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Craftsman 486.24266 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 486.24266 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 486.24266 Owner's Manual

42" high speed lawnsweeper

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Owner's
Manual
CRRFTSMRN
42"
HIGH
SPEED
LAWNSWEEPER
Model
No's.
486.24266
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
@ Want more information
or assembly tips?
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for
Video
Instruction
Guide.
Sears Brand Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
STOP
DO NOT
RETURN
TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call
1-866-576-8388
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
FORM NO. 41750 (10/02/14)

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  • Page 1 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE LAWNSWEEPER For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Model No's. 486.24266 CAUTION: Safety Before using this product, read Assembly this manual and follow all Safety Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. Maintenance Parts @ Want more information...
  • Page 2 WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will be replaced free of charge. For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www. craftsman.com/ warranty To obtain warranty coverage, return a defective product with proof of sale to the retailer from which it was purchased for free replacement.
  • Page 3 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and sweeper The Front Mount Dethatcher, Model 486.24219...
  • Page 4 HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE SHOWN FULL SIZE PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg. Hitch Spacer, 3/4" 46782 23368 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg. Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-3/4" 43224 46867 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg. Clevis Pin, 1/4"...
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2) Tip the sweeper forward to access the brush shaft. Hammer 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches STEP 1 - REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON To protect painted parts, lay them on cardboard or a mat.
  • Page 6 STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 4) STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 6) Attach the brush assembly with the red brush retainer Hold the right hitch tube against the right side of the to the left end of the brush shaft using two hex bolts sweeper so that the "76RI' on the tube faces toward (D) and nylock nuts (F).
  • Page 7 STEP STEP 10b: (SEE FIGURE 9) Use the mark along the side of this page to measure If the tractor hitch is 10" or more above the ground, the height of the tractor hitch. The mark is 10" from assemble the hitch brackets as shown in figure 10. the bottom of the page.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOPPER STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 11) Unfold the hopper bag, reverse the fold of the mesh wind screen and then lay the bag out flat with the wind screen on top. STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 10) Insert the ends of the assembled upper hopper tubes Fit the ends of the two upper hopper tubes into the down through the stitched sleeves in the sides of the...
  • Page 9 STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 13) STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 15) Insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve at Fold the bag flaps around the lower hopper tubes and the front edge of the bag bottom. attach to the bag bottom using the snaps. FRAME STRAP STITCHED...
  • Page 10 STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 17) STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 19) Slide the end of the pivot rod through the upper Secure the rope to the center of the upper rear hopper tube. Place a bag arm tube onto the rod. Slide hopper tube.
  • Page 11 ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface. APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about the middle of its adjustment range. Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch, arranging the 3/4"...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SWEEPER HEIGHT PIVOT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE TUBE WINDSCREEN HOPPER ROPE HITCH BRACKETS HOPPER WING KNOB Hopper Bag Collects grass clippings, leaves and debris. Hopper Rope Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat. Windscreen Helps prevent collected material from being blown out of hopper bag. Bag Arm Tubes Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read follow maintenance schedule procedures listed in the maintenance section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check for worn or dama arts Clean ect & lubricate wheel bearin Clean Swee...
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH REPLACEMENT GEAR PAWL SERVICE NOTE: Brush replacement should be done one brush at IMPORTANT: remove both wheels at the same a time. time to avoid mixing of parts. (The R.H. and L.H. pinion gears are not interchangeable.) Make notes on the Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper.
  • Page 15 NOTES...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS 486.24266 42" HIGH SPEED LAWNSWEEPER To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.com 30 31 28 27 P 4363 •92...
  • Page 17 REPAIR PARTS 486.24266 42" HIGH SPEED LAWNSWEEPER To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.com ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION Housing Assembly Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. 67105 43182 Height Adjustment Tube Assy.
  • Page 20 Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas, y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparaciön de su equipo. To help us help you, register your product at www.craftsman.com/registration Para poderte ayudar mejor, registra tu producto en www.craftsman.com/registration Join the Craftsman Club today! CRRFTSMRN@ CLUB www.craftsman.com/signup...