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Craftsman 486.24837 Operator's Manual

42"- 2 stage snow thrower tractor attachment
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Operator's IVlanuai
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42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
IVlodei No. 486.24837
DO NOT RETURN
TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
FOR TRACTORS
WITH MODEL NUMBERS
BEGiNNiNG
WITH 247.
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 41569 rev. (08/02/10)

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  • Page 1 Before using this product, read ,, Assembly this manual and follow all Safety ,, Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41569 rev. (08/02/10)
  • Page 2 Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are available. If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. WHEEL WEIGHT...
  • Page 3 Anypower e quipment cancause injury ifoperated i mproperly oriftheuserdoesnotunderstand how tooperate t heequipment. Exercise caution atalltimes, w henusing power equipment. • Read thisowner's manual carefully andknowhowto Stoptheengine whenever youleave theoperating operate yoursnowthrower a ndhowto stoptheunit position, before unclogging t hesnow thrower o r anddisengage t hecontrols quickly.
  • Page 4 SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE r--qq ..43182 43063 43661 43840 43351 43020 43084 • JL 49933 48106 46938 43350 43O80 43682 710-0890A 44215 . W,X R19171616 43088 _ .... 47630 43081 47605, 43070 49948 47631 _\\\\\\ 24817 43003 43086 44695 R19172410 46584 47598 43082...
  • Page 5 NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE 46959 731-0851A 711-0198 47134 43343 [__z 43055 23727 714-04061 1643-60 43038 z XX j WW 726-0178 47788 46963 IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied in the hardware bag will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit.
  • Page 6 Housing Assembly 12. Hanger B racket Assembly R .H. LiftHandle andCable 13. Hanger B racket Assembly L .H. 14. RearFrame Bracket L.H. Chute CrankRodAssembly 15. RearFrame Bracket R.H. Support Tube, C rank Rod 16. FrontFrame Bracket L.H. V-Belt, D rive52"(#41353) 17.
  • Page 7 LOCATE TRACTOR'S MODEL LABEL CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s), Look under your tractor seat to locate the model number label shown below. This manual is for tractors with model set the parking brake and remove the key numbers that start with 247 as shown below.
  • Page 8 STEP1: (SEEFIGURE 1) STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) • Attach the frame brace between the front mount • Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" nylock nut to the holes shown on each side of the tractor frame. plates using two 1/2"x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 1/2" x 1-1/2" washers and 1/2"...
  • Page 9 STEP5: (SEE FIGURE 5) STEP 7 (SEE FIGURE 7) • Remove the thread forming bolt from the hole in the insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and footrest bracket on the left side of the tractor frame. attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms. •...
  • Page 10 STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) STEP 11 (SEE FIGURE 11) • Assemble the two support tubes to the inside of each Assemble two 1/2" jam nuts all the way onto the front frame bracket using a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, a threads of each support link.
  • Page 11 STEP13 (SEEFIGURE 13) STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14) • Assemble a 1/2"x 1"washer ontothebentendofa Remove the belt guard for the PTO pulley on the support l inkandtheninsert t hethreaded endintoa tractor. Refer to "Cutting Deck Removal" in the support t ubeandthebentendintotherearholein SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section of your a frontmounting plate, A ssemble a nother 1 /2"x 1"...
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17) Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground. STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15) Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger • Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side drive belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt of the snow thrower.
  • Page 13 STEP19: (SEEFIGURE 19) STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 20) • Attach thechutecrankrodassembly b rackets t o Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening theplasticbracket o nthe leftsideofthedischarge with general purpose grease. housing. Alignthechutecrankbracket b eneath the Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the rodsupport b racket a ndassemble b othtotheplastic ring.
  • Page 14 BEFORE iNSTALLiNG THE AUGER BELT ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 23) NOTE: An additional person's help may be required to • The auger belt comes pre-assembled to the pulleys mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor. on the snow thrower housing.
  • Page 15 INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 26) STEP 25: (REFER BACKTO FIGURE 22 ON PAGE 14) if your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors, Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear fender.
  • Page 16 KNOW YOU R SNOW TH ROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER CHUTETI_ HANDLE LIFT HANDLE •...
  • Page 17 RAISING ANDLOWERING Inextremely d eepsnow, r aisethesnowthrower f rom theground to remove thetoplayeranddriveforward • Toraise, p ushdownonthelifthandle untilthesnow onlyuntil t hetractors fronttiresreach theuncleared thrower l ocksintheraised transport p osition. bottom layerofsnow. D epress thetractor's clutch- Tolower, p ushdown slightly onthelifthandle andpull brakepedal a ndallowthespiral a uger toclearthe thetrigger.
  • Page 18 CAUTION: Before servicing oradjusting LiFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT thesnow thrower, shut o fftheengine, r emove If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely thespark plug wire(s), settheparking b rake in the transport position, loosen the upper hex nut on andremove t hekey from thetractor i gnition.
  • Page 19 STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS SNOW THROWER PARTS TO REMOVE END OF SEASON • Lower the snow thrower to the ground. Remove the snow thrower from the tractor. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt Remove the belt guard from the tractor's PTO pulley deposit which may have dried on the thrower and by removing the two hex screws.
  • Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Spiral a ugers don'tturn 1.Upper or lower V belttooloose increase tension on V belt 2. Upper or lower V belt broken 2. Replace V belt 3. Shear bolts are sheared. 3. Replace shear bolts 1. Tractor ground speed too fast Clogged discharge chute 1.
  • Page 21 NOTES...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER (For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 247) 233_ 71- ._...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER (For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 247) PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 05931 43182 Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4" Housing, Bearing 65701 43086 Housing Assembly Lock Washer, 5/16" 71464 47134 Gear Assembly Hairpin Cotter, .08 x 1.58"...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER (For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 247) 3_... 59---_ C...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER (For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 247) PART NO DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NO 64637 Lift Shaft Assembly 46446 Grip, Handle 710-0865 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1" 47027 Tube, Crank Rod Support 710-0367 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER (For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 247) PART NO DESCRIPTION 63762 Idler Bracket Assembly 43015 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 46981 Pulley, V Type 9" 43082 Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-16 46982 Pulley, VType 5-1/2"...
  • Page 27 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT _FOLD ALONG THISISA - OTTED LINE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face.
  • Page 28 Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.