Craftsman 48624853 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

ICRAFI",'SMAN+I

42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTO R ATTAC HMENT

Model No. 486.24853

• 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 217-728-8388

Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

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 NO. 48168 (REV. 6/02)

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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

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

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

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

ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5

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

MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................ 17

STORAGE ................................................................. 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 18

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

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

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

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

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 42" 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 willrepair any defect in material or workmanship free ofcharge.
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 thefailure 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 inthe 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. 71-88294

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:

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486.24853

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperate
theequipment.Exercisecautionatall times,whenusingpowerequipment.

• Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhow

tooperateyoursnowthrowerandhowtostopthe

unitanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.

• Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.

• Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipment

withoutproperinstruction.

• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,

especiallysmallchildren,andpets.

• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment

istobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,
boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects.

• Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingengine.

• Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingad-

equatewinteroutergarments.

• Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeet

andimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

• Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donot

removethefuelcaporfillthefueltankwhilethe
engineis runningorhot.Donotfill thefueltank
indoors.Gasolineisanextremelyflammablefuel.

• Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedto

clearthetypesurfaceit willbeusedon.

• Donotusethesnowthrowerwithouttherear

weightattachedtothetractor.

• Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis

running.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldduring

operationorwhileperformingandadjustmentor

repair.

• Donotplacehandor feetnearrotatingparts.Keep

clearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

• Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing

gravelsurfaces.

• Donotcarrypassengers.

• Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,

removethewirefromthesparkplugandthen

thoroughlyinspectthesnowthrowerfordamage.

Repairanydamagebeforerestartingandoperating

thesnowthrower.

• Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,

stoptheengineimmediatelyandcheckforthe

cause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingthesnowthroweror

makinganyadjustmentsorinspections.

• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit
unattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchlever

orswitch,lowerthesnowthrower,shiftintoneutral,
settheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove

thekey.

• Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,make
certainallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnect

thesparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplug
topreventaccidentalstarting.

• Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransport-
ingthesnowthrowerinoroutofthebuilding.Open

theoutsidedoors.Exhaustfumesaredangerous.

• Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection

onslopes.Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.
Refertotheslopeguideonpage27ofthismanual.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,
platesorothersafetyprotectiondevicesinplace.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglassenclo-
sures,automobiles,windowwells,dropoffsetc.

withoutproperadjustmentofthesnowthrower
dischargeangle.

• Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallow
anyoneinfrontofthesnowthrower.

• Neverrunthesnowthrowerintomaterialathigh
speeds.

• Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempt-
ingtoclearsnowattoofasta rate.

• Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeed
onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecare

whenbacking.

• Watchfor trafficandstayalertwhencrossingor
operatingnearroadways.

• Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhentrans-
portingorwhennotinuse.

• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby
themanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchas

wheelweights,counterweights,cabsetc.)

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgood
visibilityor light.

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

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

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SPARE PARTS BAG

Store these two bolts and nutsin a safe

)lace until needed, (See page 17.)

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

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

Slotted Truss Head Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

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

Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
Shoulder Bolt, 3/8" x 5/8"

Lock Washer, 1/2"
Lock Washer, 3/8"

Lock Washer, 5/16"

Washer, 1/4"
Bowed Washer

Washer, 5/16"
Washer, 1/2"

HH

DESCRIPTIONREF. QTY.

R 6 Flanged Lock Nut, 1/4"

S 12 Hex Nut, 5/16"
T 1 Whizlock Nut, 5/16"

U 11 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"

V 1 Hex Nut, 1/2"
W 1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

X 3 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
Y 2 Shear Bolt (spare parts)

Z 2 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" (spare parts)
AA 1 Tarp Strap

BB 1 Spring

CC 3 Chute Keeper

DD 2 Lock Pin
EE 1 Plastic Cap

FF 2 Tail Reflector

GG 1 Chain, Tensioning

HH 2 Nylon Tie

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CARTON CONTENTS

1. Cross Brace (Weight Tray)

2. Side Brace (Weight Tray)

3. Right Hand Side Plate (Stamped "R")

4. Left Hand Side Plate (Stamped "L")

5. Anti-rotation Bracket

6. Chute Crank Rod Assembly

7. Support Tube, Crank Rod

8. Lift Handle Tube and Cable

9. Plastic Keg

10. Left Hand Hanger Bracket (Stamped "L")

11. Right Hand Hanger Bracket (Stamped "R")

12. Clutch Idler Assembly

13. V Belt, Drive

14. V Belt, Auger (Attached to Housing Assembly)

15. Chute and Control Cable Assembly

16. Housing Assembly

17. Weight Tray
Hardware Package (Stored inside Plastic Keg)

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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

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

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

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware

will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded

items may be discarded after you have completed
assembly.

ASSEMBLY OF SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side of the tractor

are determined from the operators position while seated
on the tractor.

TRACTORS WITH FRAME MOUNTED FRONT
SUSPENSION BRACKETS (See page 7 for tractors

with axle mounted front suspension brackets.)

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

• If there is a third bolt on the right side, as shown in
figure 1, remove the nut and washer from the bolt.

REMOVE NUT & WASHER
AND LEAVE BOLT (IF PRESENT)

REMOVE BOLTS
FROM THESE HOLES

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.

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 and grill assembly. Refer to

your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRACTOR

Store all parts that you remove from the tractor and do
not re-use while assembling the snow thrower.

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

• Assemble the R.H. Side Plate (marked "R") to the
now empty holes in the right side of the tractor frame.

Use two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" lock washers as
shown in figure 2. Repeat for the L.H. side.

• Assemble the whiztock nut onto the third bolt (if
present) on the right side of the tractor.

NOTE: Be sure to reassemble all bolts and nuts to

tractor frame if you remove the side plates.

5/16" WHIZLOCK NUT
(IF BOLT IS PRESENT IN TRACTOR)

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

R.H. SIDE
PLATE

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FIGURE 2

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RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Assemble a shoulder bolt, a 3/8" lock washer and a
3/8" hex lock nut to the bottom hole in each side

plate. See figure 3.

Proceed to page 8.

3/8" HEX LOCKNUT

Attach the R.H. Side Plate (marked "R") to the right
side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 5. For the

front hole use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, a 3/8" lock washer,
a 1/2" flat washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut. Use the flat

washer as a shim between the frame and the side
plate. For the rear hole use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, and a

3/8" lock washer. Repeat for the L.H. side.

NOTE: Depending on the tractor model, the bolt
may insert freely into the front hole or it may screw

into the hole. If the hole is not threaded, the bolt
will form threads as it is screwed in.

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

R. H. SIDE PLATE

3/8" SHOULDER BOLT

FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

TRACTORS WITH AXLE MOUNTED FRONT
SUSPENSION BRACKETS

• Remove the bolt from the hole on each side of the
tractor frame as shown in figure 4.

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FIGURE 5 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

• Assemble a shoulder bolt, a 3/8" lock washer and a
3/8" hex lock nut to the bottom hole in each side

plate. See figure 6.

3/8" LOCK 1/2" FLAT
WASHER WASHER

REMOVE BOLT FROM

THIS HOLE

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FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 6

7

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

R. H. SIDE PLATE

3/8" SHOULDER BOLT

WASHER

3/8" LOCK

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS

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

On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets (Figure 7)

• Remove the bolt and nut that fasten the L.H. and
R.H. foot rest brackets to the frame. See figure 7.

• Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the
inside of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1"

carriage bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock

nuts. The bolt heads go on the inside of the tractor

frame. Repeat for the R.H. side. See figure 7.

/ / _ 3/8" LOCK

BOLT REMOVED WASHER
FROMTHIS HOLE

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-_ _ LOCK NUT

3/8" HEX

INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS

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" hex
lock nut as shown in figure 9.

SHOULDER BOLT

L \

BOLT REMOVED
FROMTHIS HOLE 3/8" HEX

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SWAY BAR

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3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT

FIGURE 7 LEFT SIDE VIEW

On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets (Figure 8)

• 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 (head to

inside), a 3/8" lock washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut.
See figure 8. Repeat for the R.H. side.

3/8,,,OCK

WASHER 3/8" HEX

L,H, HANGER _

BRACKET _

SUSPENSION ARM

LOCK NUT

FIGURE 9 LEFT SIDE VIEW

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

empty hole to the rear of the R.H. hanger bracket.
See figure 10.

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SHOULDER BOLT

SUSPENSION ARM

3/8" x 1" L.H. HANGER \
CARRIAGE BRACKET _-

BOLT

FIGURE 8 LEFT SIDE VIEW FIGURE 10

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R.H. HANGER BRACKET

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

• Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and
place the extra tensioning chain through the hole
shown in figure 11.

USE THIS HOLE

FIGURE 11

• Hook the loose spring through the end of the

tensioning chain. See figure 12.

• Hook the other end of the spring onto the bottom of

the bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the

upper idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a
3/8" hex lock nut onto the bolt, leaving it loose

enough for the spring to pivot freely between the

two nuts. See figure 12.

• Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain, placing it
in the fifth link from the spring. See figure 12.

SPRING

3/8" HEX

LOCK NUT

5TH LINK

CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)

LOCK PIN

FIGURE 13 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

• Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of
the idler pulley and the keeper bolt. See figure 14.

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

• 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 with a 1/8"
hairpin cotter. See figure 14.

Hold this drawing above you while viewing the
Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the
tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the
reverse of the viewer's right and left.

3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN

RIGHT LEFT

SIDE SIDE

FIGURE 12 VIEW OF BOTTOM

Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame

by sliding the notched rear arms of the assembly

onto the two shoulder bolts you placed on the

inside of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the
assembly so that the sides fit inside the R.H. and

L.H. hanger brackets. Attach the assembly to the
brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin

cotters. See figure 13.

3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER

1/8" HAIRPIN

COTTER

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IDLER

© "_ _'_""" KEEPER

BOLT

- _ Left Side
I °fTractor

FIGURE 14 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

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