Craftsman 24838 Support Question
Craftsman 24838 Support Question
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 25th, 2015 6:19 AM
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The cause of this can be as simple as a flat tire or as serious as a dislodged linkage. Go here www3.sears.com and input your model number for exploded parts diagram.
Related Craftsman 24838 Manual Pages
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. Operator's Manual
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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
...and Co., D817WA, Hoffm_n Estates, IL 60179
These and other rights which vary from state to the snow thrower.
You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in material or ...decal attached to state.
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 ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... machine at all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended. Look behind and use • Use only attachments and accessories approved by attempting to the tractor. Make sure the snow thrower height is generally a warning of this manual. Open the outside doors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not clear...
Operation Manual - Page 7
... the t{actor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle 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 the key from the tractor ignition
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Before performing these instructions, refer to...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... 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 with #48138 printed on page 11. Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... select the correct drive belt for your type tractor The part number is not for your snow thrower. SIDE)
1
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 14
5/16.... SELECTTHE CORRECT (Electric clutch tractors suspension bracket)
DRIVE BELT with a single front
deck
r
,' LEFT FRONT HOLE
...
T(LRTA) CLTaOwRn TTraYcPtoEr (GT) Garden Tractor TABLE 1 11
DECK48"SIZE l CLUTECleHctTriYcPE
48", 54"
Electric SPRING
ATTACH SPRING HERE
5TH...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are included with
your snow thrower. Retighten the hex bolt • Loop the belt around...17) or electric (p. 19) Use the appropriate instructions for your tractor.
Tractors with manual attachment clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...engagement rod until if is identical to the tractor frame as shown when performing the next operation. The belt must be equipped with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut.... the engine pulley keeper or timekeeper bolt•
• Go to the inside of the tractor frame• Lift the front of the clutch/idler assembly. STOP BOLT
FIGURE 83
ARM
WASHER (W) 5/54" ...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...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 the flat side ... 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) for your tractor? Use the rear holes if your tractor has a 42" mower deck. Place the washers between the arms and the assembly frame.
, Slightly...
Operation Manual - Page 18
Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the RH and L.H hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins (MM) and...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 by removing the washer and nut that is identical to the inside of...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... belts are included with your snow thrower• Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for your type tractor The part number is printed on the outside 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...
Operation Manual - Page 21
..." x 1-3/4"
carriage bolts (L), bowed washers (Y) and 5/16" Nylock nuts (CC). Refer also to 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) .SUPPORT TUBE
FIGURE 49
LEFT SIDE ViEW
STEP 51: (SEE...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... BRACKET
_i_' FLANGE
CHUTE KEEPER (HH) _! If not, loosen by 1/4 turn each side o1 the snow thrower frame•
FIGURE 53 22
STOP BOLT RIGHT SIDE ViEW STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51) • ... (SEE FIGURE 53) Skip this step if 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 notches in the chute...
Operation Manual - Page 23
... the belt passes over the top of the snow thrower by lifting up behind the snow thrower, making sure the belt is still fooped over the top of the tractor. Swing the idler arm to the left side.
* Place the auger belt around the rear pulley and between the snow thrower's mounting plates.
* Raise timerear of the large...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...STEP 88: (REFER SACKTO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23) * Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in each side of the tractor's draw bar Assemble the slotted end of a side brace down ... cotter (KK) through the holes. CLUTCH/IDLER
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR
ATTACHING TO (LT) LAWN TRACTORS WITH A SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 88)
NOTE: Go to step 63...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... FOR WEIGRTTRAY STEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61)
Block up the rea_ of the tractor to allow .
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FIGURE 63
REAR REFLECTORS (QQ)
CHECKLIST
Before you operate your snow thrower, please review the following checklist to help protect
against wind and blowing snow.
28 If no bolt is present and the hole is not equipped with...
Operation Manual - Page 27
... TRIGGER
CHUTE TILT HANDLE 3RANK ROD
f
SCRAPER PLATE
/j
SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H.
Refer to tractor owneCs manual
HOWTO STARTYOUR SNOWTHROWER
* The tractor should be sitting with your snow thrower.
LiFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower
to
control the direction of discharge. CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to transport or operating position...
Operation Manual - Page 28
...
I 11
Service Dates
! ' tI lI it A light coat of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute.
• Use tire chains to thetractorto provideextratractionand stability
REMOVINGSNOW... housing, 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 • Apply ...
Operation Manual - Page 29
... is raised above steps until the augers stop when the attachment clutch lever on page 21
CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT
ADJUSTMENT
(For tractors with the snow thrower. When removing snow from the engagement rod
trunnion and lift the trunnion out of the hole in the idler
arm
Screw the trunnion a few turns towards the front end of...
Operation Manual - Page 30
... 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
2 Lower the skid shoes so that front of...
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