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Operator's Manual TRACTOR ATTACHMENT Model No. 486.248373 42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER ® PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42975 (9/12/14) CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 FITS SERIES 917 CRAFTSMAN TRACTORS AND HUSQVARNA TRACTORS. Want more information or assembly tips? Scan for Video Instruction Guide. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com
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Page 1: 42- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

Operator's Manual

TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

Model No. 486.248373

42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER

®

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42975 (9/12/14)

CAUTION:Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Parts

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STOREFor Missing Parts or AssemblyQuestions Call 1-866-576-8388

FITS SERIES 917 CRAFTSMAN TRACTORS AND HUSQVARNA TRACTORS.

Want more information or assembly tips? Scan for Video Instruction Guide.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.www.craftsman.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MODEL NUMBER: 486.248373

SERIAL NUMBER: __________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________

Themodelnumberandserialnumberswillbefoundonadecal attached to the snow thrower.

Youshouldrecordboththeserialnumberandthedateofpurchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

WHEEL WEIGHT

Theseandotheraccessoriesarerecommendedforusewithyourunit.Call1-888-331-4569tofindoutiftheyareavailable.Ifavailable,theymaybepurchasedatmostCraftsmanoutletsorbycalling1-888-331-4569.

WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTYWhen operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Snow Thrower fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-888-331-4569 to arrange for free repair (or replacementifrepairprovesimpossible).

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TIRE CHAINS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...................................28STORAGE .....................................................................29TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................29REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........................30,32,34REPAIR PARTS LIST...........................................31,33,34SLOPE GUIDE ..............................................................35PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...................BACK COVER

ACCESSORIES ...............................................................2SAFETY RULES ..............................................................3FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ....................................4CARTON CONTENTS .....................................................6ASSEMBLY ......................................................................7OPERATION ..................................................................26MAINTENANCE ............................................................27

SNOW CAB

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SAFETY

Readandunderstandtheoperatinginstructionsbeforeusing.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets.Thoroughlyinspecttheareatobeclearedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects.Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyoneinfrontofthesnow thrower.

Do not place hands near rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

Do not place feet near rotating parts.

• Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.• Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout

proper instruction.• Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

starting engine.• Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequate

winter outer garments.• Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetandimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

• Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremovethefuelcaporfillthefueltankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.Donotfillthefueltankindoors.Gasolineisanextremelyflammablefuel.

• Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedtoclearthetypesurfaceitwillbeusedon.

• Donotusethesnowthrowerwithoutwheelweightsattached to the tractor.

• Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineisrunning.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldduringoperationorwhileperformingadjustmentorrepair.

• Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keepclear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Donotcarrypassengers.• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove

the wire from the spark plug and then thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair any damagebeforerestartingandoperatingthesnowthrower.

• Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine immediately and check for the cause. Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperatingposition,beforeuncloggingthesnowthrowerormakinganyadjustmentsorinspections.

• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunitunattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchleverorswitch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethekey.

• Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertainallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugtopreventaccidental starting.

• Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransportingthesnowthrowerinoroutofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors.Exhaustfumesaredangerous.

• Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Refer to the slope guide on page 35 of this manual.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,platesorothersafetyprotectiondevicesinplace.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglassenclosures,automobiles,windowwells,dropoffsetc.withoutproperadjustmentofthesnowthrowerdischarge angle.

• Neverrunthesnowthrowerintosnowathighspeeds.• Donotoverloadthesnowthrowercapacityby

attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerathightransportspeedonslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.

• Watchfortrafficandstayalertwhencrossingoroperating near roadways.

• Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhentransporting or when not in use.

• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel weights,counterweights,cabsetc.)

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility.

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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

43063

A B C D E F

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H I J K L

M N

PQ

R,S

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VU

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46938

42849

4300347605, 43070

43088 43081

47631

47630

44695

43082 47810 47572 46584

R19172410

44215

43682

44326

43080

47598

43084

43350

48106

49933

43661

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43182

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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTIONA 1 HexBolt,3/8"x3-1/4"B 2 HexBolt,5/16"x1-3/4"C 4 HexBolt,5/16"x1"D 4 HexBolt,5/16"x3/4"E 6 HexBolt,1/4"x1"F 4 ShoulderBolt,HexHeadG 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round HeadH 2 Shear Bolt (spare parts)I 6 CarriageBolt,3/8"x1"J 2 CarriageBolt,5/16"x1-3/4"K 2 CarriageBolt,5/16"x1-1/4"L 4 CarriageBolt,5/16"x1"M 2 CarriageBolt,5/16"x3/4"N 6 HexBolt,3/8"x1"(ThreadForming)O 2 HexBolt,5/16"x3/4"(ThreadForming)P 7 Washer,1/4"Q 22 Washer,5/16"(Extrawashersincluded)R 1 Washer,3/8"(Thin)S 3 Washer,3/8"StandardT 8 Washer,1/2"x1-1/2"

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTIONU 2 Bowed WasherV 7 LockWasher,3/8"W 2 HexLockNut,3/8"X 22 NylockNut,5/16"(2spareparts)Y 10 FlangedNut,3/8"Z 1 FlangedNut,5/16"

AA 6 FlangedNut,1/4"BB 1 SpringCC 3 Chute KeeperDD 3 Chute SpacerEE 1 TrunnionFF 2 HairpinCotter,5/64"GG 4 HairpinCotter,1/8"HH 1 HairpinCotter,3/32"II 2 Lock PinJJ 1 Spacer,3/8"KK 2 Chain, TensioningLL 2 TailReflectorMM 2 Nylon Tie

IMPORTANT: Notallitemssuppliedinthehardwarebagwillbeneededforyourparticulartractor.Unneededitemsmaybediscardedafteryouhavecompletedassemblyandcheckedoperationofunit.DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear bolts(H)and5/16"nylocknuts(X).RefertotheServiceandAdjustmentssectiononpage28.

MM

GG

EEDDCCBB

NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

FF

LL

HH II

JJ

KK

46959 27809 27810 42848

HA3090 43343 43055 43038

46963 726-01784778823727

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CARTON CONTENTS

1. HousingAssembly2. LiftHandleandCable3. ChuteCrankRodAssembly4. SupportTube,CrankRod5. Engagement Rod (Not used on some models)6. CableBracket7. Engine Pulley Keeper (Not used on some models)8. ChuteandControlCableAssembly9. ClutchIdlerAssembly10. Rear Pulley Frame Bracket (2)11. Anti-rotation Bracket.12. Front Pulley Frame Bracket (2)

13. V-Belt,Drive56"(#48138)14. V-Belt,Drive55"(#46989)15. V-Belt,Auger(AttachedtoHousingAssembly)16. L.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)17. R.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)18. L.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)19. R.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)20. Left Hand Side Plate21. Right Hand Side Plate22. Pulley23. Spacer,3/8"

46989

48138

42992

20

11

5

7

17

2

4

6

191816

8

15

13

1

9

3

21

14

2567825679

27509

64452644516545065367

47043

46948

25728

2455810

12

27016

48883 25780

22 23

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2)7/16"Wrenches(2)1/2"Wrenches(2)9/16"Wrenches(2)3/4"Wrenches(1)ScrewDriver(1) Knife

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIREDGeneral Purpose Grease

ASSEMBLY

• Removealllooseparts,partsbagsandhardwarebagsfromthecarton.Layoutandidentifypartsandhardware using the illustrations on pages 4, 5 and 6.

IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied in the hardware bagwillbeneededforyourparticulartractor.Unneededitemsmaybediscardedafteryouhavecompletedassemblyandcheckedoperationofunit.DO NOT DISCARDthetwospareshearboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.RefertotheServiceandAdjustmentssectiononpage 28.

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Beforeperformingtheseinstructions,refertotheServiceandAdjustmentssectionofyourtractorowner'smanualforspecificsafetyinstructions.

• Allowengine,mufflerandexhaustdeflectortocoolbeforebeginning.

• Removeanyfrontorrearattachmentwhichismounted to your tractor.

• Removethemowerdeck.Refertoyourtractorowner'smanualforremovalinstructions.Markallloosepartsandsaveforreassembly.

• Removethetractorhood.Refertoyourtractorowner'smanualforremovalinstructions.

CAUTION: Before starting to assemblethesnowthrower,removethesparkplugwire(s),set theparkingbrakeand remove thekeyfrom the tractor ignition.

IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side of the tractor are determined from the operators position while seated on the tractor.

MOWER DECK SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)• Locatethefrontmowerdecksuspensionbracket(s). A. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracketlocatedunderneaththemiddleofthefrontaxle,continueontostep2onthenextpage.

OR

B. Ifyourtractordoesnothaveamowerdecksuspensionbracketunderneaththemiddleofthefrontaxle,skiptostep21onpage14forinstructionsfor tractors with dual side mounted mower deck suspensionbrackets.

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FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

REMOVE FRONT SCREWS

REMOVE BROWNING SHIELD

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH A SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)• Removethebrowningshieldfromthefrontofthetractorasshown.Holdontotheshieldasyouremovethesecondscrewtopreventitfromfalling.

• Besuretoreinstallthebrowningshieldwhensoinstructed in step 3.

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)• Assembleashoulderboltanda3/8"washertotheoutsideofR.H.sideplate,securingitwitha3/8"flangednut.RepeatforL.H.sideplate.

FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

5/16"NYLOCKNUT

5/16" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT

ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE

(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS

(3) 3/8" x 1"CARRIAGEBOLTS

SEE NOTE

(4) 1/2" x 1-1/2" WASHERS

3/8" WASHER

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

INSTALL SIDE PLATES

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothefrontthreeholesinthetractorframeusingthree3/8"x1"carriagebolts,three1/2"x1-1/2"washers(seenote)andthree3/8"flangenuts. For the rear hole, use a5/16"x1"carriagebolt,a1/2"x1-1/2"washeranda5/16"nylocknut Placethewashersbetweenthetractor frame and the side plate. Repeat for L.H. side plate.

• Reinstallthebrowningshieldontothetractorframeusing the original screws.

NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with dottedlines)leavethewasherofftheboltthatgoesthrough the plate.

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INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)• Removethebolt,ifpresent,intheholedirectlybehindthebrakerodontheleftsideofthetractorframe.

• AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(tubefacingout)totheholeusinga5/16"x3/4"selfthreadingbolt.

• Installaroundheadshoulderboltintotheholethatis9-1/2"totherearoftheboltyoujustinstalled.Secureitwitha3/8"flangenutontheinsideoftheframe.

FIGURE 5 LEFT SIDE VIEW

5/16" x 3/4" SELFTHREADING BOLT

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

BRAKE ROD

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

SHOULDERBOLT

5/16" x 3/4" SELFTHREADING BOLT

R.H. HANGER BRACKET

RIGHT END OF BRAKE ROD

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

SHOULDERBOLT

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)• Removethebracket,ifpresent,fromtheholedirectlybehindtheendofthebrakerodontherightsideofthetractorframe.Storethebracketandbolt.

• AttachtheR.H.HangerBrackettotheholeusinga5/16"x3/4"selfthreadingbolt.

• Installaroundheadshoulderboltintotheholethatis9-1/2"totherearoftheboltyoujustinstalled.Secureitwitha3/8"flangenutontheinsideoftheframe.

FIGURE 6 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)• Attachthepulley(longendofhubfacingdown)andthe3/8"spacertotheclutch/idlerassembly.Usea3/8"x3-1/4"hexbolt,a3/8"washer,a3/8"lockwasheranda3/8"hexlocknut.

• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownandattach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.

FIGURE 8

FIGURE 7

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)• Attachthecablebrackettothedoubleholeintheclutch/idlerassemblyasshown,usinga5/16"x3/4"carriageboltanda5/16"nylocknut.Placetheboltinthefrontholeofthebracketandintheendoftheholeclosest to the pulley. Do not tighten yet.

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to step 14 on page 12.

FIGURE 10

HEX BOLTS

(#48138) DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLER PULLEYS

STOPDidyouselectthecorrectdrivebeltforyourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmaycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith

your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment clutchesandsinglefrontdecksuspensionbracketsusethe56"drivebeltwith#48138 printed on the outside of thebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherdrivebelts.

• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.

• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingitbetweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.Placethebelttotheinsideoftheotherflatidlerpulley.

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" x 3/4"HEX BOLT

5/16"NYLOCKNUT5/16" WASHER

(2) 5/16"WASHERS

FIGURE 9

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)• Attacheachrearpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknuts.

• Attacheachfrontpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,four5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknuts.

3/8" SPACER

PULLEY

3/8" LOCKWASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT 3/8"WASHER

LONG ENDOF HUB

3/8" x 3-1/4"HEX BOLT

TENSIONING CHAIN

CABLEBRACKET

5/16" x 3/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

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ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe.Hookthenotchedrearpulleyframebracketsontothetwoshoulderboltsassembledtotheoutsideofthetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpincotters.

• Looselyattachthemowerclutchcabletotheleftsideof the tractor frame with a nylon tie. Do not pull the nylontiecompletelytight.Thecablemayneedtoberemovedfromthenylontiewhenusingthemowerdeck.

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use this hole)

SHOULDERBOLT

L.H. HANGERBRACKET

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

NYLON TIE

MOWERCLUTCHCABLE

FIGURE 12 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyfirst

and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idlerassembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedinsidetheenginepulleybeltkeeper(s)andbetweenthelargepulleyandthekeeperboltnexttoit.

IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltoutsideoftheenginepulleykeepersoroutsideofthekeeperboltnexttothelargepulley.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

FIGURE 13 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ENGINE PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY

Left Side of Tractor

ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER

ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER

KEEPER BOLT

IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 11

STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)• Findthecableclipthatisattachedtotheleftside

of the tractor frame underneath the footrest. Open theclipandremovethemowerclutchcable.Do not removetheclipfromthetractorframe.Thecablereattaches to the clip when using the mower deck.

• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpaneltothe disengaged position.

• Placetheclutch/idlerassemblyonthefloorontheleftside of the tractor.

• Attachthetractor'smowerclutchcabletothecablebracketontheclutch/idlerassembly.Securethecablehousingguide(groovedown)tothecablebracketusingtheoriginalcollaranda5/64"haircotterpin.

• Placea1/4"spacerontheweldedpinontheidlerarm.Hooktheendoftheclutchcablespringoverthepinandsecureitwitha1/4"washeranda5/64"haircotter pin.

• Aligncablebracketwithweldedpinandtightenthenutassembledinstep9.

5/64" HAIRCOTTER PIN

1/4" WASHER

1/4" SPACER

5/64" HAIRCOTTER PIN

TRACTOR'SCLUTCH CABLE

CABLEBRACKET

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FIGURE 16

STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwithyoursnowthrower.Selectoneofthetwobeltslistedbelowthatiscorrectforyourtractor.Thepartnumberisprintedontheoutsideofthebelt.

• Setasidethebeltsthatarenotforyourtractor,toavoidaccidentallyusingthem.

SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck suspension bracket)

55" BELT (PART #46989) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT)LawnTractor 38",42" Electric

56" BELT (PART #48138) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT)LawnTractor 48" Electric(GT)GardenTractor 48",54" Electric

TABLE 1

5/16" x 1" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 3/4"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" WASHER

5/16"NYLOCK NUT

(2) 5/16" WASHERS

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)• Attacheachrearpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknuts.

• Attacheachfrontpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,four5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknuts.

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

3/8" HEXLOCK NUT

SPRING

ATTACHSPRINGHERE

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)• Turntheclutchidlerassemblyupsidedown.• Hookthespringontotheendoftheboltthatextendsthroughthenutonthebottomoftheupperidlerarm.Installa3/8"hexlocknutontothebolt,leavingenoughspaceforthespringtopivot.

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 15

STEP15: (SEE FIGURE 15)• Inserttensioningchainsthroughtheholesshownand

attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.• Installa3/32"hairpincotterinthechainattachedtotheupperidlerarm,placingitinthefifthlinkfromthespring.

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

3/32" HAIRPINCOTTER IN5th LINK

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STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe.Hookthenotchedrearpulleyframebracketsontothetwoshoulderboltsassembledtotheoutsideofthetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpincotters.

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use second hole) SHOULDER

BOLT

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

FIGURE 18 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulley.Youmayneedtoremovethebeltfromthelargepulleyontheclutch/idlerassemblyinordertoassembleitontotheenginepulley.Whenre-assemblingthebeltontothelargepulley,besurethebeltisbetweenthelargepulleyandthehexboltnexttoit.

• Placetensiononthebeltbypullingtheleftsidetensioningchainoutasfarasthe3/32"hairpincotterin the chain will allow. Secure the chain in this position byinsertinga1/8"hairpincotterthroughthechain.

IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethedrivebeltaroundtheoutsideofthekeeperboltbesidethelargepulley.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

FIGURE 19 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

FIGURE 17

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.

• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingitbetweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.

STOPDidyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltforyourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmaycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.

DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

1/8"HAIRPINCOTTER

ENGINEPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

TENSIONINGCHAIN

LEFT SIDEOF TRACTOR

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STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothe

front three holes shown in the tractor frame using three3/8"x1"threadformingbolts,three3/8"lockwashersandone1/2"washer.Placethewasheronthethirdboltasashimbetweenthesideplateandtheframe.Tightenallbolts.RepeatfortheL.H.side.

NOTE:Ifyouinstalledaboltinthefourthholeinstep21,assemblea5/16"flangenutontotheboltafterthesideplate is installed.• Go to step 25 on this page.

(3) 3/8" x 1"THREAD FORMINGBOLTS

5/16" FLANGEDNUT(SEE NOTE)

(3) 3/8" LOCKWASHERS

1/2" WASHER5/16" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT(SEE NOTE)

FIGURE 21 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

SUSPENSIONBRACKET

REMOVE BOLTSIF PRESENT

FIGURE 22 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)• Removeanyboltsfoundintheholesshown.

STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothethreeholesshowninthetractorframe.Usethree3/8"x1"threadformingbolts,1/2"washersand3/8"lockwashers.TightenallboltsandrepeatfortheL.H.side.

NOTE:Iftheboltinsertsfreelyintothefronthole,assemblea3/8"flangednutontothebolt.

(3) 3/8" x 1"THREAD FORMINGBOLTS

(3) 3/8" LOCKWASHERS

3/8" FLANGED NUT(SEE NOTE)

(3) 1/2" WASHERS

FIGURE 23 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)• Removeboltsfromfrontthreeholesshown.• Ifaboltispresentinthefourthhole,replaceitwitha5/16"x1"carriageboltwithoutanut.Thebracketfastened to inside of frame must remain in place.

FRONTSUSPENSIONBRACKET

REPLACE BOLT(IF PRESENT)

REMOVE BOLTS(IF PRESENT)

FIGURE 20 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTORIfyourtractorresemblesfigure20,gotostep21.Ifyourtractorresemblesfigure22,gotostep23.

STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)• Assembleashoulderboltanda3/8"washertotheoutsideofeachsideplate,securingthemwitha3/8"flangednut.

FIGURE 24 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

3/8" WASHER

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

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FIGURE 28 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS Forbetterclearance,lowerthetractor'ssuspensionarmsusingtheattachmentliftlever.

STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or 26)On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets• RemovetheboltandnutthatfastentheL.H.andR.H.footrestbracketstotheframe.

• AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(marked"L")totheinsideofthetractorframeusingtwo3/8"x1"carriageboltsand3/8"flangednuts.Boltheadsgooninsideoftractor frame. Repeat for the R.H. side.

FIGURE 26 LEFT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 25 LEFT SIDE VIEW

On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets• Findtheemptyholebeneaththefootrest.AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(marked"L")totheinsideoftheframeusinga3/8"x1"carriageboltanda3/8"flangednut.Boltheadgoesoninsideoftractorframe.Repeat for the R.H. side.

STEP 28: (SEE FIGURE 28)• Assembleashoulderboltand3/8"flangednuttotheR.H.sideofthetractorframe,usingthefirstemptyholetotherearoftheR.H.hangerbracket.Boltgoeson inside of frame.

FIGURE 27 LEFT SIDE VIEW

INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS

STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 27)• Removethebolt,washerandnutwhichfastentheswaybarbrackettotheL.H.sideofthetractorframe.Replacewithashoulderboltanda3/8"flangednut.Bolt goes on inside of frame.

BOLT REMOVED FROM THIS HOLE

SWAY BAR BRACKET

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8"FLANGEDNUT

3/8" x 1"CARRIAGEBOLT

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

SUSPENSION ARM

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8"FLANGEDNUT

R.H. HANGER BRACKET

BOLT REMOVED FROM THIS HOLE

3/8" x 1"CARRIAGEBOLT

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

SUSPENSION ARM

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INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY ThissectioncoverstheinstallationoftheClutch/Idlerassemblytotractorswithattachmentclutchesthatareeitherrodoperated(p.16),cableoperated(p.18)orelectric (p. 20). Use the appropriate instructions for your tractor.

ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29)• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto

the disengaged (down) position.• Screwthetrunnionontotheendofthesnowthrower

engagement rod.• Locatetheclutcharm(wherethemowerclutchrod

was connected) underneath the right hand side the tractor,justtotheinsideofthesuspensionarm.If there is an extensionattachedtotheclutchlever,theextension,boltandnutmustberemovedandstoredwith the mower deck.

IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension to the clutch leverbeforereinstallingthemowerdeck.

• Positiontheengagementrodtotheinsideoftheclutch arm and insert the drilled end of the rod throughthearm.Securewitha5/64"hairpincotter.

FIGURE 29 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 30: (SEE FIGURE 30)• Attachthetworearpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,eight5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.

FIGURE 30

FIGURE 31

STOPDidyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltforyourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmaycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.

STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith

your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment clutchesanddualfrontdecksuspensionbracketsusethe55"drivebeltwith#46989 printed on the outside ofthebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherbelts.

• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.

• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingitbetweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.

• Attachthetwofrontpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.Addextrawashersifneeded.

• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownandattach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.

#46989DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

TENSIONING CHAIN(lower idler arm)

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16"WASHER

(4) 5/16" WASHERS

ENGAGEMENT ROD

5/64" HAIRPINCOTTER

TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM

SUSPENSION ARM

TRUNNION

REMOVE EXTENSION, BOLT AND NUT (IF PRESENT)

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FIGURE 33 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 32 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 33: (SEE FIGURE 33)• Makesuretheattachmentclutchleveronthedash

panel is in the disengaged (down) position.• Pivottheupperidlerarmsothatitrestsagainstthestopboltandispointingtowardthefrontasshown. Screw the trunnion along the threads of the engagement rod until it is aligned at the front end of the idler arm slot. Attach the trunnion to the slot using the3/8"thinwasheranda5/64"hairpincotter.

• Removetheenginepulleykeeperfromthesideofthetractorframebyremovingthewasherandnutthat secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt,washerandnut.

NOTE:Sometractorsmayalreadybeequippedwithapulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.

STEP 34: (SEE FIGURE 34)• Assembletheshort"V"beltontotheenginepulley

and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler assembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideoftheengine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper boltlocatedbesidethelargepulley.

IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltaroundtheoutsideoftheenginepulleykeeperorthekeeperbolt.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

FIGURE 34 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ENGINE PULLEY

KEEPER BOLT

IDLER PULLEY

ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER

Left Side of Tractor

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

STEP 32: (SEE FIGURE 32)• Besuretoliftupthefrontendoftheengagementrodasshownwhenperformingthenextoperation.Youcantemporarilysupporttherodusingarubberbandtied to the engine pulley keeper.

• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframeasfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedrearpulleyframebracketsontothetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledtotheinsideofthetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpin cotters.

PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM) (use second hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTERENGAGEMENT

ROD

IDLER ARM

5/64" HAIRPINCOTTER

TRUNNION

STOP BOLT

3/8" THINWASHER

NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER

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FIGURE 36

CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

FIGURE 37

STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith

your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment clutchesanddualfrontdecksuspensionbracketsusethe55"drivebeltwith#46989 printed on the outside ofthebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherbelts.

• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.

• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingitbetweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.

STOPDidyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltforyourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmaycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.

STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)• Attachthetworearpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,eight5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.

• Attachthetwofrontpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.Addextrawashersifneededinstep39.

• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownandattach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.

FIGURE 35

STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)• Assemblethecablebrackettotheinnerhalfofthedoubleholesinthebottomoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"carriageboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.Usethefrontholesinthecablebracketifyourtractorhasa42"mowerdeck.Usetherearholesifyourtractorhasa46"mowerdeck.

CABLEBRACKET

5/16" x 3/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

42"DECKS

46"DECKS

#46989DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

TENSIONING CHAIN(lower idler arm)

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16"WASHER

(4) 5/16" WASHERS

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FIGURE 38

STEP 38: (SEE FIGURE 38)• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto

the disengaged (down) position.• Placetheclutch/idlerassemblyonthefloorontheright

side of the tractor.• Attachthetractor'sclutchcabletothecablebracket.Securethecablehousingguide(groovedown)tothecablebracketusingtheoriginalcollaranda5/64"haircotter pin.

• Placeaspacerontheweldedpinontheidlerarm.Hooktheendoftheclutchspringoverthepinandsecureitwitha1/4"washeranda5/64"haircotterpin.

STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)• Removetheenginepulleykeeperfromthesideofthetractorframebyremovingthewasherandnutthat secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt,washerandnut.

NOTE:Sometractorsmayalreadybeequippedwithapulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.

• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframeasfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedpulleyframebracketsontothetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledto the inside of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpincotters.

FIGURE 39

NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITHORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use second hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

FIGURE 40 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)• Assembletheshort"V"beltontotheenginepulley

and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler assembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideoftheengine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper boltlocatedbesidethelargepulley.

IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltaroundtheoutsideoftheenginepulleykeeperorthekeeperbolt.

• Go to step 48 on page 22.

ENGINE PULLEY

KEEPER BOLT IDLER PULLEY

ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER

Left Side of Tractor

5/64" HAIRCOTTER PIN

1/4" WASHER

TRACTOR'SCLUTCH CABLE

5/64" HAIRCOTTER PIN

SPACER

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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES

STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwithyoursnowthrower.Selectoneofthetwobeltslistedbelowthatiscorrectforyourtractor.Thepartnumberisprintedontheoutsideofthebelt.

• Setasidethebeltsthatarenotforyourtractor,toavoidaccidentallyusingthem.

55" BELT (PART #46989) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

56" BELT (PART #48138) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT)LawnTractor 48" Electric

(LT)LawnTractor 38",42",46" Electric

TABLE 2

FIGURE 43

STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)• Attachthetworearpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,eight5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.

• Attachthetwofrontpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.

3/8" HEXLOCK NUT

SPRING

ATTACHSPRINGHERE

STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)• Turntheclutchidlerassemblyupsidedown.• Hookthespring(ontotheendoftheboltthatextendsthroughthenutonthebottomoftheupperidlerarm.Installa3/8"hexlocknutontothebolt,leavingenoughspaceforthespringtopivot.

FIGURE 41 BOTTOM VIEW

FIGURE 42

STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)• Inserttensioningchainsthroughtheholesshownand

attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.• Attacha3/32"hairpincottertothechainattachedtotheupperidlerarm,placingitinthefifthlinkfromthespring.

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

3/32" HAIRPINCOTTER IN5th LINK

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16"WASHER

(4) 5/16" WASHERS

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FIGURE 46 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46)• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyand

then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler assembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideoftheidlerpulleyandthekeeperboltlocatedbesidethelarge pulley.

• Placetensiononthebeltbypullingtheleftsidetensioningchainoutasfarasthe3/32"hairpincotterwillallow.Securethechaininthispositionbyinsertinga1/8"hairpincotterthroughthechain.

IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltaroundtheoutsideoftheenginepulleykeeperorthekeeperbolt.

STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45)• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframeasfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedrearpulleyframebracketsontothetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledtotheinsideofthetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpin cotters.

FIGURE 45 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use second hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

FIGURE 44

STOPDidyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltforyourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmaycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.

STEP 45: (SEE FIGURE 44)• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.

• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingitbetweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

ENGINE PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY

KEEPER BOLT

IDLER PULLEY

CHAIN(L.H. SIDE)

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STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47)• Placethelifthandleintotheliftbracketontherightsideofthesnowthrower.Fastenthehandletothebracketusingtwo5/16"x1-3/4"hexboltsand5/16"Nylocknuts.

FIGURE 48 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

LIFT RELEASE CABLE

HEX NUT

LOCKWASHER

HEX NUT

CABLEWIRE

LIFTROD

TRIGGERASSEMBLY

NOTE:Besuretheliftreleasecable'splasticcoveringstaysinsertedintothetriggerassemblyforthenextstep.

STEP 49: (SEE FIGURE 48)• Pushthelifthandledownintothelockedposition.Inserttheendofthecablewireintotheholeintheliftrod.Placethethreadedfittingintotheslotintheliftbracket,withonehexnutaboveandonehexnutandthelockwasherbelowtheslot.Tightenthenuts,adjustingthemtoeliminateslackinthecablewire.ReferalsototheServiceandAdjustmentssectiononpage 28 in this manual.

HINT: Foreasierassemblyoftheliftreleasecable,tiltthesnow thrower forward onto the spiral auger.

FIGURE 47 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49)• Tiltthesnowthrowerbackdowntotheground.• Removethenylontiewhichfastenstheaugerdrivebelttothedischargehousing,leavingthebeltassembledaroundthepulleys.

• Removethenylontiewhichfastensthechutecrankrodtothecrankrodsupporttube.

• Assemblethecrankrodsupporttubetothebracketon the left side of the discharge housing using two 5/16"x1-1/4"carriagebolts,and5/16"Nylocknuts.

FIGURE 50 LEFT SIDE VIEW

CHUTE CRANK ROD

CRANK SUPPORT TUBE

TILT CONTROL HANDLE

5/16" x 1-3/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

BOWED WASHER

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

TILT CONTROL

ASSEMBLY

STEP 51: (SEE FIGURE 50)• Attachthechutetiltcontrolassemblytothetopsideofthecranksupporttubeusingtwo5/16"x1-3/4"carriagebolts,bowedwashersand5/16"Nylocknuts.

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" x 1-1/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

CRANK ROD SUPPORT TUBE

DISCHARGE HOUSING

FIGURE 49 LEFT SIDE VIEW

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT

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5/16" NYLOCK NUT

CHUTE CRANK BRACKET

5/16" WASHER

CHUTE CRANK ROD

ROD SUPPORT BRACKET

5/16" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT

SPIRAL

FIGURE 51 LEFT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 52 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 53: (SEE FIGURE 52)• Coatthetopoftheringaroundthedischargeopening

with general purpose grease.• Placethedischargechute(facingforward)ontothering.Placetheanti-rotationbracketontopofthechuteflange,aligningitwiththeholesontherighthandsideoftheflange.Attachthethreechutespacersandchutekeeperstothebottomoftheflangeusingsix1/4"x1"hexbolts,1/4"flatwashersand1/4"flangedlock nuts. Tighten the nuts.

• Positionthecrankrodspiral(seefigure51)sothatitdoesnotrubagainstthebottomsofthenotchesinthechuteflange.Tighten the nuts.

• Turnthecrankrodtocheckifthechuterotatesfreely.Ifnot,loosenby1/4turneachofthesixhexboltsandnuts attaching the chute spacers and chute keepers to theflange.

• Securethecontrolcablestothecrankrodsupporttubeusinganylontie.

STEP 54: (SEE FIGURE 53)Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor.This step is for garden tractors only.• Ifyouhavea(GT)GardenTractor,removethestopboltsfromeachsideofthesnowthrowerframe.

STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51)• Attachthechutecrankrodassemblybracketstotheplasticbracketontheleftsideofthedischargehousing.Alignthechutecrankbracketbeneaththerodsupportbracketandassemblebothtotheplasticbracketusingtwo5/16"x1"carriagebolts,5/16"washersand5/16"Nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet.

STOP BOLT

FIGURE 53 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

CHUTE KEEPER

CHUTE SPACER

ANTI-ROTATION BRACKET

1/4" FLANGEDLOCK NUT

1/4" FLATWASHER

1/4" x 1" HEX BOLT

GREASEDSURFACE

FLANGE

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ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR

STEP 56: (SEE FIGURE 55)• Theaugerbeltcomespre-assembledtothepulleysonthesnowthrowerhousing.Makesurethebeltpassesoverthetopoftheaugerpulleyandthentwists 1/4 turn to pass underneath each side idler pulley.The"V"sideofthebeltmustmatewiththegroovesofthepulleys.

FIGURE 56 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

STEP 57: (SEE FIGURE 56)• Pushthelifthandledowntoincreaseslackinthebelt(removeclevispinsifinstalledinstep55).

• Swingtheidlerarmovertotheside.• Placetheaugerbeltaroundtherearpulleyandbetweenthetwoidlerarmpulleys.The"V"sideofthebeltmustbeseatedinthegroovesoftheV-pulleys.

IDLER PULLEY

AUGER PULLEYTWIST 1/4 TURN

TWIST 1/4 TURN

IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 55

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

MOUNTINGPLATE

SIDE PLATE

CLEVIS PIN1/2" x 7/8"

FIGURE 54 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 55: (SEE FIGURE 54)• Placethesnowthroweronaflat,levelsurface.• Extendtheaugerbeltoutbehindthesnowthrower,leavingthebeltassembledtothesnowthrowerpulleys.

• Rollthetractorupbehindthesnowthrower,centeringitbetweenthesnowthrower'smountingplates.

• Raisetherearofthesnowthrowerbyliftinguponthe lift handle until the notches in the mounting plates alignwiththeshoulderboltsinthetractor'ssideplates.Guidetheboltsintothenotches.

• Delayinstallingtheclevispinsuntilyouhaveassembledthebeltasinstructedinsteps56and57.

BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM

ENGINE PULLEY

REARPULLEY

AUGERBELT

IDLER ARM V-PULLEY

IDLER ARMFLAT PULLEY

LEFT SIDEOF TRACTOR

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INSTALLING THE CLEVIS PINS

STEP 58: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 24)• Liftthefrontofthesnowblowertoaligntheholesin

the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through theholes.Secureitwithbyreinstallingthe1/8"hairpincotter.

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION

STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 57)• Pullthetensioningchainuntiltheendofthespringis

pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/Idler assembly.Installa1/8"hairpincotterthroughtheendof the spring, securing it on the outside of the Clutch/Idlerassembly.

IMPORTANT:Forcorrectbelttension,the 1/8" hairpin cotter should attach to the end of the spring, not to the chain.

NOTE;Topreventthechainfromdraggingontheground,looptheendofthechainthoughthepivotlockpin.Refertofigure45onpage21.

FIGURE 57 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

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.• Makesureallassemblyinstructionshavebeencompletedwithallboltsandnutsproperlytightened.

• Makesurethecorrectdrivebeltwasinstalled.• Makesurethedrivebeltandaugerbeltareroutedproperlyaroundpulleysandinsideallbeltkeepers.

• Checkdischargechuteforproperrotation.• Checkoperationoftiltcontrolforupperchute.• Verifythatthelifthandlewilllockintoandrelease

from the raised transport position. (Refer to the ServiceandAdjustmentssection.)

• Checkskidshoeadjustment.(RefertotheServiceandAdjustmentssection.)

The following additional items are available from Sears to help enhance the performance of your snow thrower. See Accessories and Attachments on page 2.• Tirechainswhichcanbeinstalledtoimprovetraction.• Rearwheelweightswhichcanbeinstalledinadditiontotherearweighttraytoimprovetraction.

• SnowCabwhichcanbeinstalledtohelpprotectagainstwindandblowingsnow.

REAR REFLECTORS

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDERSTEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 58)• Ifyourtractorisnotequippedwithrearreflectors,assemblethesuppliedrearreflectorstotherearfender.Placethereflectorsasclosetothebottomofthe fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender will allow.

FIGURE 58RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

IDLER FLAT PULLER

AUGER BELT

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.Comparetheillustrationbelowwithyoursnowthrowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththevariouscontrolsandtheirlocations.

CHUTE TILT HANDLEPivotstheUpperChuteupor down to control the angle and distance of discharge.CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to control the direction of discharge.LIFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower to transport or operating position.LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER Releases the lock which holds the snow thrower in the transport position

UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls direction and height of snow discharge.SCRAPER PLATEReplaceableplatethatabsorbs wear and impact from contact with ground. SKID SHOEControlsamountofclearancebetween the scraper plate and the ground.SPIRAL AUGER, R.H. & L.H. Feed snow to the impeller fan at the center of the housing.

BEFORE STARTING• Usetheendofassemblychecklisttoverifythatallinstructionshavebeenproperlycompleted.

• Makesuretheskidshoesareadjustedtomaintainadequategroundclearancebetweenthesnowthrowerandthetypeofsurfacetobecleared.(RefertotheServiceandAdjustmentssection.)

• Makesurethetractorenginehasthecorrectoilfor winter operation (SAE 5W-30). Refer to tractor owner'smanual.

HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER• Thetractorshouldbesittingwiththeenginerunningatfullthrottle.Movetheattachmentclutchtotheengagedposition,startingthesnowthrowerbeforethe tractor clutch is engaged.

HOW TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER• Tostopthesnowthrower,disengagethetractor'sattachmentclutchleverformanualclutchesortheclutch switch for electric clutches. Refer to your tractor owner'smanual.

CAUTION: Never direct discharge towardsbystandersorwindows.Donotallow anyone in front of unit.

CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE • Tocontrolthedirectionsnowisthrown,thedischarge

chute has 180 degrees of rotation. Turn the crank rod to rotate the chute to the right or the left.

• Tocontrolthedistancesnowisthrown,theuppersectionofthedischargechutepivotsupanddown.Pushforwardonthechutetilthandletopivotthechute down, decreasing the distance snow is thrown. Pullbackonthehandletopivotthechuteup,increasing the distance snow is thrown.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

LIFT HANDLELIFT RELEASE TRIGGER

CRANK ROD

CHUTE TILT HANDLE

UPPER CHUTE

LOWER CHUTE

SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H. & L.H.

SKID SHOESCRAPER PLATE

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RAISING AND LOWERING• Toraise,pushdownonthelifthandleuntilthesnow

thrower locks in the raised transport position.• Tolower,pushdownslightlyonthelifthandleandpull

the trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower the snow thrower until it reaches the ground.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.

ServiceDates

Check for loose fasteners X Check scraper and shoes for wear X X Cleaning X LubricationSection X

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you completeregularservice. Before each

use

After e

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Everyseason

Before storage

LUBRICATION• Oilallpivotpointsonthesnowthrower.• Oilthepivotpointsofthetwoidlerarmsontheclutch/idlerassembly.

• Applypenetratingoiltothecontrolcablesofthedischarge chute.

• Applyagoodgradeofspraylubricanttothetriggerassemblyandthechutetiltcontrolassembly.

CAUTION: Do not operate the snow thrower without rear wheel weights attachedtothetractortoprovideextratractionandstability.

MAINTENANCE

CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR(Refer to figures 59 and 60 on page 28.)• Thescraperplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjecttowear.Topreventdamageto the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes beforewearisexcessive.

REMOVING SNOW Snowremovalconditionsvarygreatlyfromlightfluffysnowfalltowetheavysnow.Operatinginstructionsmustbeflexibletofittheconditionsencountered.Theoperatormust adapt the lawn tractor and snow thrower to depth of snow, wind direction, temperature and surface conditions.• Beforebeginningoperation,thoroughlyinspecttheareaofoperationandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects.

• Thespiralaugerspeedisdirectlyrelatedtoenginespeed.Formaximumsnowremovalanddischarge,maintainhighenginer.p.m.(fullthrottle).Itisadvisableto operate the lawn tractor at a slow ground speed (1stgear)forsafeandefficientsnowremoval.

• Indeep,driftedorbankedsnowitwillbenecessarytouse full throttle and a slow ground speed (1st gear). Driveforwardintothesnow,depressthetractor'sclutch-brakepedalandallowthespiralaugertoclearthe snow. Repeat this method until a path is cleared. Onthesecondpass,overlapthefirstenoughtoallowthe snow thrower to handle the snow without repeated stopping and starting of forward motion.

• Inextremelydeepsnow,raisethesnowthrowerfromthegroundtoremovethetoplayeranddriveforwardonly until the tractors front tires reach the uncleared bottomlayerofsnow.Depressthetractor'sclutch-brakepedalandallowthespiralaugertoclearthesnow.Reversethetractorandlowerthesnowthrowertotheground.Drivethetractorforwarduntilthesnowagainbecomestoodeep.Repeatingthisprocessintoandoutofdriftswilleventuallycleareventhedeepestof snow piles.

• Ifthesnowthrowerbecomescloggedwithsnoworjammedwithaforeignobject,disengagethesnowthrower immediately and shut off the tractor engine. Unclogthesnowthrowerbeforeresumingoperation.

OPERATING TIPS• Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.• Tohelppreventsnowfromstickingtothesnowthrower,

allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature beforeusingit.Alightcoatofwaxmayalsobeappliedto the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute.

• Usetirechainstoimprovetraction.• Userearwheelweightstoimprovetraction.• Beforethefirstsnowfall,removeallstones,sticksandotherobjectswhichcouldbecomehiddenbythesnow.Permanentobstaclesshouldbemarkedforvisibility.

• Overlap eachpass slightly to assure complete snowremoval.

DANGER: Shut off engine and disengagesnowthrowerbeforeunclogging discharge chute. Unclog using a wooden stick, not your hands.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: Beforeservicingoradjustingthesnowthrower,shutofftheengine,removethesparkplugwire(s),settheparkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromthetractorignition.

FIGURE 60

FIGURE 59

REPLACING AUGER BELT• Disengagethetractor'sattachmentclutch.• Lowerthesnowthrowertotheground.• Removetheattachmentpin.• Lockthesnowthrower'slifthandleinthedownpositiontodecreasebelttension.

• Releasethespringtensionfromtheaugerbeltidlerarmonthebottomoftheclutch/idlerassembly.

• Removetheaugerdrivebeltfromtheclutch/idlerassemblyandfromthespiralaugerhousing.

• Installnewbeltovertopoflargeaugerdrivepulleyandunderthetwosideidlerpulleys.Twistthebelt1/4turntoseatthe"V"ofthebeltinthegrooveofeachidlerpulley.Refertofigure55onpage24.

• Assemblethebeltontotheclutch/idlerassembly.

SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT• Theskidshoesaremountedoneachsideofthespiral

auger housing. They regulate the distance the scraper plateisraisedabovetheplowingsurface.Whenremovingsnowfromagraveldrivewayorandunevensurface,itisadvisabletokeepthescraperplateashighabovethesurfaceaspossibletopreventpossibledamagetothespiralauger.Onblacktoporconcretesurface, keep the scraper plate as close to the surface aspossible.

• Raisethesnowthroweroffthegroundandplaceablockundereachendofthescraperplate.Loosenthesixhexnutssecuringtheskidshoestothehousing.Adjusttheskidshoesupordownandretightenthenutssecurely.Adjustbothskidshoestothesameheighttokeepthehousingandthescraperplatelevel.Seefigure59.

LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT• Iftheliftroddoesnotlockthesnowthrowersecurelyinthetransportposition,loosentheupperhexnutontheliftbracketafewturnsandtightenthelowerhexnut.Refertofigure48onpage22.

• Iftheliftrodfailstounlockcompletelytolowerthesnowthrower,loosenthelowerhexnutontheliftbracketafewturnsandtightentheupperhexnut.Refertofigure48onpage22.

CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT(For tractors with engagement rod clutches only.Not for electric clutches or cable clutches) If the spiral auger on the snow thrower does not stop whentheattachmentclutchleveronthetractorisdisengaged,thenadjustmentisnecessary.Proceedasfollows.Referbacktofigure33onpage17.• Placetheattachmentclutchleverinthedisengaged

position.• Removethehairpincotterfromtheengagementrod

trunnion and lift the trunnion out of the hole in the idler arm.

• Screwthetrunnionafewturnstowardsthefrontendof the rod.

• Replacethetrunnionintotheholeintheidlerarmandsecure it with the hairpin cotter.

Check the operation of the snow thrower. If the spiral augersstilldonotstop,repeattheabovestepsuntiltheaugersstopwhentheattachmentclutchleverisplaced in the disengaged position.

SPIRAL AUGERS• Thespiralaugersaresecuredtotheaugershaftwithtwoshearboltsandnylocknuts.Ifyouhitaforeignobjectorificejamstheaugers,thesnowthrowerisdesignedsothattheboltswillshear.

• Iftheaugerswillnotturn,checktoseeiftheshearboltshavesheared.Seefigure60.Tworeplacementshearboltsandnylocknutshavebeenprovidedwiththesnowthrower.Forfutureuseorderpartnumber42849shearboltandnumber47810nylocknut.

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PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON

• Removetheclutch/idlerassembly.(Thetwohangerbracketsandthetwoshoulderboltsmaybeleftattached to the tractor frame.)

• Removethedrivebeltfromtheenginepulley.• Ifyoureplacedtheenginepulleykeeperonamanualattachmentclutchtractor,reinstallthetractor'soriginalenginepulleykeeper.Seefigure33onpage17orfigure39onpage19.

• Ifyouhavearodoperatedattachmentclutch,removetheengagementrodfromthetractor'sclutcharm.Seefigure29onpage16.

• Ifafrontmountedattachmentistobeused,removethesideplatesfromthetractor.Besuretoassembleboltsbackintotheemptyholesinthetractorframe.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS• Lowerthesnowthrowertotheground.• Removethesnowthrowerfromthetractor.• Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughly.Washoffanysaltdepositwhichmayhavedriedonthethrowerandhousing.

• Anybaremetalthathasbecomeexposedshouldbepaintedorcoatedwithalightoiltopreventrust.

• Storeinadryplace.

REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING• Lowerthesnowthrowertotheground.• Removetheclevispins.Seefigure54onpage24.• Lockthesnowthrower'slifthandleinthedownpositiontodecreasebelttension.

• Releasethespringtensionfromtheaugerbeltidlerarmonthebottomoftheclutch/idlerassembly.

• Removetheaugerdrivebeltfromtheclutch/idlerassembly.Seefigure56onpage24.

• Pullthespiralaugerhousingassemblyoffofthetractor.

CAUSEPROBLEM CORRECTION

Clogged discharge chute

Spiralaugersdon'tturn

Snow thrower stalls tractor engine

TROUBLESHOOTING

STORAGE

1.UpperorlowerVbelttooloose 1.IncreasetensiononVbelt2.UpperorlowerVbeltbroken 2.ReplaceVbelt3.Shearboltsaresheared. 3.Replaceshearbolts

1. Tractor ground speed too fast 1. Use lower tractor gear2. Tractor throttle set too low 2. Increase to full throttle3. Snow too deep 3. Raise the snow thrower4. Snow melts during contact with 4. Allow snow thrower to cool tothesnowthrower outdoortemperaturebeforeusing

Front wheels slide instead of steering

Snowthrowerridesupoversnow

1.Objectjammedinspiralauger 1.Stopengine,disengagethesnow thrower clutch and clear the auger

2.Hardorheavysnow 2.Increasetofullthrottleand decrease ground speed

Not enough traction at front wheels 1. Increase scraper plate clearance byloweringskidshoes

2. Pull down on lift handle to increase weight on front wheels

1. Tractor ground speed too fast 1. Reduce ground speed2. Bottom snow is icy or hard packed 2. Lower the skid shoes so that front

of skid shoe is lower than the rear

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PARTS

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION1 42716 2 Flange, Bearing2 67629 1 HousingAssembly3 71464 1 GearAssembly4 47026 1 Pulley, V Type5 67632 1 ImpellerAssembly6 24773 1 Scraper Plate7 25982 1 Shaft,AugerGearbox8 27508 2 Bracket, Down Stop9 24816 1 Cover,Belt

10 27510 1 Chute Reinforcement11 67689 1 AugerAssembly,L.H.12 67688 1 AugerAssembly,R.H.13 43840 2 HexBolt,5/16-18x1-1/4"Lg.14 44950 4 CarriageBolt,1/4-20x3/4"15 HA20185 1 #61WoodruffKey16 44326 4 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x1"Lg.17 43080 8 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x3/4"Lg.18 47630 8 Bolt,Self-Tap5/16"x3/4"19 42849 2 Bolt,Shear5/16-18x1-1/2"20 43088 10 Washer,1/4"21 43070 2 Washer,3/8"22 47189 4 HexNut,1/4-20Nylock23 47810 27 HexNut,5/16-18Nylock24 41625 2 SpiralPin,1/4"x1-1/2"Lg.25 42846 1 Bushing26 27505 1 Chute Adapter27 43086 6 LockWasher,5/16"28 43009 10 Washer,.785"x1.57"x.057"29 27454 1 CenterBrace,Gearbox30 43081 20 Washer,5/16"Std.Wrt.31 47615 2 Bearing, Flange32 42844 1 Bearing, Ball33 43182 3 HexBolt,5/16-18x3/4"34 42953 4 Bearing,Split,3/4"35 24279 2 Skid Shoe36 48015 4 Washer, Nylon

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION37 27458 2 Flange, Bearing38 43064 2 HexLockNut,1/4-20x2039 27502 1 Bracket, Idler40 49933 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round Head41 65367 1 HangerBracketAssembly,L.H.42 65450 1 HangerBracketAssembly,R.H.43 41576 2 HexBolt,3/8-16x1-3/4"44 44377 1 HexBolt,3/8-24x1"45 27584 1 Bracket,Cable46 42836 1 Cable,ChuteControlWithClip47 42850 2 Spacer48 42835 1 Cable,ChuteControl49 HA21362 4 HexNut,3/8-16Nylock50 43038 2 Pin,PivotLock51 43343 2 Pin,HairCotter#4(1/8")52 43350 4 CarriageBolt,3/8-16x1"53 27509 1 Bracket, Chute Anti-rotation54 47572 6 HexLockNut,3/8-16Flanged55 43003 1 LockWasher,3/8"56 64452 1 HangerBracketAssembly,R.H.57 64451 1 HangerBracketAssembly,L.H.58 47043 1 Keeper, Engine Pulley59 48106 4 Bolt, Shoulder60 43661 6 HexBolt,1/4-20x1"61 42828 1 Washer,62 47598 6 HexLockNut,1/4"Flanged63 41620 1 Chute, Upper64 42834 1 Guide,Cable65 47044 2 Pulley,VType4"66 41621 1 Chute, Lower67 43085 1 HexBolt,5/16-18x1-1/2"68 41622 1 Screw,1/4-14x5/8"69 27809 3 Chute Keeper70 27810 3 Chute Spacer

42975 1 Owner'sManual

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION1 64637 1 LiftShaftAssembly2 41616 2 HexBolt,1/2-13x1"3 41614 2 HexBolt,5/8-11x1-1/2"4 42842 4 Pin,Clevis1/2"x78"5 41615 2 Nut,HexLock5/8-11Thread6 43262 6 Nut,HexLock1/2-137 43601 1 Washer,1.59"x1.032"x.060"8 142 5 Pin,Cotter1/8"x3/4"9 43093 1 Pin,Cotter1/8"x1-1/2"10 R19171616 4 Washer,17/32"x1"11 43350 6 CarriageBolt,3/8-16x1"12 42939 2 Bearing, Flange With Flats13 27753 2 Link,15.80"Long14 27752 2 Link,11.75"Long15 24476 2 Link,4.88"Long16 24311 1 Rod, Spacer17 47599 2 HexBolt,5/16-18x1"(Locking)18 43086 4 LockWasher,5/16"19 24820 1 Bracket, Lift20 67784 1 Assembly,HandleLiftBracket21 48049 1 Rod,IndexLift22 47369 1 Pin,Spring3/16"x1-3/4"23 42955 1 Spring, Compression24 R19131316 2 Washer,13/32"x13/16"25 47788 2 Reflector,Rear26 43084 2 HexBolt,5/16-18x1-3/4"27 43182 2 HexBolt,5/16-18x3/4"28 43572 2 Washer,.343"x1.5"x.059"29 47368 1 Pin,Spring5/16"x1-3/4"30 44215 2 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x1-3/4"31 43343 2 Pin,Haircotter#4(1/8")32 25678 1 Plate, Side (R.H.)33 25679 1 Plate, Side (L.H.)

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION34 49916 1 Tube,LiftHandle35 49912 1 TriggerandLiftCableAssembly36 43070 2 Washer,3/8"37 49266 1 Screw,Oval#10-24x1-1/2"38 44482 1 Grip, Handle39 47027 1 Tube,CrankRodSupport40 24393 1 Bracket, Chute Crank41 27708 1 Bracket, Chute Crank42 42838 1 Knob,Crank43 44917 2 Palnut,3/8"44 42839 3 Bushing,3/8"Plastic45 68225 1 Assembly,ChuteCrankRod46 27585 1 Handle, Chute Tilt47 42833 1 Knob48 67999 1 Assembly,ChuteTiltBracket49 42834 1 Guide,Cable50 42835 1 Cable,ChuteControl51 42836 1 Cable,ChuteControlwithClip52 43064 4 Nut,HexLock5/16-1853 43081 3 Washer,5/16"54 24285 1 Plate, Mounting (L.H.)55 24284 1 Plate, Mounting (R.H.)56 48106 2 Bolt, Shoulder57 46584 1 Nut,Whizlock,5/16-1858 R19172410 8 Washer,1/2"59 726-0178 4 Tie, Nylon60 47631 6 HexBolt,3/8-16x1"SelfTap61 43003 6 LockWasher,3/8"62 47572 8 Nut, Flanged Lock 3/8-1663 47810 10 Nut,NylockHex5/16-1864 43682 2 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x1-1/4"65 44326 4 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x1"66 44695 2 Washer, Bowed

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION1 43080 2 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x3/4"2 43063 7 HexBolt,5/16-18x1"3 43083 2 HexNut,5/16-184 43086 1 LockWasher,5/16"5 43081 20 Washer,5/16"Std.Wrt.6 26943 1 Frame, Clutch and Pulley7 63904 1 IdlerArmAssembly

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION8 24286 1 Spacer,Pivot9 63762 1 IdlerBracketAssembly10 43015 1 HexNut,3/8-1611 46981 1 Pulley,VType9"12 43082 8 Nut,HexLock,3/8-1613 46982 1 Pulley,VType5-1/2"14 27582 1 Shaft15 42830 1 Spacer16 42831 1 Spacer17 43003 6 LockWasher,3/8"18 42827 2 Key19 42829 2 Bearing, Ball20 27781 1 Housing, Bearing21 47810 13 HexNut,5/16-18Nylock22 43182 4 HexBolt,5/16-18x3/4"23 44377 2 HexBolt,3/8-24x1"24 42828 2 Washer25 27016 2 Front Pulley Frame Bracket26 46989 1 Belt,VTypeDrive(55")

48138 1 Belt,VTypeDrive(56")27 42992 1 Belt, V Type Auger28 47044 1 Pulley,VType4"29 47025 1 HexBolt,5/16-18x3-1/2"30 43432 1 HexBolt,3/8-16x2-1/2"31 43054 3 HexBolt,3/8-16x2"32 24571 1 Spacer33 24472 1 Spacer,Pivot34 43070 8 Washer,3/8"35 46959 1 Spring36 46963 2 Chain37 43055 1 Pin,HairCotter,3/32"38 23727 1 Spacer39 43088 1 Washer,1/4"40 43343 2 Pin,HairCotter#4(1/8")41 HA3090 2 Pin,HairCotter5/64"42 42848 1 Trunnion43 46948 1 Rod, Engagement44 47620 1 Spring45 47607 1 Spring, Torsion46 23625 1 Spacer47 43509 1 HexBolt,3/8-16x2-3/4"Lg.48 47605 1 Washer,Flat3/8"49 24558 1 CableBracket50 49870 1 HexBolt,1/4-20x2-1/2"51 43178 2 HexNut,1/4-2052 43177 1 LockWasher,1/4"53 48883 3 Pulley,Flat3-5/8"54 25728 2 Rear Pulley Frame Bracket55 46938 1 HexBolt,3/8-16x3-1/4"56 25780 1 Spacer

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