Electric Attachment Clutches - Craftsman 486.24837 Operator's Manual

ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES
STEP41: (SEEFIGURE 41)
• Turn theclutchidlerassembly u pside down.
Hookthespring(ontotheendoftheboltthatextends
through thenutonthebottom oftheupper idler
arm.Install a 3/8"hexlocknutontothebolt,leaving
enough space forthespring to pivot.
3/8" HEX F'
LOCK NUT
SPRING
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ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
FIGURE 41 B OTTO M Vl EW
STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)
Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.
TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)
3/32" HAIRPIN
111 COTTER IN
5th LINK
TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)
FIGURE 42
STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)
Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts
for each bracket.
Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket.
5116" x 3/4" HEX BOLT
5116"
WASHER
/
5116" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5116" WASHERS /
/
5116" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 43
STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)
Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed
below that is correct for your tractor. The part number
is printed on the outside of the belt.
Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to
avoid accidentally using them.
55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" Electric
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
TABLE 2
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