Owner's Manual STOP ® 42" HIGH SPEED LAWNSWEEPER DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 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? Scan for Video Instruction Guide. • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Brand Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules..................................................................... 1 Warranty........................................................................... 2 Accessories and Attachments.......................................... 3 Carton Contents............................................................... 3 Full Size Hardware Chart.................................................. 4 Sweeper Assembly Instructions........................................
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 attaches to the lawn sweeper to help loosen and remove dead grass and thatch from the lawn while sweeping.
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE A B C D E G F K J I M NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE N REF PART NO. QTY A 46782 2 B 43224 C O DESCRIPTION REF PART NO. QTY Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg. I 23368 2 Hitch Spacer, 3/4" 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg. J 46867 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-3/4" 43084 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2) • (1) (2) (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. Remove the sweeper housing, the loose parts and the hardware package from the carton. Lay out the parts and hardware as shown on pages 3 and 4.
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 4) • • STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 6) Attach the brush assembly with the red brush retainer to the left end of the brush shaft using two hex bolts (D) and nylock nuts (F). The brush retainer marked with red ink must be placed to the middle of the sweeper. Turn a wheel to rotate the brushes. (The wheels drive the brushes in one direction only.) The overlap bristles should be on the back side of the brush as it rotates.
STEP 9 • STEP 10b: (SEE FIGURE 9) Use the mark along the side of this page to measure the height of the tractor hitch. The mark is 10" from the bottom of the page. If the tractor hitch is less than 10" above the ground, go to STEP 10a. If the tractor hitch is 10" or more above the ground, go to STEP 10b. • • If the tractor hitch is 10" or more above the ground, assemble the hitch brackets as shown in figure 10.
ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER BAG STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 11) • STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 10) • • • Fit the ends of the two upper hopper tubes into the ends of a rear hopper tube. Align the holes in the ends of the tubes and secure them in place using two curved head bolts (E) and nylock nuts (F). Fit the ends of the two lower hopper tubes into the ends of a rear hopper tube. Align the holes in the ends of the tubes and secure them in place using two curved head bolts (E) and nylock nuts (F).
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 13) • STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 15) Insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve at the front edge of the bag bottom. • Fold the bag flaps around the lower hopper tubes and attach to the bag bottom using the snaps. BAG FRAME STRAP STITCHED SLEEVE FLAP SNAP FIGURE 15 FIGURE 13 STEP 18: (FIGURE 16) IMPORTANT: Do not over bend the support rods during the following step. Over bending will cause the steel rods to loose supporting tension.
STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 19) STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 17) • • Slide the end of the pivot rod through the upper hopper tube. Place a bag arm tube onto the rod. Slide the rod through the stitched sleeve at the front edge of the wind screen, and then place another bag arm tube onto the rod. Slide the rod through the other upper hopper tube. Secure the rope to the center of the upper rear hopper tube.
ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR • Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface. • 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" spacers in one of six possible combinations as shown in GROUP A and GROUP B diagrams below.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR SWEEPER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE PIVOT ROD WINDSCREEN BAG ARM TUBE HOPPER ROPE HITCH BRACKETS HOPPER BAG Hopper Bag Hopper Rope Windscreen Bag Arm Tubes Pivot Rod Height Adjustment Handle Hitch Bracket Wing Knob WING KNOB Collects grass clippings, leaves and debris. Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat. Helps prevent collected material from being blown out of hopper bag. Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH REPLACEMENT GEAR AND PAWL SERVICE NOTE: Brush replacement should be done one brush at a time. IMPORTANT: Do not remove both wheels at the same time to avoid mixing of parts. (The R.H. and L.H. pinion gears are not interchangeable.) Make notes on the position of washers and snap rings during disassembly. • • • • Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper.
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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.
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 NO. QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 67105 1 Housing Assembly 32 43182 4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. 2 68202 1 Height Adjustment Tube Ass'y. 33 47810 12 Nut, Nylock 5/16-18 Thread 3 46776 1 Hitch Tube, R.H. 34 27234 1 Retainer, Carriage Bolt 4 46777 1 Hitch Tube, L.H.
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