Craftsman 486248463 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

I CRAFTSHAN I

46"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTO R ATTAC HMENT

Model No. 486.248463

• Safety

CAUTION: Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!

For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Please Call 666-576-6366

Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST. FAX 217-726-2032 or e-mail info@agri-fab.com

Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NQ. 49346 (REV. 7/04)

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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

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

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

CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6

OPERATION ............................................................ 15

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 19

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .................... 20,22

REPAIR PARTS LIST ........................................ 21,23

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. Back Page

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 46" 2-STAGE SNOW THROWER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this snow thrower is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructionsinthe owner's manual, Sears will repairany defect inmaterial orworkmanship 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/DEPARTMENT

IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

This warranty gives 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

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.

WHEEL WEIGHT

TIRE CHAINS DRIFT CUTTER BARS

KIT NO. 71-52050

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:

486.248463

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

• Read 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- equate 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 the rear weight 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 and adjustment or repair.

• 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 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 transport- 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. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

Refer to the 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 enclo- sures, 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 attempt- 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 traffic and stay alert when crossing or

operating near roadways.

• Disengage power to the snow thrower when trans- porting 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.

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

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

J /

J / /

J J

J J /

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.)

NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A B

C D

E F G H

I J K

2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/2" 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" 10 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" 6 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

2 Shoulder Bolt 10 Hex Nut, 5/16"

6 Flanged Lock Nut, 1/4" 12 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8" 10 Lock Washer, 5/16" 18 Lock Washer, 3/8"

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

N 2 Bowed Washer O 6 Washer, 1/4"

P 2 Washer, 5/16" Q 2 Washer, 3/4"

R 8 Spacer

S 4 Hairpin Clip, 1/8" T 2 Shear Bolt

U 2 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" V 1 Tarp Strap

W 3 Chute Keeper X 1 Plastic Grip

Y 2 Lock Pin

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Frame Brackets (2)

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

10. Weight Tray

1 2 3

11. Side Brace Arms (2)

12. Chute Crank Assembly

13. Lift Handle with Cable

14. Clutch/Idler Assembly

15. Drive "V" Belt

16. Auger "V" Belt (Attached to Housing Assembly)

17. Anti-rotation Bracket

18. Chute and Control Cable Assembly

19. Housing Assembly Hardware Package (Stored inside Plastic Keg)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) (2) (2)

(t) (t) (t) (t)

7/16" Wrenches

1/2" Wrenches

9/16" Wrenches 5/8" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

11/16" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

3/4" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

Knife

General Purpose Grease

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove all parts and hardware packages from the

carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.

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.

ASSEMBLING PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined

from the operators positionwhile 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 figure 1.

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

REMOVE BOLT

RE_: OR BOLT

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Before proceeding with 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 and grill assembly. Refer to your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions.

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET (R.H.)

FIGURE 1 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Attach the front of the side plate to the threaded hole in the tractor frame using a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt

and a 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 figure 2.

NOTE: If the side plates are removed from the tractor

frame, be sure to reassemble bolts and nuts back into the frame.

3/8" HEX OR 3/8" X 1" 3/8" LOCK LOCK NUT HEX )LT WASHER

ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRACTOR

Store all brackets and fasteners removed from the tractor during the assembly of the snow thrower,

unless the instructions call for their use.

FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

SIDE PLATE (R.H.)

If you havea 54"mowerdeckgo directlyto page8. All otherdecksizesusethefollowing instructions.

• Remove the mower stop bracket and its two bolts

and nuts from the R.H. side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 3.

• If the tractor has a muffler guard at the front of the

R.H. foot rest, remove the bottom bolt and nut, and the washer which is located between the guard and

the tractor frame. See figure 3.

• Remove the two bolts from the bottom of both the

R.H. and L.H. foot rests. See figure 3.

MUFFLER GUARD

SIDE MUFFLER)

• 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 figure 5.

L.H. HANGER 3/8" LOCK \

BRACKET WASHER \

"-,

3/8" x 1"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 5 LEFT SIDE VIEW

MOWER STOP BRACKET

FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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 washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. (On tractors with muffler guards, slide the hanger bracket between

the guard and the tractor frame.) See figure 4.

MUFFLER GUARD (ONLY MODELS WITH

SIDE MUFFLER)

R.H. HANGER BRACKET

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

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

x 1-1/4" hex bolts, three spacers and two 3/8" lock washers.

• Assemble a shoulder bolt to the inside of the L.H. frame bracket, securing it with a 3/8" lock washer

and a 3/8" hex lock nut. See figure 6.

• Repeat with a frame bracket on the R.H. side of the tractor. Attach in the same manner but use four

spacers (two per bolt).

• Proceed to page 9.

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

3/8" LOCK

L,H, FRAME 3/8" LOCK WASHER BRACKET WASHER

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

3/8" HEX 3/8" LOCK

LOCK NUT WASHER

FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 6

(2) SPACERS

SHOULDER SWAY BAR

BOLT BRACKET

(1) SPACER

LEFT SIDE VIEW

This page for tractors with 54" mower decks only.

• Remove and store the mower stop bracket and bolt

from both sides of the tractor frame. See figure 3.

• Remove the two bolts from the bottom of the foot rests on both sides of the tractor frame. See figure

• Assemble the 54" L.H. hanger bracket to the holes where the mower stop bracket was removed on the

left side of the tractor frame. Fasten with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and two 3/8"

hex lock nuts. See figure 9.

54" MOWER DECKS

MOWER STOP BRACKET

FIGURE 7 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Assemble the 54" R.H. hanger bracket to the holes where the mower stop bracket was removed on the right side of the tractor frame. Fasten with two 3/8"

x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and one 3/8" hex lock nut. See figure 8.

L.H. HANGER BRACKET (54")

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

FIGURE 9 LEFT SIDE VIEW

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

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

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

• Assemble a shoulder bolt to the inside of the frame

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

3/8" hex lock nut. See figure 10.

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

54" MOWER DECKS

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

54" MOWER DECKS

3/8" HEX

LOCK NUT

3/8"LOCK

WASHER

R.H. HANGER

BRACKET (54")

318"x 1" HEX BOLT

318" x 1" 3/8" LOCK

HEX BOLT WASHER

FIGURE 8 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FRAME BRACKET

FIGURE 10

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

HEX BOLT LOCK NUT

3/8" LOCK

3/8" LOCK WASHER WASHER

(2) SPACERS

SHOULDER BOLT

LEFT SIDE VIEW

ATTACHING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

• Connect the end link of each chain to the springs shown in figure 11.

If your mower deck is 48" or 54" skip this paragraph.

• If you have a mower deck smaller than 48", measure the outer diameter of the tractor's engine pulley. If the diameter of the pulley is less than 6", move the inside hairpin clip in the L.H. adjust- ing chain from link #8 to link #5. (Links are counted from the end of the chain attached to the spring).

ENGINE PULLEYS LESS THAN 6" IN DIAMETER

LINK #5 IN

;HAIN

This paragraph for 54" mowers only.

• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame by sliding the notched arms of the

assembly onto the shoulder bolts assembled 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 hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins

and 1/8" hairpin clips. See figure 13.

TRACTORS WITH 54" MOWER DECKS ONLY

PIVOT LOCK PIN

1/8" HAIRPIN f CLIP

R.H. CHAIN

FIGURE 11

If your mower deck is 54" skip this paragraph.

• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame by sliding the notched arms of the assembly onto the shoulder bolts assembled 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 hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin clips. See figure 12.

_VOT LOCK PIN

FIGURE 13

1/8" HAIRPIN ,_

CLIP

FIGURE 12 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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