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Question posted by jerrygrossi on March 2nd, 2013

V Belt, Drive Replacement

My V Belt snapped while snow blower auger is attached to to Craftman Lawn Tractor. Can a new V Belt be installed without removing or detaching snow blower auger from the tractor?

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Operation Manual - Page 1

...., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 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...

Operation Manual - Page 3

... keep it will protect feet and improve footing on . Make sure the snow thrower height is an extremely flammable fuel. Exercisecautionat alltimes,whenusingpowerequipment. Do not use • Use only attachments and accessories approved by attempting to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, remove the wire from the plug to the slope guide on slippery surfaces...

Operation Manual - Page 9

...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 o1 the belt against the pulley. Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt... FIGURE 9) Attach the cable bracket to the flat idler pulley Install the drive belt down ) ...

Operation Manual - Page 10

... 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... spacer (RR) on the welded pin on the idler arm. STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11) Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to the disengaged (down ) to the cable bracket using two pivot lock pins...

Operation Manual - Page 11

... with the notches to the chain, placing 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 Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for your snow thrower.

Operation Manual - Page 12

... chain will allow. IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the drive belt around the large v-pulley, placing it to the inside of the tractor frame. Place the belt to the R.H. CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY PULLEY 1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (KK) STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18) * Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame Hook the notched suspension arms onto the...

Operation Manual - Page 15

... to the pulley HEX BOLTS \ \ \ \ FLAT IDLER PULLEY (#46989) DRIVE BELT FIGURE 31 Did you choose the correct drive belt for your snow thrower. Place the washers between the hex bolt and the flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the pulley. Tractors with manual attachment clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use the...

Operation Manual - Page 16

...belt must be equipped with a pulley keeper that is aligned at the front end of the idler arm slot Attach the trunnion (ll) to the slot using the 3/8" thin washer (W) and a 5/64" hairpin cotter (JJ) • Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of the tractor frame by removing...so that secure the keeper Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt,...

Operation Manual - Page 17

...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 the flat side o1 the belt against the puEley.Retighten the hex bolt , Loop the belt... cable bracket if your tractor has a 42" mower deck. CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35) • Attach the two suspension arms ...

Operation Manual - Page 18

... top of the c_utch/idler assembly.The belt must be equipped with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. 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 pulley keeper...

Operation Manual - Page 19

...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... enough space for your tractor 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(...

Operation Manual - Page 20

... Side of the assembly and attach it between timehex bolt and the flat idler pulley with the fiat side of the tractor frame. Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure. STEP45: (SEEFIGURE44)... shoulder bolts you choose the correct drive belt for your tractor? Install the drive belt down between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the inside of the...

Operation Manual - Page 21

...handle 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. • Remove the nylon tie which fastens the ... 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) * Attach the chute ...

Operation Manual - Page 22

... 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 ... (HH) _! If not, loosen by 1/4 turn each side o1 the snow thrower frame• FIGURE 53 22 STOP BOLT RIGHT SIDE ViEW ROD ROD %... Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to the plastic bracket on the right hand side of the flange Attach the...

Operation Manual - Page 23

...ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR NOTE: An additional person's help may be rolled forward to attach the snow thrower. * Remove the Attachment Pin from the snow thrower. * Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower, centering it between the two pulleys on the snow thrower housing. TWIST 1/4 TURN :i AUGER PULLEY _ i TWIST 1/4 TURN IDLER PULLEY IDLER PULLEY FIGURE 88 INSTALLING...

Operation Manual - Page 24

...page 20. SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION STEP 89: (...install the 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) through the end of the spring, securing it with by reinstalling the 1/8" hairpin cotter (OO). CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR ATTACHING TO (LT) LAWN TRACTORS...INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN STEP 88: (REFER SACKTO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23) * Lift the front of the snow blower to the tractor...

Operation Manual - Page 26

... aH bolts and nuts properly tightened. • Make sure the correct dbve belt was installed. • Make sure the drive belt and auger belt are available from the axle, retaining the square key and all other parts for reassembly Remove the hex bolt from your snow thrower. • Make sure air assembly instructions have been completed with the rubber...

Operation Manual - Page 27

...AUGER, R.H. & L.H. SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that all instructions have been properly completed. Compare the illustration below with ground SKID SHOE Controls amount of discharge. To control the distance snow is thrown. Feed snow to the impeller fan at full throttle Move the attachment dutch to the engaged position, starting the snow thrower before operating your snow thrower...

Operation Manual - Page 29

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 down and retighten the nuts securely. Refer to figure 48 on page 21 If the lift rod fails to unlock completely to lower the snow thrower, loosen the lower hex nut on the...

Operation Manual - Page 30

... which may be left attached to the tractor frame) • Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley. increase to assemble bolts back into the empty holes in the tractor frame. Snow melts during contact with a light oil to prevent rust * Store in a dry place REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING * Lower the snow thrower to the ground. * Remove the attachment ph_ See figure...