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Owner's Manual

Model No. 486.24207

38" LAWNSWEEPER

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and

Operating Instructions.

•

Safety

•

Assembly

•

Operation

•

Maintenance

•

Parts

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 48785 (REV. 12/04)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

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For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions

Please Call 866-576-8388

Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.

FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail

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SAFETY

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.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--

Attention!! Become

alert!! Your safety is involved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

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FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART

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CARTON CONTENTS

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ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE

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STORAGE

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION

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REPAIR PARTS LIST

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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

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MODEL NUMBER: 486.24207

SERIAL NUMBER: __________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a

decal attached to the housing.

You should record both the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

WARRANTY

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this lawnsweeper is maintained and lubricated according to the operat-

ing and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of

charge. If this lawnsweeper is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the

date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain

the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

the attachment of this sweeper. Do not ﬁ ll sweeper

to maximum capacity without checking the capability

of the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the

sweeper attached.

Stay off of steep slopes.

•

Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage

after striking an object. Repair any damage before

continuing operation.

•

Keep sweeper away from ﬁ re. Excessive heat can

damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause

the bag and its contents to burn.

•

Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper

bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.

•

Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as

outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.

• 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.

•

Do not permit children to operate sweeper.

•

Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper.

•

Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your body

or clothing! Never hold onto the rope while towing the

sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing vehicle to keep

it away from wheels and rotating parts.

•

Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough ter-

rain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of

control.

•

Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with

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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

O 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"

P 8 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"

Q 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/8"

R 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-3/4"

S 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3"

T 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1/2"

U 1 Spacer Bushing,

V 2 Hitch Spacer, 3/4"

W 2 Vinyl Cap

X 1 Grip

Y 1 Knob, Plastic

Z 1 Hitch Pin

AA 4 Hopper Clamp

BB 3 Plastic Plug

CC 1 Angle Bracket

A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2"

B 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2"

C 2 Curved Head Bolt, 5/16" x 1-5/8"

D 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2"

E 1 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

F 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4"

G 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

H 14 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"

I 2 Hex Nut, 5/16"

J 2 Palnut, 3/8"

K 2 Flat Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.

L 8 Lock Washer, 5/16"

M 2 Bowed Washer

N 1 Lock Washer (Tooth), 5/16"

A B C DFG

ZAA

SHOWN FULL SIZE

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench

(1) Knife or Scissors

(1) Hammer

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

•

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the

carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify

using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.

ASSEMBLY OF SWEEPER

Note:

Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are

determined from the operator's position while seated on

the tractor.

• Assemble the angle bracket to the sweeper housing

using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt and a 5/16" hex lock

nut. Make sure the bracket is turned as shown and

aligned straight with the housing and then

tighten

See ﬁ gure 1.

5/16" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

5/16" HEX

LOCKNUT

ANGLE

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

ASSEMBLY

14 16

1211

CARTON CONTENTS

7. Height Adjustment Handle

8. Hitch Tube, R.H.

9. Rope

10. Hopper Bag

11. Upper Hopper Tube, R.H.

12. Upper Hopper Tube, L.H.

1. Sweeper Housing Assembly

2. Bag Arm Tube (2)

3. Hitch Tube, L.H.

4. Hitch Bracket

5. Hitch Bracket (Straight)

6. Height Adjustment Strap

13. Lower Hopper Tube, Rear

14. Lower Hopper Tube, Side (2)

15. Hopper Bag Rod

16. Hopper Support Rod (2)

17. Bag Frame Strap

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5/16" x 1-1/2"

CARRIAGE BOLT)

5/16" HEX LOCK NUT

• Assemble the R.H. hitch tube to the sweeper housing

using two 5/16" x 1-1/2" carriage bolts and 5/16" hex

lock nuts.

Do not tighten yet.

Repeat for the L.H.

hitch tube. See ﬁ gure 2.

• Fasten the hitch tubes together using two 5/16" x

2-1/2" hex bolts and 5/16" hex lock nuts.

Do not

tighten yet.

See ﬁ gure 3.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

5/16" x 2-1/2"

HEX BOLT

5/16" HEX

LOCK NUT

If your tractor hitch has 10" to 13" ground clearance

refer to ﬁ gure 4. If your tractor hitch has 8" to 10"

ground clearance refer to ﬁ gure 5.

•

Assemble the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes using

two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts and 5/16" hex lock nuts. The

bolts should straddle the front hitch tube bolt.

Do not

tighten yet.

See ﬁ gure 4 or 5.

•

At this time

tighten

the four bolts fastening the hitch

tubes to the sweeper housing. Next,

tighten

the two

bolts fastening the ends of the hitch tubes together.

Finally,

tighten

the two bolts fastening the hitch

brackets to the hitch tubes.

•

Assemble the hitch pin, two 3/4" spacers and the 1/8"

hair cotter pin to the hitch brackets. See ﬁ gure 4 or 5.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

5/16" x 2"

HEX BOLT

5/16" HEX

LOCK NUT

3/4" SPACER

HITCH PIN

HITCH BRACKET

(STRAIGHT)

1/8" HAIR

COTTER PIN

HITCH BRACKET

5/16" x 2"

HEX BOLT

5/16" HEX

LOCK NUT

3/4" SPACER

HITCH BRACKET

(STRAIGHT)

1/8" HAIR

COTTER PIN

HITCH PIN

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• Position the height adjustment handle side to side so

that the tooth lock washer can ﬁ t between the handle

and the height adjustment strap.

Tighten

the nuts

securing the height adjustment handle. See ﬁ gure 8.

•

Insert the 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt through the height

adjustment handle. Assemble onto the bolt, in order,

the 5/16" tooth-lock washer, the height adjustment

strap, a 5/16" ﬂ at washer and the plastic knob. See

ﬁ gure 8.

FIGURE 8

ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER BAG

•

Hold the (LH) upper hopper tube so that the hole

for the brace rod faces down. Insert the (LH) upper

hopper tube down through the stitched ﬂ ap on the

left side of the hopper bag. Repeat for the right hand

upper hopper tube. See ﬁ gure 7.

FIGURE 9

(LH) UPPER

HOPPER

TUBE

HOPPER

BAG

BOTTOM

BRACE ROD HOLE

MUST FACE DOWN

5/16" x 1"

CARRIAGE BOLT

TOOTH LOCK

WASHER

PLASTIC

KNOB

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

• Assemble the height adjustment handle to the

height adjustment tube as shown in ﬁ gure six. Use

two curved head bolts, bowed washers, 5/16" lock

washers and 5/16" hex nuts.

Do not tighten yet.

See

ﬁ gure 6.

•

Assemble the grip onto the height adjustment handle.

See ﬁ gure 6.

• Insert a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt through the angle

bracket. Assemble onto the bolt (in sequence) the

spacer bushing, the height adjustment strap, a 5/16"

ﬂ at washer and a 5/16" hex lock nut.

Tighten.

See

ﬁ gure 7.

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

CURVED

HEAD BOLT

5/16" HEX NUT

BOWED

WASHER

5/16" LOCK

WASHER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

HANDLE

GRIP

5/16" HEX

LOCK NUT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

STRAP

5/16" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

SPACER

BUSHING

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• Turn the rear hopper tube so that the brace holes in

the middle of the tube

face up

. Assemble the ends

of the rear hopper tube onto the ends of the lower

hopper side tubes. Fasten together using plastic plugs.

See ﬁ gure 12.

FIGURE 12

• Slide the two upper hopper tubes together and line up

the center holes as shown in ﬁ gure 10.

FIGURE 10

• Fasten the upper hopper tubes together by inserting a

plastic plug into the center holes. See ﬁ gure 11.

FIGURE 11

LOWER

HOPPER

SIDE TUBE

PLASTIC PLUG

REAR HOPPER TUBE

(brace holes on top)

UPPER HOPPER TUBES

FIGURE 13

• Place the assembled lower hopper tubes into the

bottom of the hopper bag as shown in ﬁ gure 13.

•

Attach the ends of the lower hopper tubes to the

inside

of the upper hopper tubes using two 3/8" x

1/2" clevis pins inserted from the inside, and two

3/32" hair cotter pins. See ﬁ gure 13.

LOWER HOPPER TUBE

HOPPER BAG

BOTTOM

UPPER

HOPPER

TUBE

3/8" x 1/2"

CLEVIS PIN

3/32" HAIR

COTTER PIN

1/4" x 1-1/8"

CLEVIS PIN

3/32" HAIR

COTTER PIN

3/32" HAIR

COTTER PIN

BAG FRAME STRAP

FIGURE 14

• Insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve

along the front edge of the bag bottom. See ﬁ gure 14.

•

Assemble the bag frame strap to the holes in the

lower hopper tubes using two 1/4" x 1-1/8" clevis pins

and 3/32" hair cotter pins. See ﬁ gure 14.

PLASTIC PLUG

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FIGURE 18

• Align two hopper mount clamps with the

lower hole

in each upper hopper tube. Insert a 3/8" x 3" clevis

pin through the clamps and the upper hopper tube.

Assemble a bag arm tube onto the clevis pin and

secure it with a 3/32" hair cotter pin. See ﬁ gure 18.

•

Assemble a vinyl cap onto each bag arm tube as

shown in ﬁ gure 18.

MOUNTING CLAMP

VINYL CAP

3/32" HAIR

COTTER PIN

HOPPER

MOUNT

CLAMPS

3/8" x 3"

CLEVIS PIN

BAG ARM TUBE

SUPPORT

RODS

IMPORTANT: Do not

over bend the support rods

during the following step. Over bending will cause the

spring steel rods to loose supporting tension.

•

Assemble the two hopper support rods as shown in

ﬁ gure 17. Place the ends of the rods into the upper

and lower hopper tubes, bending the rod just enough

to ﬁ t into the holes in the tubes.

FIGURE 17

• Secure the bag corners around the lower hopper

tubes by snapping the bag ﬂ aps to the bag bottom.

See ﬁ gure 15.

FIGURE 15

SNAP FLAP

FLAP

• Insert the hopper bag rod through the

upper hole

the upper hopper tubes and the through the stitched

sleeve at the front of the wind screen. See ﬁ gure 16.

•

Assemble two palnuts by lightly tapping them onto the

ends of the pivot rod with a hammer. See ﬁ gure 16.

HINT:

To ease assembly of the palnuts, place the bag

on its side on a hard surface. With the bottom end of

the pivot rod against the surface, tap a palnut onto the

top end of the rod. Repeat for other end of rod.

FIGURE 16

HOPPER

BAG ROD MOUNTING CLAMP

MOUNTING CLAMP

WIND SCREEN

PALNUT

UPPER HOLE

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FIGURE 19

• Fasten the hopper mount clamps together using four

5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts and 5/16" hex lock nuts.

Tighten securely. See ﬁ gure 19.

BAG ARM TUBE

1/4" x 1-3/4"

CLEVIS PIN

1/4" x 1-3/4"

CLEVIS PIN

3/32" HAIR COTTER PIN

• To assemble the hopper bag to the sweeper, slide

the ends of the bag arm tubes into the ends of the

sweeper's hitch tubes and secure with two 1/4" x

1-3/4" clevis pins and 3/32" hair cotter pins. See ﬁ gure

20.

FIGURE 20

5/16" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

5/16" HEX

LOCK NUT

HOPPER

MOUNT

CLAMPS

FIGURE 21

• Secure the rope to the top center of the hopper bag

frame as shown in ﬁ gure 21.

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ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR

• Place the tractor and sweeper on a ﬂ at level surface.

• Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about

the middle of its adjustment range.

• Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch, arranging

the 3/4" spacers into one of the six possible combina-

tions shown in GROUP A and GROUP B diagrams

below.

IMPORTANT:

To obtain the best performance from your

sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is

approximately level with the ground and approximately 5"

to 7" off the ground as shown in ﬁ gure 22.

GROUP "B" - For vehicles with hitch-

es having 10" to 13" ground clear-

GROUP "A" - For vehicles with hitch-

es having 8" to 10" ground clearance.

FIGURE 22

BLACK LINE IS TRACTOR HITCH

HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED

BELOW HITCH TUBES

BLACK LINE IS TRACTOR HITCH

HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED

ABOVE HITCH TUBES

APPROXIMATELY LEVEL

(5" to 7" FROM SURFACE)

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED

APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY

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