Craftsman 486.24441 User Manual

Operator's Manual

42" SNOW BLADE

Model No. 486.24441

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read and follow all Safety, Assembly and Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or

Assembly Questions Call 866-576-8388

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED ¡N U.S.A.

Safety Assembly Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 49795 (10/05)

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WARRANTY.................................................................... 2

safety RULES...............................................................2

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART................................... 3

CARTON CONTENTS

ASSEMBLY................................................................500

OPERATION............................................................ 11-12

MAINTENANCE...........................................................12

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS..................................13

STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................14

repair PARTS illustration

REPAIR PARTS LIST...................................................19

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE...............BACK COVER

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Snow Blade fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME© to arrange for free repair (or

replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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 times when using power equipment.

1. Read the tractor and snow blade owner's manuals 3. and know how to operate your tractor before using tractor with snow blade attachment.

2. Never operate tractor and snow blade without wearing 4. proper clothing suited to weather conditions and operation of controls.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means—Attention!! Become

alert!! Your safety is involved.

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decat attached to the snow blade.

You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Never allow children to operate tractor and snow blade, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24441

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT

These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-H01VIE® to find out if they are available.

If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" LG. В 1 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 X 1-1/2" M 6 Large 1/2" Washer C 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1-1/2" D 14 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1"

E 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/4" P 3 Cotter Pin 1/8" X 1-1/4"

G 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 1" {Thread Forming)

H 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1" S 2 Palnut, 3/8"

I 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16-24 Thread

J 3 Nyiock Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Thread и К 3

2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 1''

Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Thread

L 16 Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thread

N 6 3/8" Flat Washer О 4 Hairpin Cotter

Q 1

R 6 Lock Washer, 3/8" T 1 Spacer, 9/16" OD x 5/8" LG.

1/2" Washer

2 Spacer, 9/16" OD x 1" LG.

PARTS IN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

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REF. QTY.

1 2 Cable End Fitting

2 1 3 1 4 5 1 Spring Mount Rod 6 1 Channel Pivot Pin

DESCRIPTION

Cable yount Bracket Angle Lock Spring Nylon Tie

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

7 1 Blade Adjust Spring 8 1 9 1 Grip Assembly

10 2

11 1 Blade Pivot Shaft

Plastic Grip

Angle Lock Bars

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

12 1 Hanger Bracket, L.H. 13 1 Hanger Bracket, R.H. 14 15 2 Angle Support Bracket 16 1

1 Pivot Support Bracket

Channel Assembly

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

17 1 18 1

19 1

20 1

21 1

Blade Assembly Blade Pivot Rod Lift Handle Tube Lift Handle Rod Cable

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

{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 Wrench (1) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench

• Remove all parts and hardware packages from the

carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.

IMOTE; Not al! of the supplied parts and hardware will be needed for one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after assembly has been completed.

MOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determined from the operator's position while seated on the tractor.

CAUTION: Do not begin assembling until the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust deflector have been allowed to cool off.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 2; (SEE FIGURE 2) » Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners

manual for instructions on how to properly remove the hood.

• Remove the browning shield from the front of the tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove the second bolt to prevent it from falling.

NOTE; Reinstall the browning shield before using your tractor.

STEP1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

• Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip to step 4 on page 6 for tractors with dual suspension brackets.

STEPS: (SEE FIGURES)

• Fasten the R.H. hanger bracket (bend facing out) to the holes indicated in the tractor frame. If there is an engine mounting plate like the one drawn with dotted lines, use large 1/2" flat washers (M) as shims between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame in the locations shown. In the front three holes use three 3/8" X 1" carriage bolts (H), two large 1/2“ washers (M) if needed, and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). In the rear hole use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large 1/2" washer (M) if needed, and a 5/16" nylock nut (K). Tighten ail bolts. Repeat for the L.H. hanger bracket.

• Reinstall the browning shield then go to step 9 on page 7.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)

• Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown in figure 4. If your tractor resembles the top illustration, go to step 5. If your tractor resembles the bottom illustration, go to step 7.

STEPS: (SEE FIGURE 6)

• Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the two front empty holes on the right side of the tractor frame using two new 3/8" X 1" hex bolts (D), 3/8" lock washers (L), and 3/8" flat washers (N) as shown. For the rear hole, use a 3/8" X 1" hex bolt (D), 3/8" lock washer (L) and 3/8" flat washer (N) with a large 1/2" washer (M) placed between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame. Tighten. Repeat for the left side.

• Skip to step 9.

FIGURE 4

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS

STEPS: (SEE FIGURE 5)

• Remove any boits found in the holes indicated in the illustration.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS

STEP?: (SEE FIGURE 7)

• Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the illustration.

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