Craftsman 842.242560 Owner's Manual

SEARS

.

OWNER'S
MANUAL

MODEL

NO.

842.242560

ERAFTSMAN®

46" FRO·NT

MOUNTED

2

STAGE

SNOW

THROWER

ATTACHMENT

h CAUTION: Additional rear wheel weights

are

required to stabilize

ft

the tractorwhen the snow thrower is mounted to

it.

Caution:
Read and follow all
Safety

.,Rules

and
Instructions Before
Operating

This

Equipment

Chains are required for traction while removing snow. Rear drawbar mounted

weights are also recommended to increase traction

in

severe conditions.

•

Assembly'

• Operation

• Customer Responsibility

• Service and Adjustment

• Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and

C~'"

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

Safe

Operation

Practices

for

the Snow Thrower Attachment

•

Do

not

stoporstart suddenly when

going

uphill or downhill.

• When using

the

vehicle with a snow thrower,

proceed

as

follows:

• Remove snow only in daylight

or

in

good

artificiaJ

light

• Nevermake any adjustments while the engine is

running

if

the

operator

must

dismounttodo

so.

• Shutthe

engine

off when unclogging

chute.

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Use

only

approved drawbar hitch points.

Umit

loads to those you can safely control.

Use care when pulling loads

or

using heavy

equipment.

Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating

condition,

and keep

safety

devices

in

place. When

using

Three

Point

Hitch

remove attachments from hitch before

making

any

repairs on

attachment

or

hitch.

Keep all nuts, bolts,

and

screws tight,

all

cotter pins

and

retainer

springs in place 10be'sure

the

equipmentisin

safe

working

condition. .

Never run snow thrower into

heavy

material

at

high

speeds.

Watch

out

for traffic when crossing

or

near

roadways.

When using

any

attachments, never direct discharge

of

materiaJ

toward bystanders

nor

allow anyone near

the

vehicle while in

operation.

Open doors

if

the

engineisrun in

the

garage; exhaust

fumes

are

dangerous.

Do

not run the engine indoors.

Handle fuel

with care -

it

is

highly flammable.

Use approved fuel containers.

Never remove

the

cap

of

thefuel tank

or

add

fuel10a

running

or

hot engine,orfill the tank indoors. Wipeupspilled fuel.

Do not tum sharply. Use care when backing.

Use counterweights or wheel weights and tire chains when

suggested in this owner's manual.

Never store

equipment'with

fuel in the

tank

inside a

building

where fumes

may

reach an open flame

or

spark.

Allow

the

engines10cool

before storing in any enclosure.

To

reduce fire hazard, keep

the

engine freeofgrass, leaves

or

excessive grease.

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• The vehicles

and

attachments shouldbestopped

and

inspected

fordamageafterstrikinga foreign object,

and

the

damage

should

be

repaired before restarting

and

operating

the

equipment.

• Do not change the engine governor settings

or

overspeed

the

engine.

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Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent

tippingorlossofcontrol. Exercise

extreme

caution when

changing

direction on slopes,

Do

not

shift gears while going upordown

slopes. Choose a

gear

low

enoughtonegotiate the slope

without

stopping

and

shifting gears.
Stay alert for

holes

in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

Do

not

drive

too

closetocreeks, ditches

and

public highways.

Disengage power

to

attachments and

stop

the engine before

leaving the operator's position.

Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended, such

as

disengaging the

attachment

clutch lever

or

switch, lowering

the

attachments,shift

tractor

into

neutr~,

setting

the

parking brake,

stopping

the engine,

and

removing

the

key.

Disengage all

power

to snow thrower,

stop

the engine, remove

key

from

ignition switch before cleaning,

makinganadjustment

or

repairs.

Disengage all

attachment

clutches and

shift

into neutral before

attemptingtostart the engine.

Drive slowly when front

or

rear

mounted

attachment is in

transport position.

Disengage

powertoattachments when transporting or not

in

use.

Always

getonor

off

your

tractor from the operators left side.

Clear the work area of objects which

mightbepicked up

and

thrown.

Always wear substantial footwear.

Do

not

wear loose fitting

clothes

that

could

get

caught

in moving parts.

Keep

your

eyes and

mind

on your tractor, snow thrower and

the

area

being

cleaned.

Don't

let other interests distract you.

Do

not

attempttooperate

your

tractor or

snow

thrower when

not

in the drivers seat.

Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe

distance away.

Know the controls

and

how

to stop quickly.

READ

THE

OWNER'S MANUAL .
Do

not

allow children to operate vehicle.Donot allow adults

to

operate it without

proper

instruction.

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Exercise special car6 when removing snow around fixed objects
in order to

prevent

the blades from

striking

them: Neller

deliberately run tractor

or

snow thrower

intoorover any foreign

objects.

• Additional rear wheel weights are required to stabilize the
tractor when the snow throwerismounted to it.

• Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

•

Never place

hands

or

feet

near the snow

auger,inthe

deflector

(discharge

chute)

or

near any moving

parts

while tractor

or

snow

thrower

is running.

/JJways

keep clearofdischarge

chute.

LOOK

FOR

THIS

SYMBOLTOPOINT

alIT

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS.ITMEANS-ATTENTION!

BECOME

ALERT!

YOUR

SAFETYlSIt-.'VOLVED.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Crafts­man

Snow

Thrower. It has been designed, engineered and

manufactured

to

give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should

you

experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center

/Department. We have competent, well-trained

te~hnicians

and the proper toolstoservice or repair this

Unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill
enable

youtoassembleand maintain yourSnowThrower

properly. Always observethe "Safety Rules."

MODEL
NUMBER: 842.242560

SERIAL
NUMBER, _

DATE OF
PURCHASE _

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL
BE FOUND ON A PLATE ATTACHED TO THE
LEFT SIDE OF THE AUGER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL
NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR

FUTURE

REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring

for

and using your Snow Thrower.

• Follow the instructions under "Customer Respon­sibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Width of Snow Pickup

.46.0 in.

Auger Housing Height 23.5 in.

Snow Auger Diameter

,13.0

in.,

Discharge Opening

6.0

in.

Discharge Chute Rotation.

240

0

Adjustable Skid Shoes

o

to

1.5

in.
Power by Tractor Engine

Replaceable Scraper

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SNOW THROWER AlTACHMENT

For one

(1)

year from the date of purchase, if this Snow Thrower Attachment is maintained, lubricated and tuned

up

accordingtothe instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repairorreplace, free of charge, any parts found

to

be

defectiveinmaterialorworkmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as belts.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure

to

maintain

the equipment according

to

the instructions contained in the Owner's Manual.

• Snow Thrower Attachment used for commercial or rental purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state

to

state.

SEARS. ROEBUCK AND

CO.,

0/817

WA. HOFFMAN ESTATES,

IWNOIS

60179

3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(

Safety Rules................. 2

Customer Responsibilities..................................... 3

Warranty...............................................................

3

Product Specifications........................................... 3

Accessories........................................................... 5

ContentsofHardware Bag..................................... 6-7

Contents

of

Carton................................................ 8

INDEX

A

Accessories...........................................................

5

Adjustments:

Skid Shoes......................................................... 23

Lift Assist Springs............................................... 24

Discharge Chute........ 24

Discharge Chute Drive Tube.......... 24

Lift Height.. 23
Side To Side Leveling 23

B

Belt:

Installation 14-16

C

Controls:

Attachment Clutch Switch..................................

18

Snow Thrower Lift Handle..................................

18

Chute Control Rod.........................

18

Snow Deflector Control Handle.......................... 18

Customer Responsibilities:

Maintenance Schedule

21

Lubrication Chart................................................

21

D

Drive Chain:

Installation And Adjustment................................

14

F

Finish:

Maintenance...................................................... 25

(See Storage)

L

Lubrication:

Lubrication Chart................................................ 22

4

Assembly..............................................................

17
Operation 18-20
Customer Responsibilities 21-22
Service

&Adjustments 23-24

Storage................................................................. 25

Troubleshooting.........

26
Repair Parts 27-33
Service Notes 34-35

o

Operation:

Know your Snow Thrower

18

Controls.............................................................

18

Stopping..........................................

19

Transport

19

To Remove Snow...........

19

Operating Suggestions 20

R

Repair Parts 27-33
Rules For Safe Operation

2 '

S

Service And Adustments:

Drive Chain....... 24

Lift Assist Springs............. 24

Lift Height......... 23

Side to Side Leveling........................................ 23

Skid Shoes....................................................... 23

Service:

Maintenance Schedule

21

Storage................................................................ 25

Snow Removal:

To Remove Snow.............................................

19

Operating Suggestions 20

Specifications...................................................... 3

T

Troubleshooting Chart

..

26

W

Warranty.............................................................. 3

ACCESSORIES

These attachments were available when the unit was pruchased. They are also available at most Sears retail

outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model
number of your tractor.

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how
they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication; however,

it

may changeinfuture years more attachments

may be added, changes may be made

in

these attachments, or some may no longerbeavailable or fit your model. Contact

your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your unit.

Most of these attachments

do

not require additional hItches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are

designed for easy attaching and detaching.

SNOW THROWER PERFORMANCE

TIRE CHAINS

WHEEL WEIGHTS

DRAW

BAR

WEIGHT

BAR

TRACTOR

CAB

HOLDS 55

LB.

WHEEL
WEIGHT TO TRAGrOR
DRAW

BAR

KNOW YOUR

TIRE

SIZE

KNOW YOUR

TIRE

SIZE

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large
cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed
traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials.

In

pairs.

SNOW THROWER MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

CAB

has

heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular

steel frame.

ASS

plastic top; clear plastic windshield

offers

360

degree visibility. Hinged metal doors with

catch.

Keeps

operator warm

and

dry. Remove vinyl and

windshields for

use

as

sun

protector in summer.

Optional accessories for tractor

cab: tinted/tempered

solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12

volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.

V-BELTS

SKID SHOES

SCRAPER

5

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE

BAG

HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

©

STD551137 Lockwasher, 3/8 Medium 6

5737 Chain &Toggle Assembly......................... 2

GM446363 Washer, 3/8 x 7/8 x

.08

6

17570 Washer, Flat............ 4

STD551050 Washer, 17/32 x 1-1/16 2

o

5714 Spring Clip 6

~I

@

STD541431 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex 4

@

STD541437 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Hex 3

STD624005 Hair CoUer Pin............. 5 STD624010 Hair Cotter Pin 4

6

/

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE

BAG

HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

STD523107 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4 Hex Head 4 STD523112 Bolt, 5/16-18 x

1-1/4

Hex Head 1

STD523707 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4 Hex Head 3 STD523712 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Hex Head 2

14004

Lag

Screw 1/2 Hex Head 2 STD523710 Bolt,

3/8-16xl"

Hex Head 4

4001

0_--

01

Clevis Pin

··..···..· 2 3433

Clevis Pin.................................................. 2

STD533107 Bolt - 5/16 x

3/4'

Carriage 3 22794 Stack Anchor

3

21363 Nut - 5/16-18 Hex Nylock

3

7

CONTENTS OF CARTON

------------------------------(

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN

CARTON

PARTS

BOX

CONTENTS SHOWN NOT TO

SIZE

(

RAMP ANCHOR

CHUTE CONTROL ROD

SUPPORT ANCHOR

RH

REAR MOUNTING BRACKET

BAG OF PARTS

LH REAR MOUNTING BRACKET

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

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MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

HEADER

&

AUGER

ASSEMBLY

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ROLLER

CHAIN

(2)

LIFT

SPRING

(2) MOUNTING ANCHOR

8

LIFT HANDLE

LIFT

ROD

CHUTE CONTROL

ROD & EXTENSION

BOX

OF PARTS

...,

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Knife
(1) 3/8" Open

End

or Socket Wrench

(1) 7/16" Open

End

or Socket Wrench

(2) 1/2" Open

End

or Socket Wrench

(2) 9/16" Open

End

or Socket Wrench

(2) 3/4" Open

End

Wrench

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts

and

parts box

from carton. (See Fig.

1)

• Remove lag screw and plastic tie from mounting
channel.

• Remove inner pack from inside carton.

• Cut down

all

four cornersofcarton from top to

bottom

and

lay panels flat for clean mounting

surface.

• Check for

any

additional loose parts and remove.

CHECK CARTON CONTENTS

• Check all loose parts, box,

and

bag

contents

against carton contents and bag contents shown

in

manual.

FIG. 1

When right

and

left are mentionedinthis manual, it

means when

you

areinthe operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel)

9

CAUTION

BEFORE

STARTING

TO ASSEMBLE
SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR,
REMOVE

SPARK

PLUG

WIRE(S) FROM

PLUG(S) AND

KEY

FROM

TRACTOR

IGNITION.

PREPARATION

OF

THE TRACTOR

FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW

THROWER

BEFORE USING YOUR SNOW THROWER

WINTERIZE YOUR TRACTOR

• Check and set tire pressure. (See Tractor Manual)

• Change Tractor oil. (See Tractor Manual)

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE

viscosity grade according to your expected operating

temperature.

~

OF

-20° 0° 32°··

60·

80·

100·

°e

.29·

·18°

O·

16·

2r 38°

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oil (5W30, 10W30.
etc.) improve startingincold

weath~r,

these multi-

viscosity oils will result

in

increased oil consumption

when used above

32

F.

Check your engine oil level
more frequently to avoid engine damage from running
low

on

oil.

• Drain and refill gas tank with fresh gas.

• NOTE:Incold climate areas the gasoline sold at
stations is winterized for cold weather starting
problems. (Do

Not

use gasoline purchased during

the Summer.)

• Clean and gap spark plugs. (Replace

if

electrodes

are burned or damaged.)

• Inspect, clean and or replace

Air

Cleaner.

• Check Battery fluid level

and

add watertofill

if

necessary. (See Tractor Manual)

• Clean and tighten both Positive and Negative
terminals of the battery. (See Tractor Manual)

ASSEMBLY

-----------------------(

REMOVE THE MOWER

ASSEMBLE RIGHT REAR HANGER

TO

TRACTOR FRAME

• Before installing your Snow Thrower, you must
remove your Mower from the Tractor.

• See your Tractor Owner's Manual for proper
procedures for removing the mower.

• The Rear Suspension Arms may remain with the
tractor.

• Store seven retainer springs and two front links
with the mower.

• Remove two bolts from tractor frame at right side.
(See Fig

3)

• Install Right Rear Hanger to sideoftractor frame
with hanger clevis toward the inside.

• Secure Right Rear Hangerwith two

3/8 x 3/4 hex

bolts, one flat washer, and two lockwashers.

ASSEMBLE LEFT REAR HANGER TO
TRACTOR FRAME

RH

REAR MOUNTING

BRACKET (

FLAT

WASHER\

'"

I I \ \ \ \

FIG. 3

3/8 X 3/4 HEX BOLT

lOCK

WASHER 3/8 X 3/4 HEX BOLT

_

~LOCK

WASHER

'0

0

E

lH

REAR MOUNTING

BRACKET

LOCK WASHERS

3/8 X 1 HEX BOLT

..J

FLAT I

~

WASHER

TRACTOR

FRAME

Remove two bolts from tractor frame at left side.
(See Fig. 2)
Install Left Rear Hanger to side

of

tractor frame

with hanger clevis toward the inside.

Secure Left Rear Hangerwith one

3/8 x 1 hex bolt,

one flat washer, and one lock washer, and one

3/8 x

3/4 hex bolt with one lock washer.

•

•

•

FIG. 2

10

ASSEMBLY

FIG. 7

FIG.

6

FIG. 5

"

BOLT

3/8

X 1

1/4

WASHER

3/8

LOCK

s

@.

/

'--~

HEIGHT INDICATOR

"POINTE~

CRANK

ROD

SUPPORT

ANCHOR

11

MOUNTING

ANCHOR

/NYLOCK

NUT

FIG. 4

ASSEMBLE THE CRANK ROD SUPPORT
ANCHOR

• Remove the plastic cap from height indicator
scale. (See Fig

7)

• Disassemble and discard 5/16 x 1" bolt that holds
the height indicator scale to the tractor.

• Remove two 3/8 x 1/2 bolts and the height

indicator pointer from the side

of

the tractor frame.

• Position the Crank Rod Support Anchor over the
two holes

and

secure it with one 3/8 lock washer

and one 3/8 x 1 1/4" bolt

in

the front hole (See Fig

5)

• Place the height indicator point over the rear hole

of

the Crank

Rod

Support Anchor and secure it

parallel with

one

3/8 lock washer and one 3/8 x I

1/4" bolt.

• Place 5/16 x 1 1/4" hex bolt through 5/16 lock
washer, one 11/32 x 1 1/2 flat washer, height
indicatorscale, one 11/32 x 1 1/2, four 1/8" thick
washers and secure to tractor lift shaft. (See Fig.

6)

• Reassemble plastic cap.

NOTE; When mower is reassembled to the tractor, the
height indicator scale should

be

adjusted. '

• Remove 3/8" Nylock Nut from the tractor frame.

• Assemble Mounting Anchor over bolt and
reassemble Nylock Nut While holding Mounting
Anchor at approximately 45 degrees to frame. (See
Fig 4)

• Repeat the above steps

on

the right sideofthe

tractor

ASSEMBLE MOUNTING ANCHORS