Craftsman 486.24504 - Manual (Page 16)

• Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two
5/16"
X
1" hex bolts, 5/16" fiat washers and 5/16" hex
lock nuts. See figure 25.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat
washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck
surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as
shims. See figure 25.
• With deck adapter positioned correctly over the
discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a
template and drili three 9/32" diameter holes in the
top of the deck adapter. See figure 26.
• Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1 /4" x 3/4"
bolts, nylon washers, 1/4" fiat washers and 1/4" hex
lock nuts. Nylon washers should be against the
inside of the deck adapter. See figure 26.
FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS
WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK
• Cut out two tempiates and place on deck adapter as
shown in figure 33. Tape smaller one on top and
larger one on the side and bottom. After they are in
place, carefully mark around the tempiates, then cut
out adapter to obtain correct opening.
• Bolt end of mounting strap to the 5/16" bolt on the
mower deck. The other end of the strap will bolt to a
hole in the deck adapter, which must be drilled.
Position the adapter on the deck, then drill a 5/16"
hole in the bottom of the adapter that will align with
the hole in the strap. Fasten the adapter to the strap
using one 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, 1/4" fiat washer, nylon
washer and 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 27.
FIGURE27
• Assemble end of hose and hose clamp over the round
opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp. GO
DlRECTLYTO THE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH ARE LOCATED ON PAGE 18.
9. Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the
round opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp.
GO DIRECTLY TO THE OPERATION INSTRUC­
TIONS ON PAGE 18.
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