Craftsman 24838 Support Question
Craftsman 24838 Support Question
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Question posted by faut on August 14th, 2014
Which Tractors Will The 24838 Blower Fit On
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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
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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
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 ...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. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffm_n Estates, IL 60179
These and other rights which vary from state to state...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...tractor.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of the discharge opening at high transport speed on . Disengage the attachment clutch lever or switch, lower the snow thrower... Do not operate equipment without proper adiustment of the snow thrower discharge angle Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow ...
Operation Manual - Page 7
... 2 7
RIGHT 61DE VIEW If your tractor does not have completed assembly and checked operation of unit DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear bolts (R) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 29
CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s), set...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... 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. THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to the rear of the ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...your snow thrower. Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for your tractor to the upper idler arm. SELECTTHE CORRECT (Electric clutch tractors suspension ... 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 SPRING
ATTACH SPRING HERE
5TH LINK
CHAIN
...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... 15), cable operated (p. 17) or electric (p. 19) Use the appropriate instructions for your snow thrower. Retighten the hex bolt • Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it ...trunnion (11)onto the end of the snow
thrower engagement rod. • Locate the c_utcl_arm (where the mower clutch rod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the tractor, iust to the inside of the
...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... PULLEY KEEPER WITH ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
i
;; ......
The belt must be equipped with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. i_ C TRUNNION (11) ! STOP BOLT
FIGURE 83
ARM...trunnion (11)along the threads of the engagement rod until if is identical to the tractor frame as shown when performing the next operation. CLUTCH/IDLER
ASSEMBLY
ENGINE
Left Bide
IDLER...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...ll)
5/64" HAIR COTTER PIN (JJ) Hook the end of
the double holes in the cable bracket if your tractor has a 42" mower deck. HEX BOLTS
FLATIDLER PULLEY
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (CC) 5/16" WASHER (U)
5/16" x 3/4" HEX... (E), 5/16" washers (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
your...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...8226; Go to step 48 on top of the c_utch/idler assembly.The belt must be equipped with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut.
Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to ...21. 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 the new pulley keeper supplied with a...
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
...snow thrower. CONTROL ASSTEILMTBLY "_
LEFT SIDEVIEW
FIGURE 48
RIGHT SIDE VIEW 21
ASSEMBLY OFTHE SNOWTHROWER
STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47) * Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side
of the cable wire into the hole in the lift rod Place the threaded fitting...the left side of the lift release cable, tilt the snow thrower forward onto the spiral auger
••
CRANK ROD...
Operation Manual - Page 22
...(SEE FIGURE 53) Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor. ROD
ROD
%
/
/ BRACKET
FIGURE 51
LEFT 81DEVIEW
STEP...(Z). If not, loosen by 1/4 turn each side o1 the snow thrower frame•
FIGURE 53 22
STOP BOLT RIGHT SIDE ViEW STEP...CHUTE KEEPER (HH) _! This step is for garden tractors only. • If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor, remove timestop
bolts from each of the discharge...
Operation Manual - Page 23
... of the belt must mate with the shoulder bolts in the mounting plates align with the grooves of the tractor.
ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR
NOTE: An additional person's help may be required to mount the snow thrower to the front of the pulleys. Make sure the belt passes over the top of the clutch idler...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...mounting plates and the side plates. HA RP N ----_ ; 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...: For correct belt tension, the 1/8" hairpin cotter must attach to the end of the snow blower to figure 45 on page 28 if you plan to use tire chains and there is
...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... in the cross brace.
/ !
ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS 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 additional items are available from the top hole in the side of the fender and...
Operation Manual - Page 27
... impeller fan at full throttle Move the attachment dutch to the engaged position, starting the snow thrower before operating your snow thrower. CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE To control the direction snow is thrown. KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before the tractor clutch is thrown 27
Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to your...
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 • Apply...
_'__
I 11
Service Dates
! ' tI lI it A light coat of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute.
• Use tire chains to wear. Driveforwardintothesnowd, epressthetractor's clutch...
Operation Manual - Page 29
.... Not for electric clutches or cable clutches) if the spiral auger on the snow thrower does not stop when the attachment dutch lever is placed in the down and ...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 disengaged position
SPIRAL...
Operation Manual - Page 30
... figure 29 on page 15 • If a rear mounted attachment is to full throttle 3. Raise the snow thrower 4. 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...
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