Craftsman 486.245071 User Manual

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Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 

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5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" 
nylock nuts. See figure 26.

NOTE:  It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat 
washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck 
surface.  Ten extra washers have been furnished as 
shims.  See figure 26.

Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the 

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round opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp. 
GO DIRECTLY TO THE OPERATION 

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With deck adapter positioned correctly over the 

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discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a 
template and drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the 
top of the deck adapter. See figure 27. 

Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1/4" x 1" 

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bolts, nylon washers, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" 
nylock nuts.  Nylon washers should be against the 
inside of the deck adapter.  See figure 27.