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Operator's IVlanuai

44" HiGH SPEED SWEEPER
DO NOT RETURN

For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Model No. 486.24644

CAUTION:

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

Sears Brands Management
www.craftsman.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Corporation,

TO STORE

Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

U.S.A.

FORM NO. 42889 (12/31/13)

WARRANTY ....................................................................
2
SAFETY RULES ..............................................................
3
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3
HARDWARE PACKAGE .................................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................
5
OPERATION ..................................................................
10
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 11

CRAFTSMAN

MAINTENANCE ............................................................
11
STORAGE .....................................................................
11
SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENTS ................................... 12
NOTES ..........................................................................
13
REPAI R PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................... 14
REPAIR PARTS LIST .....................................................
15
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................... BACK PAGE

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship.
A defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial

services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the 44" High Speed Sweeper.

MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL 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:

486.24644

Remember,
anypowerequipment
cancauseinjuryif operatedimproperly
or if theuserdoesnotunderstand
howto
operatetheequipment.
Exercise
cautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment.
• Readthevehicleandsweeper
ownersmanuals
andknowhowtooperateyourvehicleandsweeper
beforeusingthis
sweeper
attachment.
Alwaysinstructotherusersbeforetheyoperatethesweeper.
Vehiclebrakingandstabilitymaybeaffectedwiththeadditionofanaccessory
or anattachment.
Beawareof
changingconditions
onslopes.
Donotpermitchildren
tooperatesweeper.
Donotpermitanyonetorideonsweeper.
Operate
thesweeper
atreduced
speedonroughterrain,nearditches
andonhillsides
toprevent
lossofcontrol.
Vehicle
brakingandstability
maybeaffected
withattachment
ofthissweeper.
Donotfillsweeper
tomaximum
capacity
withoutchecking
capability
ofthetowingvehicletosafelypullandstopwiththesweeper
attached.
Stayoffofsteepslopes
Donotexceed6 m.p.h.Drivingtoofastmaycausedamagetosweeper's
wheelsandbearings.
Donotholdontodumphandlewhiletractorismoving.
Neverattachdumphandletotractororanypartofyourbody.Alwayskeepitsecured
tothehopperbagwhiletractoris
moving.
Ifanypartofdumphandleshouldbecomedamaged,
stopuseofsweeper
andreplacethedamaged
part.
Stopandinspectvehicleandsweeper
fordamageafterstrikinganobject.Repairanydamagebeforecontinuing
operation.
Keepsweeper
away'fromfire.Excessive
heatcandamage
thebrushesandhopperbagandcouldcausethebagandits
contents
toburn.
Beforestoringthesweeper,
alwaysemptythehopperbagtoavoidspontaneous
combustion.
Followmaintenance
andlubrication
instructions
asoutlined
inthemaintenance
sectionofthismanual.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportant
safetyprecautions.It means-Your safety is involved.

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REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
•

(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)

7/16" Wrenches
1/2" Wrench
Pliers
Hammer

Install a compression spring (27) into the bottom of
each of the pivot rod retainers, securing them to the
bag arm channels.

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
Secure each bag arm channel (6) to the sweeper
housing using two 3/8" x 2-1/4" clevis pins (23) and
two small hairpin cotters (19).

FIGURE

FIGURE 1

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Attach the drawbar brackets (4) to the drawbar (3)
using one 5/16" x 2-1/2" hex bolt (15), two washers
(59), and one 5/16" nylock nut (21). Make the nut
finger tight only.
Insert the 3/8" x 3" pin (16) into the brackets and
drawbar and install a small hairpin cotter (19).

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
Place a pivot rod support bracket (28) in the end of a
bag arm channel and then insert a pivot rod retainer
(26) down into the slots in the bracket and the
channel. Repeat for the other bag arm channel.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 2
5

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

Attach the drawbar and brackets to the sweeper
using two 5/16" x 2-12" hex bolts (15) and two 5/16"
nylock nuts (21). Tighten all three bolts installed in the
brackets, then loosen the front bolt by 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

Install a rear hopper tube (9) onto the ends of the two
lower hopper tubes (7). Secure them with two 1/4 x
1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19).

FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
*

Measure the distance from the tractor hitch to
the ground. Arrange the hitch brackets as shown
according to your tractor's hitch height.
Attach the bent hitch bracket (2) and straight hitch
bracket (1) to the drawbar using two 5/16" x 2-1/2" hex
bolts (15) and 5/16" nylock nuts (21).
Assemble the hitch pin (60) and two 3/4" spacers
(22) to the hitch brackets. Secure them in place with a
large hairpin cotter (18).

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
e

Install a rear hopper tube (9) onto the ends of the two
upper hopper tubes (8). Secure them with two 1/4 x
1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19).

holes point down

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HITCH HEIGHT
9"TO 11"

HITCH HEIGHT
7"TO 9"
HITCH HEIGHT
11" TO 13"

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 8

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)

STEP 11" (SEE FIGURE 11)

Attach the upper and lower hopper tubes together
using two 3/8 x 1/2" clevis pins (20) and small hairpin
cotters (19).

Slide the bag frame tube (1) through the front flap of
the hopper bag.

holes point down
holes point up

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 11

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
*

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
*

Slide the hopper tubes into the hopper bag.

FIGURE 10

insert the hopper support rods (11) into the holes of the
upper hopper tube. Then, flex and insert the rods into
the holes in the bottom rear hopper tubes.

FIGURE 12

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

•

Secure the bag frame tube to the lower hopper tubes
using two 1/4 x 1.11" clevis pins (25) and small
hairpin cotters (19).

Starting from the front of the bag, secure the hopper
bag to the bag frame using the velcro flaps.

FIGURE 13

FIGURE 15

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

•
•

•

Open up all the flaps on the hopper bag.
Snap the lower front flaps of the hopper bag to the
front of the hopper bag bottom.

Tie the four tie straps tightly around the upper rear
hopper tube.

TIE
STRAPS
TIE
STRAPS

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 16

ATTACHING

STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)
*

Attach the rope (12) to the center of the upper rear
hopper tube.

1.
2.
3.

SWEEPER

HITCH TO TRACTOR

Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.
Set the sweeper height adjustment to about the
middle of the adjustment range.
Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch,
arranging the hitch brackets according to the drawbar
height of your tractor as shown in figure 20 below and
in figure 6 on page 6.
Arrange the spacers into one of the three possible
combinations as shown below in figure 20.

iMPORTANT: To obtain the best performance from your
sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is
approximately level with the ground as shown in figure 19.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY

FIGURE 17

STEP 18 (SEE FIGURE 18)
*

APPROXIMATELY LEVEL
(6" to 8" FROM SURFACE)

Attach the hopper bag to the sweeper by sliding
the pivot bolts in the hopper tubes into the pivot rod
retainers in the ends of the bag arm channels.

FIGURE 19

GROUP "A" VEHICLES
WiTH HITCHES
HAVING 11"TO 13"
GROUND CLEARANCE.

GROUP "B" VEHICLES
WITH HITCHES
HAVING 9" TO 11"
GROUND CLEARANCE.

GROUP "C" VEHICLES
WiTH HITCHES
HAVING 7" TO 9"
GROUND CLEARANCE.

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FIGURE 18

FIGURE 20

(SWEEPER SHOWN iN DUMP POSiTiON)

ROPE

BAG ARM
CHANNELS

DRAWBAR

DRAWBAR
OFFSET
TUBE

KNOB

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Dump Rope
Bag Arm Channels
Height Adjustment Handle
Knob
Drawbar
Drawbar Offset Tube

Permits dumping of the hopper bag from the driver's seat.
Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper.
Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole.
Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches.
Allows the sweeper to be offset behind the tractor.

SWEEPING SPEED
Do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Try a starting speed of
approximately 3 m.p.h. (third gear on most tractors).
Depending on conditions, it may' be necessary to adjust
the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.

HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
CAUTION: Maximum towing speed is 6
m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to
wheels and bearings.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
•

HANDLE

DUMPING OF SWEEPER

To adjust sweeper brushes to best operating
height, loosen adjustment knob and lift up on height
adjustment lever to raise the brush, or push down on
the lever to lower the brush. See figure above. Best
adjustment is when the brush setting is 1/2" down
into the grass. Always mow the grass to an even
height before sweeping.

Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of
the rider or tractor. Pull forward on the rope to empty
the hopper. Always empty hopper after each use.

CAUTION: Keep sweeper away from fire.
Excessive heat can damage the brushes
and hopper bag and could cause the bag
and its contents to burn.

DRAWBAR OFFSET
The drawbar can be positioned at the center, or at the left
hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube.
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CUSTOMER

RESPONSiBiLiTiES

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

SCHEDULE

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complete regular service.

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Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Lubricate brush shaft bearings
Lubricate wheel bearings
Clean Sweeper
Clean, inspect and lubricate gears

SCHEDULED
•
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Service Dates

X
X

X
X
X
X

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Clean the sweeper after each use.
Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels.
Every year, remove the wheels to clean and lubricate
the gears, wheels and axles. After cleaning, lubricate
the axles and the teeth on the gears and wheels with a
light coat of grease. To remove a wheel, pop off the hub
cap to expose the head of the bolt. Remove the nut and
step spacer from the bolt and then remove the wheel
along with the bolt and washers. When re-assembling,
be sure the step spacer is properly seated in the hole
in the sweeper housing. Refer to "Gear and Drive Pin
Service" and figure 22 on page 12.

Wheels skid when sweeping

•

Brushes set too low.

•
•

Brushes are jammed.
Wheels are jammed.

•
•

Clean the sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
Clean debris from the hopper bag with a brush or
broom.

•

Remove any material which has wrapped around the
brushes or the ends of the brush shaft.

Stop sweeper. Remove obstruction.
Removeheight
one wheel
at a time
check
for obstruction
Adjust
till brushes
areto1/2"
down
into grass.
or damage. Refer to Service and Adjustments section.

•

CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper,
always empty hopper bag to avoid
spontaneous combustion.
•
•

•

Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to
help prevent rust and mildew.
To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the
two hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.

•

Remove the pin (16) from the center hole in the
drawbar brackets, fold the draw bar and then replace
the pin (16). Refer to figure 4 on page 5.
Remove the rear clevis pins (23) from the bag arm
channels and sweeper housing. Fold the bag arm
channels into the sweeper housing and replace the
clevis pins (23). Refer to figure 1 on page 5.
Store in a dry area.

BRUSH

REPLACEMENT

GEAR AND DRIVE PiN SERVICE
iMPORTANT: Do Not remove both wheels at the same
time to avoid mixing of parts. (The pinion gears are not
interchangeable. The ratchet end of the gears is marked
"R" or "L".) Make notes on the position of all parts before
removing them.
Remove the hub cap to expose the head of the bolt.
Remove the bolt, washer, nut and step spacer.
Remove the wheel and washer from the axle.
To remove the larger 27 tooth gear, remove the
retaining ring and then remove the gear and washers.
To remove the smaller pinion gear, remove the
retaining ring and then remove the gear, the drive
pin (located in the brush shaft), the washers and the
spacer. See figure 22.
Clean all parts and replace worn parts.
Lightly grease the shafts and the axle.
Lightly grease the drive pin and the ratchet teeth
inside the pinion gear. Reassemble the drive pin,
pinion gear, the 27 tooth gear and the washers onto
the shafts. Lightly grease the teeth of both gears.
Lightly grease the gear teeth on the wheel and then
reassemble the wheel, bolt and washers. Assemble
the step spacer and nut onto the bolt, fitting the small
end of the spacer into the sweeper housing. Tighten
the nut securely.
*
Repeat on the other end of the sweeper.
Check that the brushes rotate only during forward
motion of the sweeper. If the brushes are driven in
both forward and reverse, the drive pin is jamming.
If the brushes are driven only in reverse, the pinion
gears have been switched.

NOTE: Replace brushes one brush at a time.
1. Remove the hopper bag from the sweeper.
2. Loosen hex bolts and lock nuts on two single brush
retainers which clamp one brush to the double brush
retainers. DO NOT loosen or remove bolts which
fasten double brush retainers to brush shaft.
3. Slide the brush out of the retainers, noting on which
side of the brush the bristles overlap.
4. Install new brush, making sure the bristles overlap on
the same side of the brush as before.

FIGURE 21

STEP SPACER

27 TOOTH GEAR

DRIVE PIN
PINION GEAR

FIGURE 22

486.24644

44" HIGH SPEED SWEEPER

To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698
or go to www searspartsdirect
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15
16
17
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20
21
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DESCRiPTiON
Straight Hitch Bracket
Hitch Bracket
Drawbar
Drawbar Bracket
Bag Frame Tube
Bag Arm Channel
Lower Hopper Tube
Upper Hopper Tube
Rear Hopper Tube
Hopper Bag
Hopper Support Rod
Rope
Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Jam Nylock
Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Jam
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2"
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3"
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16" x 2-1/2"
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" x 2-5/16"
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" x 1.8"
Clevis Pin, 3/8-16" x 1/2"
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18
Spacer, .76" x 1"x .76"
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 2-1/4"
Nylock Nut, 1/4"
Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1.11"
Rod Retainer
Compression Spring
Pivot Rod Support Bracket
Sweeper Housing
Height Adjustment Tube
Height Adjustment Knob

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34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
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46
47
48
49
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53
54
55
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PART NO
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48651
48652
47046
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44232
41437
44008
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41434
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DESCRiPTiON
Dust Cover
Retaining Ring (E Type)
44" Brush Shaft
Gear, Pinion L.H.
Gear, Pinion R.H.
Dowel Pin, 1/4 x 3/4"
Washer, .656" x 1.25"x .059"
Spacer, .660" x 1.250" x .250"
Ball Bearing
Retainer, Bearing (Plastic)
Washer, .78" x 1.125" x .025"
Washer, .378" x 1.25" x .061"
Hub Cap
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 3-1/2"
Nylock Jam Nut, 3/8-24
Wheel
Socket Screw, #10-32 x 1"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Sweeper Brush
Brush Retainer (Double)
Brush Retainer (Single)
Nylock Nut, #10-32
Pop Rivet (Not Shown)
Washer, .518"x 1"x .02"
Step Spacer, .41" x .75"
Wheel Bearing
Gear, 27 Tooth
Washer, 411"x l"x .03"
Hitch Pin
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Operator's IVlanuai

44" HiGH SPEED SWEEPER
DO NOT RETURN

For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Model No. 486.24644

CAUTION:

,,
,,
,,
,,
,,

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

Sears Brands Management
www.craftsman.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Corporation,

TO STORE

Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

U.S.A.

FORM NO. 42889 (12/31/13)

CRAFTSMAN

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the 44" High Speed Sweeper.

MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL 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:

486.24644

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43343

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(x2)

26484

(x2)

41036

23353

60
(xl)

19
(xl 3)

TOOLS

REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
•

(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)

7/16" Wrenches
1/2" Wrench
Pliers
Hammer

Install a compression spring (27) into the bottom of
each of the pivot rod retainers, securing them to the
bag arm channels.

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
Secure each bag arm channel (6) to the sweeper
housing using two 3/8" x 2-1/4" clevis pins (23) and
two small hairpin cotters (19).

FIGURE

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 2
5

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

Install a rear hopper tube (9) onto the ends of the two
lower hopper tubes (7). Secure them with two 1/4 x
1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19).

FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
*

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
e

Install a rear hopper tube (9) onto the ends of the two
upper hopper tubes (8). Secure them with two 1/4 x
1.11" clevis pins (25) and small hairpin cotters (19).

holes point down

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22 _
18--_

e--21

HITCH HEIGHT
9"TO 11"

HITCH HEIGHT
7"TO 9"
HITCH HEIGHT
11" TO 13"

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 8

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)

STEP 11" (SEE FIGURE 11)

Attach the upper and lower hopper tubes together
using two 3/8 x 1/2" clevis pins (20) and small hairpin
cotters (19).

Slide the bag frame tube (1) through the front flap of
the hopper bag.

holes point down
holes point up

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 11

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
*

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
*

Slide the hopper tubes into the hopper bag.

FIGURE 10

insert the hopper support rods (11) into the holes of the
upper hopper tube. Then, flex and insert the rods into
the holes in the bottom rear hopper tubes.

FIGURE 12

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

•

Secure the bag frame tube to the lower hopper tubes
using two 1/4 x 1.11" clevis pins (25) and small
hairpin cotters (19).

Starting from the front of the bag, secure the hopper
bag to the bag frame using the velcro flaps.

FIGURE 13

FIGURE 15

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

•
•

•

Open up all the flaps on the hopper bag.
Snap the lower front flaps of the hopper bag to the
front of the hopper bag bottom.

Tie the four tie straps tightly around the upper rear
hopper tube.

TIE
STRAPS
TIE
STRAPS

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 16

ATTACHING

STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)
*

Attach the rope (12) to the center of the upper rear
hopper tube.

1.
2.
3.

SWEEPER

HITCH TO TRACTOR

iMPORTANT: To obtain the best performance from your
sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is
approximately level with the ground as shown in figure 19.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
APPROXIMATELY MID-WAY

FIGURE 17

STEP 18 (SEE FIGURE 18)
*

APPROXIMATELY LEVEL
(6" to 8" FROM SURFACE)

Attach the hopper bag to the sweeper by sliding
the pivot bolts in the hopper tubes into the pivot rod
retainers in the ends of the bag arm channels.

FIGURE 19

GROUP "A" VEHICLES
WiTH HITCHES
HAVING 11"TO 13"
GROUND CLEARANCE.

GROUP "B" VEHICLES
WITH HITCHES
HAVING 9" TO 11"
GROUND CLEARANCE.

GROUP "C" VEHICLES
WiTH HITCHES
HAVING 7" TO 9"
GROUND CLEARANCE.

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FIGURE 18

FIGURE 20

(SWEEPER SHOWN iN DUMP POSiTiON)

ROPE

BAG ARM
CHANNELS

DRAWBAR

DRAWBAR
OFFSET
TUBE

KNOB

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Dump Rope
Bag Arm Channels
Height Adjustment Handle
Knob
Drawbar
Drawbar Offset Tube

HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
CAUTION: Maximum towing speed is 6
m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to
wheels and bearings.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
•

HANDLE

DUMPING OF SWEEPER

Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of
the rider or tractor. Pull forward on the rope to empty
the hopper. Always empty hopper after each use.

CAUTION: Keep sweeper away from fire.
Excessive heat can damage the brushes
and hopper bag and could cause the bag
and its contents to burn.

DRAWBAR OFFSET
The drawbar can be positioned at the center, or at the left
hand or right hand end of the drawbar offset tube.
10

CUSTOMER

RESPONSiBiLiTiES

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

SCHEDULE

H,,,n
dates s

complete regular service.

_/'_
/___T,,__

Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Lubricate brush shaft bearings
Lubricate wheel bearings
Clean Sweeper
Clean, inspect and lubricate gears

SCHEDULED
•
•
•

_Z_'_,/(i'/'L_i z/"
Service Dates

X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Wheels skid when sweeping

•

Brushes set too low.

•
•

Brushes are jammed.
Wheels are jammed.

•
•

Clean the sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
Clean debris from the hopper bag with a brush or
broom.

•

Remove any material which has wrapped around the
brushes or the ends of the brush shaft.

Stop sweeper. Remove obstruction.
Removeheight
one wheel
at a time
check
for obstruction
Adjust
till brushes
areto1/2"
down
into grass.
or damage. Refer to Service and Adjustments section.

•

CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper,
always empty hopper bag to avoid
spontaneous combustion.
•
•

•

Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to
help prevent rust and mildew.
To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the
two hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.

•

BRUSH

REPLACEMENT

FIGURE 21

STEP SPACER

27 TOOTH GEAR

DRIVE PIN
PINION GEAR

FIGURE 22

486.24644

44" HIGH SPEED SWEEPER

To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698
or go to www searspartsdirect
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12

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26

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34
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41

45 44

35
47
14

486.24644
To order replacement

REF

QTY

PART NO

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
5
1
2
1
13
2
5
2
4
8
6
2
2
2
1
1
1

24192
23014
27421
27425
42020
27424
40897
42539
42649
42904
42646
41487
42210
712-3008
44292
47623
43432
43343
43055
48366
47810
23368
HA23636
47189
48365
26484
41036
27426
67634
67333
40891

44" HiGH SPEED SWEEPER

parts, catl Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698

REF
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60

QTY
2
4
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
8
4
4
8
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
1
1

or go to www.searspartsdirect.com

PART NO
41570
1650-1
27257
48651
48652
47046
R19212016
23520
44232
41437
44008
141
41017
43932
1038
41948
49954
43012
46780
23580
23581
47171
C-9M5732
44137
26538
45088
41434
47605
23353
42889

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