Craftsman 486.24414 - Manual (Page 6)

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 7/16" Wrench
(1) 1/2" Wrench
(1) 9/16" Wrench
(1) 3/4" Wrench
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(1) Hammer
• Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be
needed for one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be
discarded after assembly has been completed.
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (V)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (Q)
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (L)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (J)
ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE
LARGE 1/2"
WASHER (CC)
(SEE NOTE)
ASSEMBLY
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners
manual for instructions on how to properly remove
the hood.
• Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second bolt to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your
tractor.
CAUTION: Do not begin assembling
until the tractor engine, muffl er and exhaust
defl ector have been allowed to cool off.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single
mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If
your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension
bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip
to step 5 on page 7 for tractors with dual suspension
brackets.
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 3: (SEE 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 (J), three large 1/2" washers (CC)
(see note) and three 3/8" nylock nuts (Q). For the rear
hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (L), a large 1/2"
washer (CC) and a 5/16" nylock nut (V). Place the
1/2" washers (V) between the tractor frame and the
side plate. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
• Reinstall the browning shield removed in fi gure 2.
NOTE: If the third bolt goes through an engine mounting
plate (dotted lines) leave the 1/2" washer off that bolt.