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Question posted by ajphelaner on June 29th, 2015

Unable To Find User Manual For Riding Mower Ztl 7000 Model 247.25001

sold by Sears approximately 2 1/2 years ago

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 29th, 2015 4:46 PM
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Operation Manual - Page 1

... 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 all Safety Rules and Operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
Operation Manual - Page 2

...warranty applies for only 90 days from state to the snow thrower. Tl_is warranty gives you specific legal rigl_ts, and ...year from the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Sears,...MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: 2 48624838 WHEEL WEIGHT TiRE CHAINS DRIFT CUTTER BARS KIT NO. 71-88294 SNOW CAB 71-24276 The model...
Operation Manual - Page 3

...manual. Keep the area of operation clear of the building. Never make certain all times. Do not carry passengers. Never operate the snow thrower near rotating parts. Make sure the snow thrower...page 39 of the snow throweL Never run engine indoors except when transporting the snow thrower in use the snow thrower without proper instruction. Refer to the tractor. without good visibility or...
Operation Manual - Page 7

...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 the Service and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual...STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) Look under the front of your tractor • Remove the mower deck Refer to reinstall the browning shield when so instructed in ...
Operation Manual - Page 8

... of the bolt you just installed. side plate• * Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (K), three 1/2" washers (V) (see note) and ... 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" washer (X) 1o the outside of the tractor frame• • Attach the L.H. side plate. INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME...
Operation Manual - Page 9

...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 ...the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure. 9 THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH If your...
Operation Manual - Page 10

... Align cable bracket with welded pin and tighten flue nut assembled in step 9. Lift the front of Tractor BOLT FIGURE 18 10 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM) use this hole) LH. hanger ...J). * Place a spacer (RR) on the welded pin on the left side of the tractor * Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable bracket. IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt outside of the...
Operation Manual - Page 11

...tractor to avoid accidentally using it in the parts bag through the left front hole. Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for your snow thrower... CLUTECleHctriTcYPE 56" BELT (PART #48138) T(LRTA) CLTaOwRn TTraYcPtoEr (GT) Garden Tractor TABLE 1 11 DECK48"SIZE l CLUTECleHctTriYcPE 48", 54" Electric Use the table below to select the...
Operation Manual - Page 12

...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. SHOULDER BOLT... belt against the pulley Retighten the hex bolt. * Loop the belt around the outside of the tractor frame. and L.H. HANGER BRACKET 1/8"HAIRPIN COTTER(KK) /. STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19) •...
Operation Manual - Page 13

...24: (SEE FIGURE 23) Fasten the RH Side Plate (bend f_cing out) to step 21. If your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 23 STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20) Remove bolts from front three ... 21, assemble a 5/16" flange nut (AA) onto the bolt after the side plate is present in the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts (G), three 3/8" lock washers (S) and one 1/2" washer (V) placed...
Operation Manual - Page 14

...(BB). BOLT REMOVED FROM THIS HOLE k \\ SWAY BAR _. HANGER \\. /' BRACKET LEFT SIDE ViEW On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets • Find the empty hole beneath the foot rest Attach the L.H Hanger Bracket (marked...inside of the frame using the first empty hole to the LH side of the tractor frame. Bolt goes on inside of frame. 3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLT (K) FIGURE 25 SUSPENSION ARM...
Operation Manual - Page 15

... 30) * Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the suspension arm. Tractors with manual attachment clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55" drive belt with ... 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 pulley HEX BOLTS \ ...
Operation Manual - Page 17

...5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) for your 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)...(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 21

... in the lift rod Place the threaded fitting into the locked position. Insert the end of the snow thrower. HINT: For easier assembly of the discharge housing using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" carriage bolts (L),...the chute tilt control assembly to eliminate slack in this manual. LIFT HANDLE \, STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49) • Tilt the snow thrower back down into the slot in the lift bracket, ...
Operation Manual - Page 27

... has the correct oil for electdc clutches Refer to your snow thrower to transport or operating position. 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 cEutch ]ever for manual clutches or the clutch switch for winter operation (SAE 5W...
Operation Manual - Page 30

... the engine pulley keeper on a manual attachment clutch tractor, reinsta{l the tractor's odgina] engine pulley keeper See ...Raise the snow thrower 4. Upper or lower V belt broken 3. Replace V belt 3. Shear bolts are sheared 1. Tractor ground speed too fast 2. Increase tension on front wheels Snow thrower rides up over snow 1 Tractor ground speed too fast 2 Bottom snow is icy...
Operation Manual - Page 35

... Chute Keeper 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" 1 Chute, Lower 2 Washer, 3/8" 6 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged 1 Owner's Manual 35 Wrt 31 47615 32 741-0309 2 Bearing, Flange 1 Bearing, Ball 33 741-0478 2 Bushing, Ptastic 3/8" 34 741-0493A 4 ...70 43661 71 731-13000 72 43070 73 47572 49812 QTY. REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER REE NO PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 05931 2 84184 1 Housing...
Operation Manual - Page 37

..., 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. Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 37 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER REF NO. 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...
Operation Manual - Page 38

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER RER PART NO. Wrt 6 25727 1 Frame, Clutch and Pulley 7 63904 1 idler Arm ..." 38 23727 1 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 43509 1 Hex Bolt...
Operation Manual - Page 40

...all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. LLC For Sears professional installation of Seals ...day or night (U.S.A. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! LLC © Sears BrarTds. Your Home For repair-in items like garage door openers ...

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