Craftsman 486.24839 User Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMRN40“- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR ATTACHMENTModel No. 486.24839CAUTION:Before using this product, read this manual and fol

• Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/ idler assembly. The belt must be p

Attach the clutch/idier assembly to the tractor frame by sliding the notched arms at the rear of the assembly onto the two shoulder bolts assembled to

• Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and place the extra tensioning chain through the left front hole as shown in figure 19.ELECTRIC ATTACHMEN

Hold this drawing above you while viewing the Clutch/ldler Assembly from underneath the tractor. Right and left in the drawing wiil be the reverse of

• Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground.• Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger drive belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt

ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTORNOTE: An additional person's help may be required to mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor.• Place

• Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left side of the tractor install the attac

• Place the plastic keg on the weight tray and fill with approximately 75 lbs. of dry sand.• Secure the keg with the rubber tarp strap hooked into t

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSACCESSORIES...2SAFETY RULES...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSACAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting the snow thrower, shut off the engine, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking b

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS• Lower the snow thrower to the ground.• Remove the snow thrower from the tractor.• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly.

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24839 40" SNOW THROWER22

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24839 40" SNOW THROWERREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTION1059311 Housing, Bearing55714-0161 2 K

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24839 40" SNOW THROWER\ /i’/ hiil-iU U!I tel24

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24839 40" SNOW THROWERREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTION163764 1Lift Shaft Assembly41703-2735A

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SLOPE GUIDE(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME“ (i-800^69 -4663)Para pedir servicio de reparación a domiciüo

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 t

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTSSHOWN ACTUAL SIZEREF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY.DESCRIPTIONA 1Hex Bolt, 1/2" X 1-1/4"S 1 Washer, 3/8"B 4 Hex B

ASSEMBLYCARTON CONTENTS1.Cross Brace (Weight Tray)11.2. Side Brace (Weight Tray)12.3.Right Hand Side Plate (Stamped "R")13.4. Left Hand Side

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY(2)7/16" Wrenches(2)1/2* Wrenches(2)9/16* Wrenches(2)3/4" Wrenches(1)KnifeADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED General Purpo

Assemble a shoulder bolt, a 3/8“ lock washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut to the bottom hole in each side plate. See figure 3.Proceed to page 8.TRACTO

INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETSFor better clearance, lower the tractor's suspensionarms using the attachment lift lever.On Tractors With Foot Rest Bra

INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLYThis section covers the installation of the Clutch/ldler assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are either