Operator's Manual ® 44" Highspeed Sweeper Model No. 486.24229 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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42013 Rev.
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 15 (x7) 18 (x1) 17 (x4) 16 (x1) 19 (x3) 43182 27 (x2) 24 (x6) 22 (x2) 43648 47189 25 (x2) 21 (x9) 23368 43055 28 (x2) 43343 712-3046 44292 26 (x5) 23 (x2) 47623 44917 47810 20 (x1) 43093 48365 43978 30 (x2) 29 (x1) 41036 26484 34 (x1) 32 (x2) 31 (x2) 35 (x1) 33 (x1) 41013 7071 712-0421 4 23878 23353 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) (2) (2) (1) (1) • • 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrench Pliers Hammer • STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) • Secure each bag arm channel to the side of the sweeper housing with a plastic wing nut (31) installed onto the bolt assembled in step 1. Insert a pivot rod retainer (30) down into the end of each bag arm channel. Install a compression spring (32) into the bottom of each of the pivot rod retainers to secure them to the bag arm channels.
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5) • Lock the drawbar into position by inserting a 3/8" x 3" hitch pin (20) into the center hole and securing it with a 3/32" cotter pin (19). STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7) • • Slide the bag frame tube (1) through the front flap in the bottom of the bag. Slide the two lower hopper tubes (10) into the flaps at the front of the hopper bag (3) as shown.
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) • Slide the front flaps of the hopper bag up onto the front of the lower hopper tubes. Secure the bag frame tube to the lower hopper tubes using two clevis pins (28) and hair pins (19). NOTE: Be sure front flaps of hopper bag are positioned above clevis pins. • Snap the sides of the bag to the bottom of the bag at the front corners . STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11) • Slide the assembled tubes down through the flaps in the sides of the hopper bag (3) as shown.
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13) 1. Secure the top and bottom hopper tubes together using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (17) on inside and two 5/16" nylock nuts (21) outside. STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15) • Insert the hopper support rods (7) into the hole beneath the curved head bolt (26) in each upper hopper tube. Flex and insert the rod into the hole in the bottom rear hopper tubes as shown. NOTE: The hopper support rods will flex about as much as shown in figure 15 when they are assembled.
STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17) • • • Slide the handle grip (29) onto the end of the handle tube (9). Assemble the handle tube (9) to the dump tube (5) and secure in place with a 1/4" x 1" curved head bolt (26) and 1/4" nylock nut (24). Snap the dump handle clip (33) onto the pivot rod. 29 9 ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR 1. Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface. 2. Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about the middle of its adjustment range. 3.
operation (sweeper shown in dump position) DUMP LEVER PIVOT ROD DRAWBAR DRAWBAR OFFSET TUBE BAG ARM CHANNELS KNOB HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Dump Lever Bag Arm Channels Pivot Rod Height Adjustment Handle Knob Drawbar Drawbar Offset Tube Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat. Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing. Allows hopper bag to tilt forward to dump material. Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper.
maintenance CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section. e rs us se r n ge ea ch ch u yea aso tora o y a tw se e s a e e ea for fter wice very efor very e T B A E B E MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
service and adjustments brush replacement Sprocket, CHAIN and Pawl 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.
NOTES Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 13
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