Craftsman 486.248381 - Manual (Page 8)

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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
•
Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" washer (X)
to the outside of R.H. side plate, securing it with a
3/8" flanged nut (BB). Repeat for L.H. side plate.
FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (CC)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (N)
ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE
(4) 1/2" WASHERS (V)
(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS (BB)
(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS (K)
SEE NOTE
3/8" WASHER (X)
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (BB)
INSTALL SIDE PLATES
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 (K), three 1/2" washers (V)
(see note) and three 3/8" flange nuts (BB). For the
rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (N), a 1/2"
washer (V) and a 5/16" nylock nut (CC). Place the 1/2"
washers (V) between the tractor frame and the side
plate. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
• Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame
using the original screws.
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the 1/2 washer off the bolt that goes
through the plate.
INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
•
Remove the bolt, if present, in the hole directly behind
the brake rod on the left side of the tractor frame.
• Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (tube facing out) to the
hole using a 5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt (I).
• Install a round head shoulder bolt (Q) into the hole
that is 9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed.
Secure it with a 3/8" flange nut (BB) on the inside of
the frame.
FIGURE 5 LEFT SIDE VIEW
5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT (I)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
BRAKE ROD
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (BB)
SHOULDER
BOLT (Q)
5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT (I)
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
RIGHT END OF
BRAKE ROD
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (BB)
SHOULDER
BOLT (Q)
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
•
Remove the bracket, if present, from the hole directly
behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of
the tractor frame. Store the bracket and bolt.
• Attach the R.H. Hanger Bracket to the hole using a
5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt (I).
• Install a round head shoulder bolt (Q) into the hole
that is 9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed.
Secure it with a 3/8" flange nut (BB) on the inside of
the frame.
FIGURE 6 RIGHT SIDE VIEW