Craftsman 486.24838 manuale d’uso

Operator's Manual CRQFTSNQN ° 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 Sears, R[...]

ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4 CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 8 ASSEMBLY .................................................[...]

Any power equipment can cause injury ifoperated improperly or ifthe user does not understand how tooperate the equipment. Exercise caution at alltimes, when using power equipment. Read this owner's manual carefully and know how to operate your snow thrower andhow to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. * Never allow children to op[...]

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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W 1 1 2 2 4 6 6 2 2 2 6 2 2 8 2 4 2 2 7 7 6 8 t Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3-1/4" Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Hex Bolt, 8/16" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" Hex Bolt, 3/8"[...]

1. Cross Brace (Weight Tray) 2 Side Braces (2) (Weight Tray) 3 LeftHand Side Plate 4 Right Hand SidePlate 5 Anti-rotation Bracket 6 Engagement Rod(Not used on some models) 7 Suspension Arms (2) 8 Engine Pulley Keeper (Not used on some models) 9 Chute Crank Rod Assembly 10. SupportTube, Crank Rod 11. LiftHandle andCable 12. Cable Bracket 13 Plastic [...]

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY IDENTIFYYOUTRACTOR (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches (2) 3/4" Wrenches (1) Screw Driver (1) Knife ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED General Purpose Grease REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON * Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton Lay out parts and hardware and identify using t[...]

INSTALL SIDE PLATES STEP 3: (BEE FIGURE 3) * Fasten the R.H Side Plate (bend facing out) to the front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (K), three 1/2" washers (V) (see note) and three 3/8" flange nuts (BB) For the rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" cardage bolt (N), a 1/2" washer (V) [...]

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to step 14 on page 11. STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7) • Attach the pulley (long end of hub facing down) and the large spacer (SS) to the hole shown in the dutch/ idler assembly Use a 3/8" x 3-1/4" hex bolt (B), a 3/8" washer (X[...]

STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11) Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to the disengaged (down) position. * Place the clutch/idler assembly on the floor on the left side of the tractor * Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable bracket. Secure the cable housing guide (groove down) to the cable bracket using the original collar and a[...]

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14) Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) for each arm Place the arms on the outside of the frame with the notches to the rear 5/16" NYLOCK l NUT ([...]

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17) * Turn the dutch/idler assembly right sideup. * Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley. Install the drive belt down between time hex bolt and the flat idler pulley with the fiat side of the belt against the pulley Retighten the hex bolt. * Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it between the v[...]

iNSTRUCTiONS FORTRACTORSWITH DUAL STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22) FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS Remove any bolts found in the holes shown. FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR If your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 21. If your tractor resembles figure 22 go to step 23 STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20) Remove bolts from front three holes shown If a bolt is prese[...]

INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension arms using the attachment lift lever STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or28) On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets • Remove the bolt and nut that fasten the L.H. and R.H. foot rest brackets to the frame • Attach the L.H Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside o[...]

INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are either rod operated (p 15), cable operated (p. 17) or electric (p. 19) Use the appropriate instructions for your tractor. ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29) • Move the attachm[...]

STEP 32: (SEE FIGURE 82) * Be sure to lift up the front end of the engagement rod as shown when performing the next operation. You can temporarily support the rod using a rubber band tied to the engine pulley keeper * Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto the two shoulder bolts [...]

CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35) • Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (E), 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) for each arm. Place the washers between the arms and the assembly frame. 5/16" NYLOCK 5/16" x [...]

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 the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt, washer and nut. NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a pulley keeper that is identical to the new one [...]

ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES STEP 41: (SEE FtGURE 41) * Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (E)> 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts COO) for each arm. Place the washers between the arms and the assembly frame 5/16" NYLOCK 5/16" x 314" N[...]

STEP 45: (SEE FIGURE 44) * Turn the dutch/idler assembly right sideup. * Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley. Install the drive belt down between time hex bolt and the flat idler pulley with the fiat side of the belt against the pulley. Retighten the hex bolt. * Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it between the [...]

ASSEMBLY OFTHE SNOWTHROWER STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47) * Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side of the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to the bracket using two 5/16" X 1-3/4" he× bolts (D) and 5/16" Ny[ock nuts (CO). LIFT HANDLE , 5/16" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT (D) 5/16" NYLOCK NUT (CC) FIGURE 47 LIFT BR[...]

STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51) • Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to the plastic bracket on the left side of the discharge housing Align the chute crank bracket beneath the rT)d support bracket and assemble both to the plastic bracket using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N), 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" Nylock nuts (CO) D[...]

ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR NOTE: An additional person's help may be required to mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor. STEP 58: (SEE FIGURE 84) * Place the tractor and snow thrower on a flat_ level surface so that the tractor can be rolled forward to attach the snow thrower. * Remove the Attachment Pin from the snow thrower[...]

INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN STEP 88: (REFER SACKTO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23) * Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through the holes. Secure it with by reinstalling the 1/8" hairpin cotter (OO). SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION [...]

ATTACHING TO (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. insert a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt (C) from inside the tractor frame through the hole Hook the stotted end of a side brace down onto the bolt, then assemble a 3/[...]

ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGRTTRAY STEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61) Block up the rea_ of the tractor to allow removal of rear wheels. Remove the rear wheels from the axle, retaining the square key and all other parts for reassembly Remove the hex bolt from the top hole in the side of the tractor frame. If no bolt is present and the hole is unthreaded, s[...]

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. LIFT HANDLE .................. UPPER CHUTE _f'_" LOWERCHUTE _ f SCRAPER PLATE /j SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H[...]

RAISING AND LOWERING • Toraise, push down on the lifthandle until the snow thrower locks in the raised transport position. • Tolower, push down slightly on the lifthandle andpull the trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower the snow thrower until it reaches the ground. CAUTION: Do not operate the snow thrower without the rear weight attac[...]

CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting the snow thrower shut off the engine, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake and r_move the key from the tractor ignition. REPLACING AUGER BELT • Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch. • Lower the snow thrower to the ground. • Remove the attachment pin • Lock the snow thrower&apo[...]

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS * Lower the snow thrower to the ground. * Remove the snow thrower from the tractor. * Clean the snow thrower thoroughly Wash off any salt deposit which may have dried on the thrower and housing * Any bare metal that has become exposed should be painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust * Store in a dry place REMOVIN[...]

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER REE PART QTY DESCRIPTION REE PART NO NO. NO. NO 1 05931 1 Housing, Bearing 50 43038 2 84184 1 Housing Assembly 51 43343 3 818-0616 1 Gear Assembly 52 43350 4 83579 1 Chute Crank Rod Assembly 53 24394 5 83768 1 impeller Assembly 54 43003 6 24773 1 Scraper Plate 55 1643-60 7 703-2734 1 Bracket, Ho[...]

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER REF NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 PART NO. 64637 710-0865 710-0367 711-0332 712-0261 43262 142 43093 R1917161_ 43350 741-0192 783-0360 783-0361 24476 24311 47599 43086 24820 63773 48049 47369 732-0306 R1913131_[...]

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER 41 43 42 "X 12 /17 5 33 /40 36 RER NO. t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 PART QT_t DESCRIPTION NO 43080 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 43064 3 Hex Loc[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WiTH ATTACHMENT - - Lo 1, Fold this page along dotted line indicated above, 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3, Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure, 4, Compare the ang[...]

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