Craftsman 486.24838 - Manual (Page 8)

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“ nyiock nut (CC). Place the 1/2"
washers {V) between the tractor frame and the side
plate. Repeat for L.H. side piate.
* 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 piate.
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.
INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
• Remove the boit, 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 boit (I).
• install a round head shoulder bolt (Q) into the hole
that is 9-1/2" to the rear of the boit you just installed.
Secure It with a 3/8“ flange nut (BB) on the inside of
the frame.
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
• Remove the bracket, it 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.