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ManualsBrandsCraftsman ManualsLawn & Garden71-24586 Garden Tractor Sleeve Hitch

Owner's Manual

Model No. 486.24586

SLEEVE HITCH

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

PRINTED IN USA

FORM NO. 41362 rev. (04/13/15)

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

This is an attachment for “Garden Tractors” with 23” or larger rear

tires only. The sleeve hitch is not designed to t or be used on “Yard

Tractors” or “Lawn Tractors” that have 22” or smaller rear tires.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Owner's Manual ® Sleeve Hitch Model No. 486.24586 STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 This is an attachment for “Garden Tractors” with 23” or larger rear tires only. The sleeve hitch is not designed to fit or be used on “Yard Tractors” or “Lawn Tractors” that have 22” or smaller rear tires. CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER........................... 5 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY (917 MODEL TRACTORS)...... 6 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY (247 MODEL TRACTORS)...... 7 MAINTENANCE/OPERATION........................................ 10 REPAIR PARTS LIST..................................................... 11 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE.......................... Back Page SAFETY RULES............................................................... 2 ACCESSORIES.......................................................
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ACCESSORIES The following accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-888-331-4569 to find out if they are available. If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-888-331-4569. ELECTRIC ASSIST KIT - MODEL 486.24545 HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS A B C D N F E O P L G I Q M J H K REF A B C D E F G H I PART NO.
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CARTON CONTENTS 1 5 4 2 7 8 3 6 REF 1 2 3 4 QTY 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly Right Mounting Bracket Left Mounting Bracket Lifting Link Plate REF 5 6 7 8 QTY 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Hitch Pin Lift Lever Assembly (with Right Pivot Bracket Left Pivot Bracket Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) 1/2" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench (2) 9/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches (1) 15/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches 4
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SLEEVE HITCH ASSEMBLY STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) • STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) Assemble a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt, a spacer and a 5/16" nylock nut to the hole in the Right Pivot Bracket. • • SPACER 5/16" X 1" HEX BOLT PIVOT BRACKET Place the Left Pivot Bracket onto the end of the Lift Lever Assembly (the Right Pivot Bracket comes already installed on the assembly). Attach the Right and Left Pivot Brackets to the Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly using four 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts.
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MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR 917 TRACTOR MODELS ONLY. STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2) IF YOUR TRACTOR LOOKS LIKE FIGURE 1A • Install two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts in the left side of the tractor as shown. Attach the Left Mounting Bracket (pin at top facing in) to the bolts using two 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts. Repeat on the right side. • Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame assembly onto the weld pins.
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MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR 247 TRACTOR MODELS ONLY. STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) • Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame assembly onto the shoulder bolts of the tractor frame. Attach the bottom of the assembly to the tractor hitch using a 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8" nylock nut. STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1) • Proceed to LIFT ASSEMBLY instructions on page 8.
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LIFT ASSEMBLY STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) ASSEMBLY • • STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) Assemble the two 5/8" jam nuts halfway onto the two 5/8" x 2" hex bolts. Screw the bolts into the nuts that are welded to the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly. Tighten the jam nuts against the welded nuts. Assemble the Lifting Link to the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly using a 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8" nylock nut. Use the bottom hole in the Lifting Link (gives the lowest implement depth setting). Tighten the nut only until snug.
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NOTES 9
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OPERATION • Move the lift lever backward to lower the sleeve hitch. • • Attach an implement using the sleeve hitch pin. Tighten the 5/8" x 2" stabilizer bolts against the implement hitch and then tighten the jam nuts. See Figure 5 on Page 5. To tow an implement that has a tow hitch, simply remove three clevis pins and then remove the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly from the Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly.
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ASSEMBLY PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24586 Sleeve Hitch 26 20 27 16 24 21 25 3 18 19 17 4 7 1 12 11 8 15 A 11 23 15 9 14 2 10 5 12 A 13 22 13 11 REF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO.
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Product questions or problems? 1-888-331-4569 customer care Hot line Get answers to questions, troubleshoot problems, order parts, or schedule repair service. Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas, y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparación de su equipo. to help us help you, register your product at www.craftsman.com/registration Para poderte ayudar mejor, registra tu producto en www.craftsman.