Craftsman 486.24443 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

42" SNOW BLADE

Model No, 486.24443

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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

ACCESSORIES ........................................................... 3

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

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

ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 5-9

OPERATION ........................................................ 10-11

MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................ 12

STORAGE ................................................................. 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 13

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ............................. 14

REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................ 15

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

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON 42" SNOW BLADE

Foroneyear from the date of purchase, when this snow blade is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owneCs manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.

Ifthissnow blade is usedfor commeroial or rentalpurposes,thiswarranty applies for only 90 days fromthe date of purchase.

Thiswarranty does not cover repairs necessary because ofoperator negligence or abuse, includingthe failure to maintain the equipment according to instructionscontained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This warraintygives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, 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 and know how to operate your tractor before using

tractor with snow blade attachment.

2. Never operate tractor and snow blade without wearing properclothing suited to weather conditions and

operation of controls.

3. Never allow children to operate tractor and snow

blade, and do notallow adults to operate without proper instructions.

4. Always begin with transmission infirst (low) gear and

gradually increase speed as required.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!! I

Become alert!! Your safety, Is Involved,

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.

MODELNUMBER. SERIALNUMBER:

DATE OFPURCHASE:

486.24443

These accessories were available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers when you purchased your snow

blade Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow blade

WHEEL WEIGHT WEIGHT BRACKET

FOR DRAW BAR

(SHOWN FUlL SIZE)

TIRE CHAINS

REF.

B C

H I

QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 31/4' LG

1 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2'

12 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1' 2 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4'

2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1' (Thread Forming) 3 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thread 1 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-16 Thread

4 Hex Jam NUt, 6/16-24 Thread

12 Hex Lock NUt, 3/8-16 Thread

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

K 2 Washer, Large 1/2"

L 14 Lock Washer, 3/8'

M 1 Washer 1/2" N 4 Washer, 3/8' STD. O 4 Hairpin Cotter

P 2 Cotter Pin 1/8' x 1-1/4' Q 2 Palnut, 3/8'

R 1 Spacer, 9/16' OD x 5/8" LG. S 2 Spacer, 9/16" OD x 1' LG.

PARTS IN HARDWARE PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

fA B H I

o 0

REF. I QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 2

B 1

C 1 D 2

E 1

F 1

Cable End Fitting Cable Mount Bracket

Angle Lock Spring

Nylon Tie Spring Mount Rod

Channel Pivot Pin

1 Blade Adjust Spring 1 Plastic Grip

1 Grip Assembly

2 Angle Lock Bars

1 Blade Pivot Shaft 1 Pivot Plate Bracket

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

l 7

e 9 0

_ / /

• u,

REF. I QTY.

1 1

2 1 3 1 4 1

5 1

DESCRIPTION

Hanger Bracket, L.H.

Hanger Bracket, R.H. Pivot Support Bracket

;Cross Tie Bracket

, Channel Assembly

REF. QTY.

6 1 7 1

8 1

9 1

10 1

DESCRIPTION

Blade Assembly

Blade Pivot Rod Lift Handle Tube

Uft Handle Rod Cable

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(I) (i)

(i)

Pliers Hemmer

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

• REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove the loose parts and the hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.

NOTE: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (LH.) are deter-

mined from the operators 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.

TRACTOR PREPARATION

• Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool before beginning.

• Refer to tractor owners manual to remove mower deck or any other attachment you may have mounted

to your tractor. Mark all loose parts and save for re-assembly.

• Refer to tractor owner's manual to remove tractor hood for easier assembly of blade to tractor frame.

IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS LIKE FIGURE 1

• Remove two bolts from each side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 1.

NOTE: Bolts should be assembled back into the holes

if the hanger brackets (figure 2) are removed from the tractor frame.

REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES

FIGURE 1

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET

,, Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the empty holes

on the right side of the tractor frame using two new 3/8' x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" flat

washers as shown in figure 2. Tighten. Repeat for the left side.

3/8" FLAT WASHER R,H. HANGER

3/8" LoCK WASHER \ ' BRACKET

FIGURE2

• Skip over to instructions for figure 5 on page 6.

IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS LIKE FIGURE 3

• Remove the bolt from the hole shown in figure 3 on bolth the right and left sides ofthe tractor frame.

FIGURES

THIS HOLE

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