Sears Craftsman 486.244281 Owner's Manual page 2

SAFETY RULES
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate
the equipment, Exercise caution at all times, when using power equlpment,
1. Read the tractor and snow blade owners manuals and know howto operate yourtractor before using tractorwlth snow blade
attachment,
2, Never operate tractor and snow blade without wearing proper clothing suited to weather conditions and operation of
controls,
3, Never allow children to operate tractor and snow blade, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions,
4, Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.
I' & 7,*
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
IT MEANS -- ATTENTIONI BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CONGRATULATIONS onyour purchaseof a Sears snow
blade, It has been designed, manufactured and engi-
neered to give you the best possible dependability and
performance,
Should you experience any problem you can not easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-
ter/Department. We have competent well trained techni-
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this snow
blade.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow blade
properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules,
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring
for and using your snow blade.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Respon-
sibilities" and "Storage" sections of this manual.
MODEL NUMBER: 486,244281
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE SNOW BLADE,
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH THE SERIAL NUMBER
AND THE DATE OF PUROHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON 48" SNOW BLADE
For one year from the date of purchase, when this snow blade is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
If this snow blade is used for cornmerctal or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only90 days from the date of purchase,
Thls warranty"does not cover:
repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, includingthe failure to maintain the equipment according
to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. HOFFMAN ESTATES, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ............................................................... 2
ACCESSORIES .................................................................. 3
CARTON CONTENTS ................................................... 3-4
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ..................................... 4
ASSEMBLY FOR 917.., SERIES .................................. 5-6
ASSEMBLY FOR 502.., SERtES ................................... 7-8
ASSEMBLY FOR 536.. SERIES ................................. 9-10
UNIVERSAL FINALASSEMBLY ................................ 11-14
OPERATION .............................................................. 15-16
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................................. 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................... 17
STORAGE ....................................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ...................................... ! 7
PARTS EXPLOSION ....................................................... ! 8
REPAIR PARTS .............................................................. 19
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................... BACK COVER