Owner's Manual I CRAFI",'SMAN+ I 42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTO R ATTAC H M E NT Model No. 486.248531 • • • • • CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. IMPORTANT - READ THIS For Missing Parts or Assembly Please Call 217-728-8388 FIRST!!! Questions Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST. FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail info@agri-fab.com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly Sears, Roebuck and Co., www.sears.
ACCESSORIES ........................................................... SAFETY RULES .......................................................... FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................. CARTON CONTENTS ................................................. ASSEMBLY ................................................................. OPERATION ............................................................. MAINTENANCE .........................................................
Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjury if operatedimproperlyor if the userdoesnot understandhowto operate the equipment.Exercisecautionat all times,whenusing powerequipment. • Readthis owner'smanualcarefullyandknowhow to operateyoursnowthrowerandhowto stopthe unitanddisengagethe controlsquickly. • Neverallowchildrento operatethe equipment. • Neverallowadultsto operatethe equipment withoutproperinstruction. • Keeptheareaof operationclearof allpersons, especiallysmallchildren,andpets.
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE \ P SPARE PARTS BAG Store these two bolts and nuts in a safe )lace until needed, (See page 17.) NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE jAA HH REF. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q QTY. 1 4 2 6 2 4 2 2 6 4 1 10 12 6 2 2 2 DESCRIPTION REF.
CARTON 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. CONTENTS Cross Brace (Weight Tray) Side Brace (Weight Tray) Right Hand Side Plate (Stamped "R") Left Hand Side Plate (Stamped "L") Anti-rotation Bracket Chute Crank Rod Assembly Support Tube, Crank Rod Lift Handle Tube and Cable 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
TOOLS (2) (2) (2) (2) (1) REQUIRED INSTALLING FOR ASSEMBLY 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches 3/4" Wrenches Knife SIDE PLATES ON TRACTOR TRACTORS WITH FRAME MOUNTED FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS (See figure 1.) • • ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED General Purpose Grease Remove any bolts that are present in the two holes shown as empty in figure 1. If there is a bolt in the third hole shown in figure 1, remove the nut and washer but leave the bolt in place.
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. • Attach the R.H. Side Plate (marked "R") to the right side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 5. For the front hole use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, a 3/8" lock washer, and a 1/2" flat washer. Use the flat washer as a shim Proceed to page 8. between the frame and the side plate. For the rear hole use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, and a 3/8" lock washer. Repeat for the L.H. side.
INSTALLING HANGER INSTALLING BRACKETS For better clearance, lower the tractor's arms using the attachment lift lever. suspension R.H. foot rest brackets to the frame. See figure 7. Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. The bolt heads go on the inside of the tractor frame. Repeat for the R.H. side. See figure 7.
INSTALLING • CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY 1/8 COTTER PIVOT LOCK PIN (use second hole) Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and place the extra tensioning chain through the hole shown in figure 11. USE THIS HOLE FIGURE • • • 11 Hook the loose spring through the end of the tensioning chain. See figure 12. 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.
ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER • 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. 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 15. Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank rod to the crank rod support tube.
CHUTE CRANK BRACKET 5/16" x 1" \\ ATTACHING NOTE: An additional 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.
INSTALLINGTHE • AUGER BELT INSTALLING The auger belt comes preassembled to the pulleys on the snow thrower housing. Make sure the belt passes over the top of the auger pulley and then twists 1/4 turn to pass underneath each side idler pulley. The "V" side of the belt must mate with the grooves of the pulleys. See figure 22.
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 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 26. yet. See figure 25.
If yourtractoris notequippedwithrearreflectors, assemblethe tail reflectorstothe rearfender. Placethereflectorsascloseto the bottomofthe fenderandasfar apartas the shapeof thefender will allow.Seefigure28. \ TAIL REFLECTORS FIGURE 28 CHECKLIST Before you operate your snow thrower, please review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower. • • • • • • All assembly instructions have been completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened.
KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating our snow thrower. Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. _E TRIGGER LIFT HANDLE CHUTE TILT HANDLE CRANK ROD UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE SKID SHOE SCRAPER PLATE SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H. CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or down to control the angle and distance of discharge.
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. CAUTION: Do not operate the snow thrower without the rear weight attached to the tractor to provide extra traction and stability.
& LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT • If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower 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. • REPLACING • • • • • • • • BELT Release spring tension from the upper drive belt. Lower the snow thrower to the ground. Remove the attachment pin. Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down position to decrease auger belt tension.
STORAGE • • • • • 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 • • • • • • ADDITIONAL OF SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS THE SPIRAL AUGER • • • HOUSING Lower the snow thrower to the ground. Remove the attachment pin.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 78 77 28 30 21. 42" SNOW 29 THROWER 12 21 / 93 70 17 _.
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