Craftsman 486.248400 User Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN*40"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR ATTACHMENTModel No. 486.248400CAUTION;Before using this product, read this manual

• Attach the snow thrower's clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame by sliding the notched arms at the rear of the assembly onto the two shoul

Insert the end of the lift release cable into the hole in the lift rod. Place the cable into the slot in the top of the lift bracket, with one hex nut

• Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening with generai purpose grease. See figure 21.• Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto

Beneath the tractor, the idler arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly should be pivoted to the left side of the tractor as shown in figure 23.

Fill the plastic keg full of dry sand (approximately 75 lbs.) and replace the lid.Place the plastic keg on the weight tray. Secure the keg with the ru

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. j u • i Compare the illustration b

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

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. Wash

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSACCESSORIES... 2SAFETY RULES..::;.:...

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248400 40" SNOW THROWER20

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248400 40" SNOW THROWERREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTION105931 1Housing, Bearing51 738-0680 1

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248400 40' SNOW THROWER22

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248400 40" SNOW THROWERREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY. DESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTION163764 1Lift Shaft Assembly41703-273

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800*-4-MY-HOME"“ (i-8oo-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparación a d

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise cau

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTSSHOWN ACTUAL SIZEREF.QTY.DESCRIPTION REF. QTY.DESCRIPTIONA 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" X 1-1/4"Q6 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"B 4 H

ASSEMBLYCARTON CONTENTS1.Cross Brace (Weight Tray)11.Left Hand Hanger Bracket (Stamped "L")2,Side Brace (Weight Tray)12.Right Hand Hanger Br

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

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

• Assemble a shoulder bolt arid 3/8" hex lock nut to the R.H. side of the tractor frame, using the first empty hole to the rear of the R.H. hang

Make sure the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel is in the disengaged (down) position, Position the idler arm so that it points straight forwar