Craftsman 486.24441 uT £, INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WroTHSINGLE, Front Deck Suspension Bracket

Models: 486.24441

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WroTHSINGLE

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)Pliers

(1)Hammer

(1)Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)

(1)9/18" Open End or Box End Wrench

(1)7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench

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

. Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be needed for one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after assembly has been completed.

NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determined from the operator's position while seated on the tractor.

CAUTION: Do not begin assembling until the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust deflector have been allowed to cool off.

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip to step 4 on page 6 for tractors with dua! suspension brackets.

MOWER DECK

SUSPENSmON

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WroTHSINGLE

FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners manual for instructions on how to properly remove the hood.

,,Remove the browning shield from the front of the tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove the second bolt to prevent it from falling.

NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your tractor.

FIGURE 2

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)

,Fasten the R.H. hanger bracket (bend facing out) to the holes indicated in the tractor frame. If there is an engine mounting plate like the one drawn with dotted lines, use large 1/2" flat washers (M) as shims between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame in the locations shown. In the front three holes use three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (H), two targe 1/2" washers

(M)if needed, and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). In the rear hole use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large 1/2" washer (M) if needed, and a 5/16" nylock nut (K). Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the LH. hanger bracket. Reinstall the browning shield then go to step 9 on page 7.

 

 

 

112" LARGE

 

5116"

x 1"

WASHER (M)

ENGINE

CARRIAGE

(IF NEEDED)

MOUNTING

BOLT

(F)

 

PLATE

 

 

 

5/16" NYLOCK] l

NUT(K) /-'_l\

3/8" NYLOCK

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Craftsman 486.24441 operating instructions uT £, INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WroTHSINGLE, Front Deck Suspension Bracket