Craftsman 486.244412 Operator's Manual page 13

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 26)
• Place the end of the blade pivot rod down through the
blade pivot shaft. Attach the other end of the blade
pivot rod to the lift handle tube. Secure both ends with
a hairpin cotter (O). The holes for the hairpin cotters
should be parallel to the ground.
• Use the two plastic ties to hold the cable securely
to the outside of the handle tube and away from the
tractor to avoid direct heat from the tractor muffler.
• Squeeze the grip assembly to check blade pivot. To
adjust, see Service & Adjustments section on p. 16.
PLASTIC TIES
HAIRPIN
COTTER (O)
BLADE PIVOT
ROD
BLADE
PIVOT SHAFT
HAIRPIN COTTER (O)
FIGURE 26
LIFT HANDLE
TUBE
(Left Hand Side View)
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