Craftsman 486.248463 User Manual

46"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER

TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

this manual and fol low all Safe ty

Operating In struc tions.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES

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SAFETY RULES

CARTON CONTENTS

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ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

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20,22

21,23

SLOPE GUIDE

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MODEL NUMBER: 486.248463

SERIAL NUMBER: __________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________

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.

WHEEL WEIGHT

These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and

service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and

snow thrower.

For one year from the date of purchase, when this snow thrower is maintained and lubricated according to the operating

and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of

charge. If this snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the

date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain

the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DE PART MENT

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

This warranty gives you speciﬁ c 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

TIRE CHAINS

WARRANTY

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

SAFETY

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.

• Read this owner's manual carefully and know how to

operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit

and disengage the controls quickly.

• Never allow children to operate the equipment.

• Never allow 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 ad e quate

winter outer garments.

• Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet and

• Check fuel before starting the engine. Do not remove

the fuel cap or ﬁ ll the fuel tank while the engine

Gasoline is an ex treme ly ﬂ ammable 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 the rear weight

attached to the tractor.

• Never make any adjustments while the engine is

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during

operation or while performing and adjustment or

• Do not place hand 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

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

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit

switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set

the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the

• 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 trans port ing

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.

slope guide on page 23 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

en clo sures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs

etc. without proper adjustment of the snow thrower

discharge angle.

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone

• Never run the snow thrower into material at high

speeds.

• Do not overload the machine capacity by at tempt ing

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.

• Watch for trafﬁ c and stay alert when crossing or

operating near roadways.

• Disengage power to the snow thrower when

trans port ing 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.

Attention!! Become

alert!! Your safety is involved.

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

O 6 Washer, 1/4"

Q 2 Washer, 3/4"

S 4 Hairpin Clip

T 2 Shear Bolt

V 1 Tarp Strap

W 3 Chute Keeper

X 1 Plastic Grip

Y 2 Lock Pin

A 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/2"

B 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"

C 10 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

D 2 Hex Bolt , 5/16" x 1-3/4"

E 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"

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

G 6 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

H 2 Shoulder Bolt

I 10 Hex Nut, 5/16"

J 6 Flanged Lock Nut, 1/4"

K 12 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"

L 10 Lock Washer, 5/16"

M 18 Lock Washer, 3/8"

A B C E F

NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Two shear bolts (R) and hex lock nuts (S) are provided as replacement parts for the spiral augers. Store in a safe place until needed. (See page 16.)

CARTON CONTENTS

2. Hanger Bracket, L.H. 54"

3. Hanger Bracket, R.H. 54"

4. Hanger Bracket, L.H.

5. Hanger Bracket, R.H.

6. Side Plate, L.H.

7. Side Plate, R.H.

8. Cross Brace

9. Plastic Weight Keg

Hardware Package (Stored inside Plastic Keg)

ASSEMBLY

3 5 6 7

17 18

General Purpose Grease

from the operators position while seated on the tractor.

• Remove the hex bolt from the threaded hole at the top

front corner of R.H. front suspension bracket.

• Remove either a or b depending on tractor:

a. the hex bolt from the threaded hole at the top

rear corner of R.H. front suspension bracket.

b. the nut from the carriage bolt at the top rear

corner of the bracket, leaving the carriage bolt

in the tractor frame. See ﬁ gure 1.

• Repeat for the L.H. front suspension bracket.

ASSEMBLING PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Remove all parts and hardware pack ag es from the

carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Service and Ad just ments section of your tractor owner's

• Allow engine, mufﬂ er and exhaust deﬂ ector to cool

before beginning.

• Remove any front or rear attachment which is

and save for reassembly.

• Remove the tractor hood and grill assembly. Refer to

your tractor owner's manual for removal in struc tions.

CAUTION:

assemble

the snow thrower, remove the spark plug

wire(s), set the parking brake and remove

the key from the tractor ignition.

• Attach the front of the side plate to the threaded hole

3/8" lock washer. Attach the rear of the R.H. side

plate to the tractor using either a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt

and lock washer or a 3/8" hex lock nut and lock

washer. Repeat for the L.H. side. See ﬁ gure 2.

If the side plates are removed from the tractor

frame, be sure to reassemble bolts and nuts back into

the frame.

Store all brackets and fasteners removed from the trac-

tor during the as sem bly of the snow thrower, unless the

REMOVE BOLT

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET (R.H.)

REMOVE NUT OR BOLT

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

SIDE PLATE (R.H.)

3/8" X 1" HEX BOLT

• Assemble the L.H. hanger bracket to the left side of

the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two

3/8" lock washers and two 3/8" hex lock nuts as

shown in ﬁ gure 5.

• Assemble the R.H. hanger bracket to the bottom hole

where the mower stop bracket was removed and to

the upper hole under the front of the foot rest. Fasten

with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock wash ers and

3/8" hex lock nuts. (On tractors with mufﬂ er guards,

slide the hanger bracket between the guard and the

tractor frame.) See ﬁ gure 4.

• Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest and

sway bar bracket as shown in ﬁ gure 6. Use two 3/8"

x 1-1/4" hex bolts,

three

spacers and two 3/8" lock

wash ers.

• Assemble a shoulder bolt to the inside of the L.H.

frame bracket, securing it with a 3/8" lock wash er and

a 3/8" hex lock nut. See ﬁ gure 6.

• Repeat with a frame bracket on the R.H. side of the

tractor. Attach in the same manner but use

four

spac ers (two per bolt).

• Remove the mower stop bracket and its two bolts and

• If the tractor has a mufﬂ er guard at the front of the

the washer which is located between the guard and

the tractor frame. See ﬁ gure 3.

• Remove the two bolts from the bottom of both the

All other deck sizes use the fol low ing in struc tions.

MOWER STOP BRACKET

MUFFLER GUARD (ONLY MODELS WITH SIDE MUFFLER)

3/8" x 1"

HEX BOLT 3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

R.H. HANGER BRACKET

MUFFLER GUARD (ONLY MODELS WITH SIDE MUFFLER)

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

3/8" LOCK WASHER

L.H. FRAME BRACKET

3/8" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

SHOULDER BOLT

SWAY BAR BRACKET

(2) SPACERS

(1) SPACER

• Remove and store the mower stop bracket and bolt

from both sides of the tractor frame. See ﬁ gure 3.

• Remove the two bolts from the bottom of the foot

• Assemble the 54" R.H. hanger bracket to the holes

where the mower stop bracket was removed on the

• Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest as

shown in ﬁ gure 10. Use two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts,

four spacers (2 per bolt) and two 3/8" lock wash ers.

• Assemble a shoulder bolt to the inside of the frame

bracket, securing it with a 3/8" lock wash er and a

3/8" hex lock nut. See ﬁ gure 10.

• Repeat with a frame bracket on the R.H. side of the

tractor.

• Assemble the 54" L.H. hanger bracket to the holes

where the mower stop bracket was removed on the

This page for tractors with 54" mower decks only.

MOWER STOP BRACKET

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

R.H. HANGER BRACKET (54")

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

L.H. HANGER BRACKET (54")

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

FRAME BRACKET

3/8" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

SHOULDER BOLT

(2) SPACERS

54" MOWER DECKS

• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the

tractor frame by sliding the notched arms of the

assembly onto the shoulder bolts as sem bled to

the frame brackets. Lift the front of the assembly,

positioning the upper idler pulley so that it clears the

engine pulley. Attach the front of the assembly to the

ATTACHING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

LINK #5 IN L.H. CHAIN

R.H. CHAIN

• Connect the end link of each chain to the springs

shown in ﬁ gure 11.

48"

• If you have a mower deck smaller than 48",

measure the outer di am e ter of the trac tor's engine

pulley.

from link #8 to link #5. (Links are counted from the

end of the chain attached to the spring).

• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the

tractor frame by sliding the notched arms of the

assembly onto the shoulder bolts as sem bled to

the frame brackets. Lift the front of the assembly,

positioning the upper idler pulley so that it clears the

engine pulley. Attach the front of the assembly to the

HAIRPIN CLIP

PIVOT LOCK PIN

TRACTORS WITH 54" MOWER DECKS ONLY

HAIRPIN CLIP

PIVOT LOCK PIN

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