Craftsman 486.244414 Owner's Manual

Operator's Manual

STOP

42" SNOW BLADE

Model No. 486.244414

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

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

IMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or

Assembly Questions Call 866-576-8388

Want more information or assembly tips? Scan for Video Instruction Guide.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Parts

FORM NO. 41793 (12/15/14)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ........................... 3

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

CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 5-13

OPERATION ............................................................ 14-15

MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS....................................16

STORAGE.................................................................16

TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................17

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION......................................18

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

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

SAFETY

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.

• 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.

• Never allow children to operate tractor and snow blade, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.

• Always begin with transmission in rst (low) gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

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

alert!! Your safety is involved.

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will be replaced free of charge. For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www. craftsman.com/ warranty To obtain warranty coverage, return a defective product with proof of sale to the retailer from which it was purchased for free replacement. This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. This warranty gives you specic 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: 486.244414

SERIAL NUMBER: __________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART

REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 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 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" D 43001 14 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" E 710-0305 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" F 44326 6 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1" G 47631 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thd. Forming) H 43350 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"

I 48106 2 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8 x .9"

J 712-0256 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16" Fine Thread K 47189 3 1/4" Nylock Hex Nut L 47810 7 5/16" Nylock Hex Nut

M HA21362 18 3/8" Nylock Hex Nut

REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

N R19172410 8 1/2" Washer, (Large) O 43070 6 3/8" Washer P 43081 4 5/16" Washer Q R19171616 1 1/2" Washer R 43003 6 3/8" Lock Washer S 44917 2 Palnut, 3/8" T 23658 1 Spacer, 5/8" Long U 46053 2 Spacer, 1" long V 43010 2 Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4"

W 43055 4 Hairpin Cotter

X 43082 2 Lock Nut, 3/8" Y 43407 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4"

PARTS IN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION

1 2 746-0260 Cable End Fitting 2 1 05762 Cable Mount Bracket 3 1 43348 Angle Lock Spring 4 2 726-0178 Nylon Tie 5 1 23856 Spring Mount Rod 6 1 46065 Channel Pivot Pin

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION

7 1 — Blade Adjust Spring 8 1 731-0869 Plastic Grip

9 1 62561 Grip Assembly 10 2 23151 Angle Lock Bars 11 1 46066 Blade Pivot Shaft 12 2 24690 Skid Shoe

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

For model 247 tractors

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION

13 1 27611 Hanger Bracket, L.H. (model 917) 14 1 27612 Hanger Bracket, R.H. (model 917) 15 1 24023 Pivot Support Bracket 16 2 25647 Angle Support Bracket 17 1 — Channel Assembly 18 1 — Blade Assembly 19 1 48167 Blade Pivot Rod

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION

20 1 — Lift Handle Tube 21 1 63033 Lift Handle Rod 22 1 49808 Cable 23 2 24520 Slotted Angle Support Bracket 24 1 — Mounting Bracket, R.H. (model 247) 25 1 — Mounting Bracket, L.H. (model 247) 26 2 27864 Blade Mount Bracket (model 247)

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

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.

CAUTION: Do not begin assembling until the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust deector 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 gure 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".

MODEL

917. 000000

SERIAL

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193653

917 MODEL TRACTORS

STAY ON PAGE 5

MODEL

247. 000000

SERIAL

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193653

MOWER DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

FIGURE 1

247 MODEL TRACTORS

GO TO PAGE 8 (BOTTOM)

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE

FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 1: (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 browning shield before using tractor.

REMOVE BROWNING SHIELD

FIGURE 2

IDENTIFY YOUR SUSPENSION BRACKETS

• Compare your tractor to the ones shown in gure 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

TYPE B

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 gure 2.

• Go to page 8 "INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODEL

TRACTORS".

5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLT (F)

(SEE NOTE)

5/16" NYLOCK NUT (L)

ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 3

3/8" NYLOCK NUT (M)

1/2" LARGE WASHER (N)

3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLT (H)

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