Craftsman 486.24441 manual

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    Operator's IVianuai ® Model No, 48&24441 CAUTION: Before using this product, read and follow aH Safety, AssembUy and Operating Instructions mMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or AssembUy Questions Call 866-576-8388 • Safety ,, AssembLy • Operation • Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.co[...]

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    WARRANTY .................................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS .......................... 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................... 3 CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 4 AS[...]

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    These and other accessories are recommended foruse with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®to find out ifthey are available. if available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. TiRE CHAINS WEIGHT BRACKET FOR DRAW BAR SNOW CAB jC ......... 1 fl ...... 1 ........ 1 ...... I 2:-2-:---2:_J ;2-:;:--:;:- 21 ......[...]

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    1 2 j 3 PARTS iN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SiZE r_ 5 7 8 f 11 J 9 10 REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 2 Cable End Fitting 2 1 CabEe Mount Bracket 3 1 Angle Lock Spring 4 2 Nylon Tie 5 1 Spring Mount Rod 6 1 Channel Pivot Pin 7 1 Blade Adjust Spring 8 1 Plastic Grip 9 1 Grip Assembly 10 2 Angle Lock Bars 11 1 Blade Pivot S[...]

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    TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers (1) Hammer (1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set) (1) 9/18" Open End or Box End Wrench (1) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench (1) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench . Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 3 and [...]

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    iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSmON BRACKETS STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown Jn figure 4. If your tractor resembles the top illustration, go to step 5. If your tractor resembles the bottom illustration, go to step 7. TYPE A FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET BRACKET STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6) Attach [...]

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    STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8) , Attach the R.H. hanger bracket tothe three holes shown on the side of the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1"hex bolts (D). 3/8" tock washers (R) and 3/8" fiat washers. Use 3/8" nylock nuts (L) on inside offrame if bolts insert freely into holes. Tighten. , Repeat for other side. NOTE: Use special 3[...]

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    STEP !2: (SEE FIGURE 12) . insert the round hook end of the angle lock spring up through the hole in the spring mount bracket. insert the angle lock bars down through the slot in the channel. Underneath the channel, place a 1" long spacer (U) on each side of the angle lock bars and insert a 1/4" x 3ol/4" bolt (A) through the channel,[...]

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    STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16) , Assemble ball endof control cable up through hole in cable end fitting andpull untilball slips inside curled edge of fitting. If ball won't slipunder edge of curl, it will need to be inserted through open end of curl. Assemble 1/4" x 1ol/2" (B)hex bolt down through the cable end fitting, the 5/8" long [...]

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    STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 19) From the teft side, insert the welded endof the lift handle rod through the hole in the end of the channel assembly. Next, insert the lift linkpin through the hole in the bracket thatis welded to the lift handle rod. (The lift link is pre-assembled to the pivot support bracket). Secure the bracket with a hairpin cotter (O) [...]

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    KNOWYOUR SNOW BLADE Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow blade. Compare the illustration below with your snow blade to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. LIFT HANDLE TUBE LOCK RELEASE GRmP ASSEMBLY BLADE PIVOT ROD ANGLE LOCK BARS BLADE ADJUST SPRmNG f I BLADESNOE BLADE PmVOTSHA[...]

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    Wheel weights andtire chains mustbe usedwith your snowblade for traction. These accessories are available at your nearest Sears retail store. Using the Snow blade , Prepare the lawn tractor engine for cold weather using instructions furnished with the lawn tractor, Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed [...]

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    To Adjust Blade Spring , The tension of the blade adjust spring may be altered to permit the blade to tilt forward to bypass solid obstructions. To change the spring tension, adjust the nuts at upper end of the spring bolt. Standing in front of blade, turn the nuts counterclockwise to relieve tension and clockwise to increase tension. Refer to figu[...]

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    PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Blade is difficult to raise. Lift mechanism is binding Lubricate pivot points as shown in figure 25 on page 12. Blade is difficult to pivot. Handle tube is binding on lift rod. Lubricate lift handle rod as instructed on page 12. Blade will not unlock to pivot. Lock mechanism is out of adjustment Refer to the Service and Adj[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24441 - 42" SNOW BLADE 43 32 44 = I I 58 5 25, 54 _-38 44 58 52 52 58 27 23 3! zC 51 51,59 37 49 / 55 11 / i 3 7 i _12[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.24441 ° 42" SNOW BLADE i iNO. i i i i i i 2 i i 3 i 4 i i 5 i i 6 i i 7 i i 8 i i 9 i i 10 i i 11 i i 12 i i13 i i 14 i i15 i i 16 i i 17 i i18 i i19 i i 2O i i21 i i 22 i i 23 i i 24 i i 25 i i 26 i i 27 i i 28 i i 29 i i 3O i i31 i i 32 PART NO. 23114 23117 62980 43080 44326 43064 43081 24690 25647 24347 4326[...]

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