Craftsman 486.24838 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualCRQFTSNQN°42"= 2 STAGE SNOW THROWERTRACTOR ATTACHMENTModel No. 486.24838DO NOT RETURN TO STOREFor Missing Parts or Assembly

STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel tothe disengaged (down) position.* Place the clutch/idler assembly on the f

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH ANELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHSTEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of theclutch/idler as

STEP18: (SEEFIGURE17)* Turnthedutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.* Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.Install the drive belt down

iNSTRUCTiONS FORTRACTORSWITH DUAL STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS Remove any bolts found in the holes shown.FASTEN SIDE PLATES

INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETSFor better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension armsusing the attachment lift leverSTEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or28)On

INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLYThis section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idlerassembly to tractors with attachment clutches that areeither r

STEP32: (SEE FIGURE 82)* Be sure to lift up the front end of the engagement rodas shown when performing the next operation. Youcan temporarily support

CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCHSTEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)• Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of theclutch/idler assembly using two 5/

STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)* Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side ofthe tractor frame by removing the washer and nutthat secure the keeper Attac

ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHESSTEP 41: (SEE FtGURE 41)* Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of theclutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x

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STEP45: (SEEFIGURE44)* Turnthedutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.* Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.Install the drive belt down

ASSEMBLY OFTHE SNOWTHROWERSTEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47)* Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right sideof the snow thrower. Fasten the handl

STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51)• Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets tothe plastic bracket on the left side of the dischargehousing Align the chute

ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTORNOTE: An additional person's help may be required tomount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor.STEP 58:

INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PINSTEP 88: (REFER SACKTO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23)* Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes inthe mounting plates

ATTACHINGTO(GT)GARDEN TRACTORS WITH ASINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETSTEP 61: (SEE FIGURE 59)• Locate the upper empty hole {n the right side o1tim

ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGRTTRAYSTEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61)Block up the rea_ of the tractor to allow removal ofrear wheels.Remove the rear wheels fr

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

RAISINGANDLOWERING• Toraise,pushdownonthelifthandleuntilthesnowthrowerlocksintheraisedtransportposition.• Tolower,pushdownslightlyonthelifthandleandpu

CAUTION:Beforeservicingoradjustingthesnowthrowershutofftheengine,removethesparkplugwire(s),settheparkingbrakeandr_movethekeyfromthetractorignition.REP

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipm

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS* Lower the snow thrower to the ground.* Remove the snow thrower from the tractor.* Clean the snow thrower thoroughly Wash off

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONOF TRACTOR WiTH ATTACHMENT- - Lo1, Fold this page along dotted line indicated above,2. Hold page

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1. CrossBrace(WeightTray)2 SideBraces(2)(WeightTray)3 LeftHandSidePlate4 RightHandSidePlate5 Anti-rotationBracket6 EngagementRod(Notusedonsomemodels)7

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY IDENTIFYYOUTRACTOR(2) 7/16" Wrenches(2) 1/2" Wrenches(2) 9/16" Wrenches(2) 3/4" Wrenches(1) Screw Driv

INSTALL SIDE PLATESSTEP 3: (BEE FIGURE 3)* Fasten the R.H Side Plate (bend facing out) to thefront three holes in the tractor frame using three3/8&quo

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AMANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCHIf your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go tostep 14 on page 11.STEP 7: (SEE FIGU