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Answer #1: Posted by zzed41 on August 10th, 2015 3:31 AM

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Operation Manual - Page 1

www sears.corn/craftsman PRINTED iN U.S.A. Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts FORM NO. 49812 (2/06) 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

... available. 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...state. Tl_is warranty gives you specific legal rigl_ts, and you may be found on a decal attached to the snow thrower. ACCESSORIES 2 SAFETY RULES 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART 4 CARTON CONTENTS 8 ASSEMBLY 7 OPERATION 27 MAINTENANCE 28 ...

Operation Manual - Page 3

... all clutches and shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause Vibration is adjusted to clear steep slopes. Do not use the snow thrower without the rear weight attached to the slope guide on . Refer to the tractor. Do not overload the machine capacity by the...

Operation Manual - Page 7

...: Right hand (R.H) and left hand (L.H.) side of the tractor are determined from the tractor ignition TRACTOR PREPARATION Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service and Adjustments section of the front axle, skip to assemble the snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake and remove the key from the operators position while...

Operation Manual - Page 9

... BOLT (E) (#48138) 7' DRIVE BELT FIGURE 10 Did you select the correct drive belt fo_ your tractor? Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure. 9 DO NOT USE the other fiat...(SEE FIGURE 10) • Two different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutches and single front deck suspension brackets use the 56" drive ...

Operation Manual - Page 11

... belt for your type tractor The part number is printed on the outside of the belt Set aside the belt that is not for your snow thrower. Assemble a 3/8" hex...56" BELT (PART #48138) T(LRTA) CLTaOwRn 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...

Operation Manual - Page 15

... to the pulley HEX BOLTS \ \ \ \ FLAT IDLER PULLEY (#46989) DRIVE BELT FIGURE 31 Did you choose the correct drive belt for your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55" drive belt with attachment clutches that are included with the flat side ...

Operation Manual - Page 16

...using a rubber band tied to the engine pulley keeper * Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame as shown when performing the next operation. i_ C TRUNNION (11) ! CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY ...KEEPER WITH ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER i ;; ...... The belt must be equipped with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. STEP32: (SEE FIGURE 82) * Be sure ...

Operation Manual - Page 17

... 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (E), 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) for your tractor has a 42" mower deck. HEX BOLTS FLATIDLER PULLEY 5/16" NYLOCK NUT (CC) 5/16" WASHER (U) 5/16" x ... 37: (SEE FIGURE 37) • Two different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutcl_es and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55" drive belt with ...

Operation Manual - Page 18

... Le# Side of Tractor PULLEY / \\ FIGURE 89 / N FIGURE 40 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH 18 Attach the clutch/idler assembly to step 48 on top of the c_utch/idler assembly.The belt must be equipped with a pulley keeper that secure the keeper Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original...

Operation Manual - Page 19

...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...idler pulley to the chain, placing 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 ...

Operation Manual - Page 21

...the Service and Adjustments section on the right side of the lift release cable, tilt the snow thrower forward onto the spiral auger •• CRANK ROD 5t16" NYLOCK NUT (CC) .... 5/16" Nylock nuts (CC). LIFT HANDLE \, STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49) • Tilt the snow thrower back down into the lift bracket on page 29 in the cable wire. ASSEMBLY OFTHE SNOWTHROWER STEP 48: (SEE...

Operation Manual - Page 22

...(SEE FIGURE 53) Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor. Tighten carefully so that timenuts are snug but do not dig... CRANK -- If not, loosen by 1/4 turn each side o1 the snow thrower frame• FIGURE 53 22 STOP BOLT RIGHT SIDE ViEW STEP 52...flanged lock nuts (Z). This step is for garden tractors only. • If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor, remove timestop bolts from each of the ...

Operation Manual - Page 23

... the lift handle down to increase slack in the belt (attachment pin must be seated in the grooves of all three pulleys. * Roll the tractor up behind the snow thrower, making sure the belt is still fooped over the top of the auger pulley and then twists 1/4 turn to the pulleys on the...

Operation Manual - Page 24

...yet. • Fasten the weight tray to figure 45 on top of the tractor hitch and fasten the side braces to the rear hole in the tray using...snow blower to use tire chains and there is pulled through the hole in the side of the C{utch/Idbr assembly install the 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) through the holes. CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR ATTACHING TO (LT) LAWN TRACTORS...

Operation Manual - Page 26

... rear wheels from Sears to help ensure that the _ift handle will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower. 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 lock into the holes in the...

Operation Manual - Page 27

... * Use the end of discharge. Pull back on the chute tilt handle to pivot the chute down, decreasing the distance snow 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-30). CRANK ROD Rotates the...

Operation Manual - Page 28

... stones, sticks and other objects which could become hidden by the snow Permanent obstacles should be applied to the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute. • Use tire chains to figures... Service Dates ! ' tI lI 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 •...

Operation Manual - Page 29

... trunnion a few turns and tighten the lower hex nut. Proceed as possible , Raise the snow thrower off the ground and place a block under each idler pulley. REPLACING AUGER BELT • Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch. • Lower the snow thrower to decrease belt tension • Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler arm...

Operation Manual - Page 30

... Retighten the bolts. • If a front mounted attachment is lower than the rear 3O STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS * Lower the snow thrower to the ground. * Remove the snow thrower from the tractor. * Clean the snow thrower thoroughly Wash off of the tractor PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON Remove the clutch/idler assembly (The two hanger brackets and the...