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Owner's Manual

Model No. 486.24586

Sleeve HitcH

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Parts

PRINTED IN USA

FORM NO. 41362 (05/20/10)

CAUTION:

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

STOP

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

this is an attachment for “Garden tractors” with 23” or larger rear
tires only. The sleeve hitch is not designed to fit or be used on “Yard
tractors” or “lawn tractors” that have 22” or smaller rear tires.

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Page 1: ...O 41362 05 20 10 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 This is an attachment for GardenTractors with 23 or larger rear tires only The sleeve hitch is not designed to fit or be used on Yard Tractors or LawnTractors that have 22 or smaller rear t...

Page 2: ...nstructions Do not allow anyone to ride on sleeve hitch Always place sleeve hitch in lowered position when attaching an implement Before lowering and operating the implement be sure no one is near the area of operation Lower the sleeve hitch and implement when leaving vehicle unattended Vehicle braking and stability may be affected Drive slowly when sleeve hitch and implement are in raised positio...

Page 3: ...f available they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1 800 4 MY HOME REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION A 47947 2 Bolt Hex 5 8 11 x 2 B 47951 2 Bolt Hex 5 8 11 x 1 3 4 C 43087 4 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 D 43063 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 E 43350 4 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 F HA3980 3 Clevis Pin 5 8 x 1 3 4 G 712 0242 2 Hex Jam Nut 5 8 11 H 712 0261 2 Nylock Nut 5 8 11 I 47810 1 Nylock Nut ...

Page 4: ...h Frame Assembly 2 1 Right Mounting Bracket 3 1 Left Mounting Bracket 4 4 Lifting Link Plate REF QTY DESCRIPTION 5 4 Hitch Pin 6 1 Lift Lever Assembly with Right Pivot Bracket 7 1 Left Pivot Bracket 8 1 Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 1 2 Wrench or Adjustable Wrench 2 9 16 Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches 1 15 16 Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches ...

Page 5: ...EL TRACTORS GO TO PAGE 7 LOCATE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER FIGURE 1 STEP 1 SEE FIGURE 1 Assemble a 5 16 x 1 hex bolt a spacer and a 5 16 nylock nut to the hole in the Right Pivot Bracket 5 16 X 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT SPACER PIVOT BRACKET 3 8 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 3 8 NYLOCK NUT LIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY SLEEVE HITCH FRAME LEFT PIVOT BRACKET RIGHT PIVOT BRACKET STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 2 Place the Left Pivot Brack...

Page 6: ...X BOLT RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET IF YOUR TRACTOR LOOKS LIKE FIGURE 1A Install two 3 8 x 1 1 4 hex bolts in the left side of the tractor as shown Attach the Left Mounting Bracket pin at top facing in to the bolts using two 3 8 lock washers and 3 8 hex nuts Repeat on the right side FIGURE 1B ORIGINAL NUT LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET 3 8 FLAT WASHER TOP HOLE ONLY REMOVE NUTS FROM BOLTS RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET 3...

Page 7: ...olts of the tractor frame Attach the bottom of the assembly to the tractor hitch using a 5 8 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and a 5 8 nylock nut STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 1 Proceed to LIFT ASSEMBLY instructions on page 8 LIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY SLEEVE HITCH FRAME ASSEMBLY SHOULDER BOLT 5 8 NYLOCK NUT HEX BOLT 5 8 x 1 3 4 MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR 247 TRACTOR MODELS ONLY ...

Page 8: ...Assemble the Lifting Link to the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly using a 5 8 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and a 5 8 nylock nut Use the bottom hole in the Lifting Link gives the lowest implement depth setting Tighten the nut only until snug Do not squeeze welded arms together STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 2 Attach the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly to the Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly using three 5 8 x 1 3 4 clevis pins and 3 32 hai...

Page 9: ...9 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE NOTES ...

Page 10: ...our implement owner s manual The sleeve hitch is assembled in the lowest position by following the assembly instructions If the implement attached to the sleeve hitch is not level front to back during operation move the hex bolt to a different hole in the lifting link 3 holes available that gives better leveling OPERATION To tow an implement that has a tow hitch simply remove three clevis pins and...

Page 11: ...47951 2 Bolt Hex 5 8 11 x 1 3 4 13 712 0261 2 Nylock Nut 5 8 11 14 47950 1 Pin Sleeve Hitch REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 15 43343 3 Pin Hair Cotter 3 32 16 46471 1 Grip Plastic 17 43063 1 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 18 23625 1 Spacer 19 47810 1 Nylock Nut 5 16 20 65370 1 Mounting Bracket Right 21 65369 1 Mounting Bracket Left 22 714 0117 1 Pin Hair Cotter 5 32 23 25685 1 Spacer Plate 24 43070 2 Flat Washer 25...

Page 12: ...that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional 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 anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Cent...

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