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Owner's Manual

Model No. 486.24536

SLEEVE HITCH

®

www.sears.com/craftsman

IMPORTANT: 

For Missing Parts or 

Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

CAUTION:

Before using this prod uct, read 
this manual and fol low all Safe ty 
Rules and Operating In struc tions.

•  Safety
•  Assembly
•  Operation
•  Maintenance
•  Parts

FORM NO. 49814 (REV. 10/05) 

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 486.24536

Page 1: ...79 U S A www sears com craftsman IMPORTANT For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN USA FORM NO 49814 REV 10 05 ...

Page 2: ...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 position Stay off of steep slopes Keep all nuts and bolts tight...

Page 3: ...Clevis Pin G 2 Jam Nut 5 8 H 2 Nylock Nut 5 8 I 1 Nylock Nut 5 16 KEY QTY DESCRIPTION KEY QTY DESCRIPTION KEY QTY DESCRIPTION KEY QTY DESCRIPTION J 4 Nylock Nut 3 8 J 4 Nylock Nut 3 8 K 4 Hex Nut 3 8 K 4 Hex Nut 3 8 L 4 Lock Washer 3 8 L 4 Lock Washer 3 8 M 2 Flat Washer 3 8 M 2 Flat Washer 3 8 N 1 Spacer N 1 Spacer O 1 Spacer Plate O 1 Spacer Plate P 3 3 32 Hair Cotter Pin P 3 3 32 Hair Cotter Pi...

Page 4: ... position closest to the bend in the bracket gives lowest implement depth setting See figure 1 5 16 X 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT SPACER PIVOT BRACKET FIGURE 2A 3 8 HEX NUT 3 8 LOCK WASHER LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET 3 8 x 1 1 4 HEX BOLT RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET IF YOUR TRACTOR LOOKS LIKE FIGURE 2B Remove the nuts from the two bolts shown in each side of the tractor leaving the bolts in place Attach the Lef...

Page 5: ...all the Hitch Pin in the sleeve hitch and secure it with the 5 32 hair cotter pin See figure 6 FIGURE 6 3 3 32 HAIR COTTER PINS 5 32 HAIR COTTER PIN HITCH PIN 3 CLEVIS PINS Assemble the two 5 8 jam nuts halfway onto the two 5 8 x 2 hex bolts Screw the bolts into the nuts that are welded to the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly Tighten the jam nuts against the welded nuts See figure 5 Assemble the Lifting L...

Page 6: ...ration a Move the hex bolt in the lifting link to a hole 3 holes available that gives better levelling b For closer adjustment move the hex bolt assembled in figure 1 to a position in the three position slot that gives better levelling ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OPERATION Clean off after each use Oil pivot points as needed Store in a dry location MAINTENANCE To tow an implement that has a tow hitch simply r...

Page 7: ...m Nut 5 8 11 11 HA3980 3 Clevis Pin 5 8 x 1 3 4 12 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 3...

Page 8: ...l 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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