Craftsman 486.244413 User Manual
Operator's Manual
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Model No. 486.244413
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
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
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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41661 (4/30/14)
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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ........................... 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................... 3
CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 5-13
OPERATION ............................................................ 14-15
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.
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................... 16
STORAGE ................................................................. 16
TROU BLES HOOTI NG ............................................... 17
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ...................................... 18
REPAIR PARTS LIST. ............................................... 19
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER
• Read the tractor and snow blade owner's manuals
and know how to operate your tractor before using
tractor with snow blade attachment.
Never operate tractor and snow blade without
wearing 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.
• 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.
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CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A
defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline
The model number and serial numbers will be found on
a decal 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.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
486.244413
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REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY.
A 46071 1
B 43648
C 43085
D 43001
E 710-0305
F 44326
G 47631
H 43350
I 48106
J 712-0256
K 47189
L 47810
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" M HA21362 18
1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" N R19172410 8
1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" O 43070 6
14 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" P 43081 4
2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Q R19171616 1
6 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1"
6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thd. Forming)
6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
2 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8 x .9"
2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16" Fine Thread
3 1/4" Nylock Hex Nut
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5/]6" NyiockHexNut
R 43003
S 44917
T 23658
U 46O53
V 43010
W 43055
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6 3/8" Lock Washer
2 Palnut, 3/8"
1 Spacer, 5/8" Long
2 iSpacer, 1" long
2 Cotter Pin 1/8"x 1-1/4"
4 iHairpin Cotter
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DESCRIPTION
i3/8" Nylock Hex Nut
1/2" Washer, (Large)
3/8" Washer
5/16" Washer
1/2" Washer
PARTS IN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
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REF QTY PART NO
1 2 746-0260
2 1 05762
3 1 43348
4 2 726-0178
5 1 23856
6 1 46065
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DESCRIPTION REF QTY PART NO
Cable End Fitting 7 1 --
Cable Mount Bracket 8 1 731-0869
Angle Lock Spring 9 1 62561
Nylon Tie 10 2 23151
Spring Mount Rod 11 1 46066
Channel Pivot Pin 12 2 24690
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DESCRIPTION
Blade Adjust Spring
Plastic Grip
Grip Assembly
Angle Lock Bars
Blade Pivot Shaft
Skid Shoe
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CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)
NOTE: Not all supplied parts will be needed for your tractor model. Unused parts may be discarded.
For model 917 tractors
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REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
13 1 27611
14 1 27612
15 1 24023
16 2 25647
17 1 --
18 1 --
19 1 48167
Hanger Bracket, L.H. (model 917) 20 1 --
Hanger Bracket, R.H. (model 917) 21 1 63033
Pivot Support Bracket 22 1 49808
Angle Support Bracket 23 2 24520
Channel Assembly 24 1 --
Blade Assembly 25 1 --
Blade Pivot Rod
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For model 247 tractors
24 25
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Lift Handle Tube
Lift Handle Rod
Cable
Slotted Angle Support Bracket
Mounting Bracket, R.H. (model 247)
Mounting Bracket, L.H. (model 247)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will
be needed for any one particular tractor. Unneeded items
may be discarded after assembly has been completed.
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.
Pliers
Hammer
Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
CAUTION: Do not begin assembling until
the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust
deflector have been allowed to cool off.
LOCATE MODEL LABEL OF TRACTOR
• Look under your tractor seat, locate the serial
number, and proceed to the step as shown.
iNSTRUCTiONS FOR 917 MODEL TRACTORS
LOCATE THE MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKETS
If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket
underneath the middle of the front axle as shown
in figure 1 below, go to page 6 "INSTRUCTIONS
FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK
SUSPENSION BRACKET".
If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket underneath the front axle, go to
page 6 "INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH
DUAL FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS".
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MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1
GO TO PAGE 8 (BOTTOM)
iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)
o 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 browning shield before using tractor.
REMOVE
BROWNING
SHIELD
FIGURE 2
iDENTiFYYOUR SUSPENSION BRACKETS
Compare your tractor to the ones shown in figure 4.
If your tractor resembles the top illustration, go to
page 7 "iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS".
If your tractor resembles the bottom illustration, go to
page 7 "iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS".
TYPE A
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)
Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8"
x 1" carriage bolts (H), three large 1/2" washers (N)
(see note) and three 3/8" nylock nuts (M). For the
rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large
1/2" washer (N) and a 5/16" nylock nut (L). Place the
washers between the tractor frame and the side plate.
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the large 1/2" washer (N) off the
bolt that goes through the plate.
Reinstall the browning shield removed in figure 2.
Go to page 8 "INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODEL
TRACTORS".
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE ENGINE
BOLT (F) MOUNTING
(SEE NOTE) PLATE
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
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BRACKET
FIGURE 4
_3/8" NYLOCK
FIGURE 3
NUT (M)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (H)
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