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Question posted by Anonymous-147733 on December 30th, 2014

It Runs Great For Awhile Then Ater It Warms Up It Stalls

is there a sensor that could be shutting it down possibly to high of octane

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Operation Manual - Page 1

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 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

...: DATE OF PURCHASE: 2 48624838 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...other rights which vary from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to the snow thrower. Tl_is warranty gives you specific legal rigl_ts, and you may be found on a decal attached ...

Operation Manual - Page 3

... pe_1orming adjustment or repair. Disengage the attachment clutch lever or switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into material at high transport speed on or crossing gravel surfaces. Attention[[ Become Keep clear of the snow throweL Never run engine indoors except when transporting the snow thrower in or out of trouble. • Stop the engine whenever you leave...

Operation Manual - Page 7

... 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 operators position while seated on the t{actor. If your tractor does not have completed assembly and checked operation of unit DO NOT DISCARD...

Operation Manual - Page 8

...the hole directly behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of the tractor frame Store the bracket and bolt. • Attach the R.H Hanger Bracket to the ...there is an engine mounting plate (shown with a 3/8" flanged nut (BB). Place the 1/2" washers (V) between the tractor frame and the side plate Repeat for L.H. HANGER BRACKET RIGHT END OF BRAKE ROD SHOULDER BOLT (Q) J FIGURE 4 ...

Operation Manual - Page 9

...(SEE FIGURE 10) • Two different length drive belts are included with your tractor? DO NOT USE the other fiat idler pulley. Place the bolt in the front ...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 the flat side...

Operation Manual - Page 10

... the keeper bolt next to it to the R.H. 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... onto the engine pulley first and then onto the large pulley on top of the tractor * Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable bracket. IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt outside...

Operation Manual - Page 11

...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 DECK48"SIZE l CLUTECleHctTriYcPE 48", 54" Electric SIDE) 1 LOCK NUT FIGURE 14 5/16" NYLOCK l NUT (CC) 5/16" x 3/4" HEX ...DD) onto the bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for your snow thrower.

Operation Manual - Page 12

... the belt keeper bolt located beside the large pulley • Place tension on top of the tractor frame. hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins (MM) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (KK). CLUTCH...HAIRPIN COTTER (KK) STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18) * Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame Hook the notched suspension arms onto the two shoulder bolts (Q) assembled to the pulley. Place the...

Operation Manual - Page 17

...nylock nuts (CO) for your tractor? Hook the end of the ... length drive belts are included with your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutcl_es and dual front ...on the outside of the tractor. , Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the...the belt DO NOT USE the other belt. / TRACTOR'S CLUTCH CABLE FIGURE 38 17 SPACER (ll) ... in the cable bracket if your tractor has a 46" mower deck ...

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 22

...54: (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 six hex bolts holding the... 5/16" x 1" BRACKET CHUTE 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: (SEE FIGURE 51) •...

Operation Manual - Page 24

.../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 WITH A SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 88) NOTE: Go to step 63 on... FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23) * Lift the front of the snow blower to the tractor hitch using a 1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A) and a 1/2" nylock nut (EE).

Operation Manual - Page 25

... at this time. ATTACHINTGO(GT)GARDEN TRACTORS WITH A SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET STEP 61: (SEE FIGURE 59) • Locate the upper empty hole {n the right side o1 time tractor's draw bar. Repeat on left... tight. DRAWBAR CROSS BRACE 3_"x1" 3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB) ATTACHING TO LAWN (LT) TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS STEP 62: (SEE FIGURE 60) NOTE: Go to step 63...

Operation Manual - Page 27

...running at the center of the housing BEFORE STARTING * Use the end of assembly checklist to pivot the chute down to control the angle and distance of clearance between the snow thrower.... Refer to tractor owneCs manual HOWTO STARTYOUR SNOWTHROWER * The tractor should be cleared. (Refer to the engaged position, starting the snow thrower before operating your snow thrower. Compare the ...

Operation Manual - Page 30

PROBLEM Spiral augers don't turn Clogged discharge chute Snow thrower stalls tractor engine CAUSE 1. Upper or lower V belt too loose 2. Tractor throttEe set too low 3. Replace shear bolts 1. Allow snow thrower to cool to outdoor temperature before using 1 Stop engine, disengage the snow thrower clutch and clear the auger 2 Increase to full throttle and decrease ground speed 1 Increase scraper...

Operation Manual - Page 35

...Housing, Bearing 38 24393 39 24281 1 Bracket, Chute Crank 1 Bracket, Idler 40 49933 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round Head 41 88367 1 Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H 42 85450 43 41576 44 44377 1 Hanger Bracket Assembly, RB. 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1" 45 784-5594 1...Chute Control 4 Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-16 REE NO. REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER REE NO PART NO.

Operation Manual - Page 37

... Washer, 1/2" 1 Nut, Whizlock, 5/16-18 1 Washer, 159" x 1.032" x .060" 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 3/4" Self Thd 2 Slotted Truss Hd. PART NO. 42 720-0201A 43 44917 45 63579 46 784-5604 47 720-0232 48 603-0302 49 T31-1313C 50 746-0928 51 746-0929 52...x 1" Grip, Handle Tube, Crank Rod Support Bushing, 3/8" Plastic Bracket, Chute Crank REE NO. REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER REF NO.

Operation Manual - Page 38

... Spacer 39 43088 1 Washer, 1/4" 40 43343 2 Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8") 41 47134 2 Pin, Hair Cotter 5/64" 42 711-0198 1 Trunnion 43 46948 1 Rod, Engagement 44 47620 1 Spring 45 47607 1 Spring, Torsion 46 23625 1 Spacer 47 ... 2 Hex Nut, 6/16-18 4 43086 4 Lock Washer, 5/16" 41 43 42 "X \ 5 43081 4 Washer, 5/16" Std. REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER RER PART NO.

Operation Manual - Page 40

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