Craftsman 486.246221, 486.246212, 486.246231 owner manual Carton Contents, See Figure

CARTON CONTENTS	CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to
	cool down before proceeding with bumper
	installation,

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

Ref, Description Part No.

1Right Mounting Bracket #25038

2 Left Mounting Bracket #25037

3	Locking Lever	#64862
4	Bumper	#64614B	(71-246212)
		#64614S	(71-246221)
		#64614C	(71-246231)

TOOLS REQUIRED

(2)9/16" Wrenches

(1)1/2" Wrench (for heat shield on page 5)

ASSEMBLING TO SINGLE ROD DECK SUSPENSmON TRACTORS

IMPORTANT: If your tractor has a single mower deck suspension bracket located under the middle of the front axle as shown in figure 1, continue with the instructions on this page, if your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket like the one shown, go to page 5,

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BRACKET

FIGURE 1 VIEWED FROM FRONT

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)

,Place cardboard on work surface.

identify and lay out all parts and hardware. Not all hardware wil! be used. Unused hardware may be discarded after assembly.

Remove hood from tractor using instructions in your tractor owner's manual. Place hood on cardboard or

on a mat to protect paint.

,Remove the browning shield from the front of the tractor as shown.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to reattach the browning shield after bumper is installed,

REMOVE

FRONT SCREWS

REMOVE

BROWNmNGSHmELD

FIGURE 2

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3}

Place plug (D) on a work bench or solid table and push end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for all four plugs.

BUMPER

PUSH DOWN

WiTH EVEN

PRESSURE

WORK BENCH

OR SCUD TABLE

FIGURE 3

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