Troubleshooting - Craftsman 486.248476 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
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. Pin stop bracket is not adjusted
properly side to side.
1. Debris is lodged between bucket
assembly and lift frame.
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CORRECTION
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 stop bolt 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
11.
1. Adjust parts as instructed in step 17 on
page 12.
2. Adjust parts as instructed in step 25 on
page 15.
1. Remove all debris from between the
bucket assembly and the lift frame.