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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

...-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Tl_is warranty gives you specific legal rigl_ts, and you may be found on a decal attached to the snow thrower. WHEEL WEIGHT TiRE CHAINS DRIFT CUTTER BARS KIT NO. 71-88294 SNOW CAB 71-24276 The model number and serial numbers...

Operation Manual - Page 3

...Use extreme caution when operating on slippery surfaces. Refer to the tractor. Never allow anyone in use the snow thrower without wearing adequate winter outer garments * Wear substantial footwear which ...traffic and stay alert when crossing or operating near roadways. • Disengage power to the snow thrower when transporting or when not in front of slopes Exercise extreme caution when ...

Operation Manual - Page 9

... the frame with the notches 1othe rear STEP 10: (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 belt with the flat side o1 the belt against the pulley. BEX BOLTS FIGURE 8 5/16" NYLOCK...

Operation Manual - Page 10

... cable to the cable bracket. HANGER BRACKET 4,' 5C/O64T"THEARIPRIN (JJ) ---_ 1/4" WASHER TRACTOR'S CLUTCH CABLE CABLE BRACKE] FIGURE 11 SPACER (RR) 5/64" HAIR COTTER PiN (J J) FIGURE 12 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 13) • Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first and then onto the large pulley...

Operation Manual - Page 11

... TTraYcPtoEr t DE3C8K", 4S2iZ" E ][ CLUTECleHctriTcYPE 56" BELT (PART #48138) T(LRTA) CLTaOwRn TTraYcPtoEr (GT) Garden Tractor TABLE 1 11 DECK48"SIZE l CLUTECleHctTriYcPE 48", 54" Electric SIDE) 1 LOCK NUT FIGURE 14 5/16" NYLOCK... Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for your snow thrower. THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 14: ...

Operation Manual - Page 12

... onto the large pulley on the belt by inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) through the chain. HEX BOLTS FLATIDLER PULLEY DRIVE BELT FIGURE 17 Did you choose the correct drive belt for your tractor? Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure. Place the belt to the R.H. SHOULDER BOLT(Q) FIGURE...

Operation Manual - Page 13

...FIGURE 21) Fasten the RH Side Plate (bend facing out) to the front three holes shown in the fourth hole, replace it with a 3/8" flanged nut (BB) J \ \ 5/16" FLANGED NUT (AA) (SEE NOTE) \ FIGURE...SHOULDER BOLT (P) 3/8" WASHER (X) FIGURE 24 13 / / 3/8" FLANGED NUT(BB) RIGHT SIDE VIEW If your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 23 STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20) Remove bolts from front three holes ...

Operation Manual - Page 14

... Repeat for the R.H. BOLT REMOVED FROM THIS HOLE k \\ SWAY BAR _. Bolt goes on inside of tractor frame. foot rest brackets to the frame • Attach the L.H Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside... Bolt heads go on inside of the R.H. Replace with a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut (BB). Bolt goes on inside of the tractor frame. BRACKET 3/8" FLANGED /NHT(BB) /...

Operation Manual - Page 15

... pulley HEX BOLTS \ \ \ \ FLAT IDLER PULLEY (#46989) DRIVE BELT FIGURE 31 Did you choose the correct drive belt for your snow thrower. Retighten the hex bolt • Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it between the hex bolt and the flat idler pulley with your tractor? DO NOT USE timeother belt • SlightEy...

Operation Manual - Page 17

... (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) for your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutcl_es and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55" drive belt with the flat side o1 the belt against the ...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) ' __ CABLE (#46989) DRIVE BELT FIGURE 37 Did you choose the correct drive...

Operation Manual - Page 19

... (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" BELT (PART #48188) T(LRTA) CLTaOwnR TTraYcPtoEr...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

... NUT f,CC) / /\ CABLE FIGURE 50 .... _; 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 the _ock washer below the...down to the ground • Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger drive belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt assembled around the pulleys. •...

Operation Manual - Page 23

... with the grooves of the pulleys. The "V" side of the belt must be required to mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor. Make sure the belt passes over the top of the large drive pulley and underneath the two idler pulleys. The "V" side of the belt must first be removed). * Remove...

Operation Manual - Page 26

... STEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61) Block up the rea_ of the tractor to allow . \ FIGURE 63 REAR REFLECTORS (QQ) CHECKLIST Before you operate your snow thrower, please review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower. • Make sure air assembly instructions have been completed with...

Operation Manual - Page 27

... your snow thrower. SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that all instructions have been properly completed. LiFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower to control the direction of discharge. 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...

Operation Manual - Page 28

... bottomlayerof snowD. To prevent damage to improve traction. rivethetractofrorwarduntilthesnow againbecomestoodeep Repeatintghisprocessinto andoutof driftswilleventuallcyleareventhedeepest of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute. • Use tire chains to the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes before using it A light coat of wax may also be marked for...

Operation Manual - Page 29

... the trunnion a few turns and tighten the lower hex nut. REPLACING AUGER BELT • Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch. • Lower the snow thrower to figure 33 on page 16. • Place the attachment ... the spiral auger on the snow thrower does not stop when the attachment dutch lever is placed in the groove of each end of large auger drive pulley and under each idler ...

Operation Manual - Page 30

...=CTION 1. Increase tension on front wheels Snow thrower rides up over snow 1 Tractor ground speed too fast 2 Bottom snow is lower than the rear 3O Raise the snow thrower 4. Snow too deep 4. Snow melts during contact with the snow thrower 1 Object jammed in the down on lift handle to increase weight on V belt 2. If you replaced the engine pulley keeper on a manual...

Operation Manual - Page 38

...3/8-24 x 1" 24 736-0247 2 Washer 25 43063 3 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" 26 46989 1 Belt, V Type Drive (55") 48138 27 47846 28 47044 29 47025 1 Belt, V Type Drive (56") 1 Belt, V Type Auger 1 Pulley, V Type 4" 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2" 12 /17 30 ..., 3/8-16 x 3-1/4" 1 Spacer 6 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 38 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER RER PART NO.