Craftsman 486.243291, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... POWER MOWER Model no 486 243291 CAUTION Before using this power mower read this manual and follow all its Safety rules and Operating instructions Safety Instructior_ _ Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA ...

Page 2: ...e of amputating hands and feet and throwingobjects Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could result insedous injuryor death L GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and fotldwall instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting Read th s operator smanual carefully Become familiar withthe controls and know howto operate your mower properly Only altowresponsibleadults who are ...

Page 3: ...ghtsto improve stability Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avo_ starting or stopping on a stope If tires Lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not tum on slopes unlessnecessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible DOnot mow near drop offs ditohes or embankments The m...

Page 4: ...Adjustand service as required Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION II BECOME ALERTIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs 4 ...

Page 5: ...a spark an ester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the CaliforniaLPublic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears IAuthorized Service Center PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSE...

Page 6: ...Boltthrough rear hole of tube Secure tightlywith 3 8 16 Lock Nut then loosenNut 1 4 turnto allow tube to pivot freely InsideRear Quadrant Assemble a 3 8 Flat Washer onto a 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Hex Bolt Insert Bolt and Wisher throughslotof Rear Quadrant and hole in Towbar Tube Secure tightlywith 3 8 16 LockNut then loosenNut 114turn to allow tube to pivot freely insideRear Quadrant NOTE Tow oarTube must ...

Page 7: ...Seat Switch Plug of the Wire Harness into the Hitch Assembly Rulnng it up and throughthe righttop side of the Switch Mounting Bracket Remove one Ring Nut from the ON OFF Switchand adjustthe second Ring Nut 1 4 inch fromthe top of the threads Insertthe ON OFF Switch up through the Switch MountingBracket and secure it by reinstalling the Ring Nut NOTE The notch inthe threads of the ON OFF Switch mus...

Page 8: ...e Wire Harness of the Mower and the Mower Blade Clutch Lever in the disengagedposition LD_L_JPJ_II_J_t Mower Blades You must be seated on the Tow Veblcle and onthe Operator Presence Seat Place the Operator Presence Seat onthe Tractor Seat with the Wire towardthe bottom and secure with the seat strap See Fig 1A LiftTractor Seat and installa cable guide inthe middle of the Tractor rear fendera Place...

Page 9: ... P_BLUE 13 CLUTCH IDLER INTERLOCKSWITCH DECLUTCHEDPOSITION RED 72 BLACK 16 IGNITION UNIT ONIOPF SWITCH OPEN IN ON POSITION BLACK 72 SEAT SWITCH _ NOT OCCUPIED L __ _ I GROUNDING CONNECTOR ENGINE GROUND A v NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS C REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 9 ...

Page 10: ...OW HIT_ R OFFSET TOW BAR ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIG 2 MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER Starts and stops mower blade rotation THROTTLE CONTROL Controlsengine speed engine shut off SHUT OFF CONTROL Used to shut off mower engine from tractor seat HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LIFT LEVER Raise and lower mowerto diffe _nt_ J tlngheights HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP Controlscutting height TOW BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To leve...

Page 11: ...e engine shut off switch to On position Move engine throttleto Ful position Move choke to full Move blade clutch lever to Off position Pull start rope Move engine choke to Off positionafter engine starts USING Sit on tractor seat Raise blade clutch lever to Engage position Operate tractor at medium groundspeed 3 4 MPH Refer to Safety Rules on page 3 regardingoperation of mower onslopes TRANSPORTIN...

Page 12: ... 4 Applydown pressureto height adjustmentliftlever Remove the clevis pin fromthe heightadjustment strap Move heightadjustmentstrap up or downto alignit withthe desired holP inthe heightadjustmentstrap Reassemble clevis pin to the height adjustment strap and secure with hair cotterpin Make sure that bothside heightadjustmentstraps are adjustedto the same height FRONT TO BACK RAKE ADJUSTMENT To obta...

Page 13: ...e hitch can be adjustedto a straight position but we recommend usingthe offset positionto eliminate grass being crusheddown by the tow vehicle CAUTION Shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire from spark plug before making any adjustments to mower TO ADJUST THE OFFSET HITCH Pull back the pivot latch from the notch of the front quadrant Adjustthe hitchtube to the desired offset and release t...

Page 14: ...ades to rotate approximately five minutes to break in mower and engine CAUTION Check area under and around mower for ary objects that could be thrown from under mower Make sure that mower discharge area is clear Mowingshould be started withtractor in low gear I and speed increasedonly as mowing conditionswill safely permit Mower will performat its best when enginethrottleis set for full throttle Y...

Page 15: ...tter and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check forloose fasteners MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVICE Check EngineOil Level _ Change EngineOil _ irlsPect SparkArresterMuffler Inspect Air Screen Vf Check and Clean AirCleaner Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge El Clean Engine CylinderFins t v Replace Spark Plug Lubricate Spindles 2 1 Change more often when...

Page 16: ...tion CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Add oil as shown below Oil capacity of Model Series 190000 is about 1 1 8 quarts 36 ounces or 1 1 liters After filing withor changingoil start and run engineat idle for 30 seconds Shut off engine Wait 30 seconds and check oil level Add oil if required to bfiug to Full mark on dipstick Fill to FULL mark If oil is required add Tighten dipstick be on dipsti...

Page 17: ...ing orwire brushingand washingwith a commercial solvent 030 076 turn PART NO 491055 Spark plug NOTE In some areas local law requiredusing resistor spark plugto suppressignitionsignals If this engine was originallyequippedwith resistorspark plug use same type for replacement REMOVE COMBUSTIBLE DEPOSITS Remove cylinder head every 100 300 hoursof operation Scrape and wire brushcombustion deposits fro...

Page 18: ...ut off mower engine and remove spark I plug wire from spark plug before making I any adjustments or repairs to mower I CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installedspecifiestop speed at whichthe enginewill be operated DO NOT EXCEED thisspeed Differencesin fuel temperature altitude or load may require minor carburetor adjustment Air Cleaner and air clean...

Page 19: ...ll remove fresh clippings from the underside of the mower Clean mower after each mowing DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nutsand bolts are tight cotter pins and retainerspdngs are secure Keep blades sharp Observe all safety precautions Keep mower well lubricated REPAIR PARTS Your rotary mower has been produced with components designed for your unit Although standard V Belts bearings blades pulleys ...

Page 20: ...SERVICE NOTES I i I DATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE bATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE bATE SERVICE bATE SERVICE DATE SERVICE 2O ...

Page 21: ... NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel ta _kor storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizerto allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilize...

Page 22: ...42 TOW BEHIND MOWER MODEL NO 486 243291 58 47 39 21 0 89 91 _ 31 57 67 ...

Page 23: ...ing I Clutch Cable 1 Module ConneCtor 1 Modu e 1 Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Pan Head 2 Washer 10 Med Lock 2 Nut 10 24 Hex 2 Engine Mountfng Plate I 8 HP Engine 1 SpJtldle Assembly 2 Pulley 1 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 5 16 Socket Hd 2 Square Key 1 Danger Decal 2 Danger Decal 2 V Belt 1 Bolt 3 6 16 x 1 Hex Head I Rubber Grommet 1 Clays Pn 2 Towbar Assembly 1 Hitch Pin 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 On Off Switch 1 Decal Engi...

Page 24: ...634 2 HA120898 3 HA23343 4 HA23243 5 HA23244 6 HA23242 7 HA23245 8 HA23516 9 HA23246 10 HA20129 Nut 9 16 18 Hex 2 Washer 9 16 Lock 1 Pulley 1 Jacksheft 1 Spacer 1 Housing Searing Assembly 1 Blade Adapter 1 Mower Blade 1 Belleville Washer I Thrust Washer I Standard Hardwar9 Purchased Locally 24 ...

Page 25: ...93935 Lever Governor 230 94927 Washer Lever 306 496797 Shield Cylinder 307 94930 Screw Hex 308 224896 Cover Cylinder 337 802592 Plug Spark 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 552 491986 Bushing Gov Crank 562 94907 Bolt Governor Lever 592 231978 Nut Hex 614 93306 Pin Cotter 616 495157 Crank Governor 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug REF NO 869 870 871 1019 1058 211661 Seat Valve Intake 262924 Seat Valve Exhaust 26...

Page 26: ...585 Screw Hex Note 94690 Screw Hex Used in Pos No 1 24 222698 Key Flywheel 43 491397 Governor_il Slinger 46 211689 Gear Cam 146 94388 Key Timing 741 263025 Gear Timing 767 213996 Link Counterweight 758 390172 Counterweight 759 298909 Pin Counterweight 761 94592 Screw Hex 1020 261190 Eccentric 1021 94160 Pin Groove Included in Gasket Set Part No 299577 _ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Part No 49...

Page 27: ...4670 33 390420 34 261055 Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Standard 499920 Pin Piston 005 O S Rod Connecting Standard 390773 Rod Conn 020 Undersize Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake REF NO 35 26828 Spr_ng Valve Exhaust 36 65906 Spring Valve Intake 40 221596 Retainer Valve Intake 41 292260 Retainer Valve Exhaust 45 260933 Tappet 868 497656 Seal Valve Included in Gasket Set Part No 299577 Inc...

Page 28: ...Friction 123 94913 Screw Torx _ Hex 125 692684 Carburetor 127 Plug Welch Sold in Kit Only 139 224668 Valve Throttle 131 494885 Shaft Throttle 133 494381 Float Carburetor 137 e 281165 Gasket Float Bowl 138 e _281164 Washer 141 495097 Shaft Choke 142 690121 Nozzle Carburetor Standard 692688 Nozzle Carb High Altitude 186 493496 Connector Hose 634 e494453 Seal Spring Assembl 950 94642 Screw Bowl Mount...

Page 29: ... 3_eS4t S_ re or _muy Included inGasketSet Part No 299577 Included inCarburetor Kit Part No 497535 346 94874 Screw Hex 422 223394 Bracket Oil Fill 445 493910 Filter Air 467 493903 Knob Air Cleaner 523 391840 Dipstick 524 281370 Seal Fill Tube 525 280133 Tube Oil Fitl 537 _281106 Gasket Air Cleaner 646 224614 Brace 663 94929 Screw Hex 847 392066 DipsticWTube Assembly 872 281105 Cover Air Cleaner In...

Page 30: ...el Tank 184 94296 Screw Hex R H 185 90970 Nut 182A 224884 Bracket Fuel Tank 184 94627 Screw Hex L H REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 187 296004 Line Fuel Cut to Required Length 284A 94602 Screw Hex 527 221429 Clamp Tube 601 95162 Clamp Hose 725 222175 Shield Heat Included in Casket Set Part No 299577 _ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Pad No 494385 e Included in Carburetor Kit Part No 497535 _ Included...

Page 31: ... DEscRIPTION 304 496832 Housing Blower 305 94786 Screw Hex 332 92284 Nut Flywheel 333 398811 Armature Magneto 334 94731 Screw Hax 353 92791 Washer Lock 354 90576 Nut Hex 356 399223 Wire Stop 363 19165 Flywheel Puller 455 222561 Cup Flywheel REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 507 398525 Insulator 520 93722 Terminal 657 94906 Screw Slotted Hex 663 94929 Screw Hex 687 390701 Slide Control 688 221766 Cap Spri...

Page 32: ...414 Spring Ratchet 70 298799 Ratchet Clutch 64 230543 Adapter Spring 71 394506 Cover Ratchet 65 94904 Screw Hex 373 94908 Nut Hex 66 399671 Clutch Starter 608 390391 Starter Rewind 67 394807 Housing Clutch 655 222598 Anchor Spring 68 63770 Bait Clutch 1016 490817 Spacer Rewind Included in Gasket Set Part No 299577 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set part No 494385 included in Carburetor Kit Part No ...

Page 33: ...sket Intake 51A _ 272554 Gasket Intake 95 e94098 Screw Round Head 104 e231789 Pin Roat Hinge 105 1231855 Valve Needle 106 o231854 Seat Inlet 116 270920 Seal Valve 121 497535 Carburetor Kit 127 Plug Welch Soldin Kit Only 137 e_ 281165 Gasket Float Bowl 138 e 261164 washer 142 e494877 Nozzl_uretor 358 299577 Gasket Set 524 281370 SeaJ FillTube 537 261106 Gasket Air Cleaner 634 e494453 Seal Spring As...

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