Craftsman 486.248381 User Manual Page 1

Operator's ManualTRACTOR ATTACHMENTModel No. 486.24838142"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER®PRINTED IN U.S.A.FORM NO. 40242 (06/27/08) Sears, Roebuck a

10ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTORSTEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe.Hook the notched suspensio

11THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)• Attachthetwosuspensionarmstotherearoftheclutch

12STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe.Hook the notched suspension arms onto the two shoulder bolts (Q)

13STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothefront three holes shown in the tractor frame using three 3/8"

14FIGURE 28 RIGHT SIDE VIEWINSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS Forbetterclearance,lowerthetractor'ssuspensionarmsusingtheattachmentliftlever.

15INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY ThissectioncoverstheinstallationoftheClutch/Idlerassembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are eit

16FIGURE 33 RIGHT SIDE VIEWFIGURE 32 RIGHT SIDE VIEWPIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)(use second hole)1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (KK)ENGAGEMENTRODSTEP 33: (SEE FIG

17FIGURE 36FIGURE 38STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)• Assemblethecablebrackettotheinnerhalfofthedouble holes in the bottom of the clutch/idler ass

18FIGURE 40 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATHFIGURE 39STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)• Assembletheshort"V"beltontotheenginepulleyand then onto the

19ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHESFIGURE 42TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)LEFT FRONT HOLEFIGURE 43 VIEW OF BOTTOM STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)• Hookthespringfro

2TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL NUMBER: 486.248381 SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________The model number and seria

20FIGURE 46 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (KK) ENGINE PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER BOLT IDLER PULLEY CHAIN (PP) (L.H. SIDE) STEP 47:

21STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47)• Placethelifthandleintotheliftbracketontherightsideof the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to the bracket usin

225/16" NYLOCK NUT (CC)CHUTE CRANKBRACKET5/16" WASHER (U)CHUTECRANKRODRODSUPPORTBRACKET5/16" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT (N)SPIRALFIGURE 51

23NOTE:Anadditionalperson'shelpmayberequiredtomount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor.STEP 55: (SEE FIGURE 54)• Placethet

24INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PINSTEP 58: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23)• Liftthefrontofthesnowblowertoaligntheholesinthe mounting p

25ATTACHING TO (GT) GARDEN TRACTORS WITH ASINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETSTEP 61: (SEE FIGURE 59)• Locatetheupper empty hole in the right sid

26CHECKLISTBefore you operate your snow thrower, please review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from y

27OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.Comparetheillustrationbelowwith

28RAISING AND LOWERING• Toraise,pushdownonthelifthandleuntilthesnowthrower locks in the raised transport position.• Tolower,pushdowns

29SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: Beforeservicingoradjustingthesnowthrower,shutofftheengine,removethe spark plug wire(s), set the parkin

3SAFETYAny power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution a

30PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON• Removetheclutch/idlerassembly.(Thetwohangerbrackets and the two shoulder bolts may be left attached to the

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34PARTSREPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248381 42" SNOW THROWER

35REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248381 42" SNOW THROWERREF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 05931 1 Housing, Bearing 2 65701 1 Housing Assembly 3 71464 1 G

36REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248381 42" SNOW THROWER73366076616575621165757562633233

37REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION1 64637 1 Lift Shaft Assembly2 710-0865 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1"3 710-0367 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"4 711-0332

38REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248381 42" SNOW THROWERREF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 43080 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 2 43064 3 Hex Lock N

39WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than

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5 REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION X 3 Washer, 3/8" Y 2 Bowed Washer Z 6 Flanged Nut, 1/4" AA 1 Flanged Nut,

61. Cross Brace (Weight Tray)2. Side Braces (2) (Weight Tray)3. Left Hand Side Plate4. Right Hand Side Plate5. Anti-rotation Bracket6. Engagemen

7• Removeallpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthecarton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 6.NOTE: No

8STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)• Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" washer (X) to the outside of R.H. side plate, securing it with a 3/8"an

93/8" X 3-1/4" HEX BOLT (B) LARGE SPACER (SS) PULLEY (TT) 3/8" LOCKWASHER (S) 3/8" HEX LOCK NUT (DD) 3/8" WASHER (X) LONG END