Craftsman 486.244122 - Manual (Page 7)

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12 . Assemble a lift rod trunnion (facing in) to each lift link
rod using either a, b or c:
a. two 7/16-20 hex jam nuts (48" mower decks)
b. a 3/8-16 Nylock nut and the original lock
nut you removed earlier (models before 1995).
c. a 3/8-24 hex jam nut and the original lock nut
you removed earlier (all other models)
The correct nuts will screw on easily. Tighten nuts so
that one thread of rod extends past bottom nut.
CLEVIS PINS
3/8" x 3/4"
3/8" x 1-1/4" BOLTS,
3/8" LOCK WASHERS
& SHORT SPACERS
LIFT PIVOT
PLATE
HAIRPIN COTTER
(SMALL)
FRAME BRACKET
FRONT
LEFT SIDE
SWAY BAR BRACKET
FIGURE 15
10 . Assemble a frame bracket to the outside of the
tractor frame under the left foot rest. Use two 3/8"
x 1-1/4" hex bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and four
short spacers. Use two spacers on each bolt,
between the frame bracket and the tractor frame.
Use only one spacer on the rear bolt if it goes
through a sway bar bracket. See figure 15.
11. Assemble the lift pivot plate to the inside of the
frame bracket using two 3/8" x 3/4" clevis pins and
two small hairpin cotters. See figure 15.