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Craftsman CMXGZBF71248371 Instruction Manual

Craftsman CMXGZBF71248371 Instruction Manual

42" snow thrower compatible with: t1, t2, and t3 series craftsman riding mowers
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42" SNOW THROWER
COMPATIBLE WITH:
T1, T2, and T3 Series Craftsman Riding Mowers
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
OR COMMENTS, CONTACT US.
1-888-331-4569
CMXGZBF71248371
WWW.CRAFTSMAN.COM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 42" SNOW THROWER COMPATIBLE WITH: T1, T2, and T3 Series Craftsman Riding Mowers CMXGZBF71248371 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, CONTACT US. 1-888-331-4569 WWW.CRAFTSMAN.COM...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS 27914BL3 24558BL1 27509BL1 46989 25728BL1 41353 42992 25722BL1 27016BL1 48883 25780 27010BL1 67052BL1 67053BL1 27011BL1 67269BL1 67268BL1 67267BL1 67266BL1 67532BL1 67533BL1 27900BL3 41346 41352BL1 27340BL1 28414BL3 28413BL3 68402BL3 68403BL3 27902BL3 27901BL3...

  • Page 4: Hardware Package Contents

    HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 27231 43086 43182 R19171616 47630 43063 43019 43351 43020 42846 HA21362 47810 43064 47134 43001 43407 R19172410 41657 43083 42847 42977 R19131316 43177 42300 44685 43080 44326 43661 43350 47631 43084 47598 48106 43003 46584 42849...

  • Page 5: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) Attach the chain to the spring on the lower idler arm. 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 6 COMPATIBLE WITH: IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR: IF YOUR TRACTOR FRAME MATCHES THE STYLE SHOWN T1, T2, and T3 Series Craftsman BELOW, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Riding Mowers TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers (1) Hammer (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches (2) 3/4"...
  • Page 7 STEP 2: (Fig. 2) STEP 4: (Fig. 4) 1. Place a side plate (17,18) onto each shoulder bolt (JJ) 1. Measure from the center of the three holes indicated and install two quick release pins (P) as shown. in figure 4 to select the hole that is approximately 10" above the ground in both front mount plates.
  • Page 8 STEP 6: (Fig. 6) STEP 8: (Fig. 8) 1. Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down. 1. Refer back to step 4. If you used the top hole indicated in step 4, use hole A in this step. If you used one of the 2.
  • Page 9 STEP 10: (Fig. 10) STEP 12: (Fig. 12) 1. Two drive belts are supplied with the snow thrower. If 1. Attach the front frame brackets to the two hanger you used hole A in step 8, use the 52" drive belt (12). If brackets on the tractor frame using two pivot lock you used hole B, use the 55"...
  • Page 10 STEP 13: (Fig. 13) STEP 14: (Fig. 14) 1. Assemble a 1/2" x 1" (H) washer onto the bent end of 1. Remove the belt guard for the PTO pulley on the a support link and then insert the threaded end into tractor.
  • Page 11 IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR: IF YOUR TRACTOR STEP 2: (Fig. 16) FRAME MATCHES THE STYLE SHOWN 1. Assemble a shoulder bolt (JJ) and 3/8" nylock nut (K) to both front mounting plates. BELOW, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Fig. 16 STEP 1: (Fig. 15) STEP 3: (Fig.
  • Page 12 STEP 4: (Fig. 18) THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 1. Install a shoulder bolt (JJ), shoulder spacer (X), 1/2" x 1" washer (F), and 3/8" flanged nut (SS) to the sides of the tractor frame. If your tractor has a manual attachment clutch go to page 13.
  • Page 13 STEP 7: (Fig. 21) STEP 9: (Fig. 23) 1. Attach the rear pulley frame brackets (10) to the outside 1. Attach the front pulley frame brackets (7) to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using four 5/16 x 1" hex of the rear extension straps (16) using four 5/16 x 3/4"...
  • Page 14 STEP 11: (Fig. 25) STEP 12: (Fig. 26) 1. Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame. 1. Remove the belt guard for the PTO pulley on the Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the tractor. Refer to "Cutting Deck Removal" in the SERVICE two shoulder bolts (JJ) assembled to the outside of the AND MAINTENANCE section of your tractor Operator's tractor frame.
  • Page 15 THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN STEP 3: (Fig. 29) MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 1. Attach a front pulley frame bracket (7) to the right inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5/16 x 1" hex If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch bolts (C), 5/16"...
  • Page 16 STEP 5: (Fig. 31) STEP 7: (Fig. 33) 1. Attach a rear extension strap (30) to the right inside of 1. Attach a rear pulley frame bracket (10) and cable the clutch idler assembly using two 5/16 x 1" hex bolts bracket (36) to the right rear extension strap (30) using (C), 5/16"...
  • Page 17 STEP 9: (Fig. 35) STEP 11: (Fig. 37) 1. Install the cable strap (35), the 1/4" spacer (A2), and 1. Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame. a 1/4" washer (LL) onto the welded pin on the idler Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the arm.
  • Page 18 IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR: IF YOUR TRACTOR STEP 2: (Fig. 39) FRAME MATCHES THE STYLE SHOWN 1. Place a side plate (17,18) onto each shoulder bolt (JJ) and install two quick release pins (P) as shown. BELOW, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Fig. 39 STEP 1: (Fig.
  • Page 19 STEP 4: (Fig. 41) STEP 6: (Fig. 43) 1. Install a shoulder bolt (JJ) and 3/8" nylock nut (SS) in the 1. Assemble the cable bracket (36) to the outside half bottom hole in each front mount plate (17 and 18). of the double holes in the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16"...
  • Page 20 STEP 8: (Fig. 45) STEP 10: (Fig. 47) 1. Assemble the two support tubes (26) to the inside of 1. Place the extension strap (29), a 1/4" spacer (A2) and a each front frame bracket (23 and 24) using a 1/2" x 1/4"...
  • Page 21 STEP 12: (Fig. 49) STEP 14: (Fig. 51) 1. Attach the front of the clutch/idler assembly to the two 1. Insert the threaded end of a support link (25) into the frame support brackets (27 and 28) you assembled in support tube on the left side of the tractor.
  • Page 22 STEP 16: (Fig. 53) 1. Move the tractor's attachment clutch lever to the disengaged position. 2. Remove the belt guard for the PTO pulley on the tractor's engine. Refer to "Cutting Deck Removal" in the SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section of your tractor Operator's Manual.
  • Page 23 Step 3: (Fig. 56) ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER 1. Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground. Step 1: (Fig. 54) 2. Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger drive belt 1. Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side to the discharge housing, leaving the belt assembled of the snow thrower.
  • Page 24 Step 5: (Fig. 58) Step 7: (Fig. 60) 1. Install the chute crank rod (4) into the plastic bushing in 1. Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening the chute tilt control assembly. with general purpose grease. 2.
  • Page 25 ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR Fig. 62 Step 1: (Fig. 61) AUGER PULLEY 1. Place the snow thrower on a flat, level surface. 2. Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower, TWIST keeping the belt assembled to the snow thrower TWIST 1/4 TURN pulleys.

  • Page 26: Belt Routing Diagram

    BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM SETTING THE SNOW THROWER LIFT HEIGHT Step 1: (Fig. 65) 1. Adjust the nut on the lift link found on each side of the snow thrower, so that the auger housing is level when ENGINE PULLEY raised, and the scraper plate has approximately 3" to 4" of ground clearance.

  • Page 27: Before Starting

    CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING 1. Use the end of assembly checklist to verify that all Before you operate your snow thrower, please review instructions have been properly completed. the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower 2.

  • Page 28: Removing Snow

    Removing Snow Operating Tips Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light fluffy 1. Discharge snow down wind whenever possible. snowfall to wet heavy snow. Operating instructions must be 2. To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow thrower, flexible to fit the conditions encountered. The operator must allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature adapt the lawn tractor and snow thrower to depth of snow, before using it.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 4. If you have a rod operated attachment clutch, remove the engagement rod from the tractor's clutch arm. See Customer Responsibilities figure 29. 5. If a front mounted attachment is to be used, remove the Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the side plates from the tractor.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Lift Release Cable Adjustment 1. If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely in CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting the the transport position, loosen the upper hex nut on the snow thrower, shut off the engine, remove lift bracket a few turns and tighten the lower hex nut.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Adjusting Lift Height, Leveling To Level When Raised The snow thrower is equipped with two threaded lift links Refer to figure 65 for adjusting the lift height and leveling of the snow thrower 1. To make the snow thrower level when it is in the raised in the raised position.
  • Page 32 Parts Repair Parts for Model 486.248374 42" Snow Thrower To purchase repair parts, call the following toll-free number: 1-888-331-4569 30 23...
  • Page 33 Ref. Part No Description Ref. Part No Description 28237 Flange, Bearing 47615 Bearing, Flange 67629BL3 Housing Assembly 42844 Bearing, Ball 71464 Gear Assembly 43182 Hex Bolt, 5/16”-18 x 3/4” 47026 Pulley, V Type 741-0493C Bearing, Split, 3/4” 69823BL3 Impeller Assembly 24279BL1 Skid Shoe 24773BL3...
  • Page 34 Parts Repair Parts for Model 486.248374 42" Snow Thrower To purchase repair parts, call the following toll-free number: 1-888-331-4569...
  • Page 35 Ref. Part No Description Ref. Part No Description 68550BL3 Lift Shaft Assembly 49266 Screw, Oval #10-24 x 1-1/2” 41616 Hex Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 1” 44482 Grip, Handle 41614 Hex Bolt, 5/8”-11 x 1-1/2” 27914BL3 Tube, Crank Rod Support 41615 Nut, Hex Lock 5/8”-11 Thread 24393BL1 Bracket, Chute Crank 43262...
  • Page 36 Parts Repair Parts for Model 486.248374 42" Snow Thrower To purchase repair parts, call the following toll-free number: This parts diagram if for the tractor frame mentioned on 1-888-331-4569 pages 5-9. 40 37 17 12...
  • Page 37 Ref. Part No Description Ref. Part No Description 48883 Pulley, Flat 3-5/8” 46963 Chain 43063 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1” 43055 Pin, Hair Cotter, 3/32” 43083 Hex Nut, 5/16”-18 23727 Spacer 43086 Lock Washer, 5/16” 43088 Washer, 1/4” 43081 Washer, 5/16” Std. Wrt. 43343 Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8”) 26943BL3...
  • Page 38 Parts Repair Parts for Model 486.248374 42" Snow Thrower To purchase repair parts, call the following toll-free number: This parts diagram if for the tractor frame mentioned on 1-888-331-4569 pages 10-13. 40 37 17 12...
  • Page 39 Ref. Part No Description Ref. Part No Description 48883 Pulley, Flat 3-5/8” 46959 Spring 43063 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1” 46963 Chain 43083 Hex Nut, 5/16”-18 43055 Pin, Hair Cotter, 3/32” 43086 Lock Washer, 5/16” 23727 Spacer 43081 20 Washer, 5/16” Std. Wrt. 43088 Washer, 1/4”...
  • Page 40 Parts Repair Parts for Model 486.248374 42" Snow Thrower To purchase repair parts, call the following toll-free number: This parts diagram if for the tractor frame mentioned on 1-888-331-4569 pages 10 and 14-16. 40 37 17 12...
  • Page 41 Ref. Part No Description Ref. Part No Description 48883 Pulley, Flat 3-5/8” 23727 Spacer 43063 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1” 43088 Washer, 1/4” 43083 Hex Nut, 5/16”-18 43343 Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8”) 43086 Lock Washer, 5/16” HA3090 Pin, Hair Cotter 5/64” 43081 20 Washer, 5/16”...
  • Page 42 Parts Repair Parts for Model 486.248374 42" Snow Thrower To purchase repair parts, call the following toll-free number: This parts diagram if for the tractor frame mentioned on 1-888-331-4569 pages 17-21. 40 37 17 12 Ref. Part No Description Ref. Part No Description 43080...
  • Page 43 Ref. Part No Description Ref. Part No Description 63762BL1 Idler Bracket Assembly 23625 Spacer 43015 Hex Nut, 3/8”-16 43509 Hex Bolt, 3/8”-16 x 2-2/4” Lg. 46981 Pulley, V Type 9” 43001 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 X 1 GT5 43082 Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8”-16 24558BL1 Cable Mount Bracket 46982...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN® is a registered trademark of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., used under license.   © 2023 CRAFTSMAN   Product Manufactured by:   Agri-Fab®, Inc. 809 South Hamilton Street Sullivan, Illinois 61951 U.S. & Canada Only 07/23 Part No. 3-218...

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