Craftsman 486.24516 - Manual (Page 16)

• Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if:
a. Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame,
to help prevent binding.
b. Your tractor has a lightweight hitch frame that
needs reinforcing for towing the Mow-N-Vac.
Use a 1/2" X 1 -1/4" hex bolt, a 7/16“ flat washer and a
1/2" hex lock nut. See figure 28.
ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER
(#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK
NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware
package will be used for any one particular fit up.
• Remove the mower discharge defiector from your
mower deck. Save the deflector and hardware for
remounting deflector.
IF YOU HAVE A MURRAY TRACTOR WITH A 38", a
40" or a 46" DECK, SKIP DIRECTLY TO PAGE 18.
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CAUTION: Mower deflector must be
replaced when Vac System deck adapter
is removed. Do Not operate mower
unless adapter or defiector is in place and
properly mounted.
• Identify your mower deck (see foid outs) and cut out
the correct discharge opening template for your
mower deck size. If there is no template for your
deck size you can make your own template by
marking around a piece of cardboard held against the
edge of the discharge opening.
•
• Tape the template to the face of the adapter, locating
template approximately 1/2" from front and 1/4" down
from top of adapter. Keep as close to top as possible.
See figure 29. Mark outline of template on face of
adapter using white crayon, nail or scriber. Drill a
starting hole inside the outline, then use a saber saw
or key hole saw to cut out the opening. See figure 29.
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