Craftsman Lawn Mower 48624539 User Manual

Owner's Manual  
®
48" TOW LAWN FINISHER  
Model No. 486.24539  
CAUTION:  
• Safety  
Before using this product,  
read this manual and follow  
all Safety Rules and  
Operating Instructions.  
• Assembly  
• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Parts  
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FORM NO. 49577 (Rev. 3/05)  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
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SAND FILL  
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16  
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FIGURE 1  
FIGURE 2  
13  
11  
12  
16  
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15  
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15  
FIGURE 4  
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FIGURE 3  
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ASSEMBLY  
Tools Needed:  
(2) 1/2" Open End Wrench  
(1) Hammer  
(See Figure 4)  
11. Place two 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolts(7) through the Hitch Tubes,  
and secure with two 5/16" Nylock Nuts(15).  
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE NUTS AT THIS TIME.  
*Refer to Illustrations on page 3.  
12. Place two 5/16" x 2-1/4" Hex Bolts(8) through one of the  
Hitch Brackets(4). From the top, slide the bolts between the  
two Hitch Tubes, making sure the Bracket Bolts(8) are in  
between the Tube Bolts(7).  
(See Figure 1)  
1. Insert one Round Flange Bearing(16) into the hole  
in the End Cap(5), and insert End Cap(5) into one  
end of the Striper Tube(1).  
13. Place the other Hitch Bracket(4) on the bottom of the Hitch  
Tubes and secure with two 5/16" Nylock Nuts.  
TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS.  
2. Slide the Axle(3) through the Round Flange  
Bearing(16) leaving roughly 3" of axle outside the  
End Cap. Place one Washer(12) over the end of  
the axle.  
OPERATION  
3. Insert one Hex Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in  
the Hitch Tube(6), and slide the Hitch Tube over  
the axle. The bearing flange must face against the  
washer.  
1. Attach the Lawn Finisher behind any Lawn and Garden  
tractor, with one Hitch Pin(10) and one Hairpin Cotter(14).  
2. Tow in a "back and forth" manner across your yard, to  
create the desired look. This unit can be towed while  
mowing.  
4. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the  
end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated.  
(See Figure 2)  
SPECIFICATIONS  
5. Place the unit in an upright position and fill the  
Striper Tube(1) with sand. Leave about 1" of  
the tube un-filled.  
Roller Length  
Roller Dia.  
48"  
4"  
(See Figure 3)  
6. With the unit still standing on end, insert one  
Round Flange Bearing(16) into the hole in the  
End Cap(5), and insert End Cap(5) over the axle,  
until it is fully seated in the Striper Tube(1).  
7. Place a Washer(12) over the end of the axle.  
8. Insert one Hex Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in  
the Hitch Tube(6) and slide the Hitch Tube over  
the axle. The bearing flange must face against the  
washer.  
9. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the  
end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated.  
10.Carefully lay the unit down and place the Scraper  
Bar (2) on top of the Hitch Tubes(6) and secure to  
each end with one 5/16" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt(9) and  
one 5/16" Nylock Nut(15). Make sure both bolts  
are tight.  
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PARTS BREAKDOWN  
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24539  
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13  
11  
12  
16  
3
a
15  
1
9
6
a
7
8
8
7
5
2
16  
b
12  
11  
10  
4
9
13  
b
4
6
15  
15  
14  
15  
15  
15  
# PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY  
# PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY  
1
49574  
25505  
25506  
24192  
49575  
49576  
44292  
43224  
Striper Tube  
Scraper Bar  
Axle  
Hitch Bracket  
End Cap  
Hitch Tube  
Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/2"  
Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/4"  
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
9
43084  
10 47623  
11 47963  
Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 1-3/4"  
Pin, Hitch  
Hex Flange Bearing  
Washer, 0.53 x 1.5"  
1/2" Palnut  
2
1
2
2
2
1
6
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R19172410  
12  
13 44166  
14 43343  
15 47810  
Pin, Hairpin Cotter  
Nut, Hex 5/16" Nylock  
16 741-0248 Round Flange Bearing  
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