Summary of Contents for Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 486.248531
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ACCESSORIES SAFETY RULES ... FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ... CARTON CONTENTS ... ASSEMBLY ... OPERATION ... MAINTENANCE ... LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this snow thrower is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears willrepair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
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Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjury if operatedimproperlyor if the userdoesnot understandhowto operate the equipment.Exercisecautionat all times,whenusing powerequipment. • Readthis owner'smanual c arefullyandknowhow to operateyoursnowthrowerandhowto stopthe unitanddisengage the controlsquickly. • Neverallowchildrento operate the equipment. • Neverallowadultsto operate the equipment withoutproperinstruction. • Keeptheareaof operation clearof allpersons, especially smallchildren, a ndpets.
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SPARE PARTS BAG Store these two bolts and nuts in a safe )lace until needed, (See page 17.) REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming) Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" Slotted Truss Head Bolt, 3/8"...
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CARTON 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 Plastic Keg Left Hand Hanger Bracket (Stamped "L") Right Hand Hanger Bracket (Stamped "R") Clutch Idler Assembly V Belt, Drive...
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches 3/4" Wrenches Knife ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED General Purpose Grease REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON • Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.
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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. FIGURE 3 TRACTORS WITH AXLE MOUNTED SUSPENSION BRACKETS • Remove any bolts present in the holes shown in figure 4 on both sides of the tractor frame.
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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. See figure 7. •...
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INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER • Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and place the extra tensioning chain through the hole shown in figure 11. FIGURE • 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.
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ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW 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. LIFT HANDLE 511 6"...
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CHUTE CRANK • Place the tractor and snow thrower on a flat, level surface so that the tractor can be rolled forward to attach the snow blower. SUPPORT • Remove the Attachment BRACKET Extend the belt out behind the snow thrower,...
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FIGURE 23 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH INSTALLING to the pulleys Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in the mounting plates and the side plates. From each side idler the left side of the tractor install the attachment through the holes, securing it with the 1/8"...
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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 tighten yet. See figure 25. Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and fasten the side braces to it using two 5/16"...
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If yourtractoris notequipped withrearreflectors, assemble the tail reflectors tothe rearfender. Placethereflectorsascloseto the bottomofthe fenderandasfar apartas the shapeof thefender will allow.Seefigure28. TAIL REFLECTORS FIGURE CHECKLIST Before you operate your snow thrower, review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance snow thrower.
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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. LIFT HANDLE UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE SCRAPER PLATE SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H. CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or down...
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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.
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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. •...
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STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS • Lower the snow thrower to the ground. • Remove the snow thrower from the tractor. • Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. 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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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 33 38 54 61 486.248531 _.88 "105 42" SNOW THROWER I04_...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 05931 Housing, Bearing 64184 Housing Assembly 618-0616 Gear Assembly 63579 Chute Crank Rod Assembly 63768 Impeller Assembly 24773 Scraper Plate 703-2734 Bracket, Housing Brace 703-2735A Bracket, Chute Crank 24816 Cover, Belt 705-5226 Chute Reinforcement 705-5269 Spiral Assembly, L.H.
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REPAIR PARTS "\ FOR MODEL 486.248531 42" SNOW THROWER...
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REPAIR PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 64637 Lift Shaft Assembly 710-0865 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1" 710-0367 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2" 711-0332 Pin, Bracket Lift 712-0261 Nut, Hex Lock 5/8-11 Thread 43262 Nut, Hex Lock 1/2-13 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 3/4" 43093 Pin, Cotter 1/8"...
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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 OPERATING ON A SLOPE. AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MA- NEUVERS WHILE ON A SLOPE. €- ¢5.¢...
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1-800-4-MY-HOME To bring in products such as vacuums, for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 For the replacement that you need to do-it-yourself, 1-800-366-PAFIT To purchase or mqu_re about a Sears Service Agreement: Para pedzr serv_c_o de reparac_Sn a dom_c_ho, y para ordenar plezas con entrega...