Craftsman 486.24837 Snow Blower User Manual


 
CABLEOPERATEDMANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)
* Assemble the cable bracket to the inner half of the
double holes in the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly
using two 5/16" × 3/4" carriage bolts and 5/16" nylock
nuts. Use the front holes in the cable bracket if your
tractor has a 42" mower deck. Use the rear holes if
your tractor has a 46" mower deck.
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
CABLE
BRACKET
46" 42"
DECKS DECKS
_@ _ 5/16" NYLOCK
NUT
FIGURE 35
STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)
Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts for
each bracket.
Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket. Add extra washers if needed in step 39.
Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT
5/16"
WASHER
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STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)
Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belts.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the fiat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
fiat idler pulley with the fiat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS
FLAT iDLER
PULLEY
#46989 ,_
DRIVE BELT
FIGURE 37
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
5/16"x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5/16" WASHERS
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
O
/ /
TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)
FIGURE 36
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