Craftsman 486.246231 - Manual (Page 3)

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Ref. Description Part No. Ref. Description Part No.
1 Right Mounting Bracket #25038 1 Right Mounting Bracket #25038 1 Right Mounting Bracket #25038 1 Right Mounting Bracket #25038
2 Left Mounting Bracket #25037 2 Left Mounting Bracket #25037 2 Left Mounting Bracket #25037 2 Left Mounting Bracket #25037
3 Locking Lever #64862 3 Locking Lever #64862 3 Locking Lever #64862 3 Locking Lever #64862
4 Bumper #64614B (71-246212) 4 Bumper #64614B (71-246212) 4 Bumper #64614B (71-246212) 4 Bumper #64614B (71-246212)
#64614S (71-246221) #64614S (71-246221) #64614S (71-246221) #64614S (71-246221)
#64614C (71-246231) #64614C (71-246231) #64614C (71-246231) #64614C (71-246231)
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING TO SINGLE ROD DECK
SUSPENSION TRACTORS
IMPORTANT: If your tractor has a single mower deck
suspension bracket located under the middle of the front
axle as shown in fi gure 1, continue with the instructions
on this page. If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket like the one shown, go to page 5.
FIGURE 1 VIEWED FROM FRONT
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 3
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Place cardboard on work surface.
• Identify and lay out all parts and hardware. Not all
hardware will be used. Unused hardware may be
discarded after assembly.
• Remove hood from tractor using instructions in your
tractor owner's manual. Place hood on cardboard or
on a mat to protect paint.
• Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to reattach the browning shield
after bumper is installed.
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
FIGURE 2
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• Place plug (D) on a work bench or solid table and
push end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for all
four plugs.
PLUG (D)
BUMPER
PUSH DOWN
WITH EVEN
PRESSURE
WORK BENCH
OR SOLID TABLE
CARTON CONTENTS CAUTION! Muffl er is hot! Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
in stal la tion.
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(1) 1/2" Wrench (for heat shield on page 5)
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.