Step 61: (see figure 59, Step 62: (see figure 60) – Craftsman 486.24838 User Manual
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ATTACHING TO (GT) GARDEN TRACTORS WITH A
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
ATTACHING TO LAWN (LT) TRACTORS WITH
DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
STEP 61: (SEE FIGURE 59}
» Locate the upper empty hole in the right side of the
tractor's draw bar. insert a 3/S” x 1” hex bolt (C) from
inside the tractor frame through the hole. Hook the
slotted end of a side brace down onto the bolt, then
assemble a 3/8” flanged nut (BB) onto the bolt making
only finger tight. Repeat on left side.
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Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and
fasten the side braces to the front hole in the side of
the tray using two 5/16“ x 1 “ carriage bolts (N) and
5/16" nyiock nuts (CC). Do not tighten yet.
*
Fasten the weight tray to the tractor hitch using a 1/2"
X 1-1/4" hex bolt (A) and a 1/2" nyiock nut (EE). Do
not tighten yet.
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Fasten the cross brace to the side braces using two
5/16" X 1 “ carnage bolts (N) and 5/16“ nyiock nuts
{CC}. Tighten all loose bolts at this time.
STEP 62: (SEE FIGURE 60)
NOTE: Go to step 63 on page 26 if you plan to use tire
chains and there is only 1-1/2“ or less ctearance between
the side of the tractor and the tires.
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Loosen the top hex boit on each side of the tractor
draw bar. Assemble the slotted end of the side braces
down onto the loosened botts. Do not tighten yet.
•
Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and
fasten the side braces to it using two 5/16” x 1 “
carriage bolts (N) and 5/16" nyiock nuts (CC). Do not
tighten yet.
•
Fasten the weight tray to the tractor hitch using a 1/2"
X
1-1/4" hex bolt (A) and a 1/2" nyiock nut (EE). Do
not tighten yet.
•
Fasten the cross brace to the side braces using two
5/16" X 1" carriage bolts (N) and 5/16" nyiock nuts
(CC). Tighten all loose bolts at this time.
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