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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSHAN +
Model No. 486.248473
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
,, Safety
Before using this product, read
,, Assembly
this manual and follow all Safety
,, Operation
Rules and Operating Instructions.
,, Maintenance
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40967 (02/22/08)
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WARRANTY .................................................................... 2 MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 18 SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 19 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .................................. 20 CARTON CONTENTS ...................................................
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Anypower equipment cancause injuryifoperated improperly oriftheuserdoesnotunderstand howtooperate theequipment. Exercise caution atalltimeswhenusingpower equipment. • Readthisoperator's manual beforeattempting to • Neverramthescoopintomaterial at highspeed. assemble oroperate thescoopattachment. • Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with • Readthevehicle owner's manual andknowhow the attachment of this scoop. Do not fill the scoop tooperate yourvehicle beforeusingthescoop to maximum we
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PARTS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE LL MM NN % PP QQ oo PARTS BAG CONTENTS Not all parts will be needed for fit-up to any one tractor. Discard unneeded parts after assembly is finished. REF QTY DESCRIPTION REF QTY DESCRIPTION A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" W 4 Spacer, 1/2" Long B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-3/4" X 3 Hairpin Cotter, Long C 3 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1" Y 4 Hairpin Cotter, Short D 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Z 6 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4" E 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" AA 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" F 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16
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15.LiftHandle Tube 1. Bucket Assembly 8. Right(Short)SidePlate 2. PinStopBracket 9. Left(Short)SidePlate 16.DumpControl Pin 3. LiftFrame Assembly 10.DumpControl Rod 17.DumpPivotBracket 18.DumpHandle TubeExtension 4. LiftBracket Assembly 11.LiftStrapAssembly (2) 19.LiftHandle TubeExtension 5. TiltAnchor Assembly 12.TiltBracket Assembly 13.Attachment Rod 6. Right(Long)SidePlate 7. Left(Long) SidePlate 14.DumpHandle Tube 13 6 8 14 \ 16 \
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Standard Screwdriver (1) 5/16" WASHERS (DD) (2) 15/16" Wrenches (one should be box-end) 3/4" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 3/8" Wrench (1) ADDITIONAL iTEMS NEEDED Ruler or Tape Measure Grease REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON 5/16" • Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from NYLOCK NUT _/8"x 1-1/4" the carton. j HEX BOLT (D) Lay cardboard on floor to help prevent scratching of /'-v /./ painted parts. 3/8" NYLOOK NUT (R) 318" HEX N
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STEP 4: iNSTALL LiFT BRACKET ASSEMBLY STEP 6: iNSTALL LiFT STRAP ASSEMBLIES (SEE FIGURE 3) (SEE FIGURE 5) Loosen the bolts and nuts on the lift strap • Assemble the lift bracket assembly to the lift frame assemblies 1/4 turn or until the straps will slide back assembly using two 5/8" washers (HH) and 1/8" x and forth. You will retighten them later in step 26. 1-1/4" cotter pins (Z). Turn the lift strap assemblies as shown. Install each lift strap assembly to an arm of the lift bracket assembly a
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STEP7: iNSTALL TILT BRACKET ASSEMBLY STEP 8: INSTALL DUMP PIVOT BRACKET (SEE FIGURE 6 ON NEXT PAGE) (SEE FIGURE 7) * Loosen the bolts end nuts on the tilt bracket * Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (AA) to the inside hole assembly 1/4 turn or until the two plates of the in the shaft shown in figure 7, and then install a 1" assembly will slide back and forth. You will retighten washer (KK) onto the shaft. Apply grease to the end of them later in step 25. the shaft and install the dump pivot bra
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STEP 10: iNSTALL TiLT STOP BRACKETS STEP 12: iNSTALL LiFT HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION (SEE FIGURE 9) (SEE FIGURE 11) Install the lift handle tube extension on the lift handle Install a tilt stop bracket (PP) to each side of the bucket using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt (J), 3/8" washer tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt (H) and 1/4" nylock (EE) and 3/8" nylock nut (R). Do riot tighter= the nuts nut (T). until step 27. LIFT HANDLE 1/4" x 1-3/4" TUBE EXTENSION HEX BOLT (H) LIFT HANDLE TILT STOP BRACKET (P
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STEP 14: iNSTALL DUMP HANDLETUBE STEP 16: iNSTALL DUMP CONTROL PiN (SEE FIGURE 13) (SEE FIGURE 15) • Install the dump handle tube to the dump pivot bracket Install a small 1/2" washer (FF) and then the compression spring (MM) onto the dump control pin. assembly using three 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (G) and 5/16" nylock nuts (S). Install the dump control pin into the pin stop bracket. Make sure the flat side of the pin faces to the front when finished. Connect the hooked end of the dump cable into
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STEP 17: iNSTALL HOSE CLiP AND SPACER LAWN TRACTORS AND GARDEN TRACTORS (SEE FIGURE 16) WiTH SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS Secure the dump cable to the back of the bucket using a hose clip (QQ), a #10 x 5/8" truss-head bolt STEP 19: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES (L) and a #10-32 nylock nut (U). (SEE FIGURE 18) Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts from right side of frame until left side plate has been installed. #10-32 NYLOCK NUT (U) Instal
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STEP 20: INSTALL FRAME BRACE LAWN TRACTORS WiTH DUAL SUSPENSION (SEE FIGURE 19) BRACKETS * Install the frame brace to the inside of the side plates using two 1/2"x 1-3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" washers STEP 21: INSTALL SiDE PLATES (11),1/2" spacers (W) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). (SEE FIGURE 20) Install the brace in the bottom holes for Garden (GT) * Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on Tractors and the second from bottom holes for Lawn the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove
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STEP 22: iNSTALL FRAME BRACE GARDEN TRACTORS WiTH DUAL (SEE FIGURE 21) SUSPENSION BRACKETS * Install the frame brace between the side plates using two 1/2" x 1-3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" large washers STEP 23: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES (11),1/2" spacers (W) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). Fasten (SEE FIGURE 22) the brace to the second from bottom holes in the side * Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on plates. Tighten. the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts from right side of f
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STEP 25: ADJUSTTILT BRACKET AND PIN STOP BRACKET iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ALL TRACTORS (SEE FIGURE 24) Lower the scoop assembly onto a smooth level surface. STEP 24: MOUNT SCOOPTOTRACTOR For normal use, let the bottom of the bucket rest flat on (SEE FIGURE 23) the ground. For more aggressive scraping action, place Align the scoop with the side plates on the front of the 1/4" shims under the rear of the bucket at each end. tractor. Lift the rear of the scoop and slide the notches in the scoop frame onto
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STEP 26: ADJUST LiFT STRAPS STEP 28: ADJUST SLOTTED STOP BRACKET (SEE FIGURE 25) (SEE FIGURE 27) * Make sure the nuts and bolts in the lift straps are * Keep the scoop locked in the TRANSPORT position. loose enough to turn by hand. Stand beside the right Push the tilt bracket forward against the dump control side of the scoop and hold the lift handle as far pin and then slide the slotted stop bracket forward forward as it will go until you tighten one of the nuts against the tilt bracket. SECURE
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KNOWYOUR FRONT END SCOOP Always test to make sure your vehicle has adequate power and braking capabilities whenever hauling a Read this owner's manual and safety rules before substantial amount of weight in your front end scoop. operating your front end scoop. Use extra caution when operating on slopes. Compare the illustration below with your front end scoop to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of locations. the load e
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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _i_,_e_J_/" _ Fill in dates as you _o _, _/_ ;o\o complete regular service. __S_ ;/ Service Dates Check for loose fasteners X Cleaning X Lubrication X CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS LUBRiCATiON • Before each use make a thorough visual check of Lightly oil all pivot points on the scoop lift mechanism. the front end scoop for any bolts and nuts which may Light
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Scoop won't lock into 1. Index rod is jamming. 1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the lift bracket, where the index rod slides raised/transport position. 2. Frame is hitting tilt stop 2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as brackets. instructed on page 16. Scoop bucket won't lock into level 1. Dump control pin does not align 1. Adjust the tilt bracket and lift straps as with the tilt bracket. position after dumping. instructed on page 16. 2. Adjust the slotted stop bracke
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248473 5 4_f / 2 81 \ 3 15 71 / 22 ./ 30 31 3: 33 67 29 / 38 79 \ / / 11 76/\ 39 75 /_. 13 77 27 73 I 41 _5 / I 74 I 26 52 I 13 53 / 43 42 52 45 / / / 54 59 6q 61 45 / \ / / / 64 / 63 / / 13 14 35 52 45 62 2O
