Craftsman 68030, 247288850, 247288840 Owner’s Manual

68030 SNOW THROWER KIT

FOR TRACTORS WITH MODEL NUMBERS

BEGiNNiNG WITH 247

USE ASSEMBLY iNSTRUCTiONS ON PAGE 8 FOR MODEL

247.28884 & 247.28885 SEARS TRACTORS

NOTE:

Purchase a Sears 486.24100 Rear Weight Kit to provide increased

traction when using the snow thrower attachment.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41664 (12/03/14)

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PART #

43020 43351 43063

43182 47630

R19171616

43086

R19172410

27231

DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. PART # Hex Bolt, 1/2"x 1-1/2" J 4 43019

Hex Bolt, 1/2"x 1-1/4" K 2 HA21362 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" L 2 43001

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" M 4 42846 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" (Thd. Form) N 2 43064

Washer, 1/2" x 1" 0 4 41657 Lock Washer, 5/16" P 2 42487 Washer, 1/2"x 1-1/2" Q 6 47810

Spacer, 1/2" R 4 47134

DESCRIPTION Jam Nut, 1/2"

Nylock Nut, 3/8" Hex Bolt, 3/8 x 1"

Pivot Bushing

Lock Nut, 5/16" Nylock Nut, 1/2"

Quick Release Pin Nylock Nut, 5/16"

Hair Cotter Pin

IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied with the snowthrower and this kit 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 supplied with your tractor.

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REF. QT_ PART#

1 1 41353

2 1 25722

3 1 67052

4 1 67053

5 1 67267

6 1 67266

7 1 27011

8 1 27010

DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. PART #

V-Belt, Drive 52" 9 2 41346

Frame Brace 10 2 41352

iHanger Bracket Assembly R.H. 11 1 67269 iHanger Bracket Assembly L.H. 12 1 67268

Rear Frame Bracket L.H. 13 1 67532 Rear Frame Bracket R.H. 14 1 67533 Front Frame Bracket L.H. 15 1 27340 Front Frame Bracket R.H.

DESCRIPTION

Support Link (2) Support Tube (2)

Side Plate L.H. Side Plate R.H.

Frame Support R.H. Frame Support L.H.

Extension Strap

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

Remove all loose parts, parts bags and hardware bags from the snow thrower and this kit. Lay out and identify parts and hardware using the illustrations.

IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied with the snowthrower and this kit 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 supplied with the Snow Thrower.

IFYOU HAVE A 247..28884 OR 247.28885

TRACTOR, GO TO ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 8.

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

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

SHOULDER

BOLT

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. Refer to your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions.

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.

QUICK RELEASE PIN

FRONT MOUNT PLATE

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.

SHOULDER

BOLT

FIGURE 2

STEP3: (SEEFIGURE3)

• Attachtheframebracebetweenthefrontmount platesusingtwo1/2"x1-1/4"hexbolts,1/2"x 1-1/2"

washersand1/2"nylocknuts.

FIGURE 3

STEP 5: (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.

FOOTREST BRACKET

L.H. HANGER

BRACKET

5116" FLAT WASHER

5/16"LOCK WASHER

5116" x 1"

HEX BOLT

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.

SHOULDER BOLT /

318"NYLOCKNUT

Use hole that measures 10" above ground

FIGURE 5

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)

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.

3_"HEX

LOCK NUT

ATTACH

SPRING HERE

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 6

STEP7 (SEEFIGURE7)

• 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.

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)

• Assemble the two support tubes to the inside of each front frame bracket using a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, a 1/2" spacer and a 1/2" nylock nut for each bracket. Do not tighten yet.

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

THIRD LINK 3/32"

HAIRPIN

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.

1/2" NYLOCK NUT SUPPORTTUBE

/ 1/2" SPACER /

_'_ 1/2" x 1-1/2"

FIGURE 9

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)

• Three drive belts are supplied with the snow thrower. Select one of the two shorter belts. Ifyou used hole A in step 8, use the 52" drive belt (#41353) belt. If you used hole B, use the 55" drive belt (#46989).

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

Installthe drive belt 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 pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.

HEX BOLT

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

FIGURE 8

HOLE (B)

HOLE (A)

5/16" x 3/4"

HEXBOLT

52" or 55" DRIVE BELT (#41353) or (#46989)

LOOSEN BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK

NUT

FIGURE 10

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