Craftsman 486.2484 Snow Blower User Manual


 
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Knife
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease
ASSEMBLY OF PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined
fTOmthe operators positionwhile seated on the tractor.
Remove and save two bolts from each side of the
tractor frame as shown in figure 1.
BOLTS REMOVEDFROM THESEHOLES
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify
using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will
be used. If your tractor has a manual attachment
clutch, you will not use items S(1), V(1), AA(1) and
CC(1) shown on page 4. If your tractor has an electric
attachment clutch, you will not use Items U(2) and
DD(1) shown on page 4, and items 6 and 7 shown on
page 5.
FIGURE 1
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CAUTION: Before starting to assemble
the snow thrower, remove the spark plug
wire(s), set the parking brake and
remove the key from the tractor ignition,
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Before proceeding with these instructions, refer to the
Service and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's
manual for specific safety Instructions.
Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool
before beginning.
Remove any front or rear attachment which is
mounted to your tractor.
- Remove the mower deck. Refer to your tractor
owner's manual for removal instructions. Mark all
loose parts and save for re-assembly.
Remove the tractor hood and grillassembly. Refer to
yourtractor owner's manual for removal instructions,
Assemble the R.H, Side Plate (marked with an "R") to
the now empty holes In the right hand side of the
tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" hex boltsand 3/8"
lock washers as shown In figure 2. Repeat for the
L,H, side.
NOTE: If the side plates are removed from the
tractor frame, bolts must be assembled back into
the empty holes in the frame.
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" X 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE2
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