Craftsman 486.248381 User Manual

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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.

FIGURE 4

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 3

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (CC)

5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (N)

ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE

(4) 1/2" WASHERS (V)

(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS (BB)

(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS (K)

SEE NOTE

3/8" WASHER (X)

SHOULDER
BOLT (P)

3/8" FLANGED
NUT (BB)

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" nylock nut (CC). Place the 1/2"
washers (V) between the tractor frame and the side
plate. Repeat for L.H. side plate.

• 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 plate.

INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
•

Remove the bolt, 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 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.

FIGURE 5

LEFT SIDE VIEW

5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT (I)

L.H. HANGER

BRACKET

BRAKE ROD

3/8" FLANGED
NUT (BB)

SHOULDER
BOLT (Q)

5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT (I)

R.H. HANGER
BRACKET

RIGHT END OF
BRAKE ROD

3/8" FLANGED
NUT (BB)

SHOULDER
BOLT (Q)

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
•

Remove the bracket, if 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.

FIGURE 6

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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