Operator's Manual ® 48" GT DOZER BLADE For Garden Tractors with 23" Tires STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Model No. 486.24414 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. CAUTION: DO NOT use this Dozer Blade on Lawn Tractors or on Garden Tractors with less than 23-inch diameter tires. • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 WARRANTY ................................................................... 2 CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 4-5 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-13 OPERATION ................................................................. 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................
CARTON CONTENTS 1 4 3 5 2 9 7 8 6 10 11 12 14 15 13 17 18 16 19 20 CARTON CONTENTS 1. Grip Assembly 2. Trigger with Cable 3. Left Side Plate 4. Right Side Plate 5. Blade Assembly 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Attachment Rod Handle Guide Blade Pivot Bracket Trip Spring (2) Lift Link (2) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 3 Skid Shoe (2) Lift Rod Pivot Plate Upper Lift Handle Lower Lift Handle 16. Lift Bracket 17. Angle Lock Bar (2) 18. Frame Assembly 19. Handle Assembly 20.
SHOWN FULL SIZE B A C E D G F H O N M K L J I R Q P S V BB Z Y X W U T CC AA EE DD FF NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE KK GG JJ II HH LL MM 4 NN OO
CONTENTS OF PARTS PACKAGE REF. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U QTY. 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 1 6 2 6 1 2 4 4 10 3 1 2 1 REF.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) • 7/16" Wrench 1/2" Wrench 9/16" Wrench 3/4" Wrench Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Hammer STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) • • Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4. Remove the tractor hood.
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) • • STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6) Place a 1/2" washer (EE) and then a short spacer (Y) onto a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (C). Install the bolt in the bottom hole at the front of the R.H. side plate and secure it with a 1/2" nylock nut (P). Repeat for the L.H. side plate. Skip to step 8 on page 8. • Fasten the R.H. side plate (bend facing out) to the two holes indicated in the tractor frame. Use two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (F) and 3/8" lock washers (Z).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRACTORS STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10 and 11) • STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8) • Install a 1/2" x 2" hex bolt (B) and two 1/2" hex nuts (W) in the outer hole in each side of the pivot plate. Temporarily adjust the hex nuts so that both bolt heads extend about an inch and a half above the pivot plate. • Assemble the two angle lock bars together using a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (E) and a 3/8" nylock nut (Q) in the top square holes. Do not tighten.
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 12) STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 14) • • Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (E) through the cable mount bracket (GG) and then mount it from the left side to the square holes in the angle lock bars. Secure the bracket at the angle shown in figure 14 with a 3/8" nylock nut (Q). Attach the cable end fitting (LL) and the long spacer (U) to the left hand hole in the channel and lift bracket using a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (N) and 1/4" nylock nut (R).
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 16) • STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 18) Attach the ends of the lift rod to the lift bracket on the channel and the welded arm on the frame assembly. Use two 1/2" washers (EE) and 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pins (O). WELDED ARM • Attach the skid shoes to the blade using four 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (L), 5/16" flat washers (FF) and 5/16" nylock nuts (V). Do not tighten yet.
STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 20) • Insert each 3/8" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (H) into a blade trip spring. • Assemble a 3/8" hex nut (X) onto the end of each 3/8" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (H) leaving the nut about 2" from the end of the bolt. STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 22) 3/8" HEX NUT (X) 3/8" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT (H) • Slide the handle assembly through the handle guide so that the flattened end rests on the blade pivot bracket.
STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 24) • • • • STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 26) • Assemble grip (OO) to grip assembly. Assemble grip assembly to handle assembly using a 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (M) and 5/16" nylock nut (V). Assemble the ball end of the cable wire (shown in figure 23) up through the hole in a cable end fitting (LL) and then slide it back inside the curled edge of the fitting. Assemble cable end fitting (LL) over 1/4" weld bolt on grip assembly and secure with one 1/4" nylock nut (R) and then back nut off 1/2 turn.
MOUNTING BLADE TO TRACTOR STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 30) • STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 28) • Attach the frame assembly to the frame brackets by sliding the notches in the frame assembly onto the shoulder bolts on the frame brackets. Attach the small holes of the lift links to the welded pins on the frame bracket and secure with haircotter pins (KK). The lift link should angle to the inside.
OPERATION CONTROLS USING THE DOZER BLADE Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments on the tractor and dozer blade before operating. Refer to tractor owners manual for tractor controls. Controls for operating dozer blade are as follows: NOTE: Wheel weights and tire chains should be used with your dozer to improve traction. For additional traction, install wheel weight on rear of draw bar using a weight bracket kit and one wheel weight from a wheel weight kit.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS DOZER SPRING LOCKOUT: (Figure 34) BLADE ANGLE LOCK BARS: (Figure 33) To lock dozer blade spring trip action for heavy dozer work, install two 1/2" x 2-3/4" hex bolts (A) (included in hardware package.) Secure with two 1/2" nylock nuts (P). If angle lock bars DO NOT completely disengage from slots in pivot plate assembly, adjustment of cable is required.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. se e e n h u h us aso rag c a ac e sto e s e e e y for ter ver efor E B Be Af MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
STORAGE REMOVING DOZER BLADE FROM TRACTOR RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN STORING • When the dozer is not being used, remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint. 1. Lower blade to ground with blade in the center (straight ahead) position. 2. Refer to figure 37 below: A. Remove cotter pins and lift links from side plates. B. Remove attachment rod from blade frame assembly. C. Pull blade frame assembly from side plates. • Apply a light coat of grease or rust prevention to the blade and oil pivot points.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24414 - 48" DOZER BLADE REF. NO. PART NO. QTY.
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