Craftsman 486 240362 Users Manual 40258

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Operator's Manual
®

LEAF/LAWN SWEEPER

STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Model No. 486.240362

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

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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 40258 (06/06)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ..............................................................2
CARTON CONTENTS .....................................................3
HARDWARE PACKAGE ..................................................3
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................4
OPERATION ....................................................................6

STORAGE .......................................................................6
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................7
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .................................... 8
REPAIR PARTS LIST ...................................................... 9
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ....................... Back Cover

WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this sweeper fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or replacement
if repair proves impossible).
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the sweeper.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER:

486.240362

SERIAL NUMBER:

__________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:

__________________

SAFETY
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH
THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY
OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF
CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

Do not allow anyone to operate the sweeper without proper instructions.
Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
Eye protection should be worn while operating sweeper.
Do not push or tow sweeper too close to a fire.
Do not attempt to remove wire or string wrapped around brush while brush is rotating.
Operate sweeper at reduced speed on rough terrain, in ditches and on hillsides to prevent tipping and loss of control.
Stay alert for holes or other hidden hazards.
This sweeper is not meant for street or highway use. Watch for traffic when sweeping near roadways.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.
Sweeper should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object and damage should be repaired
before operating the equipment.
Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this manual.

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CARTON CONTENTS
1. Sweeper Housing Assembly
2. Hopper Bag
3. Upper Handle

4. Lower Handle Leg Stand (2)
5. Short Bag Rod
6. Long Bag Rod

HARDWARE PACKAGE
Ref.
No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Description
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
Flat Washers 1/4" I.D.
Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20
Bag Rod Clips
Curved Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1"
Palnut 1/4"
Plastic Caps (for bag rods)
Plastic Caps (for leg stands)

(NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE)

Qty.
4
4
8
4
4
2
2
2

3

ASSEMBLY
3. Now tighten the four bolts from step 1.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) 7/16" Open End or Box Wrench

4. Assemble a bag rod clip to the inside of each lower
handle tube using a curved head bolt secured down
against the clip using a 1/4" lock nut. The open end
of the clips should face towards the sweeper housing.
See figure 3.

1. Assemble the two Handle Leg Stand Tubes to the
Sweeper Housing, using two hex bolts 1/4-20 x 11/4" long, flat washers and 1/4-20 hex lock nuts, per
handle. See figure 1. Only hand tighten at this time.

FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1

5. Slide the long bag rod (28-1/2" long) through the
stiched bag flap on the top of the hopper bag as
shown in figure 4.

2. Assemble the Upper Handle Tube over the Handle
Leg Stand Tubes. See figure 2. Align holes in handle
and assemble the Bag Rod Clips to the handle as
shown and fasten with curved head bolts and hex lock
nuts.

6. Slide the short bag rod (25-1/2" long) through the
stiched bag flap on the bottom of the hopper bag as
shown in figure 4.

FIGURE 2
FIGURE 4
4

7. Assemble the two plastic rod caps to the rod ends of
the bottom bag rod. Assemble two Palnuts to the ends
of the top bag rod. See figure 5.

9. Place the upper hopper bag and bag rod into the bag
rod clips on the hopper handle. See figure 7.

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 5

10. Place the lower hopper bag and bag rod into the
opening on the sweeper housing. See figure 8.

8. Assemble the two plastic caps 3/4" x 7/8" onto the
ends of the leg stands as shown in figure 6.

FIGURE 8

FIGURE 6

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11. Hook the elastic straps on the bag flaps under the bag
rod clips on the lower handle tubes as shown in figure
9.

FIGURE 9

OPERATION
Take care when operating your sweeper. Operating your sweeper according to these instructions will help prevent damage
and prolong the life of your sweeper.

BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD
BE WORN WHILE OPERATING SWEEPER

To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating
height, loosen the hand knob and slide the height
adjustment tube down to raise or up to lower the brushes.
Best adjustment is when brushes are set 1/2" down
into the grass. Always mow grass to even height before
sweeping. See figure 10.

DUMPING OF SWEEPER
To dump sweeper hopper bag, simply tip the sweeper
forward or lift off the complete hopper bag frame.
Always dump hopper after each use. Damp or wet grass
and leaves will cause damage to hopper if stored for long
periods of time.
CAUTION: DO NOT DUMP THE SWEEPER
TOO CLOSE TO A FIRE AS THE BRUSHES
AND BAG CAN BE DESTROYED BY
EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FLAME.

STORAGE
The entire unit may be hung on a wall or the hopper bag
frame can be removed for storage.

FIGURE 10
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MAINTENANCE

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

The bearings in the sweeper have been prelubricated at
the factory. It is recommended that a few drops of light
oil be added to the brush shaft bearings twice a year.
The wheels should be removed to clean gears every two
years. After cleaning, apply an even coat of light grease.
See figures 11 and 12.

1. Remove the hopper bag from lawnsweeper.
2. Brush replacement should be done one brush at a
time.
3. Tip the sweeper forward on housing for ease of brush
replacement. Do not remove hex bolt from double
brush retainers through brush shaft.
4. Loosen hex bolts and hex lock nuts from single brush
retainers. See figure 12. Slide brush out of retainers,
making not of over-lap bristles position.
5. Install new brush, making sure over-lap bristles are
postioned the same as before and as shown in figure
12.

NOTE:
To remove the wheel, pop off hub cap with a screw
driver and remove retaining "E" ring and flat washer.

WHEEL GEARS/PAWL SERVICE
IMPORTANT: Do not remove both wheels at the same
time to avoid mixing parts. (The R.H. and L.H. ratchet
gears are not interchangeable.) Make notes on the position
of washers and snap rings during disassembly.
1. Remove only one wheel from the sweeper.
2. Remove the retaining rings and washers which hold
the ratchet gear onto the brush shaft.
3. Remove the gear by sliding it off the brush shaft. (Look
for the drive pin, which may fall out of the brush shaft
when the ratchet gear is removed.
4. To reassemble, insert the drive pin through the hole
near the end of the brush shaft. Make sure the pin
slides back and forth easily in the shaft.
5. Lightly grease the shaft and fill the ratchet gear with
grease. Assemble the ratchet gear back onto the shaft.
6. Lightly grease the axle and the gear teeth on the
wheel and then reassemble the wheel. The brushes
should rotate only during forward movement. If the
brushes rotate by both forward and reverse movement,
the drive pin is jamming in the ratchet gear. Dissamble,
clean and lubricate the drive pin and ratchet gear and
then reassmble wheel.
7. Remove opposite wheel and repeat steps 1-6 for that
wheel.

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 11
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PARTS

REPAIR PARTS FOR 485.240362 26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER

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REPAIR PARTS FOR 485.240362 26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER
REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

QTY.

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

44600
23784
44286
43681
44680
1543-69
44695
R19111116
43720
44946
23866
44598
43070
44684
1038
44685
40007
716-0106
44679
49946
741-0249
44692
47810
2674-32
48651
48652
47046

1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
1
1
2

DESCRIPTION
Housing
Height Adjustment Plate
Bolt, Hex 10-32 x 5/8"
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
Washer, Nylon
Washer, Nylon 21/64
Washer, Bowed
Washer, 11/32 x 11/16
Knob, 5/16"
Height Adjustment Tube
Dust Cover
Axle
Washer, 3/8"
Jam Nut, 3/8-24
Nylock Jam Nut, 3/8-24
Shoulder Spacer
Washer, .596 x 1.125 x .025
"E" Ring, 5/8"
Flange Bearing, .59
Wheel Assembly
Flange Bearing, .63
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1/2"
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18
Black Hub Cap
Pinion, L.H.
Pinion, R.H.
Pin, Drive

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REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

QTY.

28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
49
50
51

44125
44687
1650-21
23782
43661
43013
44681
23580
23581
43012
44603
44595
44683
44682
726-0106
44688
44696
43978
1509-90
43088
44694
43662
47189
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4
2
4
1
4
8
4
4
8
8
1
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
1
4
12
1

DESCRIPTION
Flat Washer, .62 x 1"
Plastic Cap, .207
Retaining Ring, .594
Brush Shaft
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1"
Lock Nut, 1/4-20
Brush, 13-1/4"
Brush Retainer, Double Bracket
Brush Retainer, Single Clip
Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 3/4"
Upper Handle Tube
Handle Leg Tube
Bag Rod, 1/4" x 25-1/2"
Bag Rod, 1/4" x 28-1/2"
Palnut, 1/4"
Plastic Cap, 3/4"
Bag, Rod Clip
Bolt, Curved 1.4-20 x 1"
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
Washer, 1/4"
Hopper Bag
Lock Nut, 10-32
Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
Owner's Manual

NOTES

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NOTES

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