Craftsman 486.243294 Owner's Manual page 12

TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT
This tow behind mower has been designedto runoffset
from the center of the tow vehicle to give additional
cuttingwidth.
, The adjustable tow hitch of this mower can be set in
four positions,straight, Approximately 15" offset,
29" offset and 39" offset to either side. (See Fig. 5)
,, When cuttingwith a tow vehicle already equipped
with a 42", 46", or 50" mower, we recommend using
the 39" offset. When cuttingwith a tow vehicle
equipped with 36=, 38" or 40" mower, use the 29"
offset position. When cutting heavier grass or
when conditions warrant, adjust the mower to the
15"offset position.
,, If tow vehicle is not equipped with a mid mount
mower the hitch can be adjusted to a straight
position,but we recommend usingthe offset
positionto eliminate grass being crusheddown by
the tow vehicle.
29" OFFSET ----j I_
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FIG. 5
CAUTION:
Shut off mower engine and remove spark
plug wire from spark plug before making
any adjustments to mower,
TO ADJUST THE OFFSET HITCH
• Pull back the pivot latch from the notch of the front
quadrant. Adjust the hitch tube to the desired
offset and release the pivot latch into the notch of
the quadrant. (See Fig. 6)
• Pull back the pivot latch from the notch of the rear
quadrant. Adjust the hitch tube to the
corresponding notch of the front quadrant and
release the pivot latch into the notch.
IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must be assembled to
the same offset notch in both the front and rear
quadrants.
OFFSET
OFFSET
39" OFFSET
LATCH
FRONT QUADRANT
29"
15
STRAIGHT
LATCH
39" OFFSET
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REAR QUADRANT
FIG. 6
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