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Question posted by myklebradley on June 20th, 2015

Biggest Wheel Can Be Put On Lt2000

i have a Sears 22 horsepowered LT2000 lawn tractor. Can I put a 23 inch wheel on rear axle?

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Answer #1: Posted by zzed41 on June 21st, 2015 10:56 AM

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Hi! This modification is unadvised as this may ruin your model's performance. It is best to retain the original size to ensure maximum performance.

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Operation Manual - Page 1

... 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. Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts FORM NO. 49812 (2/06) www sears.corn/craftsman...

Operation Manual - Page 2

... your unit Call 1-8O0-4-MY-HOME® 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 will be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffm_n Estates, IL 60179...

Operation Manual - Page 3

... adults to operate the equipment without the rear weight attached to the slope guide on . Never operate the snow thrower near rotating parts. Never make certain all clutches and shift into neutral before unclogging the snow thrower or making any adjustments or inspections Take all times. Refer to the tractor. Never allow anyone in front of...

Operation Manual - Page 7

...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 ...to cool before beginning • Remove any front or rear attachment which is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ...

Operation Manual - Page 9

... and the flat idler pulley with #48138 printed on the outside of 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...

Operation Manual - Page 11

... TTraYcPtoEr (GT) Garden Tractor TABLE 1 11 DECK48"SIZE l CLUTECleHctTriYcPE 48", 54" Electric SELECTTHE CORRECT (Electric clutch tractors suspension bracket) DRIVE...tractor The part number is printed on the outside of the belt Set aside the belt that is not for your snow thrower...TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14) Attach the two suspension arms to the rear...

Operation Manual - Page 15

... Install the drive belt down ) position. • Screw the 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 \ \ \ \ FLAT IDLER PULLEY (#46989) DRIVE BELT FIGURE 31 Did...

Operation Manual - Page 16

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Operation Manual - Page 17

Use the rear holes if your tractor has a 46" mower...the bottom of the double holes in the cable bracket if your tractor has a 42" mower deck. Hook the end of the clutch spring over the ..." 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 tractor? Using the wrong length belt may cause...

Operation Manual - Page 18

... equipped with a pulley keeper that secure the keeper Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. NOTE: Some tractors may already be placed to the inside of the tractor frame. STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39) * Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of the...

Operation Manual - Page 19

...16" x 3/4" hex bolts (E)> 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts COO)for your type tractor The part number is not for each arm. ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES STEP 41: (SEE FtGURE 41) *... snow thrower• Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for your tractor to the chain, placing it 55" CELT (PART #46989) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE j_ CLUTCH TYPE (LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42",...

Operation Manual - Page 21

... of the discharge housing using two 5/16" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (M), and 5/16" Nylock nuts (CO). HINT: For easier assembly 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 FIGURE 50...

Operation Manual - Page 22

... rod rotates the chute freely. This step is for garden tractors only. • If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor, remove timestop bolts from each of the six hex ...flanged lock nuts (Z). If not, loosen by 1/4 turn each side o1 the snow thrower frame• FIGURE 53 22 STOP BOLT RIGHT SIDE ViEW Tighten carefully so that timenuts are snug but do not... Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor.

Operation Manual - Page 23

... end o1spring) IDLER ARM FIGURE 54 RIGHT SIDE VIEW /" \ REAR I PULLEY LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR FIGURE 88 23 VIEWED FROM UNOERNEATH TWIST 1/4 TURN :i AUGER PULLEY _ i TWIST...rear pulley and between the snow thrower's mounting plates. * Raise timerear of the snow thrower by lifting up on the idler arm. STEP 58: (SEE FIGURE 84) * Place the tractor and snow thrower on the snow thrower...

Operation Manual - Page 26

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Operation Manual - Page 27

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Operation Manual - Page 28

....m (fullthrottle)It is advisable to reach outdoor temperature before wear is excessive. 28 Use rear wheel weights to improve traction • Before the first snowfall, remove all stones, sticks and...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 •...

Operation Manual - Page 29

... turns and tighten the upper hex nut Refer to figure 48 on page 21 CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT (For tractors with the snow thrower. Not for electric clutches or cable clutches) if the spiral auger on page 23 • Assemble the belt onto the clutch/idler assembly SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT * The skid shoes are secured...

Operation Manual - Page 30

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Operation Manual - Page 38

...24838 42" SNOWTHROWER RER PART NO. t NO QT_t DESCRIPTION 1 43080 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 2 43064 3 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 3 43083 2 Hex Nut, 6/16-18 4 43086 4 Lock Washer, 5/16" 41 43 42... Housing, Bearing 21 15296A 1 Housing, Open Bearing 22 14088B 1 Spacer, Spindle 23 44377 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1" 24 ... 3-5/8" 2 Rear Pulley Frame Bracket 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4" 1 Spacer 6...