Operator's Manual

®

SUN SHADE

Model No. 486.24227

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Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 49950 (REV. 8/21/07)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY .......................................................................... 2

WARRANTY ................................................................... 2

CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 3

HARDWARE CHART ...................................................... 4

BEFORE YOU BEGIN .................................................... 5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS

WITH SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKET ...................... 6

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS

WITH DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKET ........................ 8

CANOPY INSTALLATION ............................................... 9

OPERATION ................................................................. 10

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ......................................... 10

REPAIR PARTS LIST.................................................... 11

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................ Back Page

SAFETY

Any 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.

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This sun shade does not provide protection against exhaust fumes, collision, rollover or other accidents.

Read the sun shade and vehicle owner's manuals and know how to operate your vehicle and sun shade before using the sun shade attachment.

Be sure there is adequate ventilation when using the tractor and sun shade in confined areas.

The sun shade will restrict your field of vision in some directions. Use extra caution when operating your tractor with the sun shade attached.

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Watch out for low tree limbs or other overhead obstructions that may not previously have interfered with operation of the tractor. The extra height of the sun shade may cause these objects to become obstacles.

Check the area of operation thoroughly before using the tractor.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Sun Shade 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

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The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the base assembly.

You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

486.24227

__________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________

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18

19

CARTON CONTENTS

3

25

2

21

20

4

6

7

26

5

24

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

49242

25014

25013

25012

25015

48660

25793

1

2

2

1

3

1

1

Base Top Tube

Upright Tube

Top Tube

U-Tube

Support Rod

Vinyl Canopy

Base Bracket

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

18 25303

19 25302

20 25794

21 25835

24 40003

25 49325

26 25304

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

Left Base Bracket

Right Base Bracket

Left Support Bracket

Right Support Bracket

Base Leg Tube, Flattened

Base Leg Tube

Rear Base Support Bracket

Hardware (see next page)

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3

15

22

11

14

SHOWN FULL SIZE

9

HARDWARE CHART

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

12

17

10

16

23

8

13

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

8

9

43720

46594

10 43081

11 43648

12 47189

13 48661

14 43063

2

4

2

Plastic Knob

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4"

4 Flat Washer, 5/16"

4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

5 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20

4 Adhesive Pad

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

15 44977

16 23658

17 47810

22 44180

23 43176

6

4

6

1

1

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"

Spacer

Nylock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"

Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be needed for one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after assembly has been completed.

NOTE: Most fasteners are readily available through any hardware store.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2)

(2)

(1)

7/16" Wrenches

1/2" Wrench

1/2" or 9/16" Socket Wrench

DETERMINE IF THERE IS A SINGLE OR DUAL MOWER DECK

SUSPENSION BRACKET(S) UNDER THE FRONT OF YOUR TRACTOR

Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle as shown in figure 1A, continue on to page 6. If there are dual mower deck suspension brackets located underneath the front axle or located on the sides of the tractor frame as shown in figure 1B, skip to page 8.

SINGLE MOWER DECK

SUSPENSION BRACKET

FIGURE 1A (page 6)

DUAL MOWER DECK

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

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DUAL MOWER DECK

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

DUAL MOWER DECK

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 1B (page 8)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH

SINGLE MOWER DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determined from the operator's position while seated on the tractor.

STEP 1: (Figure 2)

Place the base bracket on a flat surface. Identify the highest hole on each side of the bracket.

STEP 2: (Figure 2)

Attach the base bracket as shown to the first and

second holes from the end of the flattened base leg tube. Make only finger tight.

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

THIS HOLE

IS HIGHER

5/16" x 2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

BASE LEG TUBE

(FLATTENED END)

BASE BRACKET

FIGURE 2

STEP 3: (Figure 3)

Attach the other end of the base bracket to the fourth and fifth holes from the end of a round base leg tube. Make only finger tight.

5/16" x 2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

THIS HOLE

IS HIGHER

STEP 4: (Figure 4)

Attach the long end of the right support bracket to the outside of the flattened base leg tube. The bolt head must be on the inside of the base leg tube. Make only finger tight.

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

BASE LEG TUBE

(ROUND END)

FIGURE 3

RIGHT

SUPPORT

BRACKET

(long end)

1/4" x 1"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

STEP 5: (Figure 5 )

Attach the left support bracket to the outside of the left base leg tube. Make only finger tight.

5/16" x 2"

HEX BOLT

BASE LEG TUBE

(FLATTENED END)

FIGURE 4

5/16" NYLOCK

NUT

6

LEFT

SUPPORT

BRACKET

BASE LEG TUBE

(ROUND END)

FIGURE 5

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH

SINGLE MOWER DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 6: (Figure 6)

Insert the ends of the base leg tubes into the upper base tube.

UPPER BASE TUBE

BASE TUBE LEGS

ORIGINAL

BOLT

FIGURE 6

5/16" x 1"

HEX BOLT

5/16" WASHER

SPRING

STEP 7: (Figure 7)

Raise the tractor seat and remove the seat springs and the four bolts from the rear fender using a 1/2" socket.

STEP 8:

If the seat springs were mounted to the rear holes go to step 9. If the seat springs were mounted to the front holes go to step 10.

STEP 9: (Figure 7)

Place the base leg tubes onto the rear fender. Attach the front support brackets to the front holes in the fender reusing the bolts that were removed. Attach the base bracket and the seat springs to the rear holes in the fender using the bolts and washers shown. Do not tighten completely.

STEP 10:

Place the base leg tubes onto the rear fender. Attach the seat springs and front support brackets to the front holes.

Use original bolts to attach base bracket to rear holes. Do not tighten completely.

STEP 11: (Figures 2-5)

Tighten the nuts and bolts assembled in figures 2-5 that fasten the base leg tubes to the base bracket and the front support brackets.

STEP 12: (Figure 7)

Center the base leg tubes on the rear fender and then ,

using moderate force, tighten the bolts assembled in figure 7 that fasten the base bracket and the front support brackets to the fender. Overtightening the bolts may damage the threaded holes in the fender.

STEP 13:

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FIGURE 7

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH

DUAL MOWER DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 1: (Figure 8)

Identify and position the right base bracket as shown in figure 6. Attach the right base bracket to the front holes of a round base leg tube. Make only finger tight. Repeat for the left base bracket.

BASE LEG TUBE

(ROUND END)

SPACER

5/16" x 2-3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK

NUT

LEFT BASE

BRACKET

HIGHEST HOLE

STEP 2: (Figure 9)

Insert the ends of the base leg tubes into the upper base tube.

RIGHT BASE BRACKET

FIGURE 8

UPPER BASE TUBE

STEP 3: (Figure 10)

Raise the tractor seat and remove the springs and bolts from the rear fender using a 1/2" socket for GT tractors or a 9/16" socket for LT tractors.

STEP 4:

Place the base tube assembly onto the rear fender.

Check for clearance with the seat lowered and the rear bagger (optional) attached. If needed, reposition the base brackets to a different set of holes in the base tubes.

STEP 5: (Figure 10)

Attach the seat springs and the base brackets to the rear fender using the spring bolts that you removed. On GT tractors, if the bolts removed were less than 1" long, use

5/16" x 1" bolts and 5/16" washers from the parts bag.

Align the base leg tubes on the rear fender. Tighten with

moderate force using a 1/2" socket (GT) or a 9/16" socket

(LT) .

STEP 6: (Figure 11)

If the base tubes rest down against the top of the fender, install the rear base support brackets. Attach an adhesive pad to the bottom of each bracket then attach the brackets to the appropriate holes in the base support tubes. Adjust the brackets to lift the base tubes above the fender, then tighten.

STEP 7:

Tighten the bolts assembled in step 1.

STEP 8:

Continue to CANOPY INSTALLATION on page 9.

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BASE TUBE LEGS FIGURE 9

ORIGINAL BOLT

OR BOLT AND

WASHER

SPRING

ADJUST

TO FIT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

REAR SUPPORT BRACKET

5/16" X 2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

FIGURE 10

ADHESIVE PAD

FIGURE 11

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CANOPY INSTALLATION

STEP 1: (Figure 12)

Assemble the upright tubes to the base assembly.

NOTE: If holes are difficult to align, loosen bolts attaching base tubes to mounting bracket(s). If hole alignment is still difficult, loosen bolts attaching mounting bracket to rear fender. Retighten all bolts when finished.

UPRIGHT

TUBES

PLASTIC

KNOB

5/16" x 2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

FIGURE 12

SUPPORT ROD

STEP 2: (Figure 13)

Assemble the top tubes to the upright tubes. Do not tighten yet.

STEP 3: (Figure 13)

Fit the front U-tube onto the top tubes. Fasten the tubes together. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts.

STEP 4: (Figure 13)

Fit the three support rods into the holes in the top tubes, with the rods arching upward. Do not over-bend the rods when installing.

U-TUBE

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

TOP TUBES

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

FIGURE 13

STEP 5: (Figure 14)

Place the vinyl canopy on top of the tubing frame, fitting the front of the vinyl canopy around the front U-tube.

Secure the nylon mesh to the upright tubes using the ties located on the corners of the mesh.

CAUTION: Make sure tractor seat raises and lowers freely after attaching Sun

Shade. The tractor's operator presence safety switch will not operate if seat is stuck down.

FIGURE 14

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OPERATION

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your tractor with the sun shade.

CAUTION: This sun shade does not provide protection against exhaust fumes, collision, rollover or other accidents.

CAUTION: Watch out for low tree limbs and other overhead objects which may interfere with the sun shade.

Check the area of operation thoroughly before using the tractor with the sun shade. The added height of the sun shade and a reduced field of vision require extra caution during operation.

Remove the upper sun shade frame and canopy before you transport the tractor in an open truck or open trailer.

CAUTION: Never transport the tractor in an open truck or open trailer while the sun shade is attached.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service.

Check for loose fasteners

Cleaning

Bef ore each use

After each use

X

X X age

Service Dates

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

Before each use make a thorough visual check of the sun shade for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.

Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

CLEANING

Wipe loose dirt and debris from the vinyl canopy after each use. The vinyl canopy can be washed using mild liquid soap and water.

STORAGE

Clean the vinyl canopy thoroughly with mild liquid soap and water. Allow to dry before storing.

Store the sun shade in a clean, dry area away from direct sun light.

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 71-24227 SUN SHADE

6

11

3

5

3

12

4

12

21 23 11

15

17 12

24 17 2

26

14

15

10 2

22

20

12

9

7

25

17

1

15

13

25

9

16

19

17 16 18

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

49242

25014

25013

25012

25015

48660

25793

43720

9 46594

10 43081

11 43648

12 47189

13 48661

14 43063

1

2

2

1

3

1

1

2

4

4

4

5

4

2

Base Top Tube

Upright Tube

Top Tube

U-Tube

Support Rod

Vinyl Canopy

Base Bracket

Plastic Knob

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4"

Flat Washer, 5/16"

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

Nylock Nut, 1/4-20

Adhesive Pad

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"

NOTE: Most fasteners are readily available through any hardware store.

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REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

15 44977

16 23658

17 47810

18 25303

19 25302

20 25794

21 25835

22 44180

23 43176

24 40003

25 49325

26 25304

49950

6

4

6

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"

Spacer

Nylock Nut, 5/16-18

Left Base Bracket

Right Base Bracket

Left Support Bracket

Right Support Bracket

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"

Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

Base Leg Tube, Flattened

Base Leg Tube

Rear Base Support Bracket

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