Craftsman 486.248381 Snow Blower User Manual


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STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)
• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe.
Hook the notched suspension arms onto the two
shoulder bolts (Q) assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
ittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivot
lock pins (MM) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (KK).
PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
(use second hole)
SHOULDER
BOLT (Q)
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (KK)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
FIGURE 18 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)
• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyrst
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idler assembly. Place the belt to the inside of the idler
pulley and the belt keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley.
• Placetensiononthebeltbypullingtheleftside
tensioning chain (PP) out as far as the 3/32" hairpin
cotter in the chain will allow. Secure the chain in this
position by inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) through
the chain.
IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethedrivebeltaroundthe
outside of the keeper bolt beside the large pulley.
• Go to step 48 on page 21.
FIGURE 19 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (KK)
ENGINE
PULLEY
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
BOLT
IDLER
PULLEY
CHAIN (PP)
(L.H. SIDE)
FIGURE 17
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)
• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.
• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheatidlerpulley.
Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandthe
atidlerpulleywiththeat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.
STOP
Didyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltfor
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
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