Owner's Manual
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Sleeve HitcH
Model No. 486.24586
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this is an attachment for “Gardentractors” with 23” or larger rear
tires only. The sleeve hitch is not designed to fit or be used on “Yard
tractors” or “lawntractors” that have 22” or smaller rear tires.
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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN USA
FORM NO. 41362 (05/20/10)
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AcceSSORieS
The following accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are available.
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
electRic ASSiSt Kit - MODel 486.24545
HARDWARe PAcKAGe cONteNtS
A
B
C
D
F
E
O
N
P
L
I
G
Q
M
J
H
K
ReF PARt NO. QTY
DeScRiPtiON
ReF PARt NO. QTY
DeScRiPtiON
Nylock Nut, 3/8-16
Hex Nut, 3/8-16
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Flat Washer
Spacer
Spacer Plate
Pin, Hair Cotter 3/32"
Pin, Hair Cotter, 5/32"
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
47947
47951
43087
43063
43350
HA3980
712-0242
712-0261
47810
2
2
4
1
4
3
2
2
1
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 2"
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 1-3/4"
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1"
Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 1-3/4"
Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-11
Nylock Nut, 5/8-11
J
K
L
HA21362
43015
43003
4
4
4
2
1
1
3
1
M
N
O
P
Q
43070
23625
25685
43343
714-0117
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
NOte: Bolt (C), Lock Washer (L) and Nut (K) will only be used if the mounting holes in the tractor do not already contain
bolts and nuts.
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cARtON cONteNtS
1
5
4
2
7
8
3
6
ReF QTY
DeScRiPtiON
Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly
Right Mounting Bracket
Left Mounting Bracket
ReF QTY
DeScRiPtiON
1
2
3
4
1
1
1
4
5
6
7
8
4
1
1
1
Hitch Pin
Lift Lever Assembly (with Right Pivot Bracket
Left Pivot Bracket
Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly
Lifting Link Plate
TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 1/2" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
(2) 9/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
(1) 15/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
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SLEEVE HITCH ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
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Assemble a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt, a spacer and a 5/16"
nylock nut to the hole in the Right Pivot Bracket.
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Place the Left Pivot Bracket onto the end of the Lift
Lever Assembly (the Right Pivot Bracket comes
already installed on the assembly).
Attach the Right and Left Pivot Brackets to the Sleeve
Hitch Frame Assembly using four 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts.
SPACER
PIVOT
BRACKET
5/16" X 1"
HEX BOLT
LEFT PIVOT BRACKET
RIGHT PIVOT BRACKET
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT
LIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1
3/8-16 x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
SLEEVE HITCH FRAME
FIGURE 2
LOCATE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER
Look under the seat of your tractor and locate the model number. For tractors with model numbers beginning with 917,
proceed to MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY on page 6. For tractors with model numbers beginning with 247, proceed to
SLEEVE HITCH ASSEMBLY on page 7.
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MODEL 917. 000000
MODEL 247. 000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
193653
193653
917 MODEL TRACTORS
GO TO PAGE 6
247 MODEL TRACTORS
GO TO PAGE 7
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MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR 917 TRACTOR MODELS ONLY.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)
IFYOUR TRACTOR LOOKS LIKE FIGURE 1A
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Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame assembly onto the weld
pins. Attach the bottom of the assembly to the tractor
hitch using a 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8" nylock
nut.
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Install two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts in the left side of the
tractor as shown. Attach the Left Mounting Bracket
(pin at top facing in) to the bolts using two 3/8" lock
washers and 3/8" hex nuts. Repeat on the right side.
NOte: If your tractor hitch has ridges that prevent the
sleeve hitch assembly from resting flat, place the spacer
plate underneath the sleeve hitch assembly.
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
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Proceed to LIFT ASSEMBLY instructions on page 8.
SLEEVE HITCH
FRAME ASSEMBLY
LIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY
RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET
LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET
HEX BOLT
5/8" x 1-3/4"
3/8" LOCK WASHER
3/8" HEX NUT
FIGURE 1A
IFYOUR TRACTOR LOOKS LIKE FIGURE 1B
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Remove the nuts from the two bolts shown in each
side of the tractor, leaving the bolts in place.
Attach the Left Mounting Bracket (pin at top facing
in) to the bolts using the original nuts and a 3/8" flat
washer. Repeat for the other side.
SPACER PLATE
(SEE NOTE)
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WELD
PIN
5/8" NYLOCK NUT
NOte: If no bolt and nut are present in a hole, use a
3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex nut to
attach the Mounting Bracket to the hole.
FIGURE 2
RIGHT MOUNTING
BRACKET
REMOVE NUTS
FROM BOLTS
3/8" FLAT WASHER
(TOP HOLE ONLY)
LEFT MOUNTING
BRACKET
3/8" LOCK WASHER
(If new bolt and nut are needed)
ORIGINAL NUT
FIGURE 1B
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MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR 247 TRACTOR MODELS ONLY.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
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Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame assembly onto the
shoulder bolts of the tractor frame. Attach the bottom
of the assembly to the tractor hitch using a 5/8" x
1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8" nylock nut.
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1)
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Proceed to LIFT ASSEMBLY instructions on page 8.
SLEEVE HITCH
FRAME ASSEMBLY
LIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY
HEX BOLT
5/8" x 1-3/4"
SHOULDER
BOLT
5/8" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 1
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LIFT ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
SteP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
ASSEMBLY
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Assemble the two 5/8" jam nuts halfway onto the two
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Attach the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly to the Sleeve
Hitch Frame Assembly using three 5/8" x 1-3/4" clevis
pins and 3/32" hair cotter pins.
5/8" x 2" hex bolts. Screw the bolts into the nuts that are
welded to the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly. Tighten the
jam nuts against the welded nuts.
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Install the Hitch Pin in the sleeve hitch and secure it
with the 5/32" hair cotter pin.
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Assemble the Lifting Link to the Sleeve Hitch Lift
Assembly using a 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8"
nylock nut. Use the bottom hole in the Lifting Link (gives
the lowest implement depth setting). Tighten the nut
only until snug. Do not squeeze welded arms together.
HITCH PIN
LIFTING LINK
5/8"x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
5/8" NYLOCK NUT
5/8" JAM NUT
5/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN
5/8"x 2"
HEX BOLT
(3) 3/32" HAIR
COTTER PINS
(3) CLEVIS PINS
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
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NOteS
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OPeRAtiON
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Move the lift lever backward to lower the sleeve hitch.
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To tow an implement that has a tow hitch, simply
remove three clevis pins and then remove the Sleeve
Hitch Lift Assembly from the Sleeve Hitch Frame
Assembly.
Attach an implement using the sleeve hitch pin.
Tighten the 5/8" x 2" stabilizer bolts against the
implement hitch and then tighten the jam nuts. See
Figure 5 on Page 5.
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To remove the entire Sleeve Hitch attachment,
remove the 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 5/8" nylock nut
which fasten the bottom of the sleeve hitch to the
tractor hitch, then lift the attachment off the tractor.
iMPORtANt: Some implements may require that the
stabilizer bolts not be tightened. Refer to your implement
owner's manual.
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The sleeve hitch is assembled in the lowest position
by following the assembly instructions. If the
implement attached to the sleeve hitch is not level
front to back during operation, move the hex bolt to a
different hole in the lifting link (3 holes available) that
gives better leveling.
MAiNteNANce
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Clean off after each use.
Oil pivot points as needed.
Store in a dry location.
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PARtS
RePAiR PARtS FOR MODel 486.24586 Sleeve HitcH
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26
16
20
24
25
21
3
19
18
17
4
7
1
12
8
11
15
A
11
23
15
9
14
2
10
12
A
5
13
22
13
11
15
6
ReF PARt NO. QTY
DeScRiPtiON
ReF PARt NO. QTY
DeScRiPtiON
Pin, Hair Cotter 3/32"
Grip, Plastic
Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
Spacer
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
Mounting Bracket, Right
Mounting Bracket, Left
Pin, Hair Cotter, 5/32"
Spacer Plate
1
2
67054
25715
1
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
Sleeve Hitch Frame
Pivot Bracket, Left
Pivot Bracket, Right
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1"
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly
Lift Lever Assembly
Lifting Link Plate
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 2"
Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-11
Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 1-3/4"
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 1-3/4"
Nylock Nut, 5/8-11
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
43343
46471
43063
23625
47810
65370
65369
714-0117
25685
43070
43087
43003
43015
41362
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
1
3
25714
4
43350
5
6
HA21362
65404
7
64625
8
24732
9
47947
10
11
12
13
14
712-0242
HA3980
47951
712-0261
47950
Flat Washer
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Hex Nut, 3/8-16
Pin, Sleeve Hitch
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