Operator's Manual CRQFTSNQN ° 42"= 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 ATTACHMENT Model No. 486.24838 CAUTION: Safety Assembly Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions. Operation Maintenance Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., www sears.corn/craftsman PRINTED iN U.S.A. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. FORM NO.
ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4 CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 8 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 7 OPERATION .................................................................. 27 MAINTENANCE ..............................................
Anypowerequipment cancauseinjuryifoperated improperly oriftheuserdoesnotunderstand howtooperatetheequipment. Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment. Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhowto operateyoursnowthrowerandhowto stopthe unit anddisengage thecontrolsquickly. * Neverallowchildrentooperatethe equipment. * * * * * Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
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1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. 11. 12. CrossBrace(WeightTray) SideBraces(2)(WeightTray) LeftHandSidePlate RightHandSidePlate Anti-rotation Bracket Engagement Rod(Notusedonsomemodels) Suspension Arms(2) EnginePulleyKeeper(Notusedonsomemodels) ChuteCrankRodAssembly SupportTube, CrankRod LiftHandleandCable CableBracket 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PlasticKeg LH HangerBracket(OutsideMounting) R.H.
TOOLS (2) (2) (2) (2) (1) (1) REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY IDENTIFYYOUTRACTOR 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches 3/4" Wrenches Screw Driver Knife STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2.
INSTALL SIDE PLATES INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME 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) and a 5/16" nyiock nut (CC). Place the 1/2" washers (V) between the tractor frame and the side plate Repeat for L.H.
THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH WITH A STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) Attach the cable bracket to the slot shown in the clutchddler assembly using a 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt (O) and a 5/16" nylock nut (CC). Place the bolt in the front hole of the bracket and in the end o1 the slot If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to step 14 on page 11. closest 1o the pulley Do not tighten yet.
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. * * LH. HANGER BRACKET PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM) use this hole) Secure the cable housing guide (groove down) to the cable bracket using the original collar and a 5/84" hair cotter pin ( J J). Place a spacer (RR) on the welded pin on the idler arm.
THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH WITH AN STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16) • Hook one end of the spring supplied in the parts bag through the end link of the tensioning chain • With the clutch/idler assembly turned upside down, hook the other end of the spring onto the end of the bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper idler arm. Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for the spring to pivot freely.
STEP18: (SEEFIGURE17) * Turnthedutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup. * * STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19) • Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first and then onto the large pulley on top of the c_utch/ idler assembly. Place the belt to the inside of the idler pulley and the belt keeper bolt located beside the large pulley • Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side tensioning chain (PP) out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter in the chain will allow.
iNSTRUCTiONS FORTRACTORSWITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS FASTEN SIDE PLATES STEP 23: (SEE Remove FIGURE 22) any bolts found in the holes shown. REMOVE BOLTS IF PRESENT TO TRACTOR If your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 21.
INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS iNSTALLING For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension arms using the attachment lift lever 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 of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (K) and 3/8" flanged nuts (BB) Bolt heads go on inside of tractor frame Repeat for the R.H. side.
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 attachment dutch lever on the dash pane{ to the disengaged (down) position. • Screw the trunnion (11)onto the end of the snow thrower engagement rod.
STEP32: (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 you assembled to the inside of the tractor frame• Lift the front of the assembly and attach it 1o the RH and L.
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 , Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the flat idler pulley with the flat side o1 the belt against the puEley.
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. STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40) Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley and then onto the large pulley on top of the c_utch/idler assembly.
ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43) Hook the spring from the parts bag through the end of the tensioning chain Hook the other end of the spring onto the bottom of the bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the bolt, leaving enough space for the spring to pivot freely between the two nuts.
STEP45: (SEEFIGURE44) * Turnthedutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup. * * STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46) Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley and then onto the large pulley on top of the dutch/idler assembly.
ASSEMBLY OFTHE STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49) • 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 c_ank rod to the crank rod support tube. • Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket on the left side of the discharge housing using two 5/16" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (M), and 5/16" Nylock nuts (CO).
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)dsupport 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) Do not tighten yet, STEP 58: (SEE FIGURE 52) Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening with general purpose grease• Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the ring
ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR BEFORE 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. * Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower, making sure the belt is still fooped over the top of the large drive pulley and underneath the two idler pulleys. The "V" side of the belt must be seated in the grooves of all three pulleys.
INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN ATTACHING 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).
ATTACHING TO(GT)GARDEN TRACTORS WITH A SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET ATTACHING TO LAWN (LT) TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS 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 3/8" flanged nut (BB) onto the bolt making only finger tight.
ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGRTTRAY ATTACH STEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61) Block up the rea_ of the tractor to allow removal of rear wheels.
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 .................. _ -- LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER CHUTE TILT HANDLE 3RANK ROD UPPER CHUTE LOWERCHUTE _f'_" _ f SKID SHOE SCRAPER PLATE /j SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H. CHUTETILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or down to control the angle and distance of discharge.
RAISINGANDLOWERING • Toraise,pushdownonthe lifthandleuntilthesnow throwerlocksinthe raisedtransportposition. • Tolower,pushdownslightlyonthelifthandleandpull thetrigger.Withthetriggerpulled,slowlylowerthe snowthroweruntilit reachestheground. • Inextremely deepsnow,raisethesnowthrowerfrom thegroundto removethetoplayeranddriveforward onlyuntilthetractorsfronttiresreachtheuncleared bottomlayerof snow.
CAUTION: Beforeservicing oradjusting thesnowthrowershutofftheengine,remove thesparkplugwire(s), settheparking brake andr_move thekeyfromthetractorignition. LIFT • 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 position to decrease belt tension Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler arm on the bottom of the clutchddler assembly.
STORAGE * * * * * RECOMMENDATIONS PARTS 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 • REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING * Lower the snow thrower to the ground. * Remove the attachment ph_ See figure 54 on page 23.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER 28 29 12 / 21 34 28 "55 31 / 8 30 2O 21 27 \ 66 54 67 27 21_.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 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.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 RER NO. t 41 43 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 42 "X \ 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 12 /17 5 33 /40 36 38 42" SNOWTHROWER PART NO 43080 43064 43083 43086 43081 25727 63904 24286 63762 43015 46981 43082 46982 738-0680 750-0466 750-0660 43003 714-0161 741-0919 08253B 15296A 14088B 44377 736-0247 43063 46989 48138 47846 47044 47025 43432 43054 24571 24472 43070
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