Craftsman Lawn Sweeper 486240362 User Guide

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LEAF/LAWN SWEEPER  
Model No. 486.240362  
CAUTION:  
• Safety  
Before using this product, read  
this manual and follow all Safety  
Rules and Operating Instructions.  
• Assembly  
• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Parts  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
FORM NO. 40258 (06/06)  
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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  
(NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE)  
Ref.  
No.  
Description  
Qty.  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"  
Flat Washers 1/4" I.D.  
Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20  
Bag Rod Clips  
4
4
8
4
4
2
2
2
Curved Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1"  
Palnut 1/4"  
G
H
Plastic Caps (for bag rods)  
Plastic Caps (for leg stands)  
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ASSEMBLY  
3. Now tighten the four bolts from step 1.  
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY  
(1)Phillips Screwdriver  
(1)Adjustable 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) 7/16" Open End or Box Wrench  
1. Assemble the two Handle Leg Stand Tubes to the  
Sweeper Housing, using two hex bolts 1/4-20 x 1-  
1/4" 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  
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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  
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.  
BE WORN WHILE OPERATING SWEEPER  
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  
The bearings in the sweeper have been prelubricated at  
BRUSH REPLACEMENT  
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.  
WHEEL GEARS/
P
AWL 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.  
FIGURE 12  
7. Remove opposite wheel and repeat steps 1-6 for that  
wheel.  
FIGURE 11  
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PARTS  
RE
P
A
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P
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RTS FOR 485.240362 26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER  
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RTS FOR 485.240362 26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER  
REF.  
NO.  
PART  
NO.  
REF.  
NO.  
PART  
NO.  
QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
44600  
23784  
44286  
43681  
44680  
1543-69  
44695  
R19111116  
43720  
44946  
23866  
44598  
43070  
44684  
1038  
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
Housing  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
44125  
44687  
1650-21  
23782  
43661  
43013  
44681  
23580  
23581  
43012  
44603  
44595  
44683  
44682  
4
2
4
1
4
8
4
4
8
8
1
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
1
4
12  
1
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  
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  
42 726-0106  
44685  
40007  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
49  
50  
51  
44688  
44696  
43978  
1509-90  
43088  
44694  
43662  
47189  
40258  
18 716-0106  
19  
20  
44679  
49946  
21 741-0249  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
44692  
47810  
2674-32  
48651  
48652  
47046  
Pinion, L.H.  
Pinion, R.H.  
Pin, Drive  
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