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Question posted by thewoodenangel on July 17th, 2015

Craftsman Snow Thrower. Will A 247 Model Fit Onto A 24838 Model? Thank You

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Operation Manual - Page 1

Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts FORM NO. 49812 (2/06) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www sears.corn/craftsman PRINTED iN U.S.A. Operator's Manual CRQFTSNQ°N 42"= 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR ATTACHMENT Model No. 486.24838 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 CAUTION: Before using this product, read...

Operation Manual - Page 2

...from the date of purchase. WHEEL WEIGHT TiRE CHAINS DRIFT CUTTER BARS KIT NO. 71-88294 SNOW CAB 71-24276 The model number and serial numbers will be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. If avaJlabJe, they are recommended for use...available. Tl_is warranty gives you specific legal rigl_ts, and you may be found on a decal attached to the snow thrower.

Operation Manual - Page 3

... parking brake, stop the engine immediately and check for traffic and stay alert when crossing or operating near roadways. • Disengage power to the tractor. Never operate the snow thrower without guards, plates or other foreign obiects * Disengage all persons, especially small children, and pets Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is...

Operation Manual - Page 7

... discarded after you remove the second screw to prevent it from the tractor ignition TRACTOR PREPARATION Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service and Adjustments section of the front axle, continue on page 29 CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake and remove...

Operation Manual - Page 9

...(E) (#48138) 7' DRIVE BELT FIGURE 10 Did you select the correct drive belt fo_ your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutches and single front deck suspension brackets use the 56" drive belt with the...10: (SEE FIGURE 10) • Two different length drive belts are included with your tractor? Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure. 9 STEP 7:...

Operation Manual - Page 11

... not for your snow thrower. Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for the spring to pivot freely. • Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) to the chain, placing it 55" BELT (PART #46989) T(LRTA) CLTawOnR TTraYcPtoEr t DE3C8K", 4S2iZ" E ][ CLUTECleHctriTcYPE 56" BELT (PART #48138) T(LRTA) CLTaOwRn TTraYcPtoEr (GT) Garden Tractor TABLE 1 11...

Operation Manual - Page 15

...arm and insert the ddl{ed end of the rod through the arm Secure with your snow thrower. Retighten the hex bolt • Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing... the trunnion (11)onto the end of the snow thrower engagement rod. • Locate the c_utcl_arm (where the mower clutch rod was connected) underneath the right hand side the tractor, iust to the inside of the clutch/idler ...

Operation Manual - Page 16

... the upper idler arm so that secure the keeper Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. ROD i / FIGURE 32 RIGHT SIDE VIEW STEP... rubber band tied to the engine pulley keeper * Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame as shown when performing the next operation. CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY ENGINE Left Bide IDLER PULLEY ...

Operation Manual - Page 17

...front holes in the bottom of the double holes in the cable bracket if your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutcl_es and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55" drive ...(SEE FIGURE 37) • Two different length drive belts are included with your tractor has a 42" mower deck. Use the rear holes if your tractor has a 46" mower deck 5/16" x 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT (O) ' __ ...

Operation Manual - Page 18

... be equipped with a pulley keeper that secure the keeper Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. CLUTCH/IDLER ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER ASSEMBLY Le# Side of the tractor frame. STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39) * Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of the...

Operation Manual - Page 19

...inside of the clutch/idler assembly using it 55" CELT (PART #46989) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE j_ CLUTCH TYPE (LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" _ Electric 56" BELT (PART #48188) T(LRTA) CLTaOwnR ...42 TENSIONING CHAIN (PP) STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2) Two different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower• Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for your type tractor...

Operation Manual - Page 21

... washers (Y) and 5/16" Nylock nuts (CC). HINT: For easier assembly of the lift release cable, tilt the snow thrower forward onto the spiral auger •• CRANK ROD 5t16" NYLOCK NUT (CC) .SUPPORT TUBE FIGURE 49 LEFT ...Insert the end of the cable wire into the hole in the lift rod Place the threaded fitting into the trigger assembly for the next step STEP 49: (SEE FIGURE 48) * Push tbe...

Operation Manual - Page 22

... you have a lawn tractor. This step is for garden tractors only. • If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor, remove timestop bolts from each of the flange using a nylon tie (OO). 1/4" x 1" HEX BOLT (F) 1/4" FLAT WASHER (T) PLASTIC CAP (NN) / ANTI-ROTATION BRACKET _i_' FLANGE CHUTE KEEPER (HH) _! If not, loosen by 1/4 turn each side o1 the snow thrower frame•...

Operation Manual - Page 23

... "V" side of the belt must first be removed). * Remove the 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) that the tractor can be rolled forward to attach the snow thrower. * Remove the Attachment Pin from the snow thrower. * Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower, centering it between the two pulleys on the lift handle until you have assembled the...

Operation Manual - Page 26

.... ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGRTTRAY STEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61) Block up the rea_ of the tractor to allow . \ FIGURE 63 REAR REFLECTORS (QQ) CHECKLIST Before you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower. • Make sure air assembly instructions have been completed with aH bolts and nuts properly tightened. • Make...

Operation Manual - Page 27

... transport position UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls direction and height of unit. KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before the tractor clutch is engaged HOWTO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER * To stop the snow thrower, disengage the tractor's attachment cEutch ]ever for manual clutches or the clutch switch for winter operation (SAE 5W...

Operation Manual - Page 28

...temperature before using it II It LUBRICATION • Oil aH pivot points on the snow thrower. • Oil the pivot points of the two idler arms on the clutcW... plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes before wear is advisable to assure complete snow removal CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the ...

Operation Manual - Page 29

... the attachment dutch lever is placed in the disengaged position SPIRAL AUGERS , The spiral augers are mounted on page 21 CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT (For tractors with the snow thrower. For future use order part number 710-0890A shear bolt and number 47810 nylock nut GEAR HOUSING FIGURE 64 SHEAR BOLT AND HEX LOCK...

Operation Manual - Page 30

... * Pull the spiral auger housing assembly off of steering Not enough traction at front wheels CORRI=CTION 1. Raise the snow thrower 4. STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS * Lower the snow thrower to the ground. * Remove the snow thrower from the tractor. * Clean the snow thrower thoroughly Wash off any salt deposit which may have a rod operated attachment clutch, remove the engagement rod from...

Operation Manual - Page 35

... Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 1 Screw, 1/4-14x8/8" 3 Chute Keeper 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" 1 Chute, Lower 2 Washer, 3/8" 6 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged 1 Owner's Manual 35 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER REE NO PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 05931 2 84184 1 Housing, Bearing 1 Housing Assembly 3 818-0616 4 83579 1 Gear Assembly 1 Chute Crank Rod Assembly 5 83768 6 24773...