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42-inch
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Model No. 486.24629
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
• 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. 40811 (01/31/08)
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- Page 1 ,, Assembly CAUTION: ,, Operation Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety ,, Maintenance Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40811 (01/31/08)
- Page 2 12-16 LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWERED TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the I°...
- Page 4 III.CHILDREN Look for this symbol to point out Tragic accidents c anoccurif theoperator i s notalertto important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONH! BECOME thepresence o fchildren. C hildren areoftenattracted t o ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS themachine andthemowing activity. Never a ssume that INVOLVED.
- Page 5 PJease read and keep this manual. The instructions WARNING: This unit is equipped will enabJe you to assembJe and maintain your power with an internal combustion engine mower properly. AJways observe the "safety rules." and should not be used on or near Record serial number and date of purchase in space any unimproved forest-covered...
- Page 6 SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 7" Hex Nylock Nut, 5/16" Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 7-1/2" Hex Nut (SEMS), 1/4" Hex Bolt, 5/18" x 3/4" Clip, 3/8" Plastic Nut Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" Screw, Self Tapping #10 x 1/2"...
- Page 7 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLTOWBARTUBETO REAR QUADRANT (1) 5/16" Wrench (2) 7/16" Wrenches Place Towbar Tube into Rear Quadrant, align holes (2) 1/2" Wrenches and insert 3/8 x 2-3/4 Hex Bolt through quadrant and (2) 9/16" Wrenches rear hole of Tube. (2) 3/4"...
- Page 8 TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT & BATTERY 1/4 HEX NUT (SEMS) BLACK WIRE SCREW (4) BATTERY HOLD DOWN 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT PLASTIC NUT RED WIRE 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT REAR QUADRANT 3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT CLUTCH LEVER 3/8 FLAT WASHER #10 SCREW (2)
- Page 9 CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT INNER NUT Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body.
- Page 10 iNSTALL REAR ROLLER TO DECK Install Rear Roller Mounting Bracket to rear of deck using two 5/16 x 3/4 Hex Bolts and two 5/16 Nylock Nuts. (See Fig. 3.) Install Roller to Rear Roller Bracket using 1/2 x 7 Hex Bolt and 1/2 Nylock Jam Nut.
- Page 11 RED WiRE STARTER BATTERY CHARGE SWITCH BATTERY -RED WiRE BLUE WiRE- WiRE BLACKWIRE GRAY WiRE TO AFTERFIRE SOLENOID BLACK WiRE TO ENGINE GROUND SOLENOID WHITE WiRE iNTERLOCK SWITCH _-_ iTEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 49193 WIRE HARNESS 48097 WIRE RED CHARGE 49196 WIRE BLACK BATTERY 49192...
- Page 12 KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save the manual for future reference. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP IGNITION KEY SWITCH MOWER BLADE...
- Page 13 The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing+ We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 14 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE STARTING THE MOWER Adjust mower cutting height. • Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for proper procedure and requirements. Start mower engine. Move throttle to fast position. • Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean •...
- Page 15 FRONT TO BACK RAKE ADJUSTMENT MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE should be adjusted so that the front is approximately SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear. To check front to back BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS adjustment measure from the bottom edge of the deck THE MOWER...
- Page 16 TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE This mower has been designed to run offset from the SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG center of the tow vehicle. This allows the operator to drive BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS along side high brush with the tow vehicle while cutting THE MOWER down the brush beside him.
- Page 17 Once a year you should replace the spark plug, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS clean or replace air filter, and check blades and The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover items that belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
- Page 18 BLADE CARE AND SERVICE BLADE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
- Page 19 CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT INNER NUT Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside cover and screws. Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position The Cable should be under slight tension but should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body.
- Page 20 V-BELT REPLACEMENT INSTALLING NEW V-BELT V-belt must be replaced if it becomes stretched to the point that it can no longer be adjusted, or if it becomes Feed new V-belt between the two belt guides at the frayed or otherwise can not function properly. Engine Pulley.
- Page 21 ENGINE OIL immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days Or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See engine manual) MOWER CYLINDER When the mower is to be stored for a period of time,...
- Page 22 42" ROUGH CUT MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.24629 © ®...
- Page 23 42" ROUGH CUT MOWER = MODEL NO. 486.24629 iTEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION iTEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION HA24255 MOWER DECK HAl15321 SCREW 5/16-18 X 5/16 SOC. SET HA24378 GUARD WHEEL 43555 WASHER 7/16" LOCK HA23193 SCREW 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 THD. FORMING HA181668 BOLT 7/16-20 X 1-1/4 HEX HEAD...
- Page 24 _,2" p,OUG_ C!JI" _O_NE_" _u_,,--...
- Page 25 42" ROUGH CUT MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.24629 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64906 IDLER MOUNTING BRACKET 64899 IDLER 24472 BUSHING 43070 WASHER FLAT 43003 WASHER 3/8" LOCK 49640 BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" HEX HEAD (SCOTCH GRIP) 49148 SPACER HA21341 IDLER PULLEY (FLAT) 43432...
- Page 26 42" ROUGH CUT MOWER = MODEL NO. 486.24629 iTEM PART NO. DESCRiPTiON iTEM PART NO. DESCRiPTiON 25273 43982 PIN, CLEVIS 1/4 X 5/8 TUBE DRAWBAR (MODEL 45-0361) HA24441 STRAP HITCH HA3090 PIN, HAIR COTTER 1-5/8 HA20186 HA23265 DECAL CLUTCH LEVER SPRING EXTENSION 44180...
- Page 27 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees.
- Page 28 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.