INSTALL SIDE PLATES

STEP 3: (BEE FIGURE 3)

*Fasten the R.H Side Plate (bend facing out) to the front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (K), three 1/2" washers (V) (see note) and three 3/8" flange nuts (BB) For the rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" cardage bolt (N), a 1/2" washer (V) and a 5/16" nyiock nut (CC). Place the 1/2" washers (V) between the tractor frame and the side plate Repeat for L.H. side plate•

*Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame using the odginal screws

NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with dotted lines) leave the 1/2 washer off the bolt that goes through the plate.

 

ENGINE MOUNTING

7

5/16" x 1"

CARRIAGE BOLT (N)

PLATE

SEE NOTE

 

 

5/16"

 

 

NYLOCK

 

 

NUT (CC) ..... -

 

 

 

(3)

 

CARRIAGE

 

BOLTS (K) _--

i

(4) 1/2" WASHERS (V)

i

\)(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS (BB)

FIGURE 3

RIGHT BIDE VIEW

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)

Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" washer (X) 1othe outside of RH side plate, securing it with a 3/8" flanged nut (BB). Repeat fo_ L.H. side plate.

J

FIGURE 4

RIGHT BiDE VIEW

INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME

STEP 5: (BEE FIGURE 8)

Remove the bolt, if present, in the hole directly behind the brake rod on the left side of the tractor frame•

Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (tube facing out) to the hole using a 5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt (1)

Install a round head shoulder bolt (Q) into the hole that is 9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed• Secure it with a 3/8" flange nut (BB) on the inside of the frame.

BRAKEROD

THREADING BO_(I)

LN. HANGER i

BRACKET

_8"FLANGEDi

NUT (BB)

FIGURE8

LEFT SIDE ViEW

STEP 6: (BEE FIGURE 6)

Remove the bracket, if present, from the hole directly

behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of the tractor frame Store the bracket and bolt.

Attach the R.H Hanger Bracket to the hole using a 5/16" x 3/4" serf threading bolt (I).

Install a round head shoulder bolt (Q) into the hole that is 9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed.

Secure it with a 3/8" flange nut (BB) on the inside of the frame.

5/16" x 3/4" SELF

THREADING BOLT (I)

RIGHT END OF

BRAKE ROD

R.H. HANGER

BRACKET

SHOULDER

BOLT (Q)

1

:1:1_ i

3/8 FLANGED

NUT (BB)

FIGURE 6

RIGHT SIDE ViEW

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Craftsman 486.24838 manual Engine Mounting, Plate, Right Bide View

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