Sears 486.244062 User Manual

owners

manual

Model No.

486.244062
42""

SNOW BLADE

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

42"" SNOW BLADE

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Repair Parts

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

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

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS

-- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERTJ YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED,

Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.

1. Read the tractor and snow blade owners manuals and know how to operate your tractor before using
tractor with snow blade attachment.

2. Never operate tractor and snow blade without wearing proper clothing suited to weather conditions and
operation of controls.

3. Never allow children to operate tractor and snow blade, and do not allow adults to operate without proper
instructions.

4.. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.

42"" SNOW BLADE CARTON CONTENTS

(ALSO SEE PAGE 3)

While confirming parts count, we sug-
gest that you clear any paint from the

1/8" pin holes in part reference

numbers 2, 3 and 4 to make assembly

easier.

10

6

11

REF. QTY.

1 1

2 1
3 1

4 1

5 1

6 2

3

DESCRIPTION

Blade Assembly
Channel/Pivot Plate Assembly

Lift Assembly
Guide Bracket Assembly
Spring Assembly
Angle Lock Bar

12

CARTON CONTENTS

REF. QTY.i DESCRIPTION

7 1
8 1

9 2
10 1
11 1
12 2

1

2

9

Blade Pivot Rod
Lift Pivot Plate

Support Bracket
Blade Lock Release Lever

Pivot Shaft
Hitch Brace

Parts Package (Not Shown)

U

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK: (Figure 1)

REF, QTY. DESCRIPTION

FIGURE 1

H

R

A 2 Keeper Plate

B 1 Lift Arm Link
C 1 Spring Pin 1/4 x 1"

D 1 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 4"
E 2 Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13 Thread

F 2 Flat Washer 7/.16" Std.
G 1 Angle Lock Spring
H 9 Hairpin Cotter 1/8"

I 2 Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/4"

J 2 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"
K 1 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"

L 5 Lock Washer 3/8

M 7 Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16 Thread

N 4 Flat Washer 3/8 Std.

O 2 Pivot Bushing

P 2 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"

Q 1 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thread
R 6 Hairpin Cotter 3/32"

S 3 Clevis Pin 3/8 x 3/4"
T 1 Spring Mount Rod

U 2 Palnut, 3/8"

V 1 Blade Lock Release Cable

W 1 Eye Bolt 1/4"

X 1 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
Y 2 Clevis Pin 3/8 x 1"

Z 1 Washer, 1-1/2" OD

AA 2 Spacer 1" OD
AB 2 Spacer, 1-1/4" OD

AC 2 Clevis Pin 1/2 x 1-1/4"

Z

3/8 x 1" 3/8 x 1"

3/8"" x 1-1/2""

3/8" STD WASHER 3/8'" LOCK WASHER

H 112- JAM 3/8" LOCK NUT 1/4" LOCK NUT

" Q

\ \ '

y._

1/2" x 4"

FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART

3/32" HAIRPIN COTTERS

3

CLEVIS 3/8" x 3/4"

0

m

3/8"" x 1";"

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers

(1) Hammer
(1) 7/16" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 1/2'3 Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 9/16" Open End or Box Wrench

(1) 3/4" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) Adjustable Wrench

Refer to carton contents figure on page 2 and figure

1 on page 3 for parts and hardware needed to

assemble snow blade.

RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND

(L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM
OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE
SEATED ON TRACTOR.

.

Assemble the two angle lock bars together as
shown in figure 2, using one 3/8" x 1" carriage

bolt, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex nut. Do
not tighten at this time.

.

Using a hammer drive 1/4" x 1"' spring pin
through slot in bracket and hole in end of lock

bars until flush with bracket. See figure 3.

Tighten 3/8"" hex nut left loose in step 1.

.

Using a hammer drive a 3/8" palnut onto one
end of spring mount rod. Insert the other end
Of the spring mount rod through both small

holes in the pivot plate. Support end (with

palnut) of the spring mount rod with a block of
wood and hammer on the remaining palnut. See
figure 4.

3,8

.MouNT

3/8"" CARRIAGE BOLT\ ANGLE LOCK

3/8" LOCK WASHER \ BARS

/ _ I BRACKET (A)

3/8" HEX NUT / _ /______/=========_

/'_ "_ANGLE LOCK SP_'NG

FIGURE 2

2. Assemble angle lock spring through angle

lock bars positioning end hook as shown. See

figures 2 and 3.

3. Assemble hook of angle lock spring into hole of

bracket (A). Pull lock bars up to extend spring

just enough to allow assembly of angle lock bars

down through slot in pivot bracket and chan-
nel. See figure 2 and 3.

ANGLE ANGLE LOCK

LocK.. 3

BARS _,_ (A). PIVOT BOLT

3/8" PALNUT =-_=

FIGURE 4

ASSEMBLY OF SNOW BLADE
TO LAWN TRACTOR.

(Tractor Preparation)

A=

Remove mower or any other attachment you
may have mounted to your tractor. Mark all
loose parts and save for re-assembly. Refer to

owners manual for removal of
mower/attachment.

g.

The mower suspension arms (R.H. and L.H.)

must be removed to allow assembly of snow
blade. Also remove and save the 3/8" bolts and

lock nuts from each side of tractor frame as

shown in figure 5. Remove the belt guide and

hardware from right hand side of tractor frame.

Save for use when re-attaching the deck next
season. See figure 5.

REMOVE 3/8"' BOLTS _ TRACTOR FRAME

AND SAVE _ (L.H.) SIDE

/>,.//\\

R.H. __[ _ _---X _-_

1/4" x 1" SPRING PIN

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 5

=

' _ ' - BRACKET

PIVOT

-- 4,

_.__UIDE AND SAVE I\ I I

FRONT _

.

Assemble one 1/2" x 4" hex bolt, one 1/2"
hex nut and one 7/16" standard washer into

top of slotted hole in channel assembly. Assem-
ble one 7/16" standard washer and one 7/16"

hex nut on bottom of 1/2" bolt under channel
assembly. See figure 6. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT

THIS TIME.

.

Assemble channel assembly to hitch plates at
front of tractor as shown in figures 6 and 7.

FRONT VIEW

ENGINE

PULLEY,,,,

BOLT

1/8"

CLEARANCE 1/2"" HEX NUT

CHANNEL ASS'Y, FRAME MEMBER

HITCH PLATES

1/2 x 4"

HEX BOLT

PIVOT

\\

7/16" WASHERS

ASS'Y.

FIGURE 6

.

Assemble keeper plates over each end of pivot

shaft with lip under hitch plates (see figure 7)
and secure with two 1/8" (large) hairpin

cotters through small holes near each end of
shaft.

HITCH PLATE, (R.H.)

HITCH PLATE, (L.H.)

1/2'" HEX

FIGURE 8

5. Assemble blade assembly to channel assembly
by aligning holes in pivot plate with holes in

reinforcement plate and inserting pivot shaft.

See figure 9. Secure by assembling two 1/8"

x 1-1/4" cotter pins into small holes near ends t)f

pivot shaft. Spread ends to retain.

NOTE

Blade shoes are factory assembled to
blade assembly in lower setting. See

adjustments step "'C'" page 10 for

repositioning.

(TOP)

5/16"' HEX NUT

PLASTIC

CAP

BLADE ADJUST

SPRING

BLADE

5/16"" HEX NUT

(BOTTOM)

SHOE

CHANNEL

ASS'Y.

1/8"" HAIRPIN

COTTER

KEEPER PLATE

FIGURE 7

.

Adjust 1/2" x 4" stop bolt, previously

assembled into channel assembly (step 1). See
figure 8. Adjust hex nuts, above and below
channel to provide approximately 1/8"

clearance between channel and the tractor
engine pulley with the stop bolt positioned

against frame member. See figure 8.

NOTE

The stop bolt must be tightened in

place before blade

assembly to channel.

PIVOT

&FT

SPRING PIVOT

MOUNT ROD SHAFT

118" x 1-1"/4'"

COTTER PIN

BRACKET

FIGURE 9

.

To assemble blade adjust spring, remove plastic

cap, 5/16" flat washer and one 5/16" hex nut.
Adjust the remaining 5/16" hex nut on the long

bolt to approximately one inch down from end

of bolt threads. Assemble adjusting bolt through
hole in top edge of blade and hold in place with

5/16" flat washer and 5/16" hex nut removed

earlier. Do not tighten 5/16" hex nut at this time.
Push down on the spring and hook end of spring

over spring mount rod as shown in figure 9.
Tighten 5/16" hex nut on top edge of blade
down against the bottom 5/16" hex nut.

Replace plastic cap over end of adjusting bolt

threads. See figure 9,

3HT HAND

.

Assemble one lift pivot plate under left hand foot

rest and outside of frame. Secure front of lift
pivot plate with one 3/8" x 1" c_levis pin, 3/8"

flat washer and 3/32" (small) hairpin cotter.

Secure rear of lift pivot plate with one 3/8" x
3/4" clevis pin and one 3/32" (small) hairpin

cotter. DO NOT ASSEMBLE LiFT PIVOT PLATE
UNDER THE RIGHT HAND FOOT REST AT THIS

TIME.

.

Assemble one 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt through

3/8" flat washer, through pivot bushing,
through large hole in lift arm link near angle end
and through hole in long arm nearest the end.

Secure with one 3/8" lock washer and one 3/8"

hex nut. See figure 12. NOTE: Lift arm link must

pivot freely.

•_ FRONT LEFT HAND

FRAI_E _ CLEVIS PIN

..... _'.'_ ', _, \_ll FOOT REST

._/_ x ]-" __ _ (LEFT HAND)

LIFT PIVOT PLATE _ _,

FIGURE 10

FRONT (L.H.) SIDE VIEW

c_

l=l

3/32" HAIR PIN

COTTERS

-_ _ -"3/8" FLAT WASHER

;T HAND FOOT REST

SIDE VIEW

LIFT PIVOT PLATE

,

NOTE

Lift arm link must be positioned as

shown in figures 12 and 13.

10.

Assemble one 3/8" x 1" hex bolt through

second hole from end of long arm. Secure with
one 3/8" lock washer and one 3/8" hex nut.

This bolt is used as a limit stop for the lift arm
link. See figure 13.

11.

Move attachment lift lever all the way forward
and lock in position. See figure 20, page 9.

12.

Hook lift assembly arms over both link rods,
assemble lift arm link over channel rod and

secure with one 1/8" (large) hairpin cotter. See
figure 13.

13.

Assemble one hitch brace (endwiththe large

hole), one 1-1/4" OD spacer onto each end of

the lift assembly pivot shaft. See figure 14.

14.

Insert pivot shaft end (from R.H. side of tractor)

into hole in L.H. lift pivot mount plate. See figure

14.

FIGURE 11

8. Pre-assemble lift arm link to inside of long arm
on lift assembly. As shown in figure 12.

3/8" x 1-1/4"_.=_ 3

HEX BOLT

I.IFT ASSEMBLY

LONG ARM

3/8" LOCK WASHER

FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13

" FLAT WASHER

_BU PIVOT

,_LIFT ARM

\

SHING

LINK

318" HEX

/

SHAFT END

LIFT PIVOT MOUNT PLATE

.

RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW

FRONT_

3/8'" x 1" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" HEX NUT

LIFT ARM LINK

CHANNEL

ROD

\

LIFT

HAIRPIN

COTTER

L.H. LIFT PIVOT

MOUNT PLATE

Assemble the front end of each hitch brace

16.

to the rear hole in each hitch plate using one

1/2" x 1-1/4" clevis pin, one 1" OD spacer and

one 1/8" hairpin cotter. See figure 16.

HITCH" PLATE

HAIRPIN COTTER

LIFT ASSEMBLY

PIVOT SHAFT

FIGURE 14

15.

Assemble the other lift pivot plate, over right
hand end of lift assembly pivot shaft and
connect to outside of frame (see figure 15)
using one 3/8" x 1" clevis pin from inside

through front hole in lift pivot plate. Secure with

3/8" flat washer and 3/32"" (small) hairpin

cotter. Secure rear of plate with one 3/8" x 3/4"
clevis pin and one 3/32" (small) hairpin cotter.
Secure ends of pivot shaft to each lift pivot plate
with 1/8" (large) hairpin cotter. See figures 14

and 15.

HITCH BRACE

1-1/4" OD SPACER

1" OD SPACER 1/_'; x 1-i/4"

HITCH BRACE CLEVIS PIN

FIGURE 16

17. Assemble guide bracket assembly shaft end
into the left hand hitch plate. See figure 17. Slide
guide assembly back to the right and into hole
of the right hand hitch plate. Secure with a 1/8"
(large) hairpin cotter in each end. See figure 17.
Lower front end of guide bracket assembly to

straddle channel assembly.

3/32"" 318"" X 3/4'" CLEVIS PINS

HAIRPIN
COTTER-------_ 3/8"

J ._ FLAT WASHER

LI

ROD ,

LIFT ASS'Y. _ LIFT PIVOT

PIVOT SHAFT MOUNT PLATE

RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 15

FRONT --_

_ I FRONT PIVOT SHAFT

HITCH ! 1/R-'

PLATE (R.H.) I HAIRPI_I_coTTER

• i

• T

[ / GUIDE BRAICKET ASS,Y.PLATE''/'__'_ ' HITC(L H )

FIGURE 17

18.

Raise hood and remove 3/8" carriage bolt and
nut from right hand side of frame. See figure 18.

LIFT

LEVER

. PLUNGER

REMOVE FRONT
CARRIAGE BOLT

AND NUT

23. Secure one end of blade lock release cable to

small hole in blade lock release lever using one
3/8" x 3/4" clevis pin and one 3/32" hairpin
cotter• See figure 20.

BLADE LOCK

RELEASE LEVER

1-1/2" O D WASHER

3/8" x 1"

HEX BOLT

D

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 18

!9. Assemble support bracket onto right hand side

of tractor frame (where carriage bolt was
removed in step 15) using 3/8" x 1"" carriage

bolt inside of frame and secure with 3/8" lock

washer and 3/8" hex nut, on outside of frame.

See figure 19.

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

3/8"'x 1"

CARRIAGE EYE BOLT

BOLT HAIRPIN

3/8" LOCK COTTER

WASHER 3/8" HEX NUT

FIGURE 19

20. Assemble the 1/4" eye bolt at the top of the
support bracket and secure with one 1/4'" hex

. lock nut. See figure 19.

21. Assemble blade pivot rod through 1/4" eye
bolt as shown in figure 19. Secure lower end
of blade pivot rod through hole on right hand
side of blade assembly with small hairpin
cotter. See figure 19.

22. Assemble blade lock release lever to right side
of tractor frame using one 1-1/2" OD washer,
one 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, spacer, 3/8" flat washer
and secure tightly with one 3/8" hex lock nut.
See figure 20.

LIFT LEVER FRONT---_

PLUNGER

BLADE PIVOT

1/4" HEX LOCK ROD

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

CLEVIS PIN

COTTER PIN

SPACER

FLAT WASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

FIGURE 20

24. Thread cable toward front of tractor under
steering tie rod and front axle and above guide

bracket assembly• See figure 21.

25.

Assemble one 3/8" x 1-1/2" carriage bolt into

top hole in angle lock bars and tighten secure-

ly with one 3/8" hex lock nut. Place free end

of cable over threaded end of carriage bolt and
retain loosely with 3/8" hex lock nut. See figure

21.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

SUPPORT BRACKET

3/8"" x 1-1/2"' CARRIAGE BOLT

NUTS (2)

FRONT .

il

STEERING

TIE ROD

CHANNEL

ASS'Y.

FIGURE 21

FREE END

OF CABLE

GUIDE BRACKET

ASS'Y.

Q

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND ADJUSTMENTS

The snow blade attachement is designed to move
new loose snow in depths up to 6" - 8'".

SUDDEN STOPS OR CHANGE IN

HIDDEN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE

DIRECTION.

CONTROLS

Become familiar with all of the controls and
adjustments on the tractor and sn.ow blade

before operating. Refer to tractor owner's manual for

tractor controls. Controls for operating snow blade
are as follows:

A,

Attachment lift lever:

Located on right hand side of tractor. See figure

22. Move lever forward to lower snow blade. Pull

lever back to raise and lock snow blade.

B.

Lift lever plunger:

Located on top of attachment lift lever. See

figure 22. Pull back on attachment lift lever and
depress plunger to release.

WITH THE SNOW BLADE IN THE "'UP"
POSITION DO NOT DEPRESS THE
PLUNGER WITHOUT HOLDING BACK
ON THE LIFT CONTROL LEVER OR

SNOW BLADE MAY SUDDENLY DROP.

C.

Attachment depth control knob:

Adjust attachment lift lever movement with

attachment DEPTH CONTROL KNOB (See
figure 22) for maximum movement between

locking notches and to prevent lever from lock-
ing in the down lock notch. See figure 22 .

NOTE

Some tractors are equipped with
depth control notches instead of a
depth control knob. See below.

Attachment depth control notches: (some models)
To adjust your snow blade to the best operating

height, depress plunger on attachment lift lever,
select one of six settings and release plunger.

D. Blade lock release:

Located on the right hand side of tractor at front
of foot rest. See figur e 22. Raise blade to

transport position. Push forward on the blade

lock release lever (with right foot) and hold while
pushing or pulling on the blade pivot rod to move

snow blade angle to left, center and right.
Remove foot from blade lock release lever to

lock blade into position.

FIGURE 22

LIFT LEVER

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

LOCK DOWN

ATTACHMENT

NOTCH

ATTACHMENT LIFT

LEVER

BLADE LOCK

RELEASE LEVER

BLADE

PIVOT ROD

BLADE

ADJUST SPRING

BLADE SHOE

ALTERNATE DESIGN SIX NOTCHES

(NO DEPTH CONTROL KNOB)

9

ADJUSTMENT

A.

Blade angle lock bars:

Blade angle can be adjusted at the blade pivot

in front of tractor by first raising the blade to
transport position, pull back on angle lock bars
to release the blade and pivot to the right,
center, or left positions. Release lock bars to

lock.
To adjust blade angle from the tractor seat:

Raise blade to transport position. Push forward

on the blade lock release lever (with right foot)
and hold while pushing or pulling on the blade
pivot rod to move snow blade angle to left,

center and right. Remove foot from blade lock

release lever to lock blade into position.

B.

Adjust blade spring:

Blade adjust spring tension is adjustable to
permit blade to tilt forward to by-pass solid

obstructions.

KNOW THE TERRAIN. AVOID
EXCEPTIONALLY SHARP SLOPES OR

DROPOFFS WHICH MAY BE HIDDEN
BY THE SNOW.

NEVER RUN THE SNOW BLADE
INTO HEAVY MATERIAL AT HIGH
SPEED.

C.

Blade shoe adjustment:

Blade shoes on ends of blade, (see figure 22),

may be raised for close work on smooth sur-
faces or lowered to raise the blade to work on

rough or uneven areas. Make sure both shoes

are set evenly and nuts are tightened securely.

_NOTE

Wheel weights and tire chains must
be used with your snow blade for

traction. These accessories are
available at your nearest Sears retail

or catalog store. See page 12.

OPERATION

3. DO NOT push snow in the same direction
causing excessive build up with each succesive

pass.

4. If blade is stored in heated area, allow lawn
tractor and blade to adjust to outdoor
temperature before operating to reduce icing on

the metal surfaces.

GROUND BEFORE LEAVING
ALWAYS LOWER BLADE TO

TRACTOR.

TO REMOVE SNOW BLADE

FROM TRACTOR

1. Lower blade to ground with blade in the center
(straight) position.

2. Refer to figure 23 below and;

A.

Remove 1/8" hairpin cotter from the lift

arm link and channel assembly.

B.

Remove 3/32" (small) hairpin cotters from
right hand and left hand lift pivot plates,

remove two 3/8" clevis pins from each

side of frame, unhook and lower the lift
assembly to the ground.

C.

Re-assemble one 3/8"-16 x 3/4 carriage
bolt and 3/8" hex nut in hole labeled A and

B in figure 23 on each side of tractor frame.

Also see figure 5 on page 4.

D. The belt guide must be re-assembled

to right hand side of tractor frame. See
figure 5 on page 4.

3/32'" HAIRPIN

INSPECT THE AREA TO BE WORKED
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING

THE SNOW BLADE. AVOID PIPES,

ROOTS, CURBS'OR OTHER HEAVY

OBSTRUCTIONS.•

.

Prepare lawn tractor engine for cold weather

use following instructions furnished with lawn

tractor.

.

Always begin with transmission in first (low)

gear and gradually increase speed as required.

MOUNT PLATE (R.H.I

RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW FRONT----_

FIGURE 23

lt"t

E.

Re-install suspension arms removed on

page 4. See figure 5 on page 4.

CAUTION: If the suspension arms
are ever removed from tractor

(which may be necessary for

mounting other attachments) the
lift link on the LEFT side of the trac-

tor must be removed from tractor

if it is not needed or used with the
attachment. Refer also to tractor
manual. Failure to do so will allow

the lift link to interfere with tractor
steering which could cause loss of

control while driving resulting in
property damage and/or personal

injury.

.

Refer to figure 24 and remove 1/8" (large)
hairpin cotters from ends of channel assembly
pivot shaft and remove keeper plates. Lift the
channel assembly pivot shaft out of the hitch
plates and lower channel to the ground.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure. For
improved snow removal performance, coat the blade

with automotive type paste wax.

LUBRICATION
Oil all pivot points so that they will work freely.

STORAGE

3_

Refer to figure 24 below and remove t/8" (large)

hairpin cotters from ends of guide bracket

assembly and remove guide bracket assembly.

r32"" HAIRPIN COTTER

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTERS

CLEVIS PIN

/

(R.H.)

HITCH
PLATE

KEEPER

PLATE CHANNEL

1/8" HAIRPIN PIVOT SHAFT BRACKET

COTTER ASS'Y.

ASS'Y. GUIDE

When the snow blade is not being used, remove all
dirt and rust and touch up with paint.

Apply a light coat of grease or rust preventative to
the blade and oil pivot points.

Store in an area where it is protected from weather.

FIGURE 24

.

Refer to figure 24 above and remove 3/32"
(small) hairpin cotter from 3/8" clevis pin which

holds end of blade lock release cable to blade

lock release lever. Pull cable free from tractor
and reassemble clevis pin and cotter pin for

storage. See figure 24.

.

Refer to figure 16 on page 7 and remove 1/8"

(large) hairpin cotter from each clevis pin that
holds each hitch brace in place. Remove hitch

braces and spacers. Reassemble clevis pin and
spacer to each hitch brace for storage.

11

Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your

Craftsman Tractor

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. 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 change

in future years -- more attachments may be added, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be

made in these attachments, or some may be available.

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. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores,

catalog sales offices, and through the catalog.

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.

Weight (each)

30 lb.
33 lb.

A mounting bracket is available to mount one 55 pound weight on the rear of your tractor frame for added traction.

Lawn Tractors with 8 in. rims
Lawn or Yard Tractors with 10-in. rims

Fits

12

13

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.244062--42" SNOW BLADE

25

€

7

3

46

3/* l.

¢

31

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486,244062 -- 42'" SNOW BLADE

REF.

NO.

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8

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43080
43079

43064
43081
23863

23070

23117

62870
23131

43262
43349

62869
23855
23130

43263
44043
43083
43081
43331

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43069
43352
23122

23859
23856

62854
62868

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43348

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DESCRIPTION

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4"*
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1"*

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18"
Washer 5/16 Std. Wrt.*
Blade 42"
Shoe

Wear Plate 42"
Reinforcement Plate Ass'y.

Special Pivot Bolt
Hex Lock Nut 1 /2-13"

Spring Pin 1/4 x 1"*
Channel Ass'y.

Pivot Plate Ass'y.
Spring Mount Bracket
Adjustment Spring

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 (special)
Hex Nut 5/16-18"

Washer 5/16 Std. Wrt.*
Plastic Cap

Angle Lock Bar
Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
Washer 7/16" Std. Wrt.*

Pivot Shaft
Lift Pivot Plate

Spring Mount Rod
Lift Ass'y.

Guide Brk't Ass'y.
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/4"*

Angle Lock Spring

REF.

NO.

30
31
32

33
34
35
36
37
38

39

4O
41
42

43!
44

45_
46

471

48i
491

50J

_1 I

u . ,

531
54!

56!
57

PART NO.

45100

43350

43003

43082

43343
44917
43087
43070

43019
44044

43055
23857

43013
23624

23625
23631
44915
43352

43001
44419
44417
23745
45091

141

23896
44049

45133
45132
45134

QTY,

1

2

5
7

9
2

1
4
2

1

1
2

2

1

1
2
2

1

1

1
2

1
2

2
2
2

1

DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 4"*
Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"*

Spring Lock Washer 3/8"
Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16"

Hairpin Cotter 1/8"
Palnut, 3/8
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"*

Washer 3/8 Std. Wrt.*

Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13"
Clevis Pin 3/8 Dia. x 3/4" Lg.

.

Hairpin Cotter 3/32"
Pivot Release Lever

Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thd.*
Keeper Plate

Pivot Bushing
Lift Arm Link

Blade Lock Release Cable
Washer 7/16 Std. Wrt.*
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"*
Eye Bolt 1/4-20
Blade Pivot Rod

Support Bracket
Clevis Pin 3/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.

Washer, 3/8 ID x 1-1/2" OD
Hitch Brace

Clevis Pin 1/2 Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.
Spacer, 1/2" ID x 1" OD
Spacer, 1" ID x 1-1/4" OD

Owner's Manual

Sears, Roebuck and Co. reserves the right to make
any changes in design or improvements without
imposing any obligation to install the same upon its

items heretofore manufactured.

owners

42"" SNOW BLADE

Always mention the Model Number when requesting service

or repair parts for your Snow Blade.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center and most Sears stores.

manual

Model No.

486.244062
42""

SNOW BLADE

How to Order

Repair Parts

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• THE PART NUMBER

eTHE PART DESCRIPTION
eTHE MODEL NUMBER

eTRE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will

be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu-

tion Center for handling.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON 42" SNOW BLADE

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

maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair
free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
If this Snow Blade 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 abuse or negligence,
including the failure to maintain the equipment according to

instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING IT TO "I-HE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use 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. Di817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179

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

l::r11_i_A-iMr_ _I_P-,I":IA lR_w llQ_t PRINTED IN U.S.A.