Craftsman 486.24441 User Manual

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STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 19)

From the left side, insert the we!ded end of the lift

handle rod through the hole in the end of the channel
assembly. Next, insert the lift link pin through the hole
in the bracket that is welded to the lift handle rod. {The
lift link is pre-assembled to the pivot support bracket).
Secure the bracket with a hairpin cotter (O) inserted
up through the lift link pin.

Using the furnished grease packet, apply a light

coating of grease to the straight upper portion of the
lift handle rod. Slide the lift handle tube onto the rod.

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 20)
• Remove the rubber cap and the first jam nut from the

threaded end of the control cable and slide them onto
the control cable wire. Adjust the second jam nut on
the threads so that it is approximately 3/4" from end.
Assemble threaded end of cable through the cable
mount bracket and secure it with the first jam nut.

Reinstall the rubber cap onto the threaded cable end.

MOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required
after blade assembly is completed.

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 21)

Assemble plastic grip onto lock release grip assembly.

Attach lock release grip assembly to lift handle tube
using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (C) and one 5/16"
nylock nut {K). Do not owertighten the nut. The grip
assembly must pivot freely.

Assemble the ball end of the cable to a cable end
fitting as you did to the other end of the cable. Secure
the cable end fitting to the weld bolt on the lock release
grip with a 1/4" nylock nut (J). Do not overtighten the
lock, nut. The cable fitting must pivot freely.

STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 22)

Place the end of the blade pivot rod down through the

blade pivot shaft. Attach the other end of the blade
pivot rod to the lift handle tube. Secure both ends with
a hairpin cotter (O). The holes for the hairpin cotters
should be parallel to the ground.

Use the two plastic ties to hold the cable securely

to the outside of the handle tube and away from the
tractor to avoid direct heat from the tractor muffler.

Squeeze the grip assembly to check blade pivot. To
adjust, see Service & Adjustments section on p. 13.

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