Craftsman 486.24838 Snow Blower User Manual


 
ATTACHINGTO(GT)GARDEN TRACTORS WITH A
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 61: (SEE FIGURE 59)
Locate the upper empty hole {n the right side o1time
tractor's draw bar. insert a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt (C) from
inside the tractor frame through the hole Hook the
stotted end of a side brace down onto the bolt, then
assemble a 3/8" flanged nut (BB) onto the bolt making
only finger tight. Repeat on left side
Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and
fasten the side braces 1othe front hole in the side of
the tray using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and
5/16" ny{ock nuts (CC) Do not tighten yet.
Fasten the weight tray to the tractor hitch using a 1/2"
x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A) and a 1/2" nylock nut (EE) Do
not tighten yet.
Fasten the cross brace to the side braces using two
5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and 5/16" nylock nuts
(CC) Tighten all loose bolts at this time.
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (N)
DRAWBAR
CROSS
3_"x1"
BRACE
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (BB)
NUT (CO)
1t2" NYLOCK NUT (EE)
FIGURE 59
ATTACHING TO LAWN (LT) TRACTORS WITH
DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
STEP 62: (SEE FIGURE 60)
NOTE: Go to step 63 on page 26 if you plan to use tire
chains and there is only 1-1/2" or less clearance between
the side of the tractor and the tires.
* Loosen the top hex bolt on each side of the tractor
draw bar Assemble the slotted end of the side braces
down onto the loosened bolts Do not tighten yet.
o Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and
fasten the side braces to it using two 5/16" x 1"
carriage bolts (N) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) Do not
tighten yet.
o Fasten the weight tray to the tractor hitch using a 1/2"
x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A) and a 1/2" nylock nut (EE). Do
not tighten yet,
* Fasten the cross brace to the side braces using two
5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and 5/18" ny]ock nuts
(CO). Tighten all loose bolts at this time,
ORIGINAL
CROSS HEX BOLT or
BRACE (SEE NOTE)
1/2" x 1-1/4" - ....
NUT(CC)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (N) "_ _'_ 1/2" NYLOCK NUT (EE)
FIGURE 60
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