Craftsman 486.24539 Owner's Manual
48" T O W LA WN FINISHER Owner's Manual Model No. 486.24539 C A UTION: Bef ore using this product, read this manual and f ollow all Saf ety Rules and Operating Instructions. IMPOR T ANT - READ THIS FIRS T!!! F or Missing P ar ts or Assembly Questions Please Call 1-866-576-8388 Mon.-F ri. 7am - 5pm CST . F AX 217-728-2032 or email inf o@agr i-f ab .com Missing par ts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home . ⢠Saf ety ⢠Assemb ly ⢠Operation ⢠Maintenance ⢠P ar ts FORM NO . 49577 ( Rev. 3/05) PRINTED IN U .S.A. ® Sears, Roebuck and Co ., Hoffman Estates , IL 60179 U.S.A. www .sears.com/craftsman
CARTON CONTENTS HARDWARE CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 44292 43224 43084 47623 47963 BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 2-1/2" BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 2-1/4" BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 1-3/4" PIN, HITCH HEX FLANGE BEARING 2 2 2 1 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 12 13 14 15 16 44166 43343 47810 741-0248 R19172410 WASHER, 0.53" X 1.5" PALNUT, 1/2" HAIRPIN COTTER NUT, HEX 5/16" NYLOCK ROUND FLANGE BEARING 2 2 1 6 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 2 3 49574 25505 25506 STRIPER TUBE SCRAPER BAR STRIPER AXLE 1 1 1 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 4 5 6 24192 49575 49576 HITCH BRACKET END CAP HITCH TUBE 2 2 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 2 12
1 SAND FILL FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 2 3 5 16 12 11 6 13 6 7 8 4 5 2 9 15 13 3 11 12 16 15
Insert one Round Flange Bearing(16) into the hole in the End Cap(5), and insert End Cap(5) into one end of the Striper Tube(1). Slide the Axle(3) through the Round Flange Bearing(16) leaving roughly 3" of axle outside the End Cap. Place one Washer(12) over the end of the axle. Insert one Hex Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the Hitch Tube(6), and slide the Hitch Tube over the axle. The bearing flange must face against the washer. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated. 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach the Lawn Finisher behind any Lawn and Garden tractor, with one Hitch Pin(10) and one Hairpin Cotter(14). Tow in a "back and forth" manner across your yard, to create the desired look. This unit can be towed while mowing. 1. 2. (See Figure 1) *Refer to Illustrations on page 3. Place the unit in an upright position and fill the Striper Tube(1) with sand. Leave about 1" of the tube un-filled. 5. (See Figure 2) With the unit still standing on end, insert one Round Flange Bearing(16) into the hole in the End Cap(5), and insert End Cap(5) over the axle, until it is fully seated in the Striper Tube(1). Place a Washer(12) over the end of the axle. Insert one Hex Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the Hitch Tube(6) and slide the Hitch Tube over the axle. The bearing flange must face against the washer. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated. Carefully lay the unit down and place the Scraper Bar (2) on top of the Hitch Tubes(6) and secure to each end with one 5/16" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt(9) and one 5/16" Nylock Nut(15). Make sure both bolts are tight. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. (See Figure 3) Place two 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolts(7) through the Hitch Tubes, and secure with two 5/16" Nylock Nuts(15). DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE NUTS AT THIS TIME. Place two 5/16" x 2-1/4" Hex Bolts(8) through one of the Hitch Brackets(4). From the top, slide the bolts between the two Hitch Tubes, making sure the Bracket Bolts(8) are in between the Tube Bolts(7). Place the other Hitch Bracket(4) on the bottom of the Hitch Tubes and secure with two 5/16" Nylock Nuts. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS. 11. 12. 13. (See Figure 4) ASSEMBLY OPERATION Roller Length Roller Dia. 48" 4" SPECIFICATIONS Tools Needed: (2) 1/2" Open End Wrench (1) Hammer 4
13 11 12 16 5 3 1 5 16 12 11 13 15 15 6 7 7 9 a b b a 2 8 8 4 10 4 14 15 15 15 15 6 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 49574 25505 25506 24192 49575 49576 44292 43224 R19172410 Striper Tube Scraper Bar Axle Hitch Bracket End Cap Hitch Tube Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/2" Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/4" 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 43084 47623 47963 44166 43343 47810 741-0248 Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 1-3/4" Pin, Hitch Hex Flange Bearing Washer, 0.53 x 1.5" 1/2" Palnut Pin, Hairpin Cotter Nut, Hex 5/16" Nylock Round Flange Bearing 2 1 2 2 2 1 6 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 5 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24539
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CARTON CONTENTS HARDWARE CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 44292 43224 43084 47623 47963 BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 2-1/2" BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 2-1/4" BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 1-3/4" PIN, HITCH HEX FLANGE BEARING 2 2 2 1 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 12 13 14 15 16 44166 43343 47810 741-0248 R19172410 WASHER, 0.53" X 1.5" PALNUT, 1/2" HAIRPIN COTTER NUT, HEX 5/16" NYLOCK ROUND FLANGE BEARING 2 2 1 6 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 2 3 49574 25505 25506 STRIPER TUBE SCRAPER BAR STRIPER AXLE 1 1 1 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 4 5 6 24192 49575 49576 HITCH BRACKET END CAP HITCH TUBE 2 2 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 2 12
1 SAND FILL FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 2 3 5 16 12 11 6 13 6 7 8 4 5 2 9 15 13 3 11 12 16 15
Insert one Round Flange Bearing(16) into the hole in the End Cap(5), and insert End Cap(5) into one end of the Striper Tube(1). Slide the Axle(3) through the Round Flange Bearing(16) leaving roughly 3" of axle outside the End Cap. Place one Washer(12) over the end of the axle. Insert one Hex Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the Hitch Tube(6), and slide the Hitch Tube over the axle. The bearing flange must face against the washer. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated. 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach the Lawn Finisher behind any Lawn and Garden tractor, with one Hitch Pin(10) and one Hairpin Cotter(14). Tow in a "back and forth" manner across your yard, to create the desired look. This unit can be towed while mowing. 1. 2. (See Figure 1) *Refer to Illustrations on page 3. Place the unit in an upright position and fill the Striper Tube(1) with sand. Leave about 1" of the tube un-filled. 5. (See Figure 2) With the unit still standing on end, insert one Round Flange Bearing(16) into the hole in the End Cap(5), and insert End Cap(5) over the axle, until it is fully seated in the Striper Tube(1). Place a Washer(12) over the end of the axle. Insert one Hex Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the Hitch Tube(6) and slide the Hitch Tube over the axle. The bearing flange must face against the washer. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated. Carefully lay the unit down and place the Scraper Bar (2) on top of the Hitch Tubes(6) and secure to each end with one 5/16" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt(9) and one 5/16" Nylock Nut(15). Make sure both bolts are tight. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. (See Figure 3) Place two 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolts(7) through the Hitch Tubes, and secure with two 5/16" Nylock Nuts(15). DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE NUTS AT THIS TIME. Place two 5/16" x 2-1/4" Hex Bolts(8) through one of the Hitch Brackets(4). From the top, slide the bolts between the two Hitch Tubes, making sure the Bracket Bolts(8) are in between the Tube Bolts(7). Place the other Hitch Bracket(4) on the bottom of the Hitch Tubes and secure with two 5/16" Nylock Nuts. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS. 11. 12. 13. (See Figure 4) ASSEMBLY OPERATION Roller Length Roller Dia. 48" 4" SPECIFICATIONS Tools Needed: (2) 1/2" Open End Wrench (1) Hammer 4
13 11 12 16 5 3 1 5 16 12 11 13 15 15 6 7 7 9 a b b a 2 8 8 4 10 4 14 15 15 15 15 6 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 49574 25505 25506 24192 49575 49576 44292 43224 R19172410 Striper Tube Scraper Bar Axle Hitch Bracket End Cap Hitch Tube Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/2" Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/4" 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 43084 47623 47963 44166 43343 47810 741-0248 Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 1-3/4" Pin, Hitch Hex Flange Bearing Washer, 0.53 x 1.5" 1/2" Palnut Pin, Hairpin Cotter Nut, Hex 5/16" Nylock Round Flange Bearing 2 1 2 2 2 1 6 2 # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 5 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24539
Get it fixed , at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home⦠no matter who made it, no matter who sold i t! 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronic s for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center . 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or nigh t www.sears.com For the replacement parts, accessories and owner âs manual s that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirec t SM ! 1-800-366-PART 6 a.m. â 11 p.m. CST, (1-800-366-7278) 7 days a week www.sears.com/partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement : 1-800-827-6655 7 a.m. â 5 p.m. CST, Mon. â Sat. Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio : 1-888-SU-HOGAR SM (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en français: 1-877-LE-FOYER SM (1-877-533-6937) © Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Registered Trademark / ⢠Trademark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Marca Registrada / ⢠Marca de Fábrica de Sears, Roebuck and Co. HomeCentral SM