Owner's Manual CRAFTSHRN° 42-inch Universal DO NOT RETURN Tow Behind TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 POWER MOWER Model No. 486.243294 • • • • ° CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Sears, Roebuck Instructions. and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ................................................................ 2 SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 3-4 CARTON CONTENTS ................................................. 5 ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 6-8 WIRING DIAGRAM ..................................................... 8 OPERATION ........................................................... 9-13 LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN MAINTENANCE .........
SAFETY Safe Operation & L • • • • • • • • • • • ° • RULES Practices for Tow Behind Mowers WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Read this operators manual carefully.
II!. CHILDREN & Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • • • • • • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. Before and when backing, took behind and down for small children.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an7 Please read and keep this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Power Mower properly. Always observe the "Safety Rules." Record serial number provided below. MODEL NUMBER: and date of purchase internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
REMOVINGUNIT FROMCRATE • • • • • • ° Remove Remove shipping Remove top boards. two Bolts from front of crate which hold anchors. two Bolts from bottom at rear of crate which • OIL NOTE: TowbarTube must pivot freely inside Rear Quadrant when latch is pulled from notch. INSTALL CLUTCH CABLE AND WIRE HARNESS TO TOWBAR TUBE. • ° • Unwrap the Wire Harness and the Clutch Cable from around the Engine.
ONfOFF SWtTCH _G NUT ;ECOND RING NUT © \ © #10 SELF y BOLT 318 X 2-I/2 TAPPING SCREW SWITCH MOUNTING % 3/8 / f FLAT WASHER '_ 31BCABLE CLIP (3).._ I BRACKET t CABLE REA,R QUAO_ba, NT TOW BAR TUBE # 3t8 LOCK WIRE HARNESS NUT HITCH ASSEMBLY CABLE INSTALL THE WIRE ON/OFF SWITCH HARNESS AND THE BOLT EYELET MOWER CLUTCH BLADE LEVER 1/4 X 3t4 HITCH ASSEMBLY SWITCH MOUNTING HOUStNG • BRACKET Slide the Wire Harness under the Cable Anchor of the Hitch Assembly.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SEAT INSTALL OPERATOR PRESENCE TRACTOR SEAT TO CABLE GUIDE "four Mower is equipped with and Operator Presence Seat to provide for your safety, The Operator Presence Seat must be installedon the seat of the tow vehicle and must be plugged in to the Wire Harness of the Mower for proper operation of this unit.
KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your mower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save the manual for future reference, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP HEtGHT ADJUSTMENT\ LIFT LEVER _ RECOIL START HANDLE \\ MOWER CLUTCH BLADE LEVER "\ \_ TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HUT OFF TOW BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIG.
Theoperation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starling your mower and while mowing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • CAUTION: Shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire from spark plug before making any adjustments to mower. • • • • The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches, The heights are measured form the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: Shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire from spark plug before making any adjustments to mower, 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.
BEFORE STARTING e t ENGINE MOWING PROCEDURES Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for proper procedure and requirements) Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean unleaded gasoline. (See tractor manual for safe filling procedure and storage instructions) CAUTION: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. NEVER assume that children wilt remain where you last saw them.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts forwear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover itemsthat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fu!l value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
CLEANING THE MOWER * ° wire from spark plug before working CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug underside of mower. • ° • on When grinding, take care to maintain blade balance. Check blade for proper balance before reinstalling to mower. To check and balance blade use a balancing machine or, fixture as shown in figure 8. File material off heavier end of blade until it is balanced. -CENTER _ONNAIL. -BENCH. _REMAIN Clean the underside of your mower to remove buildup of grass clippings.
REPAIR PARTS CHECKING Your rotary mower has been produced with components designed for your unit. Although standard V-belts, bearings, blades pulleys etc. may look like the parts used on your rotary mower, many are of a different construction and could in some cases cause the mower to malfunction. • • Remove V-belt cover from right side of unit. Place Blade Control Lever in the "ENGAGED" • position. Check tension spring length. It should be 5-3/8" to 5-5/8" over the coils of the Spring Body. See Fig.
_ LOOSEN OUTER NUT IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY SMALL SPRING BOLT I .BELT GUIDE PULLEY BOLT BELT GUIDE 3ELT BRAKE SPINDLE FIG.
ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil with engine shut off but still warm. Replace old oil with new engine oil. (See engine manual.) MOWER CYLINDER When the mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean dry area. • Clean entire mower (See "CLEANING") • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.
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42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243294 Item No. PartNo. Description Qty. Req, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11, 12. HA23834 HA23598 49112 43081 * 43064* HA23519 HA23516 HA23246 HA124634* HA20129 HA23193 HA22981 Mower Deck Pan .......................................... Rod- Deflector Mounting .............................. Pulley (inc[uded with item 41) ...................... Washer, 3/8" x 7/8" x .08". ............................ Nut - 5/16-18 Hex Lock ................................
42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243294 I / j4 t _5 J6 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Req. 1-6 I, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 64675 49110 49112 49109 49111 HA23242 HA23245 HA23516 HA23246 HA20129 HA124634 Spindle Assembly ....................... Nut, 9/16-!8 Special .................. Pulley ......................................... Jackshaft .................................... 1 1 1 1 Spacer ........................................ 1 Housing & Bearing Assembly ..... 1 Blade Adapter ...
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