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Craftsman Snow Thrower Attachment Won't Lift

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Operation Manual - Page 1

www sears.corn/craftsman PRINTED iN U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 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 this manual and follow ...

Operation Manual - Page 2

... a decal attached to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for commercial or rental purposes, this Snowthrower fails due to the snow thrower. Sears,... 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®.

Operation Manual - Page 3

... operating on slippery surfaces. Disengage the attachment clutch lever or switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into material at bystanders or allow adults to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate...and then thor,3ughly inspect the snow thrower for traffic and stay alert when crossing or operating near roadways. • Disengage power to the tractor. Never make certain all moving ...

Operation Manual - Page 7

... STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) Look under the front of your tractor owneCs manual for reassembly • Remove the tractor hood. If your tractor owner's manual for specific safety instructions. • Allow engine, ...snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake and remove the key from falling Be sure to cool before beginning • Remove any front or rear attachment...

Operation Manual - Page 9

... FIGURE 10) • Two different length drive belts are included with your tractor? BEX BOLTS FIGURE 8 5/16" NYLOCK NUT (CC) \ 5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT (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...

Operation Manual - Page 11

... the belt that is not for your snow thrower. SPRING ATTACH SPRING HERE 5TH LINK CHAIN (L.N. SELECTTHE CORRECT (Electric clutch tractors suspension bracket) DRIVE BELT with a single... TTraYcPtoEr (GT) Garden Tractor TABLE 1 11 DECK48"SIZE l CLUTECleHctTriYcPE 48", 54" Electric THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14) Attach the two suspension ...

Operation Manual - Page 15

... arms to the inside of the suspension arm. ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29) • Move the attachment dutch lever on the outside of the belt. INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are included with your snow thrower.

Operation Manual - Page 16

... tractor frame as follows. You can temporarily support the rod using two pivot lock pins (MM) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (KK) PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM) " (use second hole) \ 1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER . i_ C TRUNNION (11) ! The belt must be equipped with a pulley keeper that secure the keeper Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower...

Operation Manual - Page 17

... tractor has a 42" mower deck. Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure STEP 38: (SEE FIGURE 38) ° Move the attachment clutch... for your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutcl_es and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55" drive belt with your tractor? CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35) • Attach the two...

Operation Manual - Page 18

...pulley keeper or timekeeper bolt. • Go to the inside of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the RH and L.H hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins...snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39) * Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut that secure the keeper Attach...

Operation Manual - Page 19

... space for each arm. Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) to the chain, placing it 55" CELT (PART #46989) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE j_ CLUTCH TYPE (LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" _ Electric 56...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 20

...cause premature bearing or belt failure. Lift the front of the assembly and attach it between timehex bolt and the flat idler pulley with the fiat side of Tractor 1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (KK) /...Retighten the hex bolt. * Loop the belt around the outside of the tractor frame. IDLER STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45) Attach the clutchddler assembly to the inside of the engine pulley keeper or the ...

Operation Manual - Page 21

... TUBE FIGURE 49 LEFT SIDE ViEW STEP 51: (SEE FIGURE 50) * Attach the chute tilt control assembly to eliminate slack in the cable wire. LIFT HANDLE \, STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49) • Tilt the snow thrower back down into the slot in the lift bracket, with one bex nut above and one hex nut a_d...

Operation Manual - Page 22

...garden tractors only. • If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor...snow thrower frame• FIGURE 53 22 STOP BOLT RIGHT SIDE ViEW I/4"FLANGED LOCK NUT (Z) /_. \\\ _\ FIGURE 52 RIGHT SiDE ViEW STEP 54: (SEE FIGURE 53) Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor... • Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to the plastic bracket on the right hand side of the flange Attach the three ...

Operation Manual - Page 23

... IDLER PULLEY FIGURE 88 INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT STEP 57: (SEE FIGURE 86) * Push the lift handle down to increase slack in the belt (attachment pin must mate with the shoulder bolts in the tractor's side plates. ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR NOTE: An additional person's help may be seated in the grooves of all three pulleys...

Operation Manual - Page 26

... ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGRTTRAY STEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61) Block up the rea_ of the tractor to help enhance the performance of your snow thrower. ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER STEP 68: (SEE FIGURE 63) • If your tractor is unthreaded, screw a 3/8" x 3/4" self threading bolt (H) into and out of the hole to create threads Assemble...

Operation Manual - Page 27

... down to control the angle and distance of discharge. LIFT RELEASETRIGGER Releases the lock which holds the snow thrower in front 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...

Operation Manual - Page 28

..., replace plate and shoes 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 idler assembly • ... Lubrication Section _'__ I 11 Service Dates ! ' tI lI it A light coat of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute. • Use tire chains to wear. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in this section...

Operation Manual - Page 29

... bolts and nyiock nuts have been provided with engagement rod clutches only. REPLACING AUGER BELT • Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch. • Lower the snow thrower to the ground. • Remove the attachment pin • Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down and retighten the nuts securely. Not for electric clutches or cable clutches) if the...

Operation Manual - Page 30

... place REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING * Lower the snow thrower to the ground. * Remove the attachment ph_ See figure 54 on page 23. * Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down on lift handle to increase weight on front wheels Snow thrower rides up over snow 1 Tractor ground speed too fast 2 Bottom snow is icy or hard packed 1 Reduce ground speed...