Craftsman 486.24838 Snow Blower User Manual


 
ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGRTTRAY
STEP 83: (SEE FIGURE 61)
Block up the rea_ of the tractor to allow removal of
rear wheels.
Remove the rear wheels from the axle, retaining the
square key and all other parts for reassembly
Remove the hex bolt from the top hole in the side of
the tractor frame. If no bolt is present and the hole is
unthreaded, screw a 3/8" x 3/4" self threading bolt (H)
into and out of the hole to create threads
Assemble the notched end of each side brace to the
top hole in the each side of the tractor frame, using a
3/8-18 x 1" slotted truss head bolt (J) for each brace
* Assemble the weight tray to the side braces as
instructed in step 80 or 62 on pages 24 and 25.
* Reassemble the wheels onto the axle, making sure to
reassemble the square keys and all other parts which
were removed
DOLE WITH HEX
BO_HEMOVED
3/8" x 1" SLOTTED
mUSS HEAD DOLT (J)
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TRACTOR
HITCH
SQUARE KEY
SIDE BRACE
FIGURE 81
ATTACHING KEG TO WEIGHTTRAY
STEP 64: (SEE FIGURE 62)
* Place the ptastic keg on the weight tray and fill with
approximately 75 Ibs. of dry sand.
* Secure the keg with the rubber tarp strap (FF) hooked
into the holes in the cross brace.
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TARP STRAP (FF)
ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER
STEP 68: (SEE FIGURE 63)
If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,
assemble the supplied rear reflectors (QQ) to the rear
fender Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of
the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender
will allow.
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FIGURE 63
REAR REFLECTORS (QQ)
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.
Make sure air assembly instructions have been
completed with aHbolts and nuts properly tightened.
Make sure the correct dbve belt was installed.
Make sure the drive belt and auger belt are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers
Check discharge chute for proper rotation
Check operation of tilt control for upper chute
Verify that the _ifthandle will lock into and release
from the raised transport position. (Refer to the
Service and Adjustments section.)
Check skid shoe adjustment (Refer to the Service
and Adjustments section.)
The following additional items are available from
Sears to help enhance the performance of your snow
thrower. See Accessories and Attachments on page 2.
Tire chains which can be installed to improve traction
Rear wheel weights which can be installed in addition
to the rear weight tray to improve traction.
Drift cutter bars which can be installed to help slice off
the edges of tall drifts
Snow Cab which can be installed to help protect
against wind and blowing snow.
FIGURE 62
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