Craftsman 486.24504 Wheelaxle, Hub Cap, Hitch PIN, Tongue Front, Lock NUT Block, Cotter PIN

Models: 486.24504

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Assembleaspacertubeontoeachendof theaxleas shownin figure7.

Assemblea 1"flatwasher,a wheel(valvestem facingout),andanother1"flatwasherontotheaxle asshownin figure7.Securethewheelwitha 1/8"x 1-1/2"cotterpin,spreadingtheendssothata hub capwiltfit overthepin.Assemblethehubcapby pressingitontotheflatwasher.Repeatonotherend of axle.

SPACER TUBE

WHEELAXLE

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1" FLAT _'_

WASHER

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T 1"FLAT

Release the latch lock lever and tilt the cart bed back. See figure 9.

Assemble the front panel to the cart, sliding the bottom lip of the panel between the cart and the latch stand bracket. Secure with six 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" SEMS hex nuts. Leave the upper holes on the sides empty. Do not tighten yet. See figure 9.

 

FRONT

1/4" x 5/8"

PANEL

HEX BOLT

 

LEA VE THESE

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HOL E_

\\

 

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1/4"

 

HUB CAP

WASHER

1/8" x 1-112"

COTTER PIN

FIGURE 7

Flip the cart over so that it rests on its wheels.

Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 8.

HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with a block of wood.

Assemble the hitch pin to the hitch bracket and tongue, securing it with the 1/8" hair cotter pin. See figure 8.

 

HITCH PIN

 

3/8" x 3"

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TONGUE

\

 

 

(FRONT)

!

3/8" LOCK

WASHER: '

318"REX \

LOCK NUT--

BLOCK

1/8" HAIR

 

 

 

 

COTTER PIN

FIGURE 8

FIGURE 9

Place the R.H. Front Tube Support Bracket under the top flanges of the cart, as shown in figure 10. Fasten the bracket to the cart using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" SEMS hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.

Repeat for the L.H. Front Tube Support Bracket.

Tighten all loose bolts and nuts.

 

1/4" (SEMS)

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX NUT

SUPPORT BRACKET

FIGURE 10

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Craftsman 486.24504 operating instructions Wheelaxle, Hub Cap, Hitch PIN, Tongue Front, Lock NUT Block, Cotter PIN

486.24504 specifications

The Craftsman 486.24504 is a versatile and reliable lawn mower designed for both residential and small commercial use. This model is particularly notable for its user-friendly features and efficient performance, making it a popular choice amongst homeowners and landscapers alike.

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