STEP 17: iNSTALL HOSE CLiP AND SPACER

(SEE FIGURE 16)

Secure the dump cable to the back of the bucket using a hose clip (QQ), a #10 x 5/8" truss-head bolt

(L) and a #10-32 nylock nut (U).

#10-32 NYLOCK NUT (U)

/

a..

 

'_...., #10 x

5/8"

HOSE

TRUSS

 

CLiP (QQ)

HEAD

BOLT (L)

FIGURE 16

INSTALL FRONT SCOOP ON TRACTOR

STEP 18: iDENTiFY YOUR TRACTOR TYPE (SEE FIGURE 17)

Look underneath the front axle of your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located under the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 19. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip to step 21 on page 13 or step 23 on page 14 for tractors with dual suspension brackets.

LAWN TRACTORS AND GARDEN TRACTORS

WiTH SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 19: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES

(SEE FIGURE 18)

Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts

from right side of frame until left side plate has been installed.

Install the left (long) side plate on the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (J), three 3/8" nylock nuts (R), one 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (K), one 5/16" nylock nut (S) and three large 1/2" washers (11)if needed (see note). Do not tighten yet. Repeat for the right side plate.

NOTE: If an engine mounting plate is present (shown with dotted lines) that prevents the side plate from resting flat against the tractor frame, place 1/2" washers (ll) on the front two 3/8" bolts and on the rear 5/16" bolt to serve as shims between the side plate and the frame.

(3) 3/8" x 1"

5/16" × 1"

CARRmAGE BOLTS (J)

CARRIAGE BOLT (K)

ENGmNE

 

MOUNTmNG

PLATE

5/16"

 

NYLOCK

 

NUT (S)

(SEE NOTE)

LEFT

(LONG)

(3) 3/8" NYLOCK

SiDE

PLATE

NUTS(R)

FIGURE 18

MOWER DECK

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 17

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486.248473 specifications

The Craftsman 486.248473 is a versatile and robust utility tractor designed for homeowners and small farm operations. With its blend of power, efficiency, and user-friendly features, this tractor is a popular choice among gardening enthusiasts and those with larger properties to maintain.

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