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I CRAFTSHAN I
46"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTO R ATTAC H M E NT
Model No. 486.248463
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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)
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- Page 1 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)
- Page 2 ACCESSORIES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......18 SAFETY RULES ............STORAGE ..............FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ......4 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........CARTON CONTENTS ..........REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ....20,22 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS LIST ........21,23 OPERATION ............SLOPE GUIDE ............MAINTENANCE ............
- Page 3 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 • Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating to operate your snow thrower and how to stop the position, before unclogging...
- Page 4 SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 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.) REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Bowed Washer Hex Bolt, 3/8"...
- Page 5 CARTON CONTENTS Side Brace Arms (2) Frame Brackets (2) Chute Crank Assembly Hanger Bracket, L.H. 54" Lift Handle with Cable Hanger Bracket, R.H. 54" Clutch/Idler Assembly Hanger Bracket, L.H. Drive "V" Belt Hanger Bracket, R.H. Side Plate, L.H. Auger "V" Belt (Attached to Housing Assembly) Anti-rotation Bracket...
- Page 6 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME 7/16" Wrenches Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined 1/2" Wrenches from the operators position while seated on the tractor. 9/16" Wrenches • Remove the hex bolt from the threaded hole at the 5/8"...
- Page 7 If you havea 54" mowerdeckgo directly to page8. • Assemble the L.H. hanger bracket to the left side of All other deck sizes usethe the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two following instructions. 3/8" lock washers and two 3/8"...
- Page 8 • Assemble the 54" L.H. hanger bracket to the holes This page for tractors with 54" mower decks only. where the mower stop bracket was removed on the left side of the tractor frame. Fasten with two 3/8" x • Remove and store the mower stop bracket and bolt 1"...
- Page 9 This paragraph for 54" mowers only. ATTACHING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY • Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame by sliding the notched arms of the • Connect the end link of each chain to the springs assembly onto the shoulder bolts assembled to the shown in figure 11.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY OF SNOW THROWER Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank rod to the crank support tube. Assemble the crank support tube (flat side) to the Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side of the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to the two brackets on the left side of the thrower housing using two 3/8"...
- Page 11 MOUNTING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR NOTE: The help of another person may be required to mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor. • Place the tractor and snow thrower on a flat, level surface. • Remove the plastic tie from the auger belt and CHUTE CRANK extend the belt out behind the snow thrower, ASSEMBLY...
- Page 12 AUGER BELT ASSEMBLING THE BELTS • Make sure the auger belt is correctly assembled the snow thrower. The belt must pass over the top IMPORTANT: The tapered "V" section of the belts must of the auger pulley and then twist 1/4 turn to pass be seated into the grooves of the V-pulleys.
- Page 13 • Raise the snow thrower to the transport position. ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR • Place the auger belt around the bottom rear pulley on the clutch/idler assembly and between the two • Loosen the two hex bolts and nuts which fasten the pulleys on the lower idler arm.
- Page 14 • Placetheweightkegonthe weighttrayandfill with approximately 1 00Ibs.of drysand. • Secure the kegwiththe rubbertarpstraphooked intothe holesin thecrossbrace.Seefigure25. TARP STRAP FIGURE VIEWED FROM REAR CHECKLIST Before you operate your snow thrower, please review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower.
- Page 15 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. CHUTE TILT HANDLE LIFT HANDLE CRANK ROD UPPER CHUTE LOWER...
- Page 16 HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER • In extremely deep snow, raise the snow thrower from the ground to remove the top layer and drive forward only until the tractors front tires reach the CAUTION: Never direct discharge uncleared bottom layer of snow. Depress the towards bystanders or windows.
- Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check belts for wear Check scraper and shoes for wear Cleaninq Lubrication Section CHECK...
- Page 18 CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting SKID SHOE, LEVELING SHOE ADJUSTMENT the snow thrower, shut off the engine, (The snow thrower must be attached to the tractor for remove the spark plug wire(s), set the correct adjustment of the shoes.) parking brake and remove the key from the tractor ignition.
- Page 19 STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON • Remove the "V" belt from the engine pulley and the • Lower the snow thrower to the ground and remove it from the tractor. clutch/idler assembly. See figure 21 on page 12. •...
- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248463 46" SNOW THROWER 14 20 61 2/ =...i 113 _..109 /_38...
- Page 21 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248463 46" SNOW THROWER REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 63576 Housing Assembly 784-5149 U-Joint 64517 Impeller Assembly 43850 Roll Pin, 1/8" x 5/8" 47368 Spring Pin, 5/16" x 1-3/4" 43070 Flat Washer, 3/8" 47369 Spring Pin, 3/16"...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248463 46" SNOW THROWER 52 51...
- Page 23 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248463 46" SNOW THROWER REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 24820 Lift Bracket 46957 Chute Crank Rod 63773 Handle Lift Bracket Assembly 720-0201A Knob, Crank 747-3248,_ Index Lift Rod 44917 Palnut, 3/8" 47277 Hex Screw, #10 x 1/2" 741-0475 Plastic Bushing, 3/8"...
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- Page 27 =-_. A _RN_R OF A BIJ_ "o t,// __._ "_ ",4 ,_o_, -- CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND SNOW & ml') THROWER ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR'S TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE, AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MA-...