Craftsman 486.24837 User Manual

Operator's lianual

42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

Model No. 486.24837

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

FOR TRACTORS WITH MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH 917.

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 41361 rev. (07/30/10)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES..................................................................2

SAFETY RULES.................................................................3

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART

CARTON CONTENTS........................................................6

ASSEMBLY.........................................................................7

OPERATION.....................................................................26

MAINTENANCE................................................................27

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

STORAGE.........................................................................29

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TROUBLESHOOTING

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION...........................30,32,34

REPAIR PARTS LIST

SLOPE GUIDE..................................................................35

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

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31,33,34

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WARRAN

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions suppiied with it, if this Snow Thrower faiis due to a defect in
materiai or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, caii 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or
repiacement if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commerciai or rentai purposes, this warranty appiies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific iegai rights, and you may aiso have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Caii 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are avaiiable.
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

The modei number and seriai numbers wiii be found on a
decai attached to the snow thrower.

You shouid record both the seriai number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe pi ace for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER: 486.24837
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:

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Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperiy or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at aii times, when using power equipment.

SAFETY

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Read this owner's manuai carefuliy and know how to
operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit
and disengage the controis quickiy.
Never aiiow chiidren to operate the equipment.
Never aiiow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

especially small children, and pets.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign objects.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments.
Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet and
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Check fuel before starting the engine. Do not remove
the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine
is running or hot. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors.
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.
Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted to
clear the type surface it will be used on.
Do not use the snow thrower without wheel weights
attached to the tractor.
Never make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during
operation or while performing adjustment or repair.
Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel surfaces.
Do not carry passengers.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug and then thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair any
damage before restarting and operating the snow
thrower.

If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine immediately and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the snow thrower or
making any adjustments or inspections.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the attachment clutch lever or
switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep it away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Do not run engine indoors except when transporting
the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the
outside doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Refer to the
slope guide on page 35 of this manual.
Never operate the snow thrower without guards,
plates or other safety protection devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs
etc. without proper adjustment of the snow thrower
discharge angle.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of the snow thrower.
Never run the snow thrower into material at high
speeds.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Never operate the machine at high transport speed
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing up.
Watch for traffic and stay alert when crossing or
operating near roadways.
Disengage power to the snow thrower when
transporting or when not in use.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counter weights, cabs etc.)
Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light.

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

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

43063

43182

43661

43020

48106

43351

43084

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IMPORTANT: Not all Items supplied In the hardware bag will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded Items may

be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit. DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear
bolts (K) and 5/16" nylock nuts (HH). Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 28.

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" X 1-1/2" AA 2
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" X 1-1/4" BB 7 Lock Washer, 3/8"
C 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 3-1/4" CC 2 Spacer, 1/2"
D 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 1-3/4" DD 4 Nylock Nut, 1/2"
E 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 1-1/4" EE 4 Jam Nut, 1/2"

F 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x1" FF 6 Nylock Nut, 3/8"

G 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 3/4" GG 2 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"

H 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 1" HH 21 Nylock Nut, 5/16" (2 spare parts)

1 4 Shoulder Bolt, Hex Head II 10 Flanged Nut, 3/8"
J 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round Head JJ 1 Flanged Nut, 5/16"
K 2

Shear Bolt (spare parts)

KK 6 Flanged Nut, 1/4"

L 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1" LL 1 Spring

M 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" MM 3

N 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4" NN 1 Trunnion

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4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

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P 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" PP 4 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

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

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R 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 3/4" (Thread Forming) RR 2 Lock Pin
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V 22

2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 3/4" (Thread Forming)
4 Washer, 1/2" x 1"
7 Washer, 1/4"

Washer, 5/16" (Extra washers Included)

SS

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VV 2 Chain, Tensioning

w 1 Washer, 3/8" (Thin) WW 2 Tall Reflector

X 3 Washer, 3/8" Standard XX 2 Nylon Tie
Y 2 Lock Washer, 5/16"

Z

8 Washer, 1/2" x 1-1/2"

Bowed Washer

Chute Keeper

4 Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"

1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

2 Oulck Release Pin

1 Plastic Cap
1 Spacer, 3/8"

CARTON CONTENT

1. Housing Assembly 12. Front Pulley Frame Bracket (2)

2.

Lift Handle and Cable

3. Chute Crank Rod Assembly 14. V-Belt, Drive 55" (#46989)

4. Support Tube, Crank Rod 15. V-Belt, Auger (Attached to Housing Assembly)

5.

Engagement Rod (Not used on some models)

6. Cable Bracket 17. R.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)

7.

Engine Pulley Keeper (Not used on some models)

8.

Chute and Control Cable Assembly

9. Clutch Idler Assembly 20.

10. Rear Pulley Frame Bracket (2) 21.

11. Anti-rotation Bracket. 22.

13. V-Belt, Drive 56" (#48138)

16. L.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)

18. L.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)

19. R.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)
Left Hand Side Plate
Right Hand Side Plate
Pulley

23. Spacer, 3/8"

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ONLY ITEMS NEEDED FOR MODEL 917.

TRACTORS ARE SHOWN

ASSEMBLY

LOCATE TRACTOR'S MODEL LABEL

Look under your tractor seat to locate the model number
label shown below. This manual If for tractors with model
numbers that start with 917 as shown below.

917 MODEL TRACTORS

CRAFTSMAN ^ =

CONFORMS TO ANSI B71.1-2003 SAFETY STANDARDS

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FOR PARTS AND SERVICE CALL 1-800-4MY-HOME.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: If your model number starts with 247, use

the owner's manual and the parts that are contained In
the other parts bag.

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CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the

snow thrower, remove the spark plugwlre(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key

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from the tractor Ignition.

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Before performing these Instructions, refer to the Service
and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual
for specific safety Instructions.

• Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool

before beginning.

• Remove any front or rear attachment which Is

mounted to your tractor.

• Remove the mower deck. Refer to your tractor owner's

manual for removal Instructions. Mark all loose parts
and save for reassembly.

• Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owner's

manual for removal Instructions.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Screw Driver
(1) Knife

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REOUIRED

General Purpose Grease

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove all loose parts, parts bags and hardware
bags from the carton. Lay out and Identify parts and
hardware using the Illustrations on pages 4, 5 and 6.

The parts bag labeled for 247 model tractors will not

be needed.

IMPORTANT: Not all Items supplied In the hardware

bag will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded
Items may be discarded after you have completed
assembly and checked operation of unit. DO NOT
DISCARD the two spare shear bolts and 5/16" nylock
nuts. Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on
page 28.

IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side
of the tractor are determined from the operators position
while seated on the tractor.

IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SIDE PLATES

STEP 1: (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 21 on page 14 for tractors

with dual suspension brackets.

STEP 3: (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, three 1/2" x 1-1/2" washers (see
note) and three 3/8" flange nuts. For the rear hole, use
a 5/16" X 1" carriage bolt, a 1/2" x 1-1/2" washer and
a 5/16" nylock nut Place the washers between the
tractor frame and the side plate. Repeat for L.H. side
plate.

• Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame
using the original screws.

NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the washer off the bolt that goes
through the plate.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION
BRACKET

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

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

• Be sure to reinstall the browning shield when so
instructed in step 3.

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)

• Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" washer to the
outside of R.H. side plate, securing it with a 3/8"
flanged nut. Repeat for L.H. side plate.

INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

• Remove the bolt, if present, in the hole directly behind
the brake rod on the left side of the tractor frame.

• Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (tube facing out) to the
hole using a 5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt.

• Install a round head shoulder bolt into the hole that is
9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed. Secure
it with a 3/8" flange nut on the inside of the frame.

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)

• Remove the bracket, if present, from the hole directly
behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of
the tractor frame. Store the bracket and bolt.

• Attach the R.H. Hanger Bracket to the hole using a
5/16" X 3/4" self threading bolt.

• Install a round head shoulder bolt into the hole that is
9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed. Secure
it with a 3/8" flange nut on the inside of the frame.

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A
MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to
step 14 on page 12.

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

• Attach the cable bracket to the double hole In the
clutch/ldler assembly as shown, using a 5/16" x 3/4"
carriage bolt and a 5/16" nylock nut. Place the bolt In
the front hole of the bracket and In the end of the hole
closest to the pulley. Do not tighten yet.

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)

• Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the Inside of
the clutch/ldler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.

• Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the Inside
of the clutch/ldler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)

• Attach the pulley (long end of hub facing down) and
the 3/8" spacer to the clutch/ldler assembly. Use
a 3/8" X 3-1/4" hex bolt, a 3/8" washer, a 3/8" lock
washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut.

• Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower Idler arm.

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)

• Three different length drive belts are Included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and single front deck suspension brackets use
the 56" drive belt with #48138 printed on the outside of
the belt. DO NOT USE the other drive belts.

• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.

Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.

• Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.

Place the belt to the inside of the other flat idler pulley.

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Did you select the correct drive belt for your
tractor? Using the wrong length belt may
cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)

• Find the cable clip that is attached to the left side
of the tractor frame underneath the footrest. Open
the clip and remove the mower clutch cable. Do not
remove the clip from the tractor frame. The cable
reattaches to the clip when using the mower deck.

• Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged position.

• Place the clutch/idler assembly on the floor on the left
side of the tractor.

• Attach the tractor's mower clutch cable to the cable
bracket on the clutch/idler assembly. Secure the cable
housing guide (groove down) to the cable bracket
using the original collar and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.

• Place a 1/4" spacer on the welded pin on the idler
arm. Hook the end of the clutch cable spring over the
pin and secure it with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair
cotter pin.

• Align cable bracket with welded pin and tighten the
nut assembled in step 9.

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)

• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idler assembly. The belt must be placed inside the
engine pulley belt keeper(s) and between the large
pulley and the keeper bolt next to it.

ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)

• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the
two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.

• Loosely attach the mower clutch cable to the left side
of the tractor frame with a nylon tie. Do not pull the
nylon tie completely tight. The cable may need to be
removed from the nylon tie when using the mower
deck.

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt outside of
the engine pulley keepers or outside of the keeper bolt
next to the large pulley.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

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THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN
ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

• Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.

• Hook the spring onto the end of the bolt that extends
through the nut on the bottom of the upper idler
arm. Install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the bolt, leaving
enough space for the spring to pivot.

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

• Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of
the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.

• Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.

STEP15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

• Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.

• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.

SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT
(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck

suspension bracket)

STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)

• Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed
below that is correct for your tractor. The part number
is printed on the outside of the belt.

• Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to
avoid accidentally using them.

55" BELT (PART #46989)

TRACTORTYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42" Electric

56" BELT (PART #48138)

TRACTORTYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric

(GT) Garden Tractor 48", 54" Electric

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TABLE 1

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)

• Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.

• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the

flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.

• Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it

between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)

• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idler assembly. Place the belt to the inside of the idler
pulley and the belt keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley.

• Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter
in the chain will allow. Secure the chain in this position
by inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain.

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the drive belt around the
outside of the keeper bolt beside the large pulley.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)

• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the
two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR

If your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 21.
If your tractor resembles figure 22, go to step 23.

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)

• Remove bolts from front three holes shown.

• If a bolt is present in the fourth hole, replace it with

a 5/16" X 1" carriage bolt without a nut. The bracket
fastened to inside of frame must remain in place.

STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)

• Remove any bolts found in the holes shown.

STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)

• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
three holes shown in the tractor frame. Use three 3/8"
X 1" thread forming bolts, 1/2" washers and 3/8" lock
washers. Tighten all bolts and repeat for the L.H. side.

NOTE: If the bolt inserts freely into the front hole, assemble
a 3/8" flanged nut onto the bolt.

STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)

• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes shown in the tractor frame using
three 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts, three 3/8" lock
washers and one 1/2" washer placed on the third
bolt as a shim between the side plate and the frame.
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the L.H. side.

NOTE: If you installed a bolt in the fourth hole in step 21,
assemble a 5/16" flange nut onto the bolt after the side
plate is installed.

• Go to step 25 on this page.

STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)

• Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" washer to the
outside of each side plate, securing them with a 3/8"
flanged nut.

INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS

For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension arms
using the attachment lift lever.

STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or 26)
On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets

• Remove the bolt and nut that fasten the L.H. and R.H.
foot rest brackets to the frame.

• Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the
Inside of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts and 3/8" flanged nuts. Bolt heads go on Inside of
tractor frame. Repeat for the R.H. side.

INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS

STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 27)

• Remove the bolt, washer and nut which fasten the
sway bar bracket to the L.H. side of the tractor frame.

Replace with a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" flanged nut.

Bolt goes on inside of frame.

On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets

• Find the empty hole beneath the foot rest. Attach the
L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside of

the frame using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt and a 3/8"
flanged nut. Bolt head goes on inside of tractor frame.

Repeat for the R.H. side.

STEP 28: (SEE FIGURE 28)

• Assemble a shoulder bolt and 3/8" flanged nut to the
R.H. side of the tractor frame, using the first empty

hole to the rear of the R.H. hanger bracket. Bolt goes
on inside of frame.

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INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

This section covers the instaiiation of the Ciutch/ldier
assembiy to tractors with attachment ciutches that are
either rod operated (p. 16), cabie operated (p. 18) or
eiectric (p. 20). Use the appropriate instructions for your
tractor.

ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29)

• Move the attachment dutch iever on the dash panei to
the disengaged (down) position.

• Screw the trunnion onto the end of the snow thrower
engagement rod.

• Locate the ciutch arm (where the mower dutch rod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the
tractor, just to the inside of the suspension arm. If
there is an extension attached to the ciutch iever, the
extension, boit and nut must be removed and stored
with the mower deck.
IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension to the ciutch
iever before reinstaiiing the mower deck.

• Position the engagement rod to the inside of the
ciutch arm and insert the driiied end of the rod
through the arm. Secure with a 5/64" hairpin cotter.

Attach the two front puliey frame brackets to the inside
of the ciutch/idier assembiy using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
boits, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nyiock nuts for each
bracket. Add extra washers if needed.

Insert a tensioning chain through the hoie shown and

attach the end iink to the spring on the iower idier arm.

STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)

• Three different iength drive beits are inciuded with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manuai attachment
ciutches and duai front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the beit. DO NOT USE the other beits.

• Siightiy ioosen the hex boit next to the flat idler pulley.

Install the drive beit down between the hex boit and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
puliey. Retighten the hex boit.

• Loop the beit around the iarge v-puiiey, piacing it
between the v-puiiey and the hex boit next to the puiiey.

STEP 30: (SEE FIGURE 30)

• Attach the two rear puliey frame brackets to the inside
of the ciutch/idier assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
boits, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nyiock nuts
for each bracket.

Did you choose the correct drive beit for
your tractor? Using the wrong iength belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

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STEP 32: (SEE FIGURE 32)

• Be sure to lift up the front end of the engagement rod
as shown when performing the next operation. You
can temporarily support the rod using a rubber band
tied to the engine pulley keeper.

• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched rear pulley
frame brackets onto the two shoulder bolts you
assembled to the inside of the tractor frame. Lift the
front of the assembly and attach it to the R.H. and L.H.
hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8"
hairpin cotters.

STEP 34: (SEE FIGURE 34)

• Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.

STEP 33: (SEE FIGURE 33)

• Make sure the attachment clutch lever on the dash
panel is in the disengaged (down) position.

• Pivot the upper idler arm so that it rests against
the stop bolt and is pointing toward the front as
shown. Screw the trunnion along the threads of the
engagement rod until it is aligned at the front end of
the idler arm slot. Attach the trunnion to the slot using
the 3/8" thin washer and a 5/64" hairpin cotter.

• Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a

pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.

CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)

• Assemble the cable bracket to the Inner half of the

double holes In the bottom of the clutch/ldler assembly
using two 5/16" X 3/4" carriage bolts and 5/16" nylock

nuts. Use the front holes In the cable bracket If your
tractor has a 42" mower deck. Use the rear holes If
your tractor has a 46" mower deck.

STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)

• Three different length drive belts are Included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside

of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belts.

• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat Idler pulley.

Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the

flat Idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the

pulley. RetIghten the hex bolt.

• Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing It

between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.

STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)

• Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the Inside
of the clutch/ldler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts for
each bracket.

• Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the Inside
of the clutch/ldler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket. Add extra washers If needed In step 39.

• Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower Idler arm.

Did you choose the correct drive belt for

your tractor? Using the wrong length belt

may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

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STEP 38: (SEE FIGURE 38)

• Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.

• Place the clutch/ldler assembly on the floor on the right
side of the tractor.

• Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable bracket.
Secure the cable housing guide (groove down) to the
cable bracket using the original collar and a 5/64" hair
cotter pin.

• Place a spacer on the welded pin on the Idler arm.
Hook the end of the clutch spring over the pin and
secure It with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.

STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)

• Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.

STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)

• Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/ldler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the Inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the Idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a

pulley keeper that Is Identical to the new one supplied.

• Attach the clutch/ldler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched pulley frame
brackets onto the two shoulder bolts you assembled
to the Inside of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the
assembly and attach It to the R.H. and L.H. hanger
brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin
cotters.

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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES

STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)

• Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.

• Hook the spring (onto the end of the bolt that extends
through the nut on the bottom of the upper idler
arm. Install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the bolt, leaving
enough space for the spring to pivot.

STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)

• Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts

for each bracket.

• Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket.

STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)

• Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.

• Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.

STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)

• Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed

below that is correct for your tractor. The part number
is printed on the outside of the belt.

• Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to

avoid accidentally using them.

55" BELT (PART #46989)

TRACTORTYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" Electric

56" BELT (PART #48138)

TRACTORTYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric

TABLE 2

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STEP 45: (SEE FIGURE 44)

• Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.

• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the

flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.

• Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it

between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.

STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46)

• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley and
then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of
the idler pulley and the keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley.

• Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter
will allow. Secure the chain in this position by inserting
a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain.

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.

Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45)

• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched rear pulley
frame brackets onto the two shoulder bolts you
assembled to the inside of the tractor frame. Lift the
front of the assembly and attach it to the R.H. and L.H.
hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8"
hairpin cotters.

ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER

STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47)

• Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side
of the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to the bracket
using two 5/16" X 1 -3/4" hex bolts and 5/16" Nylock
nuts.

STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49)

• Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground.

• Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger
drive belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt
assembled around the pulleys.

• Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank
rod to the crank rod support tube.

• Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket
on the left side of the discharge housing using two
5/16" X 1-1/4" carriage bolts, and 5/16" Nylock nuts.

NOTE: Be sure the lift release cable's plastic covering
stays inserted into the trigger assembly for the next step.

STEP 49: (SEE FIGURE 48)

• Push the lift handle down into the locked position.
Insert the end of the cable wire into the hole in the

lift rod. Place the threaded fitting into the slot in the
lift bracket, with one hex nut above and one hex nut
and the lock washer below the slot. Tighten the nuts,
adjusting them to eliminate slack in the cable wire.

Refer also to the Service and Adjustments section on

page 28 in this manual.

HINT: For easier assembly of the lift release cable, tilt the
snow thrower forward onto the spiral auger.

STEP 51: (SEE FIGURE 50)

• Attach the chute tilt control assembly to the top side
of the crank support tube using two 5/16" x 1 -3/4"
carriage bolts, bowed washers and 5/16" Nylock nuts.

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STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51)

• Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to
the plastic bracket on the left side of the discharge
housing. Align the chute crank bracket beneath the
rod support bracket and assemble both to the plastic
bracket using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16"
washers and 5/16" Nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

STEP 53: (SEE FIGURE 52)

• Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening
with general purpose grease.

• Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the
ring. Place the anti-rotation bracket on top of the chute
flange, aligning it with the holes on the right hand side
of the flange. Attach the three chute keepers (right
side up as shown) to the bottom of the flange using
six 1/4" X 1" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4"
flanged lock nuts. Tighten carefully so that the nuts
are snug but do not dig into the plastic chute keepers.

• Place the plastic cap onto the short end of the anti
rotation bracket.

• Position the crank rod spiral (see figure 51) so that it
does not rub against the bottoms of the notches in the
chute flange. Tighten the nuts.

• Check if the crank rod rotates the chute freely. If not,
loosen by 1/4 turn each of the six hex bolts holding
the chute keepers to the chute flange.

• Secure the control cables to the crank rod support
tube using a nylon tie.

STEP 54: (SEE FIGURE 53)
Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor.
This step is for garden tractors only.

• If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor, remove the stop
bolts from each side of the snow thrower frame.

ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR

NOTE: An additional person's help may be required to

mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor.

STEP 55: (SEE FIGURE 54)

• Place the tractor and snow thrower on a flat, level
surface so that the tractor can be rolled forward to
attach the snow thrower.

• Remove the Attachment Pin from the snow thrower.

• Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower,
making sure the belt is still looped over the top of
the large drive pulley and underneath the two idler
pulleys. The "V" side of the belt must be seated in the
grooves of all three pulleys.

• Roll the tractor up behind the snow thrower, centering
it between the snow thrower's mounting plates.

• Raise the rear of the snow thrower by lifting up on
the lift handle until the notches in the mounting plates
align with the shoulder bolts in the tractor's side
plates. Guide the bolts into the notches.

• To ease the assembly of the auger drive belt, delay
the installation of the attachment pin until you have
assembled the belt as instructed in steps 56 and 57.

BEFORE INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT

STEP 56: (SEE FIGURE 55)

• The auger belt comes pre-assembled to the pulleys
on the snow thrower housing. Make sure the belt
passes over the top of the auger pulley and then
twists 1/4 turn to pass underneath each side idler
pulley. The "V" side of the belt must mate with the
grooves of the pulleys.

INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT

STEP 57: (SEE FIGURE 56)

• Push the lift handle down to increase slack in the belt
(attachment pin must first be removed).

• Swing the idler arm over to the left side.

• Place the auger belt around the rear pulley and
between the two pulleys on the idler arm. The "V"
side of the belt must be seated in the grooves of the
V-pulleys.

INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN

STEP 58: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 24)

• Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in
the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left
side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through
the holes. Secure it with by reinstalling the 1/8" hairpin
cotter.

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION

STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 57)

• Pull the tensioning chain until the end of the spring is
pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/ldler
assembly. Install a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the end
of the spring, securing it on the outside of the Clutch/

Idler assembly.

IMPORTANT: For correct belt tension, the 1/8" hairpin
cotter must attach to the end of the spring, not to the

chain.

NOTE; To prevent the chain from dragging on the
ground, loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock
pin. Refer to figure 45 on page 21.

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER

STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 58)

• If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,
assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear
fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of
the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender
will allow.

CHECKLIST

Before you operate your snow thrower, please review
the following checklist to help ensure that you will
obtain the best performance from your snow thrower.

• Make sure all assembly instructions have been
completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened.

• Make sure the correct drive belt was installed.

• Make sure the drive belt and auger belt are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

• Check discharge chute for proper rotation.

• Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.

• Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release
from the raised transport position. (Refer to the
Service and Adjustments section.)

• Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service
and Adjustments section.)

The following additional items are available from

Sears to help enhance the performance of your snow
thrower. See Accessories and Attachments on page 2.

• Tire chains which can be installed to improve traction.

• Rear wheel weights which can be installed in addition
to the rear weight tray to improve traction.

• Snow Cab which can be installed to help protect
against wind and blowing snow.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.

Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.

CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to

control the direction of discharge.

LIFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower

to transport or operating position.

LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER Releases the lock which

holds the snow thrower in the transport position

BEFORE STARTING

• Use the end of assembly checklist to verify that all
instructions have been properly completed.

• Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to maintain
adequate ground clearance between the snow
thrower and the type of surface to be cleared. (Refer
to the Service and Adjustments section.)

• Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil
for winter operation (SAE 5W-30). Refer to tractor
owner's manual.

HOWTO START YOUR SNOW THROWER

• The tractor should be sitting with the engine running
at full throttle. Move the attachment clutch to the
engaged position, starting the snow thrower before

the tractor clutch is engaged.

HOWTO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

• To stop the snow thrower, disengage the tractor's
attachment clutch lever for manual clutches or the
clutch switch for electric clutches. Refer to your tractor
owner's manual.

SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that absorbs

wear and impact from contact with ground.

SKID SHOE Controls amount of clearance between

the scraper plate and the ground.

SPIRAL AUGER, R.H. & L.H. Feed snow to the

impeller fan at the center of the housing.

HOWTO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

CAUTION: Never direct discharge

towards bystanders or windows. Do not

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CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE

• To control the direction snow is thrown, the discharge
chute has 180 degrees of rotation. Turn the crank rod
to rotate the chute to the right or the left.

• To control the distance snow is thrown, the upper
section of the discharge chute pivots up and down.

Push forward on the chute tilt handle to pivot the

chute down, decreasing the distance snow is thrown.

Pull back on the handle to pivot the chute up,

increasing the distance snow is thrown.

allow anyone in front of unit.

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RAISING AND LOWERING

• To raise, push down on the lift handle until the snow
thrower locks in the raised transport position.

• To lower, push down slightly on the lift handle and pull
the trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower the
snow thrower until it reaches the ground.

CAUTION: Do not operate the snow

thrower without rear wheel weights
attached to the tractor to provide extra

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REMOVING SNOW

Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light fluffy
snowfall to wet heavy snow. Operating instructions must
be flexible to fit the conditions encountered. The operator
must adapt the lawn tractor and snow thrower to depth of
snow, wind direction, temperature and surface conditions.

• Before beginning operation, thoroughly inspect the
area of operation and remove all door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and other foreign objects.

• The spiral auger speed is directly related to engine
speed. For maximum snow removal and discharge,
maintain high engine r.p.m. (full throttle). It is advisable
to operate the lawn tractor at a slow ground speed
(1st gear) for safe and efficient snow removal.

• In deep, drifted or banked snow it will be necessary to
use full throttle and a slow ground speed (1 st gear).
Drive forward into the snow, depress the tractor's
clutch-brake pedal and allow the spiral auger to clear
the snow. Repeat this method until a path is cleared.
On the second pass, overlap the first enough to allow
the snow thrower to handle the snow without repeated
stopping and starting of forward motion.

traction and stability.

In extremely deep snow, raise the snow thrower from
the ground to remove the top layer and drive forward
only until the tractors front tires reach the uncleared
bottom layer of snow. Depress the tractor's clutch­brake pedal and allow the spiral auger to clear the
snow. Reverse the tractor and lower the snow thrower
to the ground. Drive the tractor forward until the snow
again becomes too deep. Repeating this process into
and out of drifts will eventually clear even the deepest
of snow piles.

If the snow thrower becomes clogged with snow or
jammed with a foreign object, disengage the snow
thrower immediately and shut off the tractor engine.
Unclog the snow thrower before resuming operation.

DANGER: Shut off engine and

disengage snow thrower before
unclogging discharge chute. Unclog using

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a wooden stick, not your hands.

OPERATING TIPS

• Discharge snow down wind whenever possible.

• To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow thrower,
allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature
before using it. A light coat of wax may also be applied
to the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and
discharge chute.

• Use tire chains to improve traction.

• Use rear wheel weights to improve traction.

• Before the first snowfall, remove all stones, sticks and
other objects which could become hidden by the snow.

Permanent obstacles should be marked for visibility.

• Overlap each pass slightly to assure complete snow
removal.

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you
complete regular service. Service Dates

Check for loose fasteners
Check scraper and shoes for wear X X
Cleaning X
Lubrication Section X

LUBRICATION

• Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower.

• Oil the pivot points of the two idler arms on the clutch/

idler assembly.

• Apply penetrating oil to the control cables of the

discharge chute.

• Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger

assembly and the chute tilt control assembly.

X

CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR

(Refer to figures 59 and 60 on page 28.)

• The scraper plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the
snow thrower are subject to wear. To prevent damage
to the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes
before wear is excessive.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

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CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting

the snow thrower, shut off the engine, remove
the spark piug wire(s), set the parking brake

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and remove the key from the tractor ignition.

REPLACING AUGER BELT

• Disengage the tractor's attachment dutch.

• Lower the snow thrower to the ground.

• Remove the attachment pin.

• Lock the snow thrower's iift handie in the down
position to decrease beit tension.

• Reiease the spring tension from the auger belt idler
arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly.

• Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/idler
assembly and from the spiral auger housing.

• Install new belt over top of large auger drive pulley
and under the two side idler pulleys. Twist the belt 1/4
turn to seat the "V" of the belt in the groove of each
idler pulley. Refer to figure 55 on page 24.

• Assemble the belt onto the clutch/idler assembly.

SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT

• The skid shoes are mounted on each side of the spiral
auger housing. They regulate the distance the scraper
plate is raised above the plowing surface. When
removing snow from a gravel driveway or and uneven
surface, it is advisable to keep the scraper plate as
high above the surface as possible to prevent possible
damage to the spiral auger. On blacktop or concrete
surface, keep the scraper plate as close to the surface
as possible.

• Raise the snow thrower off the ground and place a
block under each end of the scraper plate. Loosen the
six hex nuts securing the skid shoes to the housing.
Adjust the skid shoes up or down and retighten the
nuts securely. Adjust both skid shoes to the same
height to keep the housing and the scraper plate level.
See figure 59.

LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

• If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely
in the transport position, loosen the upper hex nut on
the lift bracket a few turns and tighten the lower hex
nut. Refer to figure 48 on page 22.

• If the lift rod fails to unlock completely to lower the
snow thrower, loosen the lower hex nut on the lift
bracket a few turns and tighten the upper hex nut.

Refer to figure 48 on page 22.

CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT

(For tractors with engagement rod clutches only.
Not for electric clutches or cable clutches)

If the spiral auger on the snow thrower does not stop
when the attachment clutch lever on the tractor is
disengaged, then adjustment is necessary. Proceed as
follows. Refer back to figure 33 on page 17.

• Place the attachment clutch lever in the disengaged
position.

• Remove the hairpin cotter from the engagement rod
trunnion and lift the trunnion out of the hole in the idler
arm.

• Screw the trunnion a few turns towards the front end
of the rod.

• Replace the trunnion into the hole in the idler arm and
secure it with the hairpin cotter.
Check the operation of the snow thrower. If the spiral
augers still do not stop, repeat the above steps until
the augers stop when the attachment clutch lever is
placed in the disengaged position.

SPIRAL AUGERS

• The spiral augers are secured to the auger shaft with
two shear bolts and nylock nuts. If you hit a foreign
object or if ice jams the augers, the snow thrower is
designed so that the bolts will shear.

• If the augers will not turn, check to see if the shear
bolts have sheared. See figure 60. Two replacement
shear bolts and nylock nuts have been provided with
the snow thrower. For future use order part number
710-0890A shear bolt and number 47810 nylock nut.

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STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Lower the snow thrower to the ground.

Remove the snow thrower from the tractor.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt
deposit which may have dried on the thrower and
housing.
Any bare metal that has become exposed should be
painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.
Store In a dry place.

REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING

Lower the snow thrower to the ground.

Remove the attachment pin. See figure 54 on page

24.
Lock the snow thrower's lift handle In the down
position to decrease belt tension.

Release the spring tension from the auger belt Idler
arm on the bottom of the clutch/ldler assembly.

Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/ldler
assembly. See figure 56 on page 24.

Pull the spiral auger housing assembly off of the
tractor.

PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON

• Remove the clutch/ldler assembly. (The two hanger
brackets and the two shoulder bolts may be left
attached to the tractor frame.)

• Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley.

• If you replaced the engine pulley keeper on a manual
attachment clutch tractor, reinstall the tractor's original
engine pulley keeper. See figure 33 on page 17 or
figure 39 on page 19.

• If you have a rod operated attachment clutch, remove
the engagement rod from the tractor's clutch arm. See
figure 29 on page 16.

• If a front mounted attachment Is to be used, remove
the side plates from the tractor. Be sure to assemble
bolts back Into the empty holes In the tractor frame.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Spiral augers don't turn

Clogged discharge chute

Snow thrower stalls tractor engine

Front wheels slide Instead of steering

1. Upper or lower V belt too loose

2. Upper or lower V belt broken

3. Shear bolts are sheared.

1. Tractor ground speed too fast

2. Tractor throttle set too low

3. Snow too deep

4. Snow melts during contact with
the snow thrower

1. Object jammed In spiral auger

2. Hard or heavy snow

Not enough traction at front wheels

1. Increase tension on V belt

2. Replace V belt

3. Replace shear bolts

1. Use lower tractor gear

2. Increase to full throttle

3. Raise the snow thrower

4. Allow snow thrower to cool to
outdoor temperature before using

1. Stop engine, disengage the snow
thrower clutch and clear the auger

2. Increase to full throttle and
decrease ground speed

1. Increase scraper plate clearance
by lowering skid shoes

2. Pull down on lift handle to
Increase weight on front wheels

Snow thrower rides up over snow 1. Tractor ground speed too fast

2. Bottom snow Is Icy or hard packed

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1. Reduce ground speed

2. Lower the skid shoes so that front
of skid shoe Is lower than the rear

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER

(For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 917)

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER

(For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 917)

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION

1 05931 1 Housing, Bearing 39 24281 1 Bracket, Idler

2 65701 1 Housing Assembiy 40 49933 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round Head

3 71464 1 Gear Assembiy 41 65367 1 Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H.

4 63579 1 Chute Crank Rod Assembly 42 65450 1 Hanger Bracket Assembly, R.H.

5 63768 1 Impeller Assembly 43 41576 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x1-3/4"
6 24773 1 Scraper Plate 44 44377 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1 "
7 25982 1 Shaft, Auger Gearbox 45 784-5594 1 Bracket, Cable
8 703-2735A 1 Bracket, Chute Crank 46 746-0929 1 Cable, Chute Control With Clip

9 24816 1 Cover, Belt 47 711-0242 1 Spacer
10 705-5226 1 Chute Reinforcement 48 746-0928 1
11 705-5269 1 Spiral Assembly, L.H. (not shown) 49 HA21362 4 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Nylock
12 705-5270 1 Spiral Assembly, R.H. 50 43038 2 Pin, Pivot Lock
13 43840 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x1-1/4" Lg. 51 43343 2 Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")
14 44950 4 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 52 43350 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
15 44917 1 Palnut, 3/8" 53 24394 1 Bracket, Chute Anti-rotation
16 44326 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg. 54 47572 6 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged
17 43080 10 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. 55 1643-60 1 Plastic Cap
18 46703 8 Bolt, Self-Tap 5/16" x 3/4" 56 64452 1 Hanger Bracket Assembly, R.H.
19 710-0890A 2 Bolt, Shear 5/16-18x1-1/2" 57 64451 1 Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H.

20 43088 11 Washer, 1/4" 58 47043 1
21 43070 2 Washer, 3/8" 59 48106 4 Bolt, Shoulder
22 47189 4 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Nylock 60 24466 2 Bracket, Down Stop
23 47810 29 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock 61 736-0247 1 Washer,
24 715-0114 2 Spiral Pin, 1/4" X 1-1/2" Lg. 62 47598 6 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4" Flanged
25 750-0437 2 Bushing 63 731-0921 1
26 731-1379A 1 Chute Adapter 64 731-1313C 1
27 43086 4 Lock Washer, 5/16" 65 47044 2
28 736-0188 6 Washer, .76" x 1.49" x .06" 66 47026 1
29 711-0469 4 Spacer, .75 ID x 1.25 OD x .5 L 67 43085 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x1-1/2"
30 43081 24 Washer, 5/16" Std.Wrt. 68 710-0896 1 Screw, 1/4-14x5/8"
31 47615 2 Bearing, Flange 69 731-0851A 3
32 741-0309 1 Bearing, Ball 70 43661 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1"
33 741-0475 2 Bushing, Plastic 3/8" 71 731-1300C 1
34 741-0493A 4 Bearing, Split, 3/4" 72 25937 1 Center Brace, Gearbox
35 24279 2
36 48015 4 Washer, Nylon 74 43182 3 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x3/4"
37 784-5618 2 Housing, Bearing 75 40504 1 Elevator Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
38 24393 1 Bracket, Chute Crank 41361 1

Skid Shoe

73 HA20185 1 #61 Woodruff Key

Cable, Chute Control

Keeper, Engine Pulley

Chute, Upper
Guide, Cable
Pulley, V Type 4"
Pulley, VType

Chute Keeper

Chute, Lower

Owner's Manual

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER

(For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 917)

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER

(For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 917)

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION

1 64637 1 Lift Shaft Assembly 41 703-2735A 1 Bracket, Chute Crank
2 710-0865 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13x1" 42 720-0201A 1 Knob, Crank
3 710-0367 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 X 1-1/2" 43 44917 1 Palnut, 3/8"
4 711 -0332 2 Pin, Bracket Lift 45 63579 1 Assembly, Chute Crank Rod
5 712-0261 2 Nut, Hex Lock 5/8-11 Thread 46 784-5604A 1
6 43262 6 Nut, Hex Lock 1/2-13 47 720-04039 1 Knob
8 142 5 Pin, Cotter 1/8" X 3/4" 48 603-0302 1 Assembly, Chute Tilt Bracket
9 43093 1 Pin, Cotter 1/8" X 1-1/2" 49 731-1313C 1

10 R19171616 4 Washer, 17/32" x1" 50 746-0928 1
11 43350 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 51 746-0929 1 Cable, Chute Control with Clip
12 741-0192 2 Bearing, Flange With Flats 52 43064 5 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18
13 783-0380 2 Link, 15.80" Long 53 43081 2 Washer, 5/16"
14 783-0381 2 Link, 11.75" Long 54 24285 1 Plate, Mounting (L.H.)
15 24476 2 Link, 4.88" Long 55 24284 1 Plate, Mounting (R.H.)
16 24311 1 Rod, Spacer 56 43601 1 Washer, 1.59" x 1.032" x .060"
17 47599 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x1" (Locking) 57 46584 1 Nut, Whiziock, 5/16-18
18 43086 4 Lock Washer, 5/16" 58 R19172410 8 Washer, 1/2"

19 24820 1 Bracket, Lift 59 726-0178 3
20 63773 1 Assembly, Handle Lift Bracket 60 47631 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x1" Self Tap
21 48049 1 Rod, Index Lift 61 43003 6 Lock Washer, 3/8"
22 47369 1 Pin, Spring 3/16" X 1-3/4" 62 47572 6 Nut, Flanged Lock 3/8-16
23 732-0306 1 Spring, Compression 63 47810 8 Nut, Nylock Hex 5/16-18
24 R19131316 2 Washer, 13/32" x 13/16" 64 43084 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x1-3/4"
25 47788 2 Reflector, Rear 65 44326 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18x1"
26 43080 1 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 66 48106 2 Bolt, Shoulder
27 43182 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x3/4" 67 44695 2 Washer, Bowed
29 47368 1 Pin, Spring 5/16" X 1-3/4" 68 43682 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18x1-1/4"
30 46954 1 Pin, Attachment 69 44215 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 -3/4"
31 43343 1 Pin, Haircotter #4 (1/8")
32 25678 1
33 25679 1
34 49916 1
35 49912 1 Trigger and Lift Cable Assembly
36 43070 2 Washer, 3/8"
37 710-1233 1 Screw, Oval #10-24 x 1"
38 46446 1
39 47027 1 Tube, Crank Rod Support
40 741 -0475 2 Bushing, 3/8" Plastic

Plate, Side (R.H.)
Plate, Side (L.H.)

Tube, Lift Handle

Grip, Handle

Handle, Chute Tilt

Guide, Cable
Cable, Chute Control

Tie, Nylon

33

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24837 42" SNOW THROWER

(For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 917)

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION

1 43080 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"

2 43064 3 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18

3 43083 2 Hex Nut, 5/16-18
4 43086 4 Lock Washer, 5/16"
5 43081 20 Washer, 5/16" Std.Wrt.

6 26943 1

7 63904 1 Idler Arm Assembly
8 24286 1 Spacer, Pivot

9 63762 1 Idler Bracket Assembly
10 43015 1 Hex Nut, 3/8-16
11 46981 1

Frame, Clutch and Pulley

Pulley, V Type 9"

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION

12 43082 8 Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-16
13 46982 1
14 738-0680 1 Shaft
15 750-0456 1 Spacer
16 750-0660 1 Spacer
17 43003 6 Lock Washer, 3/8"
18 714-0161 2

19 741-0919 2 Bearing, Ball
20 08253B 1 Housing, Bearing
21 15296A 1 Housing, Open Bearing
22 14088B 1 Spacer, Spindle
23 44377 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"
24 736-0247 2 Washer
25 43063 3 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x1"
26 46989 1 Belt, V Type Drive (55")

48138 1 Belt, V Type Drive (56")
27 47846 1 Belt, V Type Auger
28 47044 1
29 47025 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x3-1/2"
30 43432 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x2-1/2"
31 43054 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x2"
32 24571 1 Spacer
33 24472 1 Spacer, Pivot
34 43070 8 Washer, 3/8"
35 46959 1 Spring
36 46963 2 Chain
37 43055 1 Pin, Hair Cotter, 3/32"
38 23727 1 Spacer
39 43088 1 Washer, 1/4"
40 43343 2 Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")
41 47134 2 Pin, Hair Cotter 5/64"
42 711-0198 1 Trunnion
43 46948 1 Rod, Engagement
44 47620 1 Spring
45 47607 1 Spring, Torsion
46 23625 1 Spacer
47 43509 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x2-3/4" Lg.
48 47605 1 Washer, Flat 3/8"
49 24558 1 Cable Bracket
50 49870 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20x2-1/2"
51 43178 2 Hex Nut, 1/4-20
52 43177 1 Lock Washer, 1/4"
53 48883 3 Pulley, Flat 3-5/8"
54 25728 2
55 46938 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x3-1/4"
56 25780 1 Spacer
57 47810 10 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock
58 43182 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x3/4"
59 HA180132 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x2-1/4"
60 43063 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x1"
61 27016 2

Pulley, V Type 5-1/2"

Key

Pulley, V Type 4"

Rear Pulley Frame Bracket

Front Pulley Frame Bracket

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT

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WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate
on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on siopes. Braking may be affected by
tractor attachment. Reduce speed on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hoid page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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