Step 23: install side plates, See figure 22), Figure 22 – Craftsman 486.248473 User Manual

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STEP 22: INSTALL FRAME BRACE
(SEE FIGURE 21)

install the frame brace between the side plates using

two 1/2" X 1 -3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" large washers
(It), 1/2" spacers (W) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). Fasten
the brace to the second from bottom holes in the side
plates. Tighten.

Tighten 3/8" bolts (E) in side plates only until they are
snug and the lock washers are flattened.

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STEP 23: INSTALL SIDE PLATES
(SEE FIGURE
22)

Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on

the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts
from right side of frame until left side plate has been
installed.

Install the left (short) side plate with the pin to the

outside using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (E) and 3/8" lock
washers (BB). Tighten only until bolts are snug and
lock washers are flattened. Repeat for the right side
plate.

Install a 3/4" washer (JJ) and a long hairpin cotter

(X) to the pin in each side plate. Remove them while
mounting the scoop.

GARDEN TRACTORS WITH DUAL
SUSPENSION BRACKETS

LEFT (GT)

SIDE PLATE

§

LONG

\

HAIRPIN 3/4" WASHER (JJ)

COTTER (X)

FIGURE 22

(2)

3/8"

LOCK

WASHERS (BB)

\2) 3/8"

X

1

"

HEX BOLTS (E)

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