Step 21: (see figure 20), Step 22: (see figure 21), Step 24: (see figure 23) – Craftsman 486.24837 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR

If your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 21.
If your tractor resembles figure 22, go to step 23.

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)

Remove bolts from front three holes shown.

If a bolt is present in the fourth hole, replace it with

a 5/16" X 1" carriage bolt without a nut. The bracket
fastened to inside of frame must remain in place.

STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)

• Remove any bolts found in the holes shown.

STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)

Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the

front three holes shown in the tractor frame using
three 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts, three 3/8" lock
washers and one 1/2" washer placed on the third
bolt as a shim between the side plate and the frame.
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the L.H. side.

NOTE: If you installed a bolt in the fourth hole in step 21,
assemble a 5/16" flange nut onto the bolt after the side
plate is installed.

Go to step 25 on this page.

STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)

• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the

three holes shown in the tractor frame. Use three 3/8"
X 1" thread forming bolts, 1/2" washers and 3/8" lock
washers. Tighten all bolts and repeat for the L.H. side.

NOTE: If the bolt inserts freely into the front hole, assemble
a 3/8" flanged nut onto the bolt.

STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)

• Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" washer to the

outside of each side plate, securing them with a 3/8"
flanged nut.

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