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Owner's Manual

42" HIGH PERFORMANCE

LAWNSWEEPER
Model No. 486.24211

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

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!
For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions
Please Call 217-728-8388
Mon.-Fri, 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail info@ag ri-fab.com
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
FORM NO. 46821 (REV. 8/01)

SafetyRules ......................................................................
Full Size Hardware Chart ..................................................
Carton Contents ................................................................
SweeperAssembly Instructions ........................................
HopperAssembty Instructions ..........................................
Know Your Sweeper .......................................................
How To Use Your Sweeper .............................................

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

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Maintenan_eSchedule... ................................................ 12
Storage ...........................................................................
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Service and.Adjustments ..... ,;...................................... ...13
Trouble_'
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Repair Pa_s Illustratton .................................................... 14
Repair PartsList ..... _........................................................
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Parts Ordering/Service ..................................... Back Cover

ON CRAFTSMAN

LAWNSWEEPER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Lawnsweeper is maintainecl _n_ iubricated according to the operating
and maintenance instructionsinthe owner's manual, Sears will repair free ofcharge any defect in material orworkmanship.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain
the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and Lawnsweeper used for commercial or rental
purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE' BY CONTACTING THE NEARES_AR.
IN THE UNITED STATES.

S:SERVtCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights wh Ch vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, Chicago, 1L 60179 _,_
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Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the uS'_i;'_oes'n0t
the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
1, Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and
know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper
before using this sweeper attachment. Always
instruct other users before they operate the sweeper.
2, Do not permit Children to operate sweeper.
3. Do not pe:rmit aityone to ride on sweeper.
4. Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your
body or _[0thifig! Never hold onto the rope while
towing the sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing
vehicle ]Okeep it away from wheels and rotating
parts,
5. Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough
terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss
of control.

understand

how to operate

6. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the
attachment of this _sweeper. Do not fill sweeper to
maximum capacity without checking the capability of
the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the
sweeper attached. Stay off of steep slopes.
7. Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage
after striking an object, Repair any damage before
continuing operation,. ,
8. Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can
damage the brushes and hopper bag and could
cause the bag and its contents to burn.
9. Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper
bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.
10. Follow maintenance, a9d !ubrication instructions as
outlined in the mainter_anCe section'_f th:ismanual.

ook for this
symbol
point out
important safety precautions. It means--At'_en|i_ntt
Become
alertll
Yourtosafety
is involved.

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal
attached to the lawnsweeper.

MODEL NUMBER:

You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

DATE OF PURCHASE:

SERIAL NUMBER:

486.24211
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DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Slotted Screw, #10-32 x 5/8" Lg.
Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
Hex Nut (Plain), 5/16"
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"
Hex Lock Nut, #10-32
Palnut, 3/8"

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DESCRIPTION
Flat Washer, 3/8"
Flat Washer, 5/16" Standard
Flat Washer, 5/16" (Small)
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 3/4"
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2"
Spacer Bushing,
Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
Hopper Mount Clamp
Vinyl Cap
Grip
Knob, Plastic
Hitch Pin
Spring

CARTON

CONTENTS

(Loose Parts in Carton)

1..Sweeper Housing Assembly
2. Bag Arm Tube (2)
3. Hitch Tube, L.H. (Left Hand)
4. Hitch Bracket
5. Hitch Bracket (Straight)
6. Hitch Pin Bracket
7. Height Adjustment Strap
8. Height Adjustment Handle
9. Hitch Tube, R.H. (Right Hand)
10. Rope

11. Hopper Bag
t2. Windscreen
13. Upper Hopper Tube, R.H.
14. Upper Hopper Tube, L.H.
15. Lower Hopper Tube, R.H.
16, Lower Hopper Tube, L.H.
17. Hopper Bag Pivot Rod
18. Hopper Support Rod (2)
19. Bag Retaining Strap
20. Bag Frame Strap

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CARTON CONTENTS

REMOVAL
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OF PARTS

FROM CARTON

Remove the sweeper, the loose parts and the hardware
package from th_'carton_ Layout the parts and hardware as shown on pages 3 and 4.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)
(1)

(1)
(1)
(1)

(1)
(1)

(1)

Pliers
Screwdriver
Hammer
_ =,
Adjustable,W.rench
9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
7/16" Qpen.End or Box En_l ,Wrench
1/2" Open End or Box EndWrench
3/8" Open End or Box End Wrench

ASSEMBLY

OF SWEEPER

Note: Right hand (R.H.) and left hanoi (L.H.) are determined from the operators position while seated on the
tractor.

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_ ihe Ilitch pin bmcket_, the spring and the
ii_3/8" flat washer onto the hitch pin. Secure them onto
the hitch pin with a 1/8" x 3/4" cotter pin placed into
the middle hole in the hitch pin. Spread ends of cotter
pin around hitch pin. See figure 3.
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Cut off the plastictie holding the height adjustment tube
in place. See figure 1. _

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Assemble the R.H, and L.H. hitch tubes to thesweeper
housing using four 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, 5/16" lock
washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. See
figure 1.

Assemblethe hitch pin bracket to the straight hitch
bracket using a 3/8" x 1"carriage bolt and a 3/8" hex
lock nut. Align the brackets and tighten. See figure 3.
BRACKET

3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLT--_<_.,_.q,...
HITCH__

(STRAIGHT)
1/8" x 3/4" COTTER PIN-"_

3/8" FLAT WASHER _"/_
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SPRING

5/16" x 1-314"

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HITCH PI
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BRACKET_
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3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

•MIDDLE HOLE
HITCH PIN
FIGURE 3
If your tractor hitch has 10" to 13" ground clearance
use the instructions below to assemble the sweeper
hitch brackets, if your tractor hitch has less than 10"
ground clearance, go to page 6.

HITCH TUBE (LH.)

Place the bent hitch bracket on top of the hitch tubes
and place the straight hitchbracket with hitchpin underneath the hitch tubes. Fasten together using a 5/16" x
2-1/2" hex bolt (front), a 5/16" x 2-1/4" hex bolt (rear)
and two 5/16" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 4. The
bolts should straddle the front hitch tube bolt. Do not

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FIGURE 1

tighten yet.

Place the spacer bushing intothe hole in the height
adjustment strap. Place the strap with bushing between
the hitch tubes, aligned with the rear hole. Fasten the
hitch tubes together, with the strap and bushing between them, using two 5/16" x 3" hex bolts, 5/16" flat
washers (smaller), 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex
lock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.

At this time tighten the four bolts fastening the hitch
tubes to the sweeper housing. Next, tighten the two
bolts fastening the hitch tubes together. Finally, tighten
the two bolts fastening the hitch brackets to the hitch
tubes.
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Assemble the two 3/4" spacers onto the hitch pin and
secure the pin with the 1/8" hairpin cotter, See figure 4.

5116"x 3"
HEX BOLT
5116" x 2-112"
HEX BOLT
1/6" HAIRPIN

5/16" x 2-114"
HEX BOLT

COTTER
HITCH
BRACKET .._,-1
314" SPACERS"

5/16" HEX
LOCK NUT

FIGURE 2

HITCH PIN
BRACKET
5/16" J-IEX LOCK NUTS

FIGURE 4

If yourtractorhitch has8" to 10"groundclearance,
usethe instructionsbelowto assemblethe sweeper
hitchbrackets.If your tractorhitch hasmorethan10"
groundclearance,referback to page5for the assembly of the sweeperhitchbrackets.
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Assemble the height adjustment handle to the height
adjustment tube using the curved bolts, washers and
nuts which come pre-assembled to the tube. Tighten
the height adjustment handle so that the height
adjustment strap is aligned with the outside of the
handle. See figure 6.

Place the bent hitch bracket underneath the hitch tubes
and place the straight •hitch bracket with hitch pin on top
of the hitch tubes. Fasten together using a 5/16" x 2-1/2"
hex bolt (front), a 5/16" x 2-1/4!! hex bolt (rear) and two
5/16" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 5. The bolts
should straddle the front hitch tube bolt, Do not tighten

Assemble the grip onto the end of the height adjustment handle as shown in figure 6.

GRIP

yet.
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At this time tighten the four bolts fastening the hitch
tubes to the sweeper housing. Next, tighten the two
boltsfastening the hitchtubes together. Finally, tighten
the two bolts fastening the hitchbrackets to the hitch
tubes.

5/16" LOCK

'16" HEX NUT

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Assemble the two 3/4" spacers onto the hitch pin and
secure the pin with the 1/8" hairpin cotter. See fiqure 5.

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
TUBE
5/16" x 2-112"
HEX BOLT

_16"xl-5/8"
CURVED
HEAD BOLT

x 2-1/4"
HEX BOLT

FIGURE 6

HITCH PIN
HITCH
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(STRAIGHT)
314"SPACERS
HITCH ---_
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HEX LOCK NUTS
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Place the 5/16" tooth-lock washer between the height
adjustment handle and the height adjustment strap.
Insert the 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt through the handle,
the tooth-lock washer and the strap. Assemble the
5/16', sta.ndard flat washer and the plastic knob onto
the e.nd of !he bolt and tighten. See figure 7.

HAIRPIN COTTER

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
STRAP

5116" FLAT
WASHER
(STANDARD)
FIGURE 7

ASSEMBLY

OF HOPPER

BAG

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Insert the left hand upper hopper tube through the
stitched flaps of the hopper bag, starting at the center
cut out in the top ofthe bag. See figures 8, 9 and 10,
Repeat for the right hand upper hopper tube.

Assemble the two lower hopper tubes together using a
1/4" x 1" curved head bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See
figure 11.

1/4" X 1"
CURVED HEAD BOLT

UPPER HOPPER TUBE
(LEFT HAND SHOWN)
CENTER CUT OUT
(START HERE)

BAG FLAP

FIGURE 11
END HERE

FIGURE 8

Slide the two upper hopper tubes together and line up
the center holes as shown in figure 9.
UPPER HOPPERTUBES

Place the assembled lower hopper tubes into the
bottomof the hopper bag as shown in figure 12.
Assemble the ends of the upper and lower hopper
tubes together using two 3/8" x 3/4" hex boils (on _e
inside) and two 3/8" hex lock nuts (on the outside).
Tighten to allow bag to pivot freely. See figure 12.

UPPER
HOPPER
TUBE
=3/8"HEXLOCK

NUT

FIGURE 9

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Fasten the upper hopper tubes together using a 1/4" x 1"
curved head boltand a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 10,
1/4" x 1" CURVED HEAD BOLT

LOWER HOPPERTUBE
3/8" x 3/4" HID( BOLT
(INSIDE)

HOPPER BAG
BOTTOM

FIGURE 10._

FIGURE 12

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Assemble the bag retainer and the bag frame strap to
the front edge of the bag bottom. Place the bag retainer
on top and the bag frame strap underneath the bag
bottom, Fasten together using six #10 x 5/8" s!otted
screws and #10-32 hex lock nuts, See figure 13.

IMPORTANT;
Do not ov.e_bend the supportrods during
the following step. Over ber=dingwill cause the spring steel
rods to loose supporting tension.
ASsemble th_ iWO hopper SupP0rtrods as shown in
figure 16. Place end of rod in_ hole ir_upper hopper
tube and bend rod just eno_Jghto fit I_ottomend of rod
into hole in,bottom _hQppertube.

FRONT EDGE OF BAG BO'I-FOM

FRAME STRAP j
#10-32 x 518" SCREW

BAG RETAINER

IEX
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 13

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Assemble the frame strap to the lower I_opper tube
using two 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 1/4" hex lock nuts.
See figure 14.

1/4
LOCK NUT

FIGURE 16

Locate (by touch) the hole in each upper hppper tube,
approximately midway along the side Of ttle.:l_ag.
Pierce holes through the stitched bag flaps, aligned
with the holes in both hopper tubes. See figure 17,

LOWER
HOPPER
TUBE

PPER HOPPERTUBE.

114" x 1-114" HEX BOLT
(OUTSIDE)
FRAME STRAP

FIGURE 14

Secure the bag comers over the lower hopper tube by
snapping the flap to:me bag bottom on both sides. See
figure 15.
FIGURE 17_

FLAP

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Assemble a vinyl cap onto each bag arm tube as
shown in figure 18.

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VINYL CAP

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FIGURE 15

FIGURE 18

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Slide the hopper bag pivot rod through the side of an
upper hopper tubewhere the holewas pierced.
Assemble onto the rod a mounting clamp, two bag arm
tubes and another mounting clamp as shown in figure
19,-push the rod on through the upppr I_pper tube on
the opposite side of the bag.

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Secure the rope to the top center of the hopper bag
frame as shown in figure 21.

PIVOT ROD

FIGURE 21
Assemble the wind screen to the hopper bag frame by
hookingthe bag's top comer loops over the upper
hopper tube and then pulling the bag's bottom loops
down over the ends of the pivot rod. See figure 22.
WIND SCREEN

TOP CORNERLOOP

MOUNTING CLAMP
BAG ARM TUBE
FIGURE 19

Assemble the two remaining hopper mountctamps onto
the pivot rod on the outside of the bag. Fasten them to
the inside clamps using four 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts and
5/16" hex lock nuts. Tighten securely. See figure 20.
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Assemble two palnuts by lightlytapping them onto the
ends of the pivot rod with a hammer. See figure 20.

HINT: To ease assembly of the palnuts, place the bag on
its side on a hard surface. With the bottom end of the
pivot rod against the surface, tap a palnut onto the top
end of the rod. Repeat for other end of rod.
FIGURE 22
5116" HEX
LOCK NUT

5116" x 3/4"

END OF
PIVOT ROD

To assemble the hopper bag to the Sweeper, slide the
ends of the bag arm tubes into the ends of the hitch
tubes and secure with two 1/4" x 1-1/2" clevis pins and
3/32" hairpin cotters. See figure 23.

PALNUT
CLEVIS PIN

MOUNTING CLAMP

FIGURE 20

' FIGURE 23
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A1TACHING

SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR

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Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.

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Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about the
middle of its adjustment range.

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Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitchl arranging
the 3/4" spacers in one of six possible combinationsas
shown in GROUP A and GROUPB diagrams below.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY

IMPORTANT:
To obtain the best performance from your
sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is
approximately level with the ground and approximately 5"to
7" off the ground as shown in figure 24.
APPROXIMATELY

LEVEL

(5" to 7" FROM SURFACE)
FIGURE 24

GROUP "A"

- For vehicles with hitches

having 8" to 10" ground clearance.

GROUP _'B" - For vehicles with hitches
having 10" to 13" ground clearance.

HITCH BRACKET MOUNTED
ABOVE HITCH TUBES
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BLACK UNE IS TRACTOR

HITCH

BLACK UNE IS TRACTOR HITCH

KNOW YOUR SWEEPER
WINDSCREEN

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT

HOPPER

HANDLE r"P',

ROPE

PIVOT ROD
TUBE

HOPPER BAG

Hopper Bag

Collects grass clippings, leaves and debds.

Hopper Rope

Permits dumping of hopper bag from ddver's seat.

Windscreen

Helps prevent collected material from being blown out of hopper bag.

Bag Arm Tubes

Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.

Pivot Rod

Allows hopper bag to tilt forward to dump material.

Height Adjustment Handle
Height Adjustment Strap

Adjusts the operating height of the sweePer_
Holds the height adjustment handl_[nposition

Knob

Locks the height adjustment handle_to the height adjustment strap.

Hitch Bracket

Connects the sweeper to the towin_givehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches•

when locked.

HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

DUMPING OF SWEEPER.

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To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating
height, loosen 1he_djustrttent.knob and push down on
the helght'-8_Ijustmentlever to,ransethe b_sh, or push
up on the_l_fti_%weP'the brush. Seelfi_
24. Best
adjustment iswhen the brush setting i$_
_i/2"_town into
the grass. Always mow the grass tp._n even height
before_e_ibi_:
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use.

CAUTION:

Never attach the hopper rope to

onto
the of
rope
while
towing
the sweeper!
any part
your
body
or clothing!
Never hold
Attach the rope to the t(_wi_g vehicle to keep it
away from wheels and rotating parts.

SWEERiNG SPEED:_
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Your sweeper can be dumped easily without getting
off of the_rideror tractor. Simply pull the rope forward
to dump the hopper. Always empty hopper after each

Try a starting speed of approximately3 m.p.h. (third
gear on mosHPactors). Depending on the conditions,
may be necessary to adjust the.sweePing spe_d in
order.to achieve best results.

CAUTION:.Keepswe_eper

away from fire.

Excessive
heat ¢aCvdamage
hopper bag_ai_
bb_l_.cause the
the brushes
bag and and
its
contents to burn.
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CUSTOMER
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RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.

Service Dates

Check for loose fasteners
Check for wom or damaged parts
Lubricate brush shaft beadn,qs
Lubricate wheel bearings
Clean Sweeper
Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets

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X
X
X
X
X

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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Clean the sweeper after each use.
Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels.
Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a year with a
few drops of light weight oil. See figure 25.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

COVER

CLEAN
AND
.S

GREASE

SLOT

HEX
LOCK
NUT

OIL BEARINGS HERE

WASHER
FLAT WASHER ,_

FLAT

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 26

FIGURE 25

CLEANING

Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the.
Sprocket s , chains and gears found inside the wheel
housing. After cleaning, lubricate with an even coat of
_!ight _rease, To remove the wheel, pop off the hub
cap using a screWdriver and remove the lock nut and
flat washer. See figure 26.

always
emptyBefore
the hopper
bagthe
to sweeper,
avoid "
CAUTION:
storing

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Clean sweeper housing vyitha soft brush or cloth.
Clean debris from hopped'bag with a brush or broom.
Remove any material which has wrapped around
brushes or ends of brush shaft.

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Clean the sweeper and hopper bag_thorough y to help
prevent rust and mildew.
To collapse the hopper bag f_t_t0r_g.elm_Ovethe two
hopper support rods from the rear_'€)fthe hopper_
Store in a dry area.

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sn°ntaneous
combustion.

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12

BRUSH

SPROCKET,

REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT:

NOTE: Brush replacement should be done one brush at a
time.
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on which
figure 27.
overlap on
figure 27.

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BRUSH ROTATION

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BRUSH
SHAFT

Do not remove both wheels at the same

time to avoid mixing of parts. (The R.H. and L.H. ratchet
sprockets are not interchangeable.) Make notes on the
position of washers and snap rings during disassembly.

Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper.
Loosen the hex bolts and lock nuts on two single
brush retainers which clamp one brush to the double
brush retainers. Do Not loosen or remove the bolts
which fasten the double brush retainers to the brush
shaft. See figure 27.
Slide the brush out of the retainers, noting
side of the brush the bristles ovedap, See
Install new brush, making sure the bristles
the same side of the brush as before. See

CHAIN AND PAWL SERVICE

OVERLAP
BRISTLES
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SINGLE
>BRUSH
RETAINERS

DOUBLE BRUSH R

Remove the dust cover by remov!ng the two rivets
which fasten it to the wheel housing. (It is not necessary
to remove the dust cover if you are only cleaning and
lubricatingthe chain and sprockets.)
Remove the retaining rings and washers which hold the
sprocketsonto the shafts.
Remove the chain and both sprockets, holdingthem in
positionand slidingthem off both of the shafts. (Look for
the drive pin, which may fall out of the brush shaft when
the ratchetsprocket is removed.) See figure 28.
To reassemble, insert the drive pin through the hole at
the end of the brush shaft. Make sure the pin slides
back and forth easily in the shaft.
Ughtlygrease both shafts and the chain, and fill the
ratchet sprocket with grease. Assemble the chain with
both sprockets back onto the shafts.
Lightlygrease the axle and then reassemble the wheel.
The brushes should rotate only during forward rotation
of the wheel. If the brushes are driven (rotated) by both
forward and reverse rotation of the wheel, the drive pin
is jamming in the ratchet gear. Disas_sembieand clean
and lubricate the cldve pin and ratchet gear.
DUST COVER
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OVERLAP
BRISTLES

GEAR SPROCKET
CHAIN
RATCHET
SPROCKET

BRUSH ROTATION
FIGURE 27

FIGURE 28

Wheels skid when sweepingl

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Brushes set too low,

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Brushes are jammed
Wheels are jammed.

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Adjust height till brushes are 1/2"
down into grass.
Stop sweeper. Remove obstruction.
Remove one wheel atatime to check
for obstruction_ordamage. Refer to
Service and Adjustments section.

REPAIR

PARTS

FOR MODEL

486.24211

- 42" HIGH

PERFORMANCE

LAWNSWEEPER

84
64

18
63

\
64

24
74

\
16

"12
65
t

13'

47
72

\
92

2
67
38

32
/ 36
/

REPAIR
REF.
NO.

PARTS
PART
NO.

1
46776
2
46777
3
24195
24196
4
5
24184
6
24185
7
C-9M5732
8
46778
9
24186
10
63468
11
44947
!2
_695
13
43086
14
43083
15
62489
16
44232
17
1629-56
18
24198
19
46780
20
43012
21
43013
23580
22
23
23581
24
44008
25
6249O
26
23573
27
47046
28
43655
29
1650-21
30
440O7
31
43t82
32
141
33
43070
34
1540-31
35
1540-107
36
1038
37
2674-32
38
43894
39
43932
4O
23400
41
43890
42
43889
441.37
43
44
44542
45
43175
46
43661
47
62791
48
62792
49
46734

LIST FOR MODEL 486.24211

QTY

1
1
1
t
1
1
3O
1
1
1
2
2
12
6
2
2
2
1
4
8
18
4
8
2
2
2
2
2
4
6
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
4
1
1
1

- 42" HIGH PERFORMANCE

DESCRIPTION

REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

Hitch Tube, R.H.
Hitch Tube, L.H.
End Plate, L.H.
End Plate, R.H.
Wrapper
Brace, Rear Support
Rivet, Pop
Skirt, 42"
Retainer, Skirt
Height Adjustment Tube Ass'y.
Bolt, Cvd. Hd. 5116-18 x 1-5/8" Lg.
Washer, Bowed 1" x .32" x .06'_
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Thread
Brush Bushing Ass'y.
Ball Bearing
Retainer, Dust Cover
Brush Shaft
Brush, 42"
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.
Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thread
Retainer, Brush (Double)
Retainer, Brush (Single)
Washer, Flat 1-1/8" x .78" x .025"
Sprocket / Gear
Dust Cover

50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75

Dowel Pin (Drive)
:
Ring, Retaining 3/4"
Ring, Retaining .594"
Washer, Shim1-1/8"x.594" x.025"
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Washer, Flat 1-1/2" x .375" x .062"
Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.
Washer, Flat .78" x 1.25" x .06"
Washer, Flat .78" x 1.25" x .03t"
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-24 Thread
Hub Cap
Ring, Retaining 1/2"
Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 3-1/2" Lg.
Bushing, Spacer
Sprocket, Ratchet R.H. (not shown)
Sprocket, Ratchet L.H.
Washer, 1/2" x 1" x .02"
Chain, Roller
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1/2" Lg.
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.
Housing, Wheel Drive Ass'y. LH.
Housing, Wheel Drive Ass'y. R.H.
Tube, Upper Hopper Frame R.H.

76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97

146735
46732
46733
24189
43938
43737
24190
24191
23687
24192
24193
46781
46823
44985
45088
46782
43224
43064
46847
R19111116
43720
43080
43081
43084
43943
44732
46816
23368
43343
23331
44917
43978
1509-90
43346
43662
43407
43082
44481
43055
46867
44292
44230
43350,

QTY,

DESCRIPTION

_ i _ Tube, Upper Hopper
Frame LH.
1
Tube, Lower Hopper Frame R.H.
t
Tube, Lower Hopper Frame L.H.
1
Strap, Bag Frame
2 _ Rod, Hopper Support 34"
1
Hopper Rope
1
Retainer, Bag
1
Strap, Height Adjustment
1
Bracket, Hitch
1
Bracket, Hitch (Straight)
1
Handle, Height Adjustment
2
Tube, Bag Arm
1
Rod, Hopper Bag Pivot
2
Wheel & Tire Ass'y. (with bearings)
4
Wheel Bearing
2
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3" Lg.
1
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg.
8
Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18 Thread
1
Bushing, Spacer
2
Washer, Flat (5/16) 11/32" x 11/16"
1
Knob, Wing 5/16-18 Thread
1
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
t
Washer, Flat 5/16" Std. Wrt.
4
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
1
Grip, Height Adjust
1
Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"
1
Pin, Hitch
2
Tube, Hitch Spacer
1
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" #4
4
Clamp, Hopper Mount
2
Palnut, 3/8"
2
Bolt, Cvd. Hd. 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.
2
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.
6
Bolt, SI. Tr. Hd. #10-32 x 5/8" Lg.
6
Nut, Hex Lock #I0-32 SEMS
2
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 3/4" Lg.
3
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thread
2
Cap, Vinyl
2
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" #3
2
Pin, Clevis 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lg.
1
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2-!/2" Lg.
1
Spring, Hitch Pin
1
Bolt, Carr_3/8-16 x 1" Lg.
Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.
t
Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 3/4" Lg.
1
Bracket, Hitch Pin
1
Hopper Bag
1
Wind Screen
1
Owners Manual

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142
23684
46819
46739
46821

LAWNSWEEPER

For repair of major brand appliances in your own home...
no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

1-800-4-MY-HOMESMAnytime,

day or night

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Anytime, day or night

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that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSM !

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(1-800-366-7278)

6a.m- 11pmCST,
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www.sears.com/partsdirect

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement:

1-800-827-6655
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST, Mon. - Sat.
Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio,
y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicitio:
1"888"SU'HOGAR
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Au Canada

Pour service en fran£_ais:

1-877-LE-FOYER _M
(1-877-533-6937)

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