Craftsman 486.248473 - Manual (Page 19)

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Scoop won’t lock into
raised/transport position. 1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Frame is hitting tilt stop
brackets.
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides
2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as
instructed on page 16.
Scoop bucket won’t lock into level
position after dumping. 1. Dump control pin does not align
with the tilt bracket.
1. Adjust the tilt bracket and lift straps as
instructed on page 16.
2. Adjust the slotted stop bracket as
instructed on page 16.
Lift handle trigger won’t release
scoop from the transport position.
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Lift cable is not adjusted properly.
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides.
2. Adjust cable nuts as instructed on page
10.
Dump handle trigger won't
release bucket to dump. 1. Dump control cable is not adjusted
properly.
2. Latch mechanism is not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust parts as instructed for figure 15
on page 11.
2. Adjust parts as instructed for figure 16
on page 12.
Bucket is becoming more difficult
to tilt up or down.
1. Debris is lodged between bucket
assembly and lift frame.
1. Remove all debris from between the
bucket assembly and the lift frame.
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