Craftsman 486.24516 - Manual (Page 9)

ASSEMBLY
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL, After
assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel
and engine oil recommendations.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(1)
3/8" Wrench
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2“ Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches (only if figure 28 on page 16 is used)
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTONS
• Remove the hardware packs and all loose parts from
the cartons.
• Lay out and identify parts shown in carton contents.
• Lay out and identify parts in the hardware packs.
Keep contents of each hardware package separate
for easier assembly.
ASSEMBLING THE VAC SYSTEM
• Place cart body halves upright on a smooth level
surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway.
See figure 1.
A
CAUTION; Do not leave the cart unattended
in upright position during assembly. A falling
cart can cause personal injury! Pay close
attention to the stability of the cart while it
remains in an upright position. For best stability,
assemble on a smooth level surface.
Assemble cart body halves together using three 1/4"
X 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" lock washers and 1/4" hex nuts
as shown in figure 1.
Do not tighten yet.
Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket over the end of
the cart bed. Position the two door support brackets
on the bottom of the reinforcement bracket as shown
in figure 2. Fasten the reinforcement bracket and the
door supports to the bottom of the cart using six 5/16"
X 3/4“ truss head screws, 5/16’ lock washers and
5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.
Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the sides
of the cart body using four 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4"
lock washers and 1/4" hex nuts as shown in figure 2.
Do not tighten yet.
Pull the cart body halves together.
Tighten the six truss head screws in figure 2.
Tighten the four hex bolts in figure 2.
Tighten the three hex bolts in figure 1, keeping the
bottom aligned and pulled together.
Carefully flip the caii end for end so that it rests on
the tailgate reinforcement bracket. See figure 3.
FIGURE 3