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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Lawnsweeper is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and 

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

 

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

the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and Lawnsweeper used for commercial or rental 

purposes.

 

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/817WA, Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL  60179

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.
1.  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.

2.  Do not permit children to operate sweeper.

3.  Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper.

4. 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.

5.  Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough 

terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of 

control.

6.  Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with 

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.

7.  Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage 

after striking an object. Repair any damage before 

continuing operation.

8.  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.

9.  Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper 

bag to avoid spontaneous combustion. 

10. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as 

outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.

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

Attention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

Maintenance Schedule ..................................................12

Storage ..........................................................................12

Service and Adjustments ...............................................13

Troubleshooting .............................................................13

Repair Parts Illustration .................................................14

Repair Parts List ............................................................15

Parts Ordering/Service ................................... Back Cover

Safety Rules ....................................................................1

Full Size Hardware Chart ................................................3

Carton Contents ..............................................................4

Sweeper Assembly Instructions ......................................5

Hopper Assembly Instructions .........................................7

Operation .......................................................................11

  MODEL NUMBER: 

 

486.242112

  SERIAL NUMBER: 

 

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  DATE OF PURCHASE: 

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SAFETY

WARRANTY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal 

attached to the lawnsweeper.
You should record both the serial number and the date of 

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Summary of Contents for 486.242112

Page 1: ...ly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 49535 REV 1 05 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman IMPORTANT READ THIS FIRST 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 info agri fab com info agri fab com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home ...

Page 2: ...owing the sweeper Attach the rope to the towing vehicle to keep it away from wheels and rotating parts 5 Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough terrain near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of control 6 Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this sweeper Do not fill sweeper to maximum capacity without checking the capability of the towing vehicle to safe...

Page 3: ...Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Lg D 1 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Lg E 8 Nylock Nut 5 16 F 2 Palnut 3 8 G 1 Flat Washer 5 16 Standard H 1 Washer Tooth Lock 5 16 I 1 Spacer Bushing REF QTY DESCRIPTION J 2 Hitch Spacer 3 4 K 1 Hairpin Cotter 1 8 L 6 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 M 2 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 1 2 N 2 Clevis Pin 1 4 x 1 1 8 O 2 Clevis Pin 1 4 x 1 3 4 P 2 Vinyl Cap Q 4 Plastic Plug R 1 Grip S 1 Knob Plastic REF ...

Page 4: ... Adjustment Strap 7 Height Adjustment Handle 8 Hitch Tube R H Right Hand CARTON CONTENTS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 Pliers 1 Screwdriver 1 Hammer 1 Adjustable Wrench 1 1 2 Open End or Box End Wrench 1 3 8 Open End or Box End Wrench ASSEMBLY STEP 1 REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON To protect painted parts lay them on cardboard or a mat Remove the sweeper housing the loose parts and the hardware package ...

Page 5: ... NUTS E HITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY BENT HITCH BRACKET HEX BOLTS B HAIRPIN COTTER K SPACERS J STEP 6b ASSEMBLE HITCH BRACKETS If the tractor hitch is 10 or more above the ground place the bent hitch bracket on top of the hitch tubes and place the hitch bracket assembly underneath the hitch tubes Insert two hex bolts B through the brackets with the rear hex bolt between the cross bolts in the hitch tube...

Page 6: ... that fasten the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes STEP 8 ATTACH HANDLE Assemble the height adjustment handle to the height adjustment tube on the front of the sweeper housing Use the curved head bolts bowed washers lock washers and hex nuts which come pre assembled to the tube Position the height adjustment handle side to side so that the height adjustment strap will align up against the outside ...

Page 7: ...PPER HOPPER TUBE CLEVIS PIN M HAIR COTTER PIN L UPPER HOPPER TUBE PLASTIC PLUG Q REAR HOPPER TUBE LOWER HOPPER TUBE PLASTIC PLUG Q REAR HOPPER TUBE STEP 12 ASSEMBLE TUBES TO BAG Unfold the hopper bag reverse the fold of the mesh wind screen and then lay the bag out flat with the wind screen on top and the Craftsman logo facing down Insert the ends of the assembled upper hopper tubes down through th...

Page 8: ...ind screen is not shown in figure 14 in order to better show the hopper support rods Fold the bag flaps around the lower hopper tubes and attach to the bag bottom using the snaps See figure 13 FIGURE 13 STEP 13 ATTACH BAG BOTTOM Insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve at the front edge of the bag bottom See figure 11 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 14 CLEVIS PIN N HAIR COTTER PIN L BAG FRAME STRAP SNAP F...

Page 9: ...o the center of the upper rear hopper tube as shown in figure 17 FIGURE 18 Assemble a vinyl cap P onto each bag arm tube as shown in figure 17 Assemble two palnuts F by lightly tapping them onto the ends of the pivot rod with a hammer See figure 16 HINT To ease assembly of the palnuts place the bag on its side on a solid surface With the bottom end of the pivot rod against the surface tap a palnut on...

Page 10: ...to the tractor hitch arranging the 3 4 spacers in one of six possible combinations as 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 figure 19 GROUP B For vehicles with hitches having 10 to 13 ground clearance ...

Page 11: ... grass to an even height before sweeping SWEEPING SPEED Try a starting speed of approximately 3 m p h third gear on most tractors Depending on the conditions it may be necessary to adjust the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results OPERATION Hopper Bag Collects grass clippings leaves and debris Hopper Rope Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver s seat Windscreen Helps prevent collected ...

Page 12: ...move the wheels and clean the sprockets chains and gears found inside the wheel housing After cleaning lubricate with an even coat of light grease To remove the wheel pop off the hub cap using a screwdriver and remove the lock nut and flat washer See figure 21 CLEANING Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or broom Remove any material which has wr...

Page 13: ...e only during forward rotation of the wheel If the brushes are driven rotated by both forward and reverse rotation of the wheel the drive pin is jamming in the ratchet gear Disassemble and clean and lubricate the drive pin and ratchet gear BRUSH REPLACEMENT NOTE Brush replacement should be done one brush at a time Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper Loosen the hex bolts and lock nuts on two sin...

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Page 15: ...695 2 Washer Bowed 1 x 32 x 06 8 44695 2 Washer Bowed 1 x 32 x 06 8 44695 2 Washer Bowed 1 x 32 x 06 8 44695 2 Washer Bowed 1 x 32 x 06 8 44695 2 Washer Bowed 1 x 32 x 06 9 43086 6 Lock Washer 5 16 9 43086 6 Lock Washer 5 16 9 43086 6 Lock Washer 5 16 9 43086 6 Lock Washer 5 16 9 43086 6 Lock Washer 5 16 10 43083 2 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Thread 10 43083 2 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Thread 10 43083 2 Nut Hex 5 16 18...

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