. -
Page 15: Cleaning The Mower
CLEANING THE MOWER When grinding, take care to maintain blade balance. Check blade for proper balance before reinstalling to mower. ° To check and balance blade use a balancing machine or, fixture as shown in figure 8. File material off heavier end of blade until it is balanced. wire from spark plug before working CAUTION: Disconnect... -
Page 16: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS CHECKING DRIVE TENSION Your rotary mower has been produced with components • Remove V-belt cover from right side of unit. • Place Blade Control Lever in the "ENGAGED" designed for your unit. Although standard V-belts, bearings, blades pulleys etc. may look like the parts position. - Page 17 LOOSEN OUTER NUT IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY SMALL SPRING BOLT .BELT GUIDE PULLEY BOLT BELT GUIDE 3ELT BRAKE 5-3/8 SPINDLE 5-518 FIG. 9...
- Page 18 ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil with engine shut off but still warm. Replace old oil with new engine oil. (See engine manual.) MOWER CYLINDER When the mower is to be stored for a period of time,...
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- Page 20 42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243294 96 _--27 34 ',...
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Page 21: Assembly
42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243294 Item Qty. Item Qty. PartNo. Description Req, PartNo. Description Req. Mower Deck Pan .......... 1 HA23526 Hitch Tube ........... HA23834 HA23598 Rod- Deflector Mounting ......1 48840 Self Tapping Screw ........8 49112 Pulley (inc[uded with item 41) ...... - Page 22 42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243294 Item Qty. Part No. Description Req. 64675 Spindle Assembly ....... 49110 Nut, 9/16-!8 Special ....1 49112 Pulley ......... 49109 Jackshaft ........49111 Spacer ........HA23242 Housing & Bearing Assembly ..1 HA23245 Blade Adapter ......
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