Craftsman 486.248473 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
PROBLEM
Scoop won't lock into
raised/transport position.
Scoop bucket won't lock into level
position after dumping.
Lift handle trigger won't release
scoop from the transport position.
Dump handle trigger won't
release bucket to dump.
CAUSE
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Frame is hitting tilt stop
brackets.
1. Dump control pin does not align
with the tilt bracket.
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Lift cable is not adjusted properly.
1. Dump control cable is not adjusted
properly.
2. Latch mechanism is not adjusted
properly.
CORRECTION
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides
2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as
instructed on page 16.
1. Adjust the tilt bracket and lift straps as
instructed on page 16.
2. Adjust the slotted stop bracket as
instructed on page 16.
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides.
2. Adjust cable nuts as instructed on page
10.
1. Adjustparts asinstructed brfigure15
on page 11.
2. Adjustparts asinstructed brfigure16
on page 12.
Bucket is becoming more difficult 1. Debris is lodged between bucket 1. Remove all debris from between the
to tilt up or down. assembly and lift frame, bucket assembly and the lift frame.
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