Craftsman 486.244414 Operator's Manual page 13

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 26)
• Place the end of the blade pivot rod down through the
blade pivot shaft. Attach the other end of the blade
pivot rod to the lift handle tube. Secure both ends with
a hairpin cotter (W). The holes for the hairpin cotters
should be parallel to the ground.
• Use the two plastic ties to hold the cable securely
to the outside of the handle tube and away from the
tractor to avoid direct heat from the tractor muffler.
• Squeeze the grip assembly to check blade pivot. To
adjust, see Service & Adjustments section on p. 16.
PLASTIC TIES
HAIRPIN
COTTER (W)
BLADE PIVOT
ROD
BLADE
PIVOT SHAFT
HAIRPIN COTTER (W)
FIGURE 26
LIFT HANDLE
TUBE
(Left Hand Side View)
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 27)
• Pivot the blade to the center position and lower it to
the ground. Place shims under the blade to create
the amount of ground clearance you want. The more
uneven the surface the more clearance you will need.
• Attach the skid shoes to the blade using two 5/16" x
5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (F), 5/16" washers (P) and
5/16" nylock nuts (L). Tighten the bolts with the skid
shoes resting on the ground, .
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (F)
FIGURE 27
13
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (L)
5/16" WASHER (P)
SKID SHOE
(Left Hand Side View)