Craftsman 486.248462 manual

Owner's Manual I CRAFTSHAN I 46"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTO R ATTAC H M E NT Model No. 486.248462 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 Questi[...]

ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 4 CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 5 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6 OPERATI[...]

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 to operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow chi[...]

H _J 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.) NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE _ jT REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H I J K L 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/2" 12 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" 2 Hex Bol[...]

CARTON CONTENTS 1. Frame Bracket, R.H. 2. Frame Bracket, L.H. 3. Hanger Bracket, L.H. 4. Hanger Bracket, R.H. 5. Side Plate, L.H. 6. Side Plate, R.H. 7. Cross Brace 8. Plastic Weight Keg 9. Weight Tray 10. Side Brace Arms (2) 11. Chute Crank Assembly 12. Lift Handle with Cable 13. Clutch/Idler Assembly 14. Drive "V" Belt 15. Auger "V[...]

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) (2) (2) (t) (t) (t) (t) 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches 5/8" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench 11/16" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench 3/4" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench Knife General Purpose Grease REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON • Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. L[...]

• Remove the mower stop bracket and its two bolts and nuts from the R.H. side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 3. • If the tractor has a muffler guard at the front of the R.H. foot rest, remove the bottom bolt and nut, and the washer which is located between the guard and the tractor frame. See figure 3. • Remove the two bolts from the[...]

ATTACHING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY IF YOUR MOWER DECK SIZE IS OTHER THAN 48" • Before attaching the clutch idler assembly to the tractor, measure the outer diameter of the tractor's engine pulley. If the diameter of the pulley is less than 6", move the 3/32" hairpin clip in the L.H. adjusting chain from link #8 to link #5. (Links[...]

Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank rod to the crank support tube. Assemble the crank support tube (flat side) to the two brackets on the left side of the thrower housing using two 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 11. 3/8" x 1-1/2" HEX BOLT " 3/8" LO[...]

MOUNTING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR ASSEMBLING THE BELTS 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 extend the belt out behind the snow thrower, making sure the belt remains as[...]

AUGER BELT • Make sure the auger belt is correctly assembled to the snow thrower. The belt must pass over the top of the auger pulley and then twist 1/4 turn to pass underneath the two side idler pulleys on the snow thrower. The "V" side of the belt must seat in the grooves of all three pulleys. See figure 17. TWIST 1/4 TURN IDLER PULLE[...]

ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR • Loosen the two hex bolts and nuts which fasten the top of the tractor drawbar to the rear of the tractor frame. See figure 19. • Assemble the notched end of the side brace arms down onto both loosened bolts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 19. • Fasten the weight tray to the drawbar using two 3/8" x 1&qu[...]

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. LIFT HANDLE UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ;ER CHUTE T,LT .ANDLE CRANK ROD SCRAPER PLATE / SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H. LEVEL[...]

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER & CAUTION: Never direct discharge towards bystanders or windows. Do not allow anyone in front of unit. CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE • To control the direction snow is thrown, the dis- charge chute has 180 degrees of rotation. Turn the crank rod clockwise to rotate the chute to the right. Turn the crank rod countercl[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check belts for wear Check scraper and shoes for wear Cleaninq Lubrication Section x x x x x x x Service Dates CHECK FOR LOOSE FAS[...]

& CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting the snow thrower, shut off the engine, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor ignition. REPLACING AUGER BELT • Raise the snow thrower to the transport position. • Release the spring tension on the drive belt idler. • Release the spring tension on th[...]

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS • Lower the snow thrower to the ground and remove it from the tractor. • Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt deposits which may have dried on the thrower and housing. • Any bare metal that has become exposed should be painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust. • Store in a dry place. REMOVIN[...]

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248462 46" SNOW THROWER 106 105 13 14 20 38 52 40 51 61 58 57 I 60 30 59_ 62 95 33 94 13- 47 _ 19 23_ ! 15 61 2 42 29 13 21 13 .11 46 10 13 31 14 108 34 "7 104 107 22 103 106 39 18 35 14 71 86 39 .. 38 112 39 38 / / _J_ 38 111 100 .110 37 8_7__._ _. 109 38 88 _87 65 80 68 18[...]

REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248462 46" SNOW THROWER PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. NO. NO. 63576 64517 47368 47369 63772 63771 618-04045 24308 784-5076 46703 R19111116 43063[...]

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248462 46" SNOW THROWER 35 36 31 37 53 33 34 54 28 64 19 13 18 20 22 52 51 ! 19 14 14 15 20 17 19 19 13 19 45 51 44 52 58 30 12 29 / 24 _28 54 26 2 ,.....,20 39 8 I A 49 59 51 52 47 26 54 2O[...]

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248462 46" SNOW THROWER REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. 24820 1 Lift Bracket 34 46957 1 Chute Crank Rod 63773 1 Handle Lift Bracket Assembly 35 720-0201A 1 Knob, Crank 747-3248A 1 Index Lift[...]

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PO 03 | & CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND SNOW 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- NEUVERS WHILE ON A SLOPE. C m O =-_. (o ,,.'0 (o _" 5.=5" r" _= 0 _._ _o_, -- _ 0 _ o_'_ v 3_ 0 n[...]

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