Craftsman Lawn Mower 48624586 User Guide

Owner's Manual  
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Sleeve HitcH  
Model No. 486.24586  
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For Missing Parts or Assembly  
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388  
this is an attachment for “Gardentractors” with 23” or larger rear  
tires only. The sleeve hitch is not designed to fit or be used on “Yard  
tractors” or “lawntractors” that have 22” or smaller rear tires.  
Safety  
Assembly  
Operation  
Maintenance  
Parts  
CAUTION:  
Before using this product, read  
this manual and follow all Safety  
Rules and Operating Instructions.  
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
PRINTED IN USA  
FORM NO. 41362 (05/20/10)  
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AcceSSORieS  
The following accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are available.  
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.  
electRic ASSiSt Kit - MODel 486.24545  
HARDWARe PAcKAGe cONteNtS  
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K
ReF PARt NO. QTY  
DeScRiPtiON  
ReF PARt NO. QTY  
DeScRiPtiON  
Nylock Nut, 3/8-16  
Hex Nut, 3/8-16  
Lock Washer, 3/8"  
Flat Washer  
Spacer  
Spacer Plate  
Pin, Hair Cotter 3/32"  
Pin, Hair Cotter, 5/32"  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
47947  
47951  
43087  
43063  
43350  
HA3980  
712-0242  
712-0261  
47810  
2
2
4
1
4
3
2
2
1
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 2"  
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 1-3/4"  
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"  
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1"  
Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 1-3/4"  
Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-11  
Nylock Nut, 5/8-11  
J
K
L
HA21362  
43015  
43003  
4
4
4
2
1
1
3
1
M
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P
Q
43070  
23625  
25685  
43343  
714-0117  
Nylock Nut, 5/16"  
NOte: Bolt (C), Lock Washer (L) and Nut (K) will only be used if the mounting holes in the tractor do not already contain  
bolts and nuts.  
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cARtON cONteNtS  
1
5
4
2
7
8
3
6
ReF QTY  
DeScRiPtiON  
Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly  
Right Mounting Bracket  
Left Mounting Bracket  
ReF QTY  
DeScRiPtiON  
1
2
3
4
1
1
1
4
5
6
7
8
4
1
1
1
Hitch Pin  
Lift Lever Assembly (with Right Pivot Bracket  
Left Pivot Bracket  
Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly  
Lifting Link Plate  
TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY  
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY  
(1) 1/2" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench  
(2) 9/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches  
(1) 15/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches  
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SLEEVE HITCH ASSEMBLY  
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)  
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)  
Assemble a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt, a spacer and a 5/16"  
nylock nut to the hole in the Right Pivot Bracket.  
Place the Left Pivot Bracket onto the end of the Lift  
Lever Assembly (the Right Pivot Bracket comes  
already installed on the assembly).  
Attach the Right and Left Pivot Brackets to the Sleeve  
Hitch Frame Assembly using four 3/8" x 1" carriage  
bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts.  
SPACER  
PIVOT  
BRACKET  
5/16" X 1"  
HEX BOLT  
LEFT PIVOT BRACKET  
RIGHT PIVOT BRACKET  
5/16" NYLOCK  
NUT  
LIFT LEVER  
ASSEMBLY  
FIGURE 1  
3/8-16 x 1"  
CARRIAGE  
BOLT  
3/8" NYLOCK NUT  
SLEEVE HITCH FRAME  
FIGURE 2  
LOCATE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER  
Look under the seat of your tractor and locate the model number. For tractors with model numbers beginning with 917,  
proceed to MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY on page 6. For tractors with model numbers beginning with 247, proceed to  
SLEEVE HITCH ASSEMBLY on page 7.  
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MODEL 917. 000000  
MODEL 247. 000000  
SERIAL 000000A000000  
SERIAL 000000A000000  
193653  
193653  
917 MODEL TRACTORS  
GO TO PAGE 6  
247 MODEL TRACTORS  
GO TO PAGE 7  
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MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY  
THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR 917 TRACTOR MODELS ONLY.  
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)  
IFYOUR TRACTOR LOOKS LIKE FIGURE 1A  
Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame assembly onto the weld  
pins. Attach the bottom of the assembly to the tractor  
hitch using a 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8" nylock  
nut.  
Install two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts in the left side of the  
tractor as shown. Attach the Left Mounting Bracket  
(pin at top facing in) to the bolts using two 3/8" lock  
washers and 3/8" hex nuts. Repeat on the right side.  
NOte: If your tractor hitch has ridges that prevent the  
sleeve hitch assembly from resting flat, place the spacer  
plate underneath the sleeve hitch assembly.  
3/8" x 1-1/4"  
HEX BOLT  
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)  
Proceed to LIFT ASSEMBLY instructions on page 8.  
SLEEVE HITCH  
FRAME ASSEMBLY  
LIFT LEVER  
ASSEMBLY  
RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET  
LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET  
HEX BOLT  
5/8" x 1-3/4"  
3/8" LOCK WASHER  
3/8" HEX NUT  
FIGURE 1A  
IFYOUR TRACTOR LOOKS LIKE FIGURE 1B  
Remove the nuts from the two bolts shown in each  
side of the tractor, leaving the bolts in place.  
Attach the Left Mounting Bracket (pin at top facing  
in) to the bolts using the original nuts and a 3/8" flat  
washer. Repeat for the other side.  
SPACER PLATE  
(SEE NOTE)  
WELD  
PIN  
5/8" NYLOCK NUT  
NOte: If no bolt and nut are present in a hole, use a  
3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex nut to  
attach the Mounting Bracket to the hole.  
FIGURE 2  
RIGHT MOUNTING  
BRACKET  
REMOVE NUTS  
FROM BOLTS  
3/8" FLAT WASHER  
(TOP HOLE ONLY)  
LEFT MOUNTING  
BRACKET  
3/8" LOCK WASHER  
(If new bolt and nut are needed)  
ORIGINAL NUT  
FIGURE 1B  
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MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY  
THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR 247 TRACTOR MODELS ONLY.  
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)  
Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame assembly onto the  
shoulder bolts of the tractor frame. Attach the bottom  
of the assembly to the tractor hitch using a 5/8" x  
1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8" nylock nut.  
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1)  
Proceed to LIFT ASSEMBLY instructions on page 8.  
SLEEVE HITCH  
FRAME ASSEMBLY  
LIFT LEVER  
ASSEMBLY  
HEX BOLT  
5/8" x 1-3/4"  
SHOULDER  
BOLT  
5/8" NYLOCK NUT  
FIGURE 1  
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LIFT ASSEMBLY  
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)  
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)  
ASSEMBLY  
Assemble the two 5/8" jam nuts halfway onto the two  
Attach the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly to the Sleeve  
Hitch Frame Assembly using three 5/8" x 1-3/4" clevis  
pins and 3/32" hair cotter pins.  
5/8" x 2" hex bolts. Screw the bolts into the nuts that are  
welded to the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly. Tighten the  
jam nuts against the welded nuts.  
Install the Hitch Pin in the sleeve hitch and secure it  
with the 5/32" hair cotter pin.  
Assemble the Lifting Link to the Sleeve Hitch Lift  
Assembly using a 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8"  
nylock nut. Use the bottom hole in the Lifting Link (gives  
the lowest implement depth setting). Tighten the nut  
only until snug. Do not squeeze welded arms together.  
HITCH PIN  
LIFTING LINK  
5/8"x 1-3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
5/8" NYLOCK NUT  
5/8" JAM NUT  
5/32" HAIR  
COTTER PIN  
5/8"x 2"  
HEX BOLT  
(3) 3/32" HAIR  
COTTER PINS  
(3) CLEVIS PINS  
FIGURE 2  
FIGURE 1  
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NOteS  
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OPeRAtiON  
Move the lift lever backward to lower the sleeve hitch.  
To tow an implement that has a tow hitch, simply  
remove three clevis pins and then remove the Sleeve  
Hitch Lift Assembly from the Sleeve Hitch Frame  
Assembly.  
Attach an implement using the sleeve hitch pin.  
Tighten the 5/8" x 2" stabilizer bolts against the  
implement hitch and then tighten the jam nuts. See  
Figure 5 on Page 5.  
To remove the entire Sleeve Hitch attachment,  
remove the 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 5/8" nylock nut  
which fasten the bottom of the sleeve hitch to the  
tractor hitch, then lift the attachment off the tractor.  
iMPORtANt: Some implements may require that the  
stabilizer bolts not be tightened. Refer to your implement  
owner's manual.  
The sleeve hitch is assembled in the lowest position  
by following the assembly instructions. If the  
implement attached to the sleeve hitch is not level  
front to back during operation, move the hex bolt to a  
different hole in the lifting link (3 holes available) that  
gives better leveling.  
MAiNteNANce  
Clean off after each use.  
Oil pivot points as needed.  
Store in a dry location.  
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PARtS  
RePAiR PARtS FOR MODel 486.24586 Sleeve HitcH  
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26  
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21  
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23  
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15  
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ReF PARt NO. QTY  
DeScRiPtiON  
ReF PARt NO. QTY  
DeScRiPtiON  
Pin, Hair Cotter 3/32"  
Grip, Plastic  
Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"  
Spacer  
Nylock Nut, 5/16"  
Mounting Bracket, Right  
Mounting Bracket, Left  
Pin, Hair Cotter, 5/32"  
Spacer Plate  
1
2
67054  
25715  
1
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
Sleeve Hitch Frame  
Pivot Bracket, Left  
Pivot Bracket, Right  
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1"  
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16  
Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly  
Lift Lever Assembly  
Lifting Link Plate  
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 2"  
Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-11  
Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 1-3/4"  
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 1-3/4"  
Nylock Nut, 5/8-11  
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22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
43343  
46471  
43063  
23625  
47810  
65370  
65369  
714-0117  
25685  
43070  
43087  
43003  
43015  
41362  
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
1
3
25714  
4
43350  
5
6
HA21362  
65404  
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64625  
8
24732  
9
47947  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
712-0242  
HA3980  
47951  
712-0261  
47950  
Flat Washer  
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"  
Lock Washer, 3/8"  
Hex Nut, 3/8-16  
Pin, Sleeve Hitch  
Owner's Manual  
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