Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CRAFTSMAN 486.248531 Craftsman
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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.
ACCESSORIES ........................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................. 4 CARTON CONTENTS ..........................
Any power equipment can causeinjury if operated improperly or if the user doesnot understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment. • Read this owner's manual carefully andknowhow to operate your snowthrower andhowto stop the unit anddisengage the controls quickly.
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE SPARE PARTS BAG Store these two bolts and nuts in a safe )lace until needed, (See page 17.) P jAA NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE HH REF. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q QTY.
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. Chute Crank Rod Assembly 7. Support Tube, Crank Rod 8.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLING SIDE PLATES ON TRACTOR (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches (2) 3/4" Wrenches (1) Knife ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED General Purpose Grease REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON • Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton.
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. J FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW • Attach the R.H. Side Plate (marked "R") to the right side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 5.
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.
INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY • 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.
ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER • Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground. 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.
CHUTE CRANK BRACKET 5/16" x 1" .,dw,,,.,,,,. _CARRIAGEBOLT FIGURE 19 CHUTE CRANK ROD ROD SUPPORT J BRACKET / _16"FLAT WASHER 5/16"LOCK _ WASHER "5/16"HEX NUT LEFT SIDE VIEW Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening with general purpose grease.
INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT • 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.
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.
If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors, assemble the tail reflectors to the rear fender. Place the reflectors as closeto the bottom of the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender will allow.
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. LIFT HANDLE _E TRIGGER CHUTE TILT HANDLE UPPER CHUTE CRANK ROD LOWER CHUTE SCRAPER PLATE SPIRAL AUGERS, R.
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: 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 AUGER BELT • Release spring tension from the upper drive belt.
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.
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21 2Z REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER 30 21. 9 78 28 29 77 12 16 33 93 70 17 _. 88 33 38 15 "105 26 21 / 34 28 94 _I 37 19 I04_ 63 82 44 47 65 54 61 27 21 49 82 65 21 25 .
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER 43 41 40 45 " _ 52 47 51 50 42 56 ) ! 69 53 18 52 73 60 I , 57 18 65 39 61 / 82 14 54 6 / 28 5 62 61 31 / 5 73 61 60 22 15 24 18 22 63 .
REF NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF.
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PO | | | ! I | | CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND SNOW THROWER ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR'S TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE. AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MA- NEUVERS WHILE ON A SLOPE.
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