Craftsman 486.246231 Lawn Mower Accessory User Manual


 
ASSEMBLING TO DUAL ROD DECK
SUSPENSION TRACTORS
IMPORTANT: These instructions are for tractors with
dual mower deck suspension brackets like the examples
shown in figure 2 on this page..
CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation,
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor,
STEP 1 :
, Place cardboard on work surface,
, identify and lay out all parts and hardware, Not all
hardware witl be used, Unused hardware may be
discarded after assembly,
, Remove tractor hood, (Refer to tractor manua!,) Place
hood on cardboard or on a mat to protect paint,
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1)
, if you have an (LT) Lawn Tractor with a heat shield
like the one shown, remove the heat shield,
IMPORTANT: Be sure to re-attach the heat shield after
bumper is installed,
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
-_/ REMOVE THIS
STYLE HEAT SHIELD
FIGURE 1
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2)
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any bolts from the tractor
frame while the mower deck is raised, Misatignment of
holes in frame could result,
Lower mower deck to rest on ground,
Remove bolts from mounting holes on both sides of
tractor frame, Use a mounting bracket to help identify
holes,
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT
iFPRESENT
/
SUSPENSION BRACKET
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT
/
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
(GT) GARDEN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT
UF PRESENT
FIGURE 2