Craftsman 486248370, 48624837 Owner’s Manual

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42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

IVlodei No. 486.24837

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

FOR TRACTORS WITH MODEL NUMBERS BEGiNNiNG WITH 247.

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.

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41569 rev. (08/02/10)

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

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

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4

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

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

OPERATION .................................................................. 16

MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................... 18

STORAGE ..................................................................... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 20

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ...................... 22, 24, 26

REPAIR PARTS LIST ......................................... 23, 25, 26

SLOPE GUIDE .............................................................. 27

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

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Snowthrower fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of _urchase, 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

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

WHEEL WEIGHT TiRE CHAINS SNOW CAB

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

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:

486.24837

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment.

• Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhowto
operateyoursnowthrowerandhowto stoptheunit
anddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.
Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
properinstruction.
Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
especiallysmallchildren,andpets.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis

tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects.

Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
startingengine.
Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winteroutergarments.
Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetand
improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.
Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremove
thefuelcaporfillthefueltankwhiletheengine
isrunningorhot.Donotfillthefueltankindoors.
Gasolineisanextremelyflammablefuel.
Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedto
clearthetypesurfaceitwillbeusedon.
Donotusethesnowthrowerwithoutwheelweights

attachedtothetractor.
Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis

running.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldduring
operationorwhileperformingadjustmentorrepair.
Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keep
clearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfaces.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
thewirefromthesparkplugandthenthoroughly
inspectthesnowthrowerfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforerestartingandoperatingthesnow

thrower.
Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,stop

theengineimmediatelyandcheckforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingthesnowthroweror

makinganyadjustmentsorinspections.
Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit

unattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchleveror
switch,lowerthesnowthrower,shiftintoneutral,set

theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethe
key'.
Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertain
allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
accidentalstarting.
Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransporting

thesnowthrowerinoroutofthebuilding.Openthe
outsidedoors.Exhaustfumesaredangerous.

Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.Refertothe
slopeguideonpage27ofthismanual.

Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,
platesorothersafetyprotectiondevicesinplace.
Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass

enclosures,automobiles,windowwells,dropoffs
etc.withoutproperadjustmentofthesnowthrower

dischargeangle.
Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyone

infrontofthesnowthrower.
Neverrunthesnowthrowerintomaterialathigh

speeds.
Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting

toclearsnowattoofasta rate.
Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeed

onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen
backingup.
Watchfortrafficandstayalertwhencrossingor
operatingnearroadways.
Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhen
transportingorwhennotinuse.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby
themanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchaswheel

weights,counterweights,cabsetc.)
Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans--Attention!!Become
alert!!Your safety is involved.

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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 18.

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2" AA 2 Bowed Washer

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"x 1" 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)

I 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 Chute Keeper

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

O 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16"x 1" OO 4 Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"

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

Q 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming) QQ 1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

R 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3/4" (Thread Forming) RR 2 Lock Pin
S 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" (Thread Forming) SS 2 Quick Release Pin
T 4 Washer, 1/2" x 1" TT 1 Plastic Cap
U 7 Washer, 1/4" UU 1 Spacer, 1/4"

V 22 Washer, 5/16" (Extra washers included) VV 2 Chain, Tensioning

W 1 Washer, 3/8" (Thin) WW 2 Tail 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"

1. HousingAssembly

2. LiftHandleandCable

3. ChuteCrankRodAssembly

4. SupportTube,CrankRod

5. V-Belt,Drive52"(#41353)

6. V-Belt,Drive55"(#46989)

7. ChuteandControlCableAssembly

8. ClutchIdlerAssembly

9. Anti-rotationBracket

10. V-Belt,Auger(AttachedtoHousingAssembly)

11. FrameBrace

ONLY iTEMS NEEDED FOR MODEL 247. TRACTORS ARE SHOWN

12. HangerBracketAssemblyR.H.

13. HangerBracketAssemblyL.H.

14. RearFrameBracketL.H.

15. RearFrameBracketR.H.

16. FrontFrameBracketL.H.

17. FrontFrameBracketR.H.

18. SupportLink(2)

19. SupportTube(2)

20. SidePlateL.H.

21. SidePlateR.H.

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LOCATE TRACTOR'S MODEL LABEL

Look under your tractor seat to locate the model number
label shown below. This manual is for tractors with model

numbers that start with 247 as shown below.

247 MODEL TRACTORS

CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the
snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key

from the tractor ignition.

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IMPORTANT: If your model number starts with 917, use
the owner's manual and the parts that are contained in

the other parts bag.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease

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.

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.

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 917 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 (K) and 5/16" nylock
nuts (HH). Refer to the Service and Adjustments section

on page 18.

STEP1: (SEEFIGURE1)

• Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" nylock nut to the
holes shown on each side of the tractor frame.

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)

• Attach the frame brace between the front mount
plates using two 1/2"x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 1/2" x 1-1/2"

washers and 1/2" nylock nuts.

SHOULDER

BOLT

3/8" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 1

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

• Place a front mount plate onto each shoulder bolt and
install two quick release pins as shown.

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1/2" x 1-1/4"

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WASHER

1/2" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 3

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)

• Measure from the center of the three holes indicated
in figure 4 to select the hole that is approximately 10"

above the ground in both front mount plates.

• Install a shoulder bolt and 3/8" nylock nut in the
selected hole in each front mount plate.

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Use hole that measures
10" above ground

FIGURE 4

STEP5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

• Remove the thread forming bolt from the hole in the
footrest bracket on the left side of the tractor frame.

• Attach the L.H. hanger bracket to the empty hole
using a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt, a 5/16" lock washer, and

a 5/16" fiat washer. Place the fiat washer between the
hanger bracket and the footrest bracket.

• Repeat on the right side of the tractor frame using the
the R.H. hanger bracket.

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5/16" FLAT
WASHER

STEP 7 (SEE FIGURE 7)

* 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 third link from the
spring.

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

THIRD LINK 3/32"

HAIRPIN

5/16" LOCK
WASHER

5/16" x 1"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 5

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Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.
Attach the spring from the parts bag to the bottom of
the upper idler arm. Hook the spring onto the bolt that
extends through the nut on the bottom of the upper

idler arm and then install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the
bolt. Leave enough space for the spring to pivot.

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TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

FIGURE 7

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)

• Refer back to step 4. if you used the top hole
indicated in step 4, use hole A in this step. if you used

one of the two lower holes, use hole B in this step.
Attach the R.H. and L.H. rear frame brackets on the

inside to either hole A or B using one 5/16" x 3/4"
hex bolt and 5/16" nylock nut for each bracket. Do not

tighten yet.

• Assemble the R.H. and L.H. front frame brackets

on the outside using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts and
5/16" nylock nuts for each bracket.

5/16" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

ATTACH
SPRING

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5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT

HOLE (B) HOLE (A)

FIGURE 8

5/16"

NYLOCK
NUT