Craftsman 44" High Speed Sweeper Attachment for Riding Mowers Owner's Manual
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1. FIGURE 19 Dump Rope Bag Arm Channels Height Adjustment Handle Knob Drawbar Drawbar Offset Tube OPERATION SWEEPER SHOWN IN DUMP POSITION BAG ARM CHANNELS DRAWBAR OFFSET DRAWBAR TUBE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER A CAUTION Maximum towing speed is 6 m p h Driving too fast may cause damage to wheels and bearings BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust sweeper brushes to best operating height loosen adjustment knob and lift up on height adjustment lever to raise the brush or push down on the lever to lower the brush See figure above Best adjustment is when the brush setting is 1 2 down into the grass Always mow the grass to an even height before sweeping DRAWBAR OFFSET The drawbar can be positioned at the center or at the left hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver s seat Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle Adjusts for various height tractor hitches Allows the sweeper to be offset behind the tractor SWEEPING SPEED Do not exceed 6 m p h Try a starting speed of approximately 3 m p h third gea2. To order replacement parts call Sears Parts Direct 1 800 252 1698 or go to www searspartsdirect com
3. Hopper Tube Hopper Bag Hopper Support Rod Rope Hex Nut 3 8 16 Jam Nylock Hex Nut 3 8 16 Jam Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 3 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 x 2 5 16 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 x 1 8 Clevis Pin 3 8 16 x 1 2 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 Spacer 76 x 1 x 76 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 2 1 4 Nylock Nut 1 4 Clevis Pin 1 4 x 1 11 Rod Retainer Compression Spring Pivot Rod Support Bracket Sweeper Housing Height Adjustment Tube Height Adjustment Knob 4 1 1 1 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 8 4 4 8 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 1 1 41570 1650 1 27257 48651 48652 47046 R19212016 23520 44232 41437 44008 141 41017 43932 1038 41948 49954 43012 46780 23580 23581 47171 C 9M5732 44137 26538 45088 41434 47605 23353 42889 Dust Cover Retaining Ring E Type 44 Brush Shaft Gear Pinion L H Gear Pinion R H Dowel Pin 1 4 x 3 4 Washer 656 x 1 25 x 059 Spacer 660 x 1 250 x 250 Ball Bearing Retainer Bearing Plastic Washer 78 x 1 125 x 025 Washer 378 x 1 25 x 061 Hub Cap Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 3 1 2 Nylock Jam Nut 3 8 24 Wheel Socket Screw 10 32 x 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 Sweeper Brush Brush Retainer Double Brush Retainer Single Nylock Nut 10 32 Pop Rivet Not Shown Washer 518 x 1 x 02 Step Spacer 41 x 75 Wheel Bearing Gear 27 Tooth Washer 411 x 1 x 03 Hitch Pin Owners Manual
4. is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 The model number and serial numbers will be found on a MODEL NUMBER 486 24644 decal attached to the 44 High Speed Sweeper 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 A SAFETY RULES A Remember 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 the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper before using this sweeper attachment Always instruct other users before they operate the sweeper e Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment Be aware of changing conditions on slopes Do not permit children to operate sweeper Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough terrain near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of control Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with attachment of this sweeper Do not fill sweeper to maximum capacity without checking capability of the towing vehicl
5. Operator s Manual CRAFTSMAN 44 HIGH SPEED SWEEPER DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Model No 486 24644 Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 CAUTION e Safety Before using this product read 4 this manual and follow all Safety Assembly Rules and Operating Instructions Operation e Maintenance e Parts Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www craftsman com PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 42889 09 04 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY 2 2 MAINTENANCE 11 SAFETY RULE S 3 STORAGE 11 CARTON 3 SERVICE AND 12 HARDWARE 4 NOTES EP 13 ASSEMBLY EHE 5 REPAIR PARTS 14 OPERATION ono e 10 REPAIR PARTS tact tote 15 TROUBLESHOOTING eite 11 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE BACK PAGE WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship A defective product will be replaced free of charge For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement visit the web site www craftsman com This warranty is void if this product
6. STEP 14 SEE FIGURE 14 STEP 16 SEE FIGURE 16 e Open up all the flaps on the hopper bag e Attach the rope 12 to the center of the upper rear e the lower front flaps of the hopper bag to the hopper tube front of the hopper bag bottom FIGURE 16 FIGURE 14 STEP 17 SEE FIGURE 17 Attach the hopper bag to the sweeper by sliding the pivot bolts in the hopper tubes into the pivot rod retainers in the ends of the bag arm channels FIGURE 17 ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR 1 Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface 2 Set the sweeper height adjustment to about the middle of the adjustment range 3 Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch with the hitch brackets arranged according to the drawbar height of your tractor as shown in figure 19 below and in figure 6 on page 6 4 Arrange the spacers into one of the three possible combinations as shown below in figure 19 IMPORTANT To obtain the best performance from your sweeper arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is approximately level with the ground as shown in figure 18 BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED APPROXIMATELY MID WAY APPROXIMATELY LEVEL 6 to 8 FROM SURFACE FIGURE 18 GROUP A VEHICLES GROUP B VEHICLES GROUP C VEHICLES WITH HITCHES WITH HITCHES WITH HITCHES HAVING 11 TO 13 HAVING 9 TO 11 HAVING 7 TO 9 GROUND CLEARANCE GROUND CLEARANCE GROUND CLEARANCE
7. e to safely pull and stop with the sweeper attached Stay off of steep slopes Do not exceed 6 m p h Driving too fast may cause damage to sweeper s wheels and bearings Do not hold onto dump handle while tractor is moving Never attach dump handle to tractor or any part of your body Always keep it secured to the hopper bag while tractor is moving If any part of dump handle should become damaged stop use of sweeper and replace the damaged part Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage after striking an object Repair any damage before continuing operation Keep sweeper away from fire Excessive heat can damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause the bag and its contents to burn Before storing the sweeper always empty the hopper bag to avoid spontaneous combustion Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved CARTON CONTENTS 10 9 42540 42649 11 WE 40897 HARDWARE PACKAGE SHOWN FULL SIZE 23 25 20 x4 6 7 x2 48366 48365 21 IY 47810 59 7 2 23636 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE 26 x2 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEP 3 SEE FIGURE 3 2 1 2 Wrenches e Install a comp
8. eight e Attach the bent hitch bracket 2 and straight hitch bracket 1 to the drawbar using two 5 16 x 2 1 2 hex bolts 15 and 5 16 nylock nuts 21 STEP 8 SEE FIGURE 8 e Assemble the hitch pin 60 and two 3 4 spacers e Install a rear hopper tube 9 onto the ends of the two 22 to the hitch brackets Secure them in place with a upper hopper tubes 8 Secure them with two 1 4 x large hairpin cotter 18 1 11 clevis pins 25 and small hairpin cotters 19 HITCH HEIGHT 9 TO 11 5 EF HITCH HEIGHT 7 TO 9 HITCH HEIGHT 11 TO 13 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 8 STEP 9 SEE FIGURE 9 STEP 11 SEE FIGURE 11 e Attach the upper and lower hopper tubes together e Slide the bag frame tube 1 through the front of using two 3 8 x 1 2 clevis pins 20 and small hairpin the hopper bag cotters 19 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 11 STEP 12 SEE FIGURE 12 e Insert the hopper support rods 11 into the holes of the STEP 10 SEE FIGURE 10 upper hopper tube Then flex and insert the rods into Slide the hopper tubes into the hopper bag the holes in the bottom rear hopper tubes FIGURE 10 FIGURE 12 STEP 13 SEE FIGURE 13 STEP 15 SEE FIGURE 15 e Secure the bag frame tube to the lower hopper tubes e Starting from the front of the bag secure the hopper using two 1 4 x 1 11 clevis pins 25 and small bag to the bag frame using the velcro flaps hairpin cotters 19 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15
9. ghtly grease the teeth of both gears Lightly grease the gear teeth on the wheel and then reassemble the wheel bolt and washers Assemble the step spacer and nut onto the bolt fitting the small end of the spacer into the sweeper housing Tighten the nut securely e Repeat on the other end of the sweeper e Check that the brushes rotate only during forward motion of the sweeper If the brushes are driven in both forward and reverse the drive pin is jamming If the brushes are driven only in reverse the pinion gears have been switched N STEP SPACER 27 TOOTH GEAR SPACER DRIVE PIN PINION GEAR FIGURE 21 REPAIR PARTS 486 24644 44 HIGH SPEED SWEEPER To order replacement parts call Sears Parts Direct 1 800 252 1698 or go to www searspartsdirect com REPAIR PARTS 486 24644 44 HIGH SPEED SWEEPER To order replacement parts call Sears Parts Direct 1 800 252 1698 or go to www searspartsdirect com REF QTY PARTNO DESCRIPTION REF QTY PARTNO DESCRIPTION OMANDOaARWND wo 24192 23014 27421 27425 42020 27424 40897 42539 42649 42540 42646 41487 42210 712 3008 44292 47623 43432 43343 43055 48366 47810 23368 23636 47189 48365 26484 41036 27426 67634 67333 40891 Straight Hitch Bracket Hitch Bracket Drawbar Drawbar Bracket Bag Frame Tube Bag Arm Channel Lower Hopper Tube Upper Hopper Tube Rear
10. light coat of grease To remove a wheel pop off the hub cap to expose the head of the bolt Remove the nut and step spacer from the bolt and then remove the wheel along with the bolt and washers When re assembling be sure the step spacer is properly seated in the hole in the sweeper housing Refer to Gear and Drive Pin Service and figure 21 on page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Wheels skid when sweeping Brushes set too low Adjust height till brushes are 1 2 down into grass Brushes are jammed Stop sweeper Remove obstruction Wheels are jammed Remove one wheel at a time to check for obstruction or damage Refer to Service and Adjustments section STORAGE e Remove the pin 16 from the center hole in the drawbar brackets fold the draw bar and then replace the pin 16 Refer to figure 4 on page 5 e Remove the rear clevis pins 23 from the bag arm channels and sweeper housing Fold the bag arm CAUTION Before storing the sweeper always empty hopper bag to avoid spontaneous combustion e Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to channels into the sweeper housing and replace the help prevent rust and mildew clevis pins 23 Refer to figure 1 on page 5 e To collapse the hopper bag for storage remove the e Store in a dry area two hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BRUSH REPLACEMENT NOTE Replace brushes one brush at a time 1 2 Remove the hopper bag from the swee
11. per Loosen hex bolts and lock nuts on two single brush retainers which clamp one brush to the double brush retainers DO NOT loosen or remove bolts which fasten double brush retainers to brush shaft Slide the brush out of the retainers noting on which side of the brush the bristles overlap Install new brush making sure the bristles overlap on the same side of the brush as before a Ke BRUSH ROTATION i ane E ay W OVERLAP BRISTLES RETAINER 2 FIGURE 20 GEAR AND DRIVE PIN SERVICE IMPORTANT Do Not remove both wheels at the same time to avoid mixing of parts The pinion gears are not interchangeable The ratchet end of the gears is marked R or L Make notes on the position of all parts before removing them e Remove the hub cap to expose the head of the bolt Remove the bolt washer nut and step spacer e Remove the wheel and washer from the axle e To remove the larger 27 tooth gear remove the retaining ring and then remove the gear and washers e To remove the smaller pinion gear remove the retaining ring and then remove the gear the drive pin located in the brush shaft the washers and the spacer See figure 21 e Clean all parts and replace worn parts Lightly grease the shafts and the axle e Lightly grease the drive pin and the ratchet teeth inside the pinion gear Reassemble the drive pin pinion gear the 27 tooth gear and the washers onto the shafts Li
12. r on most tractors Depending on conditions it may be necessary to adjust the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results DUMPING OF SWEEPER Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of the rider or tractor Pull forward on the rope to empty the hopper Always empty hopper after each use CAUTION Keep sweeper away from fire Excessive heat can damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause the bag and its contents to burn MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for loose fasteners Service Dates Check for worn or damaged parts Lubricate brush shaft bearings es Pre wheel bearings MM 2 Clean Sweeper xt EE SERERE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE e Clean the sweeper after each use e Inspect for worn or damaged parts such as brushes and wheels e Every year remove the wheels to clean and lubricate the gears wheels and axles After cleaning lubricate CLEANING Clean the sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth Clean debris from the hopper bag with a brush or broom Remove any material which has wrapped around the brushes or the ends of the brush shaft the axles and the teeth on the gears and wheels with a
13. ression spring 27 into the bottom of each of the pivot rod retainers securing them to the bag arm channels STEP 1 SEE FIGURE 1 e Secure each bag arm channel 6 to the sweeper housing using two 3 8 x 2 1 4 clevis pins 23 and two small hairpin cotters 19 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 1 STEP 4 SEE FIGURE 4 e Attach the drawbar brackets 4 to the drawbar 3 STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 2 using one 5 16 x 2 1 2 hex bolt 15 two washers e Place a pivot rod support bracket 28 in the end of a 59 and one 5 16 nylock nut 21 Make the nut bag arm channel and then insert a pivot rod retainer finger tight only 26 down into the slots in the bracket and the e Insert the 3 8 x 3 pin 16 into the brackets and channel Repeat for the other bag arm channel drawbar and install a small hairpin cotter 19 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 2 STEP 5 SEE FIGURE 5 STEP 7 SEE FIGURE 7 e Attach the drawbar and brackets to the sweeper e Install a rear hopper tube 9 onto the ends of the two using two 5 16 x 2 12 hex bolts 15 and two 5 16 lower hopper tubes 7 Secure them with two 1 4 x nylock nuts 21 Tighten all three bolts installed in the 1 11 clevis pins 25 and small hairpin cotters 19 brackets then loosen the front bolt by 1 4 to 1 2 turn FIGURE 5 6 SEE FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Measure the distance from the tractor hitch to the ground Arrange the hitch brackets as shown according to your tractor s hitch h
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