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Operator's Manual

Model No. 486.240362

LEAF/LAWN SWEEPER

®

FORM NO. 40258 (06/06) 

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read 
this manual and follow all Safety 
Rules and Operating Instructions.

•  Safety
•  Assembly
•  Operation
•  Maintenance
•  Parts

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Summary of Contents for 486.240362

Page 1: ...buck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 ...

Page 2: ...ack Cover SAFETY RULES 2 CARTON CONTENTS 3 HARDWARE PACKAGE 3 ASSEMBLY 4 OPERATION 6 SAFETY LOOK FORTHIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES Do not allow anyone to operate the sweeper wi...

Page 3: ...1 4 20 8 C Hex Lock Nuts 1 4 20 8 C Hex Lock Nuts 1 4 20 8 C Hex Lock Nuts 1 4 20 8 D Bag Rod Clips 4 D Bag Rod Clips 4 D Bag Rod Clips 4 D Bag Rod Clips 4 E Curved Head Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 4 E Curved Head Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 4 E Curved Head Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 4 E Curved Head Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 4 F Palnut 1 4 2 F Palnut 1 4 2 F Palnut 1 4 2 F Palnut 1 4 2 G Plastic Caps for bag rods 2 G Plastic Caps for bag...

Page 4: ...the Bag Rod Clips to the handle as shown and fasten with curved head bolts and hex lock nuts FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 3 Now tighten the four bolts from step 1 4 Assemble a bag rod clip to the inside of each lower handle tube using a curved head bolt secured down against the clip using a 1 4 lock nut The open end of the clips should face towards the sweeper housing See figure 3 5 Slide the long bag rod 28 ...

Page 5: ...ee figure 5 8 Assemble the two plastic caps 3 4 x 7 8 onto the ends of the leg stands as shown in figure 6 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 9 Place the upper hopper bag and bag rod into the bag rod clips on the hopper handle See figure 7 10 Place the lower hopper bag and bag rod into the opening on the sweeper housing See figure 8 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 ...

Page 6: ...brushes Best adjustment is when brushes are set 1 2 down into the grass Always mow grass to even height before sweeping See figure 10 FIGURE 10 CAUTION EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN WHILE OPERATING SWEEPER DUMPING OF SWEEPER To dump sweeper hopper bag simply tip the sweeper forward or lift off the complete hopper bag frame Always dump hopper after each use Damp or wet grass and leaves will cause da...

Page 7: ...forward and reverse movement the drive pin is jamming in the ratchet gear Dissamble clean and lubricate the drive pin and ratchet gear and then reassmble wheel 7 Remove opposite wheel and repeat steps 1 6 for that wheel The bearings in the sweeper have been prelubricated at the factory It is recommended that a few drops of light oil be added to the brush shaft bearings twice a year The wheels shou...

Page 8: ...8 REPAIR PARTS FOR 485 240362 26 LEAF LAWNSWEEPER PARTS ...

Page 9: ...Hopper Bag 50 43662 4 Lock Nut 10 32 51 47189 12 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 40258 1 Owner s Manual REF PART NO NO QTY 28 44125 4 Flat Washer 62 x 1 29 44687 2 Plastic Cap 207 30 1650 21 4 Retaining Ring 594 31 23782 1 Brush Shaft 32 43661 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 33 43013 8 Lock Nut 1 4 20 34 44681 4 Brush 13 1 4 35 23580 4 Brush Retainer Double Bracket 36 23581 8 Brush Retainer Single Clip 37 43012 8 Bolt He...

Page 10: ...10 NOTES ...

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Page 12: ...al installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only...

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