STEP !2: (SEE FIGURE 12)

. insert the round hook end of the angle lock spring up through the hole in the spring mount bracket.

insert the angle lock bars down through the slot in the channel. Underneath the channel, place a 1" long spacer (U) on each side of the angle lock bars and insert a 1/4" x 3ol/4" bolt (A) through the channel, angle lock bars and the spacers. Secure the bolt with a 1/4" nylock nut (J). Tighten so that lock bars can pivot freely.

At this time tighten the 3/8" carriage bolt and hex nut previously assembled to angle lock bars.

NOTE: When the angle lock bars are pulled back in slot, the pivot plate should unlock and be free to 3ivot to the right or left position.

PUVOT

SPRUNG

 

MOUNT

 

PLATE

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

 

1/4" NYLOCK

 

 

NUT (J)

ANGLE

 

LOCK

 

SPBmNG

 

-_:_0 _"-1/4"

x 3ol/4"

1"SPACERS

HE×

BOLT (A)

FIGURE 12

(Right Hand

Side View

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)

Using a hammer, assemble a 3/8" palnut (S) onto one end of the spring mount rod. Insert the other end of the spring mount rod through the pivot plate using the rear set of holes. Support the assembled end of the spring mount rod on a block of wood, and assemble the remaining palnut onto the other end of the rod.

3/8" PALNUT (S) _

_SPRING

MOUNT

ROD

PLATE

3/8"PALNUT (S)

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

,Assemble a 3/8" x 1ol/4" carriage bolt (E) through the square hole in the cable mount bracket and through the square hole in the angle lock bars. (The carriage bolts should face in opposite directions.) Using pliers

hold the cable mount bracket in position, angling down towards the LH. hole in the channel as shown in

figure 10. Secure with a 3/8" nylock nut (L). Tighten.

Refer to the figure for the correct angle for the cable mount bracket.

318" x 1-1/4" CARRmAGE BOLT (E)

ALUGN

CABLE

 

MOUNT

BBACKE1

ANGLE

 

L.BHOLE.

LOCK

3/8" NYLOOK

 

NUT (L)

FRONT

FIGURE 14

(Right Hand Side View

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

. Assemble one 5/16" jam nut (I) approximately 3/4" onto threaded end of control cable that has no rubber cap or preassembled nuts. Assemble threaded cable end through round hole in cable mount bracket and secure with another 5/16" jam nut (I). Tighten.

NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required after blade assembly is completed.

BRACKET314"

CABLE MOUNT

CHANNEL ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 15

(Left Hand Side View)

FIGURE 13

(Top View)

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Craftsman 486.24441 operating instructions Step !2 see Figure, Mount ROD, NUT L Front, Channel Assembly

486.24441 specifications

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