Craftsman 486.246231 - Manual (Page 5)

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CAUTION! Muffl er is hot! Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
in stal la tion.
FIGURE 1
STEP 1:
• Place cardboard on work surface.
• Identify and lay out all parts and hardware. Not all
hardware will be used. Unused hardware may be
discarded after assembly.
• Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.) Place
hood on cardboard or on a mat to protect paint.
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• If you have an (LT) Lawn Tractor with a heat shield
like the one shown, remove the heat shield.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to re-attach the heat shield after
bumper is installed.
REMOVE THIS
STYLE HEAT SHIELD
ASSEMBLING TO DUAL ROD DECK
SUSPENSION TRACTORS
IMPORTANT: These instructions are for tractors with
dual mower deck suspension brackets like the examples
shown in fi gure 2 on this page..
FIGURE 2
SUSPENSION BRACKET
REMOVE BOLT
IF PRESENT
REMOVE BOLT
IF PRESENT
SUSPENSION BRACKET
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
(GT) GARDEN TRACTOR
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
REMOVE BOLT
IF PRESENT
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2)
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any bolts from the tractor
frame while the mower deck is raised. Mis align ment of
holes in frame could result.
• Lower mower deck to rest on ground.
• Remove bolts from mounting holes on both sides of
tractor frame. Use a mounting brack et to help iden ti fy
holes.
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.