Craftsman 486.24586 User Manual

Owner's Manual
Model No. 486.24586
SLEEVE HITCH
®
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
PRINTEDINUSA
FORMNO.41362(05/20/10)
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
thismanualandfollowallSafety
RulesandOperatingInstructions.
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
This is an attachment for “Garden Tractors” with 23” or larger rear
tires only. The sleeve hitch is not designed to t or be used on “Yard
Tractors” or “Lawn Tractors” that have 22” or smaller rear tires.

Craftsman 486.24586 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	486.24586
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Warranty Information

Safety Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines for operating the sleeve hitch and tractor.

Accessories

Hardware Package Contents

Carton Contents

Tools for Assembly

Sleeve Hitch Assembly

Step 1: Pivot Bracket Assembly

Assemble the 5/16” hex bolt, spacer, and nylock nut to the Right Pivot Bracket.

Step 2: Attach Pivot Brackets

Attach pivot brackets to sleeve hitch frame using carriage bolts and nuts.

Locate Tractor Model Number

Mounting Bracket Assembly (917 Tractor Models)

Mounting Procedures (Figure 1A/1B)

Details for attaching mounting brackets based on tractor model appearance.

Step 1: Connect Sleeve Hitch Frame

Hook Sleeve Hitch Frame onto weld pins and attach to tractor hitch.

Mounting Bracket Assembly (247 Tractor Models)

Step 1: Connect Sleeve Hitch Frame

Hook Sleeve Hitch Frame onto shoulder bolts and attach to tractor hitch.

Lift Assembly

Step 1: Assemble Lift Link

Assemble jam nuts onto hex bolts and attach Lifting Link to Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly.

Step 2: Attach Lift Assembly

Attach Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly to Frame Assembly using clevis pins and hair cotter pins.

Operation

Lowering and Attaching Implements

Instructions for lowering the sleeve hitch and attaching implements.

Towing and Removal Procedures

Procedures for towing implements and removing the sleeve hitch attachment.

Maintenance

Cleaning and Storage

Guidelines for cleaning, oiling pivot points, and storing the sleeve hitch.