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Table of Contents
- 1 Warranty
- 2 Accessories and Attachments
- 3 Wheel Weight
- 4 Tire Chains
- 5 Hardware Package Contents
- 6 Carton Contents
- 7 Right Side View
- 8 Left Side View
- 9 Operation
- 10 Operating Tips
- 11 Maintenance
- 12 Customer Responsibilities
- 13 Service and Adjustments
- 14 Troubleshooting
- 15 Slope Guide
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual 42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR ATTACHMENT Model No. 486.248392 • CAUTION: • • • • IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!
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Page 2: Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 42" 2-STAGE SNOW THROWER ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS TIRE CHAINS DRIFT CUTTER BARS WHEEL WEIGHT KIT NO. 71-88294... - Page 3 SAFETY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
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Page 4: Hardware Package Contents
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE SPARE PARTS BAG Store these two bolts and nuts in a safe place until needed. (See page 20.) NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION... -
Page 5: Carton Contents
ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS... - Page 6 INSTALLING SIDE PLATES ON TRACTOR TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TRACTORS WITH FRAME MOUNTED FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS • • REMOVE NUT & WASHER AND LEAVE BOLT (IF PRESENT) REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON THESE HOLES MUST BE EMPTY • NOTE: FRONT SUSPENSION CAUTION BRACKET...
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Page 7: Right Side View
• • • NOTE: 3/8" HEX 3/8" LOCK 1/2" FLAT LOCK NUT WASHER WASHER 3/8" LOCK WASHER R. H. SIDE PLATE 3/8" SHOULDER BOLT 3/8" HEX LOCK NUT FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT IMPORTANT: R.H. SIDE PLATE FIGURE 5 RIGHT SIDE VIEW... - Page 8 INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS (All Tractors) • On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets • • 3/8" LOCK BOLT REMOVED WASHER FROM THIS HOLE 3/8" HEX LOCK NUT SHOULDER BOLT BOLT REMOVED 3/8" HEX FROM THIS HOLE LOCK NUT SWAY BAR BRACKET FIGURE 9...
- Page 9 INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY PIVOT LOCK PIN (use second hole) ENGAGEMENT 1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER MANUAL ROD OPERATED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH • • • there is an extension FIGURE 12 RIGHT SIDE VIEW IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension • • • TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM ENGAGEMENT ROD TRUNNION •...
- Page 10 MANUAL CABLE OPERATED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH • • IMPORTANT: Do Not 5/16" x 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT CABLE BRACKET 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.
- Page 11 • • NOTE: • IMPORTANT: Do Not Hold this drawing above you while viewing the Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH reverse of the viewer's right and left. ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER ENGINE Left Side...
- Page 12 • ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES • 1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER PIVOT LOCK PIN (use second hole) TENSIONING CHAIN FIGURE 19 • • FIGURE 21 RIGHT SIDE VIEW • SPRING 5TH LINK • CHAIN (L.H. SIDE) 3/8" HEX LOCK NUT • 3/32" HAIR COTTER PIN IMPORTANT: Do Not RIGHT...
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER 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. ENGINE Left Side PULLEY of Tractor ENGINE ENGINE...
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Page 14: Left Side View
• 5/16" x 1" CHUTE CRANK CARRIAGE BOLT BRACKET • CHUTE • CRANK • SUPPORT BRACKET 5/16" FLAT WASHER 5/16" LOCK WASHER 5/16" HEX NUT 5/16" x 1-1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT FIGURE 27 LEFT SIDE VIEW • • 5/16" LOCK WASHER CRANK ROD SUPPORT TUBE 5/16"... - Page 15 INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR • NOTE: • AUGER PULLEY • TWIST TWIST 1/4 TURN 1/4 TURN • IDLER IDLER PULLEY PULLEY • FIGURE 30 • • • • • Hold this drawing above you while viewing the ATTACHMENT PIN Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the tractor.
- Page 16 INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR • • Do not tighten yet. • SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION Do not tighten yet. • • Do not tighten yet. • IMPORTANT: Tighten all must attach loose bolts at this time. NOTE: Hold this drawing above you while viewing the Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the...
- Page 17 HOLE WITH HEX • BOLT REMOVED 3/8" x 1" SLOTTED TRUSS HEAD BOLT The following additional items are available from Sears to help enhance the performance of your SQUARE KEY snow thrower. See page 2. • • SIDE BRACE •...
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Page 18: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER CHUTE TILT HANDLE LIFT HANDLE CRANK ROD UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE SKID SHOE SCRAPER PLATE SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H. & L.H. CHUTE TILT HANDLE UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE CRANK ROD... -
Page 19: Operating Tips
• RAISING AND LOWERING • • CAUTION • REMOVING SNOW DANGER • OPERATING TIPS • • • • • • • • MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • LUBRICATION CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR • (Refer to figures 37 and 38 on page 20.) •... -
Page 20: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION • • REPLACING AUGER BELT • • • CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT • (Only tractors with clutch engagement rods.) • • • • • • • SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT • SPIRAL AUGERS • •... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
STORAGE ADDITIONAL PARTS TO REMOVE AT END STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS OF SEASON • • • • • • • • REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING • • • • • • • • • TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION... - Page 22 PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER...
- Page 23 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER...
- Page 24 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER...
- Page 25 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER...
- Page 26 NOTES...
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Page 27: Slope Guide
SLOPE GUIDE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and snow thrower. Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual. - Page 28 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 www.sears.com Sears PartsDirect 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) www.sears.com/partsdirect 1-800-827-6655 1-877-LE-FOYER 1-888-SU-HOGAR...