Craftsman 486.244412 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual42" SNOW BLADEModel No. 486.244412PRINTED IN U.S.A.®FORM NO. 42459 (2/10/12)CAUTION:Before using this product, read and fol

10(Right Hand Side View)FIGURE 15STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 15)• Assemble the two angle lock bars together as shown ingure6,sothatallholesarealign

11STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 19)• Assemble one 5/16" jam nut (I) approximately 3/4" onto threaded end of control cable that has no rubber cap or

12FIGURE 22 (Right Hand Side View)STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 22)• Assemble the large 1/2" washer (Q) onto the channel pivot pin.• Attach the cha

13FIGURE 26(Left Hand Side View)STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 26)• Place the end of the blade pivot rod down through the blade pivot shaft. Attach the other

14FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28To Raise or Lower the Snow Blade• Use the handle grip located on the end of the handle tube. To raise the blade, pull back while

15Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with your snow blade for traction. These accessories are available at your nearest Sears retail store.Usi

16To Adjust Blade Spring• The tension of the blade adjust spring may be altered to permit the blade to tilt forward to bypass solid obstructions. To

17TROUBLESHOOTINGCAUSELift mechanism is bindingHandle tube is binding on lift rod.Lock mechanism is out of adjustmentand is not disengaging.PROBLEMBla

18PARTSREPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.244412 - 42" SNOW BLADEBBAA3881030353550333445382346324256 15141939402427 2048483747414125362561636262656016

19REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.244412 - 42" SNOW BLADEREF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 23114 1 Blade 42"2 23117 1 Wear Plate 42"3 629

2TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL NUMBER: 486.244412 SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________The model number and seria

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3FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHARTREF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTIONA 46071 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4"B 43648 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"C 43085 1 Hex B

4 REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION 12 1 Hanger Bracket, L.H. 13 1 Hanger Bracket, R.H. 14 1 Pivot Support Bracket 15 2 Angl

5ASSEMBLY(1) Pliers(1) Hammer(1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)(1) 9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench(1) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wren

6IDENTIFY YOUR SUSPENSION BRACKETS• Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown below. • If your tractor resembles the top illustration, procee

7FIGURE 63/8" x 1" HEX BOLT (D)3/8" LOCK WASHER (R)3/8" FLAT WASHER (N)1/2" LARGEWASHER (M)R.H. HANGERBRACKETSTEP 2: (SEE FI

8FIGURE 103/8" x 1" HEX BOLT (D)3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L)PIVOT SUPPORTBRACKETSTEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 10)• Assemble the pivot support bracket to

9SHOULDER BOLTATTACHMENT PINFIGURE 14STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 14)• Pull out on the attachment pins on the hitch assembly and swing the top of the pins do