Operator's Manual ® 44" High Speed Sweeper Model No. 486.24644 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY.....................................................................2 safety rules...............................................................3 carton contents......................................................3 hardware package...................................................4 ASSEMBLY.......................................................................5 operation...................................................................10 troubleshooting.......................
safety rules Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. • Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper before using this sweeper attachment. Always instruct other users before they operate the sweeper. • Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment.
hardware package SHOWN FULL SIZE 16 (x1) 15 (x5) 25 (x6) 23 (x4) 22 (x2) 20 (x2) 48366 23368 18 (x1) 48365 19 (x13) 21 (x5) 47810 59 (x2) HA23636 44292 47623 43055 47605 43343 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE 28 (x2) 27426 26 (x2) 60 (x1) 27 (x2) 26484 41036 23353 4
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) 1/2" Wrenches • Install a compression spring (27) into the bottom of each of the pivot rod retainers, securing them to the bag arm channels. STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) • Secure each bag arm channel (6) to the sweeper housing using two 3/8" x 2-1/4" clevis pins (23) and two small hairpin cotters (19).
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5) • STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7) Attach the drawbar and brackets to the sweeper using two 5/16" x 2-12" hex bolts (15) and two 5/16" nylock nuts (21). Tighten all three bolts installed in the brackets, then loosen the front bolt by 1/4 to 1/2 turn. • Install a rear hopper tube (9) onto the ends of the two lower hopper tubes (7). Secure them with two 1/4 x 1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19).
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) • STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11) Attach the upper and lower hopper tubes together using two 3/8 x 1/2" clevis pins (20) and small hairpin cotters (19). • Slide the bag frame tube (1) through the front flap of the hopper bag. holes point down holes point up 20 19 1 figure 9 figure 11 STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12) • STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10) • Slide the hopper tubes into the hopper bag. Insert the hopper support rods (11) into the holes of the upper hopper tube.
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13) • STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15) Secure the bag frame tube to the lower hopper tubes using two 1/4 x 1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19). • Starting from the front of the bag, secure the hopper bag to the bag frame using the velcro flaps. 3 2 1 19 25 figure 13 figure 15 STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14) • • STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16) Open up all the flaps on the hopper bag. Snap the lower front flaps of the hopper bag to the front of the hopper bag bottom.
STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17) • ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR Attach the hopper bag to the sweeper by sliding the pivot bolts in the hopper tubes into the pivot rod retainers in the ends of the bag arm channels. 1. Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface. 2. Set the sweeper height adjustment to about the middle of the adjustment range. 3.
operation (sweeper shown in dump position) ROPE BAG ARM CHANNELS DRAWBAR DRAWBAR OFFSET TUBE KNOB HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Dump Rope Bag Arm Channels Height Adjustment Handle Knob Drawbar Drawbar Offset Tube Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver's seat. Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing. Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper. Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole. Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle.
maintenance CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section. e us se r ge ch ch u yea ar tora a ye e s a e e ea for fter wice very efor e T B A E B MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
service and adjustments brush replacement GEAR and DRIVE PIN Service NOTE: Replace brushes one brush at a time. 1. Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper. 2. Loosen hex bolts and lock nuts on two single brush retainers which clamp one brush to the double brush retainers. DO NOT loosen or remove bolts which fasten double brush retainers to brush shaft. 3. Slide the brush out of the retainers, noting on which side of the brush the bristles overlap. 4.
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REPAIR PARTS 486.24644 44" High Speed Sweeper To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.
REPAIR PARTS 486.24644 44" High Speed Sweeper To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.
To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.
