Step 1: (see figure 1), Step 2: (see figure 2) – Craftsman 486.245993 User Manual
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DUAL ROD DECK SUSPENSION TRACTORS
IMPORTANT: These instructions are for tractors with dual
mower deck suspension brackets like the examples shown
in figure 2 on this page.
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CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation.
STEP
1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
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Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.)
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Remove an (LT) Lawn Tractor heat shield like the one
shown. Remove a (GT) Garden Tractor heat shield
like the one shown only if you need access to inside
of tractor frame during step 2.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to re-attach the heat shield after
bumper is installed.
STEP
2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
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Remove any bolts present in front mounting holes in
side of tractor frame, if bolt will not screw out of hole,
check if a nut is present on bolt on inside of frame.
On GT tractors, if access to nut is blocked by a front
mounted muffler, slide muffler down exhaust tubes to
rest on top of browning shield.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to re-attach muffler and heat
shield after bumper is installed.
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If rear mounting holes in tractor frame are empty,
install hex bolts (C) and hex nuts (D) supplied in parts
bag. See figure 2.
FIGURE 2