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Operator's
Manua_
CRAFTSHAN +
Mode_ No. 486.248472
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing
Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
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. sea rs. com/c rafts man
PRINTED iN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 48205 (REV. 5/01/07)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manua_ CRAFTSHAN + Mode_ No. 486.248472 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 CAUTION: • Safety Before using this product, read • Assembly this manual and follow all Safety •...
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Page 2: One Year Full Warranty
WARRANTY ..............MAINTENANCE ............SAFETY RULES .............. TROUBLESHOOTING ........... FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ........REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........CARTON CONTENTS ............. REPAIR PARTS LiST ............. ASSEMBLY ..............SLOPE GUIDE .............. OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......Back Page ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Front Scoop Tractor Attachment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4=MY=HOME®... -
Page 3: Wheel Weight
Your safety is involved. These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit, Cal! 1=800=4=MyoHOME® to find out if they are available, If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4=MyoHOME®, WHEEL... -
Page 5: Parts Not Shown
PARTS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE PARTS BAG CONTENTS Not all parts will be needed for fit-up to any one tractor, Discard unneeded parts after assembly is finished, DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" Spacer, 1" Long Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-3/4" Spacer, 1/2"... - Page 6 15, L iftHandle Tube 1, Bucket A ssembly 8, Right(Short) SidePlate 2, PinStopBracket 9, Left(Short) SidePlate 16,Dump Control P in 3, LiftFrame Assembly 10,Dump Control R od 17,Dump PivotBracket 4, LiftBracket Assembly 11,LiftStrap Assembly ( 2) 18,Dump Handle TubeExtension 19,LiftHandle TubeExtension 5, TiltAnchor A ssembly 12, T iltBracket Assembly 13, A ttachment Rod...
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Page 7: Tools Required
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Standard Screwdriver 5/16" WASHERS (EE) 15/16" Wrenches (one should be box-end) 3/4" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 7/16" Wrenches 3/8" Wrench ADDUTmONAL iTEMS NEEDED Ruler or Tape Measure Grease REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON 5/16"' Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from NYLOCK NUT (T ;/8"x 1ol/4"... - Page 8 STEP4: INSTALL LiFTBRACKET ASSEMBLY STEP 6: INSTALL LiFT STRAP ASSEMBLIES (SEEFIGURE 3) (SEE FIGURE 5) Loosen the bolts and nuts on the lift strap o Assemble t heliftbracket a ssembly t otheliftframe assemblies 1/4 turn or until the straps will slide back assembly u sing two5/8"washers (ll)and1/8"x 1ol/4"...
- Page 9 STEP7: iNSTALL TILT BRACKET ASSEMBLY STEP 8: INSTALL DUMP PIVOT BRACKET (SEE FIGURE 6 ON NEXT PAGE) (SEE FIGURE 7) Loosen the bolts and nuts on the tilt bracket Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (BB) 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"...
- Page 10 STEP10: iNSTALL TILTSTOP BRACKETS STEP 12: iNSTALL LiFT HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION (SEEFIGURE 9) (SEE FIGURE 11 } Install a tiltstopbracket (QQ)toeachsideofthe Insta!l the lift handle tube extension on the tift handle bucket u sing a 1/4"x 3/4"carriage bolt(L),1/4" tube using a 1/4" x 1o3/4" hex bolt (H) and 1/4" nylock washer ( DD)and1/4"nylock nut(U)= Donot tighten nut (U)= thenutsuntilstep27=...
- Page 11 STEP14: iNSTALL DUMP HANDLETUBE STEP 16: iNSTALL DUMP CONTROL PIN (SEEFIGURE 13) (SEE FIGURE 15) Insta!l the dump handle tube to the dump pivot bracket install a small 1/2" washer (GG) and then the compression spring (NN) onto the dump control pin, assembly using three 5/16"...
- Page 12 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 (RR), a #10 x 5/8" truss-head bolt STEP !9: iNSTALL SIDE PLATES (M) and a #10-32 nylock nut (V),...
- Page 13 STEP 20: INSTALL FRAME BRACE LAWN TRACTORS WiTH DUAL SUSPENSION (SEE FIGURE 19) install the frame brace to the inside of the side plates using two 1/2" x 1o3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" washers STEP 21: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES (JJ), 1/2" spacers (X) and 1/2" nylock nuts (P). (SEE FIGURE 20) Install the brace in the bottom holes for Garden (GT) Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on...
- Page 14 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 1o3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" targe washers STEP 23: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES (JJ), 1/2" spacers (X) and 1/2" nylock nuts (P). Fasten (SEE FIGURE 22) the brace to the second from bottom holes in the side Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on...
- Page 15 STEP 25: ADJUSTTJLT BRACKET AND PtN STOP BRACKET iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ALL TRACTORS (SEE FIGURE 24) Lower the scoop assembly onto a smooth levet surface. STEP 24: MOUNT SCOOP TO TRACTOR For normal use, let the bottom of the bucket rest flat on (SEE FIGURE 23) the ground.
- Page 16 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 Hft handle as far pin and then slide the slotted stop bracket forward...
- Page 17 KNOWYOUR FRONT END SCOOP Always test to make sure your vehicle has adequate power and braking capabilities whenever hauling a Read this owner's manua_ 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...
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE e4_,s Fil! in dates as you complete regular service. Service Dates Check for loose fasteners "_teaning Lubrication CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS Before each use make a thorough visual check of Lightly oil all pivot points on the scoop lift mechanism.
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248472 31 3 75 / 5245...
- Page 21 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 488.248472 PART QTY DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4o20 x 1 o3/4" (Grade 5) 43093 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" 726-0178 Cable Tie 710-0865 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1" (Grade 5) 49265 Lift Handle Extension R19212016 Flat Washer, 5/8"...
- Page 23 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.
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