Craftsman 486.24535 Owner's Manual
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1. lever backward to lower the sleeve e To remove the entire Sleeve Hitch attachment hitch remove the 5 8 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and 5 8 nylock nut which fasten the bottom of the sleeve hitch to Attach an implement using the sleeve hitch pin the tractor hitch then lift the attachment of the Tighten the stabilizer bolts against the implement tractor hitch and then tighten the jam nuts To tow an implement that has a tow hitch simply IMPORTANT Some implements may require that the remove the three clevis pins and then remove the stabilizer bolts not be tightened Refer to your Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly from the Sleeve Hitch implement owner s manual Frame Assembly Use the 5 16 x 1 3 4 carriage bolt to adjust the depth so that the attached implement is level front to back during operation MAINTENANCE e Clean off after each use e Oil pivot points as needed Store in a dry location PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 24535 SLEEVE HITCH Ret Part No Qty Description 24722 24723 24792 43001 43082 64098 64982 24732 47947 712 0242 711 0225 47951 712 0261 47950 Sleeve Hitch Frame HA3341 Pin Hair Cotter 5 32 Pivot Bracket L H 46471 Grip Plastic Pivot Bracket R H 44215 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 43083 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 16 43086 Lock Washer 5 16 Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly 25203 Mounting Bracket Lift Lever Assembly 47363 Bolt Shoulder Lifting Link Pl2. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN SLEEVE HITCH Model No 486 24535 CAUTION e Safety Before using this product read e Assembly this manual and follow all O ti Safety Rules and peration Operating Instructions e Maintenance e Parts IMPORTANT READ THIS FIRST For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Please Call 866 576 8388 Mon Fri 7 am 5 pm CST FAX 217 728 2032 or e mail info agri fab com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman PRINTED IN USA FORM NO 49033 REV 4 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 MAINTENANCE FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART 3 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION CARTON CONTENTS 4 REPAIR PARTS LIST 4 6 ASSEMBLY PARTS ORDERING SERVICE OPERATION WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SLEEVE HITCH For one year from the date of purchase when this sleeve hitch is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair any defect in material or work manship free of charge If this sleeve hitch is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase Back Page This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the o
3. acket Hardware Package see page 3 DOU EN TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 1 2 Wrench or Adjustable Wrench 2 9 16 Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches 1 5 8 Wrench 1 11 16 Wrench 1 3 4 Wrench or Adjustable Wrench 1 15 16 Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches Assemble the 5 16 hex nut and then the 5 16 lock washer onto the 5 16 x 1 3 4 carriage bolt Screw the bolt into the nut welded to the stop bracket on the handle The bolt is a depth adjustment for attached implements See figure 1 5 16 x 1 3 4 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 LOCK WASHER 5 16 HEX NUT FIGURE 1 Remove the nuts from the two bolts in each side of the tractor leaving the bolts in place See figure 2 Attach the Mounting Brackets to the bolts using the original nuts and two 3 8 flat washers The brack ets should be turned so that the bends increase the distance between the rear of the brackets See Figure 2 NOTE If no bolt and nut are present in a hole use a 3 8 x 1 1 4 hex bolt 3 8 lock washer and 3 8 hex nut to attach the Mounting Bracket to the hole e SSRA a A a A X ar e AS ana 9 3 8 FLAT WASHER 7 TOP HOLE ONLY YY NE MOUNTING BRACKET ORIGINAL NUT FIGURE 2 e Assemble a shoulder bolt to each mounting bracket using a 1 2 lock washer and 1 2 hex nut See figure 3 eee aes _1 2 LOCK WASHER 2 HEX NUT p SHOULDER BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET FIGURE 3 Place the L H Pivot Br
4. acket onto the end of the Lift Lever Assembly the R H Pivot Bracket comes already installed on the assembly See Figure 4 Attach the R H and L H Pivot Brackets to the Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly using four 3 8 x 1 hex bolts and 3 8 hex lock nuts See Figure 4 L H PIVOT BRACKET R H PIVOT BRACKET LIFT LEVER 3 8 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 3 8 NYLOCK NUT SLEEVE HITCH FRAME FIGURE 4 Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly onto the shoulder bolts in the mounting brackets Attach the bottom of the Assembly to the tractor hitch using a 5 8 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and a 5 8 nylock nut See figure 5 SLEEVE HITCH FRAME ASSEMBLY __ LIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY HEX BOLT 5 8 x 1 3 4 SHOULDER BOLT OJ 5 8 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 5 e Assemble the two 5 8 jam nuts halfway onto the two 5 8 x 2 1 2 hex bolts Screw the bolts into the nuts that are welded to the Sleeve Hitch Lift As sembly Snug the jam nuts against the welded nuts See figure 6 Install the hitch pin in the sleeve hitch and secure it with a 5 32 hair cotter pin See figure 6 5 32 HAIR ae COTTER PIN HITCH PIN 5 8 JAM NUT 5 8 x 2 1 2 HEX BOLT FIGURE 6 e Attach the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly to the Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly using three 5 8 x 1 3 4 clevis pins and 5 32 hair cotter pins as shown in figure 7 8 5 8 x 1 3 4 CLEVIS PINS 3 5 32 HAIR COTTER PINS FIGURE 7 OPERATION Move the lift
5. ate HA120371 Hex Nut 1 2 20 Bolt Hex 5 8 11 x 2 1 2 43353 Lock Washer 1 2 Hex Jam Nut 5 8 11 43070 Flat Washer Clevis Pin 5 8 x 1 1 4 43087 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt Hex 5 8 11 x 1 3 4 43003 Lock Washer 3 8 Nylock Nut 5 8 11 43015 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Pin Sleeve Hitch 49033 Owner s Manual OONAAARWND A NNWONNAAAARAA a RRANONYNYNNY A mt mt aD Get it fixed at home or ours For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY HOM E Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 www sears com To bring in products such as vacuums lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1 222 Anytime day or night www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 6 a m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio Au Canada pour service en frangais y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 877 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 877 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 MEEA SEARS HomeCentral Registered Trademark Trademark of Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Regis
6. fety is involved The model number and serial numbers will be found ona MODEL NUMBER 486 24535 I h the fi decal attached to the frame SERIAL NUMBER You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference DATE OF PURCHASE SS HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS ete ade ef eee Ee DR E A B J J E F ee C EAE EET se C C C ane ae SEIE LC an Ee oe c ENNE ee La oma L C aes a a eee a a eae oe eee Ire wee eet aera ees et el I Hoa Ti ae DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt 5 8 x 2 1 2 Hex Nut 1 2 Hex Bolt 5 8 x 1 3 4 Jam Nut 5 8 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 1 4 Nylock Nut 5 8 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 Lock Washer 5 16 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 Lock Washer 3 8 Shoulder Bolt Lock Washer 1 2 Hex Nut 5 16 Flat Washer 3 8 Hex Nut 3 8 Clevis Pin Hex Lock Nut 3 8 Hair Cotter Pin A B C D E F G H l BRK DOH HRP DOVOZESErAc WWNN FA NMDY NOTE Bolt C Lock Washer N and Nut H will not be used unless the mounting holes in the tractor do not already contain bolts and nuts ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS lt lt Oya yy Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly Mounting Brackets 2 Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly Hitch Pin with 5 32 Hair Cotter Pin Lift Lever Assembly with R H Pivot Bracket L H Pivot Br
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8. wner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPART MENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates Chicago IL 60179 A SAFETY A Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment e Read this owners manual and your vehicle and Before lowering and operating the implement be implement owners manuals before using this hitch sure no one is near the area of operation Do not allow children to operate vehicle or sleeve Lower the sleeve hitch and implement when leav hitch ing vehicle unattended Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or sleeve e Vehicle braking and stability may be affected Drive hitch without proper instructions slowly when sleeve hitch and implement are in raised Do not allow anyone to ride on sleeve hitch position Stay off of steep slopes e Always place sleeve hitch in lowered position when Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure the attaching an implement equipment is in safe operating condition Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become alert Your sa
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