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Operation Manual - Page 1
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Operator's Manual
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42"= 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR ATTACHMENT Model No. 486.24838
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. ...
Operation Manual - Page 2
... you specific legal rigl_ts, and you may be found on a decal attached to the snow thrower.
ACCESSORIES 2 SAFETY RULES 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART 4 CARTON CONTENTS 8 ASSEMBLY 7 OPERATION 27 MAINTENANCE 28
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 29
STORAGE
30
TROUBLESHOOTING
30
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION 34,36,38
REPAIR PARTS LIST
35,37,38
SLOPE GUIDE
39
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...repair. Open the outside doors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not clear snow...snow thrower without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of trouble...manual. Never make certain all moving parts...into neutral, set the parking ...snow thrower near rotating parts. Make sure the snow thrower height is running or hot Do not fill the fuel tank indoors Gasoline is to the slope guide...
Operation Manual - Page 7
... using the illustrations on pages 4 and 6
NOTE: Not all loose parts and save for reassembly
• Remove the tractor hood. If your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of your tractor owner's manual for specific safety instructions.
• Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool before...
Operation Manual - Page 9
...: (SEE FIGURE 10) • Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutches and single front deck suspension brackets use the 56" drive belt with the flat side o1 the belt against the pulley. THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH If your tractor has an electric...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... suspension arms to the flat idler pulley Install the drive belt down ) position. • Screw the trunnion (11)onto the end of the snow
thrower engagement rod. • Locate the...(SEE FIGURE 31) • Two different length drive belts are either rod operated (p 15), cable operated (p. 17) or electric (p. 19) Use the appropriate instructions for your tractor? if there is an extension attached ...
Operation Manual - Page 21
... discharge housing, leaving the belt assembled around the pulleys.
• Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute c_ank rod to the crank rod support tube.
• Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket using two 5/16" x 1-3/4"
carriage bolts (L), bowed washers (Y) and 5/16" Nylock nuts (CC). ASSEMBLY OFTHE SNOWTHROWER
STEP 48: (SEE...
Operation Manual - Page 23
...'s mounting plates.
* Raise timerear of the snow thrower by lifting up on the lift handle until you have assembled the belt as instructed in steps 56 and 57
ATTACHMENT PIN (After it_sta//ingauger belt)
1/8" HAiRPiN
X
COTTER (KK)
SHOULDER BOLT
\
SIDE PLATE
MOUNTING PLATE
BEFORE INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT
STEP 58: (SEE FIGURE 88) • The auger...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...it on the ground, loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock pin. SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION
STEP 89: (SEE FIGURE 87) * Pull the tensioning chain until the end ... bolts at this time,
DRAWBAR
318" x 3/4" SELF
118"
2i; INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN
STEP 88: (REFER SACKTO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23) * Lift the front of the snow blower to the side braces using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N)...
Operation Manual - Page 26
...all other parts for reassembly Remove the hex bolt from Sears to help enhance the performance of your snow thrower. ...belt keepers • Check discharge chute for proper rotation • Check operation of tilt control for each brace * Assemble the weight tray to help slice off
the edges of tall drifts • Snow Cab which can be installed in the cross brace.
/ ! ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS...
Operation Manual - Page 27
... of unit. Refer to tractor owneCs manual
HOWTO STARTYOUR SNOWTHROWER
* The tractor should be cleared. (Refer
to the Service and Adjustments section ) * Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil
for electdc clutches Refer to your snow thrower to the engaged position, starting the snow thrower before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustration below...
Operation Manual - Page 30
... clutch, remove the engagement rod from the tractor's clutch arm See figure 29 on V belt 2. Upper or lower V belt too loose 2. Replace V belt 3. Use lower tractor gear 2. PROBLEM Spiral augers don't turn Clogged discharge chute
Snow thrower stalls tractor engine
CAUSE
1. Replace shear bolts
1. Snow melts during contact with a light oil to prevent rust * Store in a dry place...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...Guide, Cable 2 Pulley, V Type 4" 1 Pulley, V Type 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 1 Screw, 1/4-14x8/8" 3 Chute Keeper 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" 1 Chute, Lower 2 Washer, 3/8"
6 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged 1 Owner's Manual
35
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER
REE NO
PART NO.
PART...705-5226
1 Bracket, Chute Crank 1 Cover, Belt 1 Chute Reinforcement
11 708-5269 1 Spiral Assembly,...
Operation Manual - Page 37
...
1 Knob, Crank 1 Palnut, 3/8"
1 Assembly, Chute Crank Rod t Handle, Chute Ti_t 1 Knob
t Assembly, Chute Tilt Bracket 1 Guide, Cable 1 Cable, Chute Control
t Cable, Chute Control with Clip 5 Nut, Rex Lock 6/16-18 2 Washer, 5/16"
1 Plate...24 x 1" Grip, Handle Tube, Crank Rod Support Bushing, 3/8" Plastic Bracket, Chute Crank
REE NO. REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24838 42" SNOWTHROWER
REF NO.
Operation Manual - Page 40
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