Craftsman 486.24586 Owner's Manual

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2 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly helpDO NOT RETURN TO STOREtABle OF cONteNtSSAFETY RULES .............................................................. 2ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 3HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................. 3CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 4TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY ................................................ 4SLEEVE HITCH ASSEMBLY ........................................... 5LOCATE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER .......................... 5MOUNTING ASSEMBLY (917 MODEL TRACTORS)...... 6MOUNTING ASSEMBLY (247 MODEL TRACTORS)...... 7MAINTENANCE/OPERATION....................................... 10REPAIR PARTS LIST..................................................... 11PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......................... Back PageMODEL NUMBER: 486.24586SERIAL NUMBER: __________________DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________The model number and serial numbers will be found ona decal attached to the frame.You should record both the serial number and the date ofpurchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.WARRANTYSAFETYAny power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.• Read this owners manual and your vehicle andimplement owners manuals before using this hitch.• Do not allow children to operate vehicle or sleevehitch.• Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or sleevehitch without proper instructions.• Do not allow anyone to ride on sleeve hitch.• Always place sleeve hitch in lowered position whenattaching an implement.• Before lowering and operating the implement, be sureno one is near the area of operation.• Lower the sleeve hitch and implement when leavingvehicle unattended.• Vehicle braking and stability may be affected. Driveslowly when sleeve hitch and implement are in raisedposition. Stay off of steep slopes.• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure theequipment is in safe operating condition.Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Becomealert!! Your safety is involved.ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTYWhen operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Sleeve Hitch fails due to a defect inmaterial or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (orreplacement 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly QuestionsCall 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline