Craftsman 486.248473 - Manual (Page 7)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Standard Screwdriver
(2) 15/16" Wrenches (one should be box-end)
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(1) 3/8" Wrench
ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED
Ruler or Tape Measure
Grease
REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON
• Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from
the carton.
• Lay cardboard on floor to help prevent scratching of
painted parts.
• Lay out and identify all the parts and hardware as
shown on pages 4 through 6.
ASSEMBLE SCOOP
STEP 1: INSTALL TWO BOLTS
(SEE FIGURE 1)
•
Assemble two 3/8" x 1 -1/4" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" hex
nuts (Q), threading the nut all the way onto the bolt
until it is tight against the head of the bolt.
* Install a nut/bolt assembly into the bucket assembly
and fasten using a 3/8" nylock nut (R). Tighten.
Repeat for the other side.
STEP 2: INSTALL PIN STOP BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 1)
• install the pin stop bracket to the top of the bucket
assembly using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (F), eight
5/16" washers (DD) and four 5/16" nylock nuts (S).
Leave the bolts loose enough that the position of the
pin stop bracket can be adjusted later.
STEP 3: INSTALL LIFT FRAME ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 2)
* Apply grease to the mounting surface of the bucket
assembly and the inside of the lift frame arms.
• Assemble the lift frame assembly to the bucket
assembly using two 5/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (A) and
5/8" nylock nuts (M). Tighten, then loosen the nuts
1/4 turn, or until the lift frame pivots freely.