Sears 486.248392 manual

Owner's Manual TRACT OR A TT ACHMENT Model No. 486.248392 42"- 2 ST AGE SNOW THROWER ® PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48936 (REV. 7/04) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • Safety • As[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL NUMBER: 486.248392 SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________ The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the snow thrower. You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. ACCESSORIES AND A TT ACHMENTS[...]

3 SAFETY Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment. • Read this owner's manual carefully and know how to operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never [...]

4 HARDW ARE P ACKAGE CONTENTS REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION T 6 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4" U 12 Hex Nut, 5/16" V 1 Whizlock Nut, 5/16" W 4 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" (2 pcs. spare parts) X 11 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8" Y 1 Hex Nut, 1/2" Z 3 Hairpin Cotter, 5/64" AA 1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" BB 3 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"[...]

5 CARTON CONTENTS 1. Cross Brace (Weight Tray) 2. Side Brace (Weight Tray) 3. Right Hand Side Plate (Stamped "R") 4. Left Hand Side Plate (Stamped "L") 5. Anti-rotation Bracket 6. Engagement Rod (Not used on some models) 7. Engine Pulley Keeper (Not used on some models) 8. Chute Crank Rod Assembly 9. Support Tube, Crank Rod 10. [...]

6 • Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5. NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after you have completed assembly. REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON (2) 7/16" Wr[...]

7 • Assemble a shoulder bolt, a 3/8" lock washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut to the bottom hole in each side plate. See figure 3. • Proceed to page 8. FIGURE 6 RIGHT SIDE VIEW FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW TRACTORS WITH AXLE MOUNTED FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS • Remove any bolts present in the holes shown in figure 4 o[...]

8 FIGURE 10 RIGHT SIDE VIEW INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension arms using the attachment lift lever. On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets (Figure 7) • Remove the bolt and nut that fasten the L.H. and R.H. foot rest brackets to the frame. See figure 7. • Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked &quo[...]

9 FIGURE 13 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 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. 9), cable operated (p. 10) or electric (p. 12). Use the appropriate instructions for your tractor. MANUAL ROD OPERATED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH • Move the att[...]

10 • Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/ idler assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper bolt located beside the large pulley. See figure 14. IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the [...]

11 Hold this drawing above you while viewing the Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the reverse of the viewer's right and left. FIGURE 18 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH FIGURE 17 • Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/ id[...]

12 FIGURE 20 VIEW OF BOTTOM • Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotter[...]

13 ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER • 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" hex bolts, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. See figure 23. FIGURE 24 RIGHT SIDE VIEW LIFT RELEASE CABLE HEX NUT LOCK WASHER HEX NUT CABLE WIRE LIFT[...]

14 • Tilt the snow thrower back 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 chute crank rod to the crank rod support tube. • Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket on the left side o[...]

15 NOTE: An a dditional person's help may be required to mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor. • Place the tractor and snow thrower on a flat, level surface so that the tractor can be rolled forward to attach the snow blower. • Remove the Attachment Pin from the snow thrower. • Extend the belt out behind the snow thrower, m[...]

16 ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR • Loosen the top hex bolt on each side of the tractor frame at the rear. Assemble the slotted end of the side braces down onto the loosened bolts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 33. • Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and fasten the side braces to it using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bol[...]

17 • Place the plastic keg on the weight tray and fill with approximately 75 lbs. of dry sand. • Secure the keg with the rubber tarp strap hooked into the holes in the cross brace. See figure 34. FIGURE 35 CHECKLIST Before you operate your snow thrower, please review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performan[...]

18 OPERA TION 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. CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or down to control the angle and distance of discharge. CRANK[...]

19 RAISING AND LOWERING • To raise, push down on the lift handle until the snow thrower locks in the raised transport position. • To lower, push down slightly on the lift handle and pull the trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower the snow thrower until it reaches the ground. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance [...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION : Before servicing or adjusting the snow thrower, shut off the engine, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor ignition. FIGURE 38 FIGURE 37 REPLACING AUGER BELT • Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch. • Lower the snow thrower to the ground. • Remove[...]

21 ADDITIONAL PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON • Remove the clutch/idler assembly. (The two hanger brackets and the two shoulder bolts may be left attached to the tractor frame.) • Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley. • Remove the engine pulley keeper and replace it with the tractor's original engine pulley keeper (rod or cable [...]

22 P ARTS REP AIR P ARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER[...]

23 REP AIR P ARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 05931 1 Housing, Bearing 2 64184 1 Housing Assembly 3 618-0616 1 Gear Assembly 4 63579 1 Chute Crank Rod Assembly 5 63768 1 Impeller Assembly 6 24773 1 Scraper Plate 7 703-2734 1 Bracket, Housing Brace 8 703-2735A 1 Bracket, Chute Crank 9 24816 1 Cover[...]

24 REP AIR P ARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER[...]

25 REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 64637 1 Lift Shaft Assembly 2 710-0865 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1" 3 710-0367 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2" 4 711-0332 2 Pin, Bracket Lift 5 712-0261 2 Nut, Hex Lock 5/8-11 Thread 6 43262 6 Nut, Hex Lock 1/2-13 8 142 4 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 3/4" 9 43093 1 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2" 10 R191[...]

26 NOTES[...]

27 SLOPE GUIDE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and snow thrower. Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND SNOW THROWER ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR&apos[...]

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