Craftsman 486242111 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 486242111

Category: Garden tools

Type: Owner's manual

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Craftsman 486242111 is a high-performance 42" Lawnsweeper that provides an efficient solution to keep your lawn clean and tidy. This powerful sweeper is designed to attach to your vehicle, allowing you to conveniently sweep your lawn while you mow. The Craftsman Lawnsweeper features a 42-inch sweeping width, ensuring maximum coverage with each pass. Its durable construction, including a sturdy hopper bag, ensures longevity and reliability. The sweeper's adjustable height settings enable you to customize the sweeping height to suit your lawn's needs.

Owner's Manual

42" HIGH PERFORMANCE

LAWNSWEEPER

Model No. 486.24211

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and

Operating Instructions.

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!

For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions

Please Call 217-728-8388

Mon.-Fri, 7 am - 5 pm CST.

FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail info@agri-fab.com

Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 46821 (REV. 8/01)

SafetyRules ...................................................................... 2

Full Size Hardware Chart .................................................. 3

Carton Contents ................................................................ 4

SweeperAssembly Instructions ........................................ 5

HopperAssembty Instructions .......................................... 7

Know Your Sweeper ....................................................... 11

How To Use Your Sweeper ............................................. 11

Maintenan_eSchedule... ................................................ 12

Storage ........................................................................... 12

Service and.Adjustments .....,;...................................... ...13

Trouble_' , : , 13

. , o_;...,.:_...._,...............................................

Repair Pa_s Illustratton .................................................... 14

Repair PartsList ....._........................................................ 15

Parts Ordering/Service ..................................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Lawnsweeper ismaintainecl _n_ iubricated accordingto the operating

and maintenance instructionsinthe owner's manual, Searswillrepairfree ofcharge anydefect in material orworkmanship.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain

the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and Lawnsweeper used for commercial or rental

purposes.

AVAILABLE' BY CONTACTING THE NEARES_AR. S:SERVtCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

WARRANTY SERVICE IS

IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights wh Chvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, Chicago, 1L 60179 _,_ . :

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the uS'_i;'_oes'n0t understand how to operate

the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.

1, Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and 6. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the

know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper

before using this sweeper attachment. Always

instruct other users before they operate the sweeper.

2, Do not permit Childrento operate sweeper.

3. Do not pe:rmit aityone to ride on sweeper.

4. Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your

body or _[0thifig! Never hold onto the rope while

towing the sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing

vehicle ]Okeep it away from wheels and rotating

parts,

5. Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough

terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss

of control.

attachment of this _sweeper. Do not fillsweeper to

maximum capacity without checking the capability of

the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the

sweeper attached. Stay off of steep slopes.

7. Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage

after strikingan object,Repair any damage before

continuing operation,. ,

8. Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can

damage the brushes and hopper bag and could

cause the bag and itscontents to burn.

9. Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper

bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.

10. Follow maintenance,a9d !ubricationinstructionsas

outlined in the mainter_anCe section'_f th:ismanual.

I& ook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--At'_en|i_ntt

Become alertll Your safety is involved.

The modeland serial numbers willbe found on a decal

attached to the lawnsweeper.

You shouldrecordboth the serial numberand the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER: 486.24211

SERIAL NUMBER: • '_

DATE OF PURCHASE: .... ' ' '

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DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.

Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.

Slotted Screw, #10-32 x 5/8" Lg.

Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"

Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"

Hex Nut (Plain), 5/16"

Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"

Hex Lock Nut, #10-32

Palnut, 3/8"

FIEF.

QTY.

DESCRIPTION

Flat Washer, 3/8"

Flat Washer, 5/16" Standard

Flat Washer, 5/16" (Small)

Lock Washer, 5/16"

Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"

Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 3/4"

Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2"

Spacer Bushing,

Hitch Spacer, 3/4"

Hopper Mount Clamp

Vinyl Cap

Grip

Knob, Plastic

Hitch Pin

Spring

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

1..Sweeper Housing Assembly

2. Bag Arm Tube (2)

3. Hitch Tube, L.H. (Left Hand)

4. Hitch Bracket

5. Hitch Bracket (Straight)

6. Hitch Pin Bracket

7. Height Adjustment Strap

8. Height Adjustment Handle

9. Hitch Tube, R.H. (Right Hand)

10. Rope

11. Hopper Bag

t2. Windscreen

13. Upper Hopper Tube, R.H.

14. Upper Hopper Tube, L.H.

15. Lower Hopper Tube, R.H.

16, Lower Hopper Tube, L.H.

17. Hopper Bag Pivot Rod

18. Hopper Support Rod (2)

19. Bag Retaining Strap

20. Bag Frame Strap

CARTON CONTENTS

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove the sweeper, the looseparts and the hardware

package fromth_'carton_ Layout the parts and hard-

ware as shown on pages 3 and 4.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)

Pliers

Screwdriver

Hammer _ =,

Adjustable,W.rench

9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench

7/16" Qpen.End or Box En_l,Wrench

1/2" Open End or Box EndWrench

3/8" Open End or Box End Wrench

ASSEMBLY OF SWEEPER

Note: Right hand (R.H.) and left hanoi (L.H.) are deter-

mined from the operators position while seated on the

tractor.

• Cut offthe plastictie holding the height adjustment tube

in place. See figure 1. _

• Assemble the R.H, and L.H. hitch tubes to thesweeper

housing using four 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, 5/16" lock

washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. See

figure 1.

5/16"x 1-314"

HITCH TUBE(LH.) _L_/

FIGURE 1

Place the spacer bushing intothe holein the height

adjustment strap. Place the strap withbushing between

the hitch tubes, aligned with the rear hole. Fasten the

hitch tubes together, with the strap and bushing be-

tween them, usingtwo 5/16" x 3" hex bolts, 5/16" flat

washers (smaller), 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex

lock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.

5116"x 3"

HEX BOLT

5/16" HEX

LOCK NUT

• ',Assemble÷_ ihe Ilitch pin bmcket_, the spring and the

ii_3/8"flat washer ontothe hitch pin. Secure them onto

the hitchpin with a 1/8" x 3/4" cotter pin placed into

the middle hole in the hitchpin. Spread ends ofcotter

pin around hitch pin. See figure 3.

• Assemblethe hitch pin bracket to the straight hitch

bracket using a 3/8" x 1"carriage bolt and a 3/8" hex

lock nut. Align the brackets and tighten. See figure 3.

3/8" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT--_<_.,_.q,...HITCH__

BRACKET

(STRAIGHT)

1/8" x 3/4" COTTER PIN-"_

3/8" FLATWASHER_"/_

SPRING

HITCHPIN

FIGURE 3

' N

_..._.. HITCHPI

"_,................_BRACKET_

_"_- 3/8" HEX LOCKNUT

•MIDDLE HOLE

If your tractor hitch has 10" to 13" ground clearance

use the instructions below to assemble the sweeper

hitch brackets, if your tractor hitch has less than 10"

ground clearance, go to page 6.

Place the bent hitch bracket on top of the hitch tubes

and place the straighthitchbracket with hitchpin under-

neath the hitch tubes. Fasten together using a 5/16" x

2-1/2" hex bolt (front), a 5/16" x 2-1/4" hex bolt (rear)

and two 5/16" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 4. The

bolts should straddle the front hitch tube bolt. Do not

tighten yet.

At this timetighten the four bolts fastening the hitch

tubes to the sweeper housing. Next, tighten the two

bolts fastening the hitch tubes together. Finally, tighten

the two bolts fastening the hitch brackets to the hitch

tubes.

• Assemble the two 3/4" spacers ontothe hitch pinand

secure the pin with the 1/8" hairpin cotter, See figure 4.

5116" x 2-112"

HEX BOLT

1/6" HAIRPIN "_

COTTER

HITCH

BRACKET .._,-1

314" SPACERS"

HITCH PIN

BRACKET

5/16" x 2-114"

HEX BOLT

5/16" J-IEXLOCK NUTS

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 4

Ifyourtractorhitchhas8"to 10"groundclearance,

usethe instructionsbelowto assemblethesweeper

hitchbrackets.Ifyourtractorhitchhasmorethan10"

groundclearance,referback topage5fortheassem-

blyofthesweeperhitchbrackets.

• Place the bent hitch bracket underneaththe hitch tubes

and place the straight •hitch bracket with hitch pin on top

of the hitch tubes. Fasten together using a 5/16" x 2-1/2"

hex bolt (front), a 5/16" x 2-1/4!!hex bolt (rear) and two

5/16" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 5. The bolts

should straddle the front hitch tube bolt, Do not tighten

yet.

• •

At this time tighten the four bolts fastening the hitch

tubes tothe sweeper housing.Next, tighten the two

boltsfastening the hitchtubes together. Finally,tighten

the twobolts fastening the hitchbracketsto the hitch

tubes.

• Assemble the two 3/4" spacers onto the hitch pin and

secure the pin with the 1/8" hairpin cotter. See fiqure 5.

Assemble the height adjustment handle to the height

adjustment tube using the curved bolts, washers and

nuts which come pre-assembled to the tube. Tighten

the height adjustment handle so that the height

adjustment strap is aligned with the outside of the

handle. See figure 6.

Assemble the grip onto the end of the height adjust-

ment handle as shown in figure 6.

GRIP

5/16" LOCK

'16" HEX NUT

5/16" x 2-112" x 2-1/4"

HEX BOLT _ HEX BOLT

HITCH PIN

FIGURE 6

HEIGHT _16"xl-5/8"

ADJUSTMENT CURVED

TUBE HEAD BOLT

HITCH

(STRAIGHT)

314"SPACERS

HITCH ---_

:_BRACKET

FIGURE_5 _

HEX LOCK NUTS

_°_ HAIRPINCOTTER

Place the 5/16" tooth-lock washer between the height

adjustment handle and the height adjustment strap.

Insert the 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt through the handle,

the tooth-lock washer and the strap. Assemble the

5/16', sta.ndard flat washer and the plastic knob onto

the e.ndof !he bolt and tighten. See figure 7.

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

HANDLE

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

STRAP

FIGURE 7

5116" FLAT

WASHER

(STANDARD)

ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER BAG

Insertthe left hand upper hopper tube throughthe

stitchedflaps ofthe hopper bag, starting at the center

cut out inthe top ofthe bag. See figures 8, 9 and 10,

Repeat for the righthand upper hoppertube.

CENTER CUT OUT

(START HERE)

UPPER HOPPER TUBE

(LEFTHAND SHOWN)

BAG FLAP

• Assemble the two lower hopper tubes together usinga

1/4" x 1" curvedhead bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See

figure 11.

1/4" X 1"

CURVED HEAD BOLT

. \

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 8

END HERE

Slidethe two upper hopper tubes together and line up

the center holes as shownin figure 9.

UPPER HOPPERTUBES

FIGURE 9

• Fasten the upper hoppertubes together using a 1/4"x 1"

curved head boltand a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 10,

1/4" x 1" CURVED HEAD BOLT

Place the assembled lower hopper tubes into the

bottomof the hopper bagas shown in figure 12.

Assemble the ends ofthe upper and lower hopper

tubes together using two 3/8" x 3/4" hex boils (on _e

inside) and two 3/8" hex lock nuts (on the outside).

Tighten to allow bag to pivot freely. See figure 12.

UPPER

HOPPER

TUBE

=3/8"HEXLOCK NUT

LOWER HOPPERTUBE

3/8" x 3/4" HID( BOLT

(INSIDE)

FIGURE 10._ FIGURE 12

HOPPER BAG

BOTTOM

• Assemble the bag retainer and the bag frame strap to

the front edge ofthe bag bottom. Place the bag retainer

on top and the bag frame strap underneath the bag

bottom, Fasten together using six #10 x 5/8" s!otted

screws and #10-32 hex lock nuts, See figure 13.

FRONT EDGE OF BAG BO'I-FOM

#10-32 x 518" SCREW

BAG RETAINER

FRAMESTRAP j

IEX

LOCK NUT

FIGURE 13 _, _.,-

• Assemble the frame strap to the lower I_oppertube

usingtwo 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 1/4" hex lock nuts.

See figure 14.

1/4

LOCKNUT

LOWER

HOPPER

TUBE

FIGURE 14

114" x 1-114" HEX BOLT

(OUTSIDE)

FRAME STRAP

Secure the bag comers over the lower hopper tube by

snapping the flap to:me bag bottom on both sides. See

figure 15.

IMPORTANT; Do not ov.e_bend the supportrods during

the following step. Over ber=dingwillcause the spring steel

rods to loosesupporting tension.

ASsemble th_ iWOhopper SupP0rtrods as shown in

figure 16. Place end of rod in_ hole ir_upper hopper

tube and bend rod just eno_Jghto fit I_ottomend of rod

into hole in,bottom _hQppertube.

FIGURE 16

Locate (by touch) the hole in each upper hppper tube,

approximately midway along the side Ofttle.:l_ag.

Pierce holes through the stitched bag flaps, aligned

with the holes in both hopper tubes. See figure 17,

PPER HOPPERTUBE.

FIGURE 17_

FIGURE 15

FLAP

• Assemble a vinyl cap onto each bag armtube as

shown in figure 18.

VINYL CAP

•

_,.., _

FIGURE 18

• • Secure the ropeto thetop center ofthe hopper bag

frame as shown in figure 21.

Slide the hopper bag pivot rodthrough the side of an

upper hopper tubewhere the holewas pierced.

Assemble onto the rod a mounting clamp, two bag arm

tubes and another mounting clamp as shown in figure

19,-push the rod on through the upppr I_pper tube on

the opposite side of the bag.

PIVOT ROD

MOUNTINGCLAMP

BAG ARM TUBE

FIGURE 19

FIGURE 21

Assemble the wind screen to the hopper bag frame by

hookingthe bag's top comer loops over the upper

hopper tube and then pulling the bag's bottom loops

down over the ends of the pivot rod. See figure 22.

WIND SCREEN

TOP CORNERLOOP

Assemblethe two remaining hopper mountctamps onto

the pivotrodon the outside of the bag. Fasten them to

the insideclamps usingfour 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts and

5/16" hexlock nuts.Tighten securely. See figure 20.

• Assemble two palnuts by lightlytapping them ontothe

ends of the pivot rod witha hammer. See figure 20.

HINT: To ease assembly of the palnuts, place the bag on

itsside on a hard surface.With the bottom end ofthe

pivotrodagainstthe surface, tap a palnut ontothe top

end ofthe rod. Repeat for other end of rod.

5116" HEX

LOCK NUT 5116"x 3/4"

FIGURE 22

ENDOF

PIVOTROD

To assemble the hopperbag to the Sweeper,slide the

ends of the bag arm tubes intothe ends of the hitch

tubes and secure with two 1/4" x 1-1/2" clevis pins and

3/32" hairpin cotters. See figure 23.

FIGURE 20

PALNUT

MOUNTING CLAMP

' FIGURE 23

CLEVIS PIN

9 ¸

A1TACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR

• Place the tractorand sweeper on aflat level surface.

• Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to aboutthe

middle of its adjustment range.

• Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitchl arranging

the 3/4" spacers in one ofsix possiblecombinationsas

shown in GROUP A and GROUPB diagrams below.

IMPORTANT: To obtain the best performance from your

sweeper, arrange the spacers so thatthe sweeper bag is

approximately level with the ground and approximately 5"to

7" offthe ground as shownin figure 24.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED

APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY

APPROXIMATELY LEVEL

(5"to 7" FROM SURFACE)

FIGURE 24

GROUP "A" - For vehicles with hitches

having 8" to 10" ground clearance.

GROUP _'B" - For vehicles with hitches

having 10" to 13" ground clearance.

• , • .

ou. o

BLACK UNE IS TRACTOR HITCH

HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED

ABOVE HITCHTUBES

BLACK UNE IS TRACTOR HITCH

KNOW YOUR SWEEPER

WINDSCREEN

PIVOT ROD

HOPPER BAG

TUBE

HOPPER

ROPE

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

HANDLE r"P',

Hopper Bag

Hopper Rope

Windscreen

Bag Arm Tubes

Pivot Rod

Height Adjustment Handle

Height Adjustment Strap

Knob

Hitch Bracket

Collects grass clippings, leaves and debds.

Permits dumping of hopper bag from ddver's seat.

Helps prevent collected material from being blown out of hopper bag.

Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.

Allows hopper bag to tilt forward to dump material.

Adjuststhe operating height of the sweePer_

Holds the height adjustment handl_[nposition when locked.

Locks the height adjustment handle_to the height adjustment strap.

Connects the sweeper to the towin_givehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches•

HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

• To adjustyoursweeper brushes tothe best operating

height,loosen 1he_djustrttent.knob and pushdown on

the helght'-8_Ijustmentlever to,ransethe b_sh, or push

upon the_l_fti_%weP'the brush. Seelfi_ 24. Best

adjustment iswhen the brush setting i$__i/2"_town into

the grass.Always mow the grass tp._n even height

before_e_ibi_: _....

SWEERiNG SPEED:_

• Try a startingspeed of approximately3 m.p.h. (third

gear onmosHPactors). Depending on the conditions,

may be necessary to adjust the.sweePing spe_d in

order.to achieve best results.

DUMPING OF SWEEPER. :

• Your sweeper can be dumped easily without getting

offof the_rideror tractor. Simply pull the rope forward

to dump the hopper. Always empty hopper after each

use.

CAUTION: Never attach the hopper rope to

any part of your body or clothing! Never hold

onto the rope while towing the sweeper!

Attach the rope to the t(_wi_gvehicle to keep it

away from wheels and rotating parts.

CAUTION:.Keepswe_eper away from fire.

Excessive heat ¢aCvdamage the brushes and

hopper bag_ai_ bb_l_.cause the bag and its

contents to burn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the

procedures listed in the maintenance section.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service.

Check for loose fasteners

Check for wom or damaged parts

Lubricate brush shaft beadn,qs

Lubricate wheel bearings

Clean Sweeper

Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets

X X

Service Dates

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

• Clean the sweeper after each use.

Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes

and wheels.

• Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a year with a

few drops of lightweight oil. See figure 25.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT

OIL BEARINGS HERE

FLAT WASHER ,_

FIGURE 25

HEX BOLT

COVER

FIGURE 26

CLEAN

AND

.S GREASE

HEX

LOCK

NUT

FLAT /

WASHER

Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the.

Sprocket s,chains and gears found inside the wheel

housing. After cleaning, lubricate with an even coat of

_!ight _rease, To remove the wheel, pop off the hub

cap using a screWdriver and remove the lock nut and

flat washer. See figure 26.

CLEANING

• Clean sweeper housing vyitha soft brush or cloth.

• Clean debris from hopped'bag with a brush or broom.

• Remove any material which has wrapped around

brushes or ends of brush shaft.

CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper,

always empty the hopper bag to avoid "

sn°ntaneouscombustion.

• Clean the sweeper and hopper bag_thorough y to help

prevent rust and mildew.

• To collapse the hopper bag f_t_t0r_g.elm_Ovethe two

hopper support rods from the rear_'€)fthe hopper_

• Store in a dry area.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Brush replacement shouldbe done one brush at a

time.

• Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper.

• Loosen the hex bolts and lock nuts on two single

brush retainers which clamp one brush to the double

brush retainers. Do Not loosen or remove the bolts

whichfasten the double brush retainers to the brush

shaft. See figure 27.

• Slide the brush out of the retainers, noting on which

side of the brush the bristles ovedap, See figure 27.

• Install new brush, making sure the bristles overlap on

the same side of the brush as before. See figure 27.

BRUSH ROTATION

BRUSH

SHAFT

OVERLAP

BRISTLES

SINGLE

>BRUSH

RETAINERS

DOUBLE BRUSH R

OVERLAP

BRISTLES

FIGURE 27

BRUSH ROTATION

SPROCKET, CHAIN AND PAWL SERVICE

IMPORTANT: Do not remove both wheels at the same

time to avoid mixing of parts. (The R.H. and L.H. ratchet

sprockets are not interchangeable.) Make notes on the

position of washers and snap rings during disassembly.

• Remove the dust coverby remov!ngthe two rivets

which fasten itto the wheel housing.(It isnot necessary

to remove the dust cover ifyou are onlycleaningand

lubricatingthe chain and sprockets.)

• Remove the retainingringsand washers which holdthe

sprocketsontothe shafts.

• Remove the chainand bothsprockets, holdingthem in

positionand slidingthem offbothofthe shafts. (Lookfor

the drivepin,which may fall out of the brushshaft when

the ratchetsprocketis removed.) See figure 28.

• To reassemble, insertthe drive pinthroughthe hole at

the end of the brush shaft. Make sure the pinslides

back and forth easily inthe shaft.

• Ughtlygrease both shafts and the chain, and fill the

ratchetsprocket with grease. Assemble the chain with

both sprockets back onto the shafts.

• Lightlygrease the axle and then reassemble the wheel.

The brushes should rotate only during forward rotation

of the wheel. If the brushes are driven (rotated) by both

forward and reverse rotation of the wheel, the drive pin

is jamming in the ratchetgear. Disas_sembieand clean

and lubricate the cldve pin and ratchet gear.

DUST COVER GEAR SPROCKET

CHAIN

RATCHET

SPROCKET

FIGURE 28

Wheels skid when sweepingl

• Brushes set too low,

• Brushes are jammed

• Wheels are jammed.

• Adjust height till brushes are 1/2"

down into grass.

• Stop sweeper. Remove obstruction.

• Remove one wheel atatime tocheck

for obstruction_ordamage. Refer to

Service and Adjustments section.

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24211 - 42" HIGH PERFORMANCE LAWNSWEEPER

64 18

64 48 4

/ 50

"12

13'

B / 36

/ 37

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.24211 - 42" HIGH PERFORMANCE LAWNSWEEPER

REF. PART QTY

NO. NO.

46776 1

46777 1

24195 1

24196 t

24184 1

24185 1

C-9M5732 3O

46778 1

24186 1

63468 1

44947 2

_695 2

43086 12

43083 6

62489 2

44232 2

1629-56 2

24198 1

46780 4

43012 8

43013 18

23580 4

23581 8

44008 2

6249O 2

23573 2

47046 2

43655 2

1650-21 4

440O7 6

43t82 8

141 2

43070 2

1540-31 2

1540-107 2

1038 2

2674-32 2

43894 2

43932 2

23400 2

43890 1

43889 1

441.37 4

44542 2

43175 2

43661 4

62791 1

62792 1

46734 1

DESCRIPTION

HitchTube, R.H.

Hitch Tube, L.H.

End Plate, L.H.

End Plate, R.H.

Wrapper

Brace, Rear Support

Rivet, Pop

Skirt, 42"

Retainer, Skirt

Height Adjustment Tube Ass'y.

Bolt, Cvd. Hd. 5116-18 x 1-5/8" Lg.

Washer, Bowed 1" x .32" x .06'_

REF. PART QTY,

NO. NO.

50 146735

51 46732

52 46733

53 24189

54 43938

55 43737

56 24190

57 24191

58 23687

59 24192

60 24193

61 46781

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DESCRIPTION

Lock Washer, 5/16"

Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Thread

Brush Bushing Ass'y.

Ball Bearing

Retainer, Dust Cover

Brush Shaft

Brush, 42"

Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.

Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thread

Retainer, Brush (Double)

Retainer, Brush (Single)

62 46823 1

63 44985 2

64 45088 4

65 46782 2

66 43224 1

67 43064 8

68 46847 1

69 R19111116 2

70 43720 1

71 43080 1

72 43081 t

Washer, Flat 1-1/8" x .78" x .025" 73

Sprocket / Gear 74

Dust Cover 75

Dowel Pin (Drive) : 76

Ring, Retaining 3/4" 77

Ring, Retaining .594" 78

Washer, Shim1-1/8"x.594" x.025" 79

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. 80

Washer, Flat 1-1/2" x .375" x .062" 81

Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt. 82

Washer, Flat .78" x 1.25" x .06" 83

Washer, Flat .78" x 1.25" x .03t" 84

Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-24 Thread 85

Hub Cap 86

Ring, Retaining 1/2" 87

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 3-1/2" Lg. 88

Bushing, Spacer 89

Sprocket, Ratchet R.H. (not shown) 90

Sprocket, Ratchet L.H. 91

Washer, 1/2" x 1" x .02" 92

Chain, Roller 93

Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1/2" Lg. 94

Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg. 95

Housing, Wheel Drive Ass'y. LH. 96

Housing, Wheel Drive Ass'y. R.H. 97

Tube, Upper Hopper Frame R.H.

43084 4

43943 1

44732 1

46816 1

23368 2

43343 1

23331 4

44917 2

43978 2

1509-90 2

43346 6

43662 6

43407 2

43082 3

44481 2

43055 2

46867 2

44292 1

44230 1

43350, 1

43070! 1

142 t

23684 1

46819 1

46739 1

46821 1

Tube, Upper Hopper Frame LH.

Tube, Lower Hopper Frame R.H.

Tube, Lower Hopper Frame L.H.

Strap, Bag Frame

Rod, Hopper Support 34"

Hopper Rope

Retainer, Bag

Strap, Height Adjustment

Bracket, Hitch

Bracket, Hitch (Straight)

Handle, Height Adjustment

Tube, Bag Arm

Rod, Hopper Bag Pivot

Wheel & Tire Ass'y. (with bearings)

Wheel Bearing

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3" Lg.

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg.

Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18 Thread

Bushing, Spacer

Washer, Flat (5/16) 11/32" x 11/16"

Knob, Wing 5/16-18 Thread

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.

Washer, Flat 5/16" Std. Wrt.

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.

Grip, Height Adjust

Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"

Pin, Hitch

Tube, Hitch Spacer

Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" #4

Clamp, Hopper Mount

Palnut, 3/8"

Bolt, Cvd. Hd. 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.

Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.

Bolt, SI. Tr. Hd. #10-32 x 5/8" Lg.

Nut, Hex Lock #I0-32 SEMS

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 3/4" Lg.

Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thread

Cap, Vinyl

Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" #3

Pin, Clevis 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lg.

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2-!/2" Lg.

Spring, Hitch Pin

Bolt, Carr_3/8-16 x 1"Lg.

Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.

Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 3/4" Lg.

Bracket, Hitch Pin

Hopper Bag

Wind Screen

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Model: 486242111

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