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Craftsman 486.248531 Owner's Manual

42"- 2 stage snow thrower tractor attachment
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Owner's Manual
42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
Model No. 486.248531
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!
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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR ATTACHMENT Model No. 486.248531 CAUTION: IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!! • • • • •...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 42" 2-STAGE SNOW THROWER ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS TIRE CHAINS DRIFT CUTTER BARS WHEEL WEIGHT KIT NO. 71-88294...
  • Page 3 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Become alert!! Your safety is involved. SAFETY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Attention!!

  • Page 4: Hardware Package Contents

    HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SPARE PARTS BAG Store these two bolts and nuts in a safe place until needed. (See page 17.) REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 5: Carton Contents

    ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS...
  • Page 6 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON • NOTE: CAUTION TRACTOR PREPARATION • • • • ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRACTOR INSTALLING SIDE PLATES ON TRACTOR TRACTORS WITH FRAME MOUNTED FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS • • REMOVE NUT & WASHER AND LEAVE BOLT (IF PRESENT) THESE HOLES MUST BE EMPTY...
  • Page 7 • • 3/8" SHOULDER BOLT FIGURE 3 TRACTORS WITH AXLE MOUNTED FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS • THESE HOLES MUST BE EMPTY FIGURE 4 • NOTE: 3/8" HEX LOCK NUT 3/8" LOCK WASHER R. H. SIDE PLATE RIGHT SIDE VIEW FIGURE 5 •...
  • Page 8 INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets • • BOLT REMOVED FROM THIS HOLE 3/8" x 1" L.H. HANGER CARRIAGE BRACKET BOLT FIGURE 7 On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets • 3/8" LOCK WASHER SUSPENSION ARM 3/8" x 1" L.H.
  • Page 9 INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY • TENSIONING CHAIN FIGURE 11 • • • SPRING 5TH LINK 3/8" HEX LOCK NUT RIGHT SIDE FIGURE 12 • USE THIS HOLE FIGURE 13 • IMPORTANT: Do Not • CHAIN (L.H. SIDE) Hold this drawing above you while viewing the Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the tractor.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER • FIGURE 15 NOTE: • HINT: TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 16 • • • • RIGHT SIDE VIEW FIGURE 17 • CRANK SUPPORT TUBE TILT CONTROL HANDLE LIFT RELEASE CABLE HEX NUT LOCK FIGURE 18 WASHER HEX NUT •...
  • Page 11 5/16" x 1" CHUTE CRANK CARRIAGE BOLT BRACKET 5/16" FLAT WASHER 5/16" LOCK WASHER 5/16" HEX NUT FIGURE 19 • • carefully • • Tighten • • 1/4" x 1" HEX BOLT 1/4" FLAT WASHER PLASTIC CAP GREASED SURFACE CHUTE KEEPER 1/4"...
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT • AUGER PULLEY TWIST 1/4 TURN IDLER PULLEY FIGURE 22 • • • 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.
  • Page 13 ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR • tighten yet. • Do not tighten yet. • Do not tighten yet. • loose bolts at this time. NOTE: CROSS BRACE 5/16" 5/16" LOCK WASHER 1/2" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT 1/2" LOCK 1/2" LOCK WASHER WASHER 1/2"...
  • Page 14 • 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. • • • • • • The following additional items are available from Sears to help enhance the performance of your snow thrower.

  • Page 15: Operation

    KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. LIFT HANDLE UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE SCRAPER PLATE SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H. & L.H. CHUTE TILT HANDLE CRANK ROD LIFT HANDLE LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER BEFORE STARTING •...

  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    RAISING AND LOWERING • • CAUTION REMOVING SNOW • • • CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • LUBRICATION • • • • • • DANGER OPERATING TIPS • • • • • • MAINTENANCE CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR (Refer to figures 29 and 30 on page 17.) •...

  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    CAUTION REPLACING AUGER BELT • • • • • • • SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT • • FIGURE 29 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT • • SPIRAL AUGERS • • FIGURE 30...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS • • • • • REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING • • • • • • PROBLEM STORAGE ADDITIONAL PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON • • • • TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER...

  • Page 27: Slope Guide

    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.
  • Page 28 in your own home… 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 www.sears.com Sears PartsDirect 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) www.sears.com/partsdirect 1-800-827-6655 1-877-LE-FOYER 1-888-SU-HOGAR...

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