Sears 486.244062 owner manual Adjustment, To Remove Snow Blade from Tractor

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ADJUSTMENT

A.Blade angle lock bars:

Blade angle can be adjusted at the blade pivot in front of tractor by first raising the blade to transport position, pull back on angle lock bars to release the blade and pivot to the right,

center, or left positions. Release lock bars to lock.

To adjust blade angle from the tractor seat: Raise blade to transport position. Push forward on the blade lock release lever (with right foot) and hold while pushing or pulling on the blade pivot rod to move snow blade angle to left, center and right. Remove foot from blade lock release lever to lock blade into position.

B.Adjust blade spring:

Blade adjust spring tension is adjustable to

permit blade to tilt forward to by-pass solid obstructions.

KNOW THE TERRAIN. AVOID

EXCEPTIONALLY SHARP SLOPES OR

DROPOFFS WHICH MAY BE HIDDEN

BY THE SNOW.

NEVER RUN THE SNOW BLADE

INTO HEAVY MATERIAL AT HIGH

SPEED.

C.Blade shoe adjustment:

Blade shoes on ends of blade, (see figure 22), may be raised for close work on smooth sur- faces or lowered to raise the blade to work on rough or uneven areas. Make sure both shoes are set evenly and nuts are tightened securely.

_NOTE

Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with your snow blade for

traction. These accessories are available at your nearest Sears retail or catalog store. See page 12.

OPERATION

INSPECT THE AREA TO BE WORKED

CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING

THE SNOW BLADE. AVOID PIPES,

ROOTS, CURBS'OR OTHER HEAVY

OBSTRUCTIONS.•

.Prepare lawn tractor engine for cold weather use following instructions furnished with lawn

tractor.

. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.

3.DO NOT push snow in the same direction causing excessive build up with each succesive pass.

4.If blade is stored in heated area, allow lawn

tractor and blade to adjust to outdoor temperature before operating to reduce icing on the metal surfaces.

GROUND BEFORE LEAVING

ALWAYS LOWER BLADE TO

TRACTOR.

TO REMOVE SNOW BLADE FROM TRACTOR

1.Lower blade to ground with blade in the center (straight) position.

2.Refer to figure 23 below and;

A.Remove 1/8" hairpin cotter from the lift arm link and channel assembly.

B.Remove 3/32" (small) hairpin cotters from

right hand and left hand lift pivot plates, remove two 3/8" clevis pins from each side of frame, unhook and lower the lift assembly to the ground.

C.Re-assemble one 3/8"-16 x 3/4 carriage bolt and 3/8" hex nut in hole labeled A and

B in figure 23 on each side of tractor frame. Also see figure 5 on page 4.

D.The belt guide must be re-assembled to right hand side of tractor frame. See figure 5 on page 4.

3/32'" HAIRPIN

MOUNT PLATE (R.H.I

RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW

FRONT----_

FIGURE 23

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Contents Model No Carton Contents REF. QTY Description Blade Carton Contents Also seeRules for Safe Operations Full Size Hardware Reference Chart Contents of Hardware Pack FigureREF, QTY Description Assembly Instructions Assembly of Snow Blade to Lawn TractorFront View Hitch Plates HEX Bolt Blade Adjust SPRING5/16 HEX NUT Bottom Pivot &FT HairpinThis Time AssyHair PIN Lift Pivot Plate Cotters Side ViewFraie Clevis PIN LinkHitch Brace Clevis PIN Lift Assembly Pivot Shaft Hitch BraceHitch Plate Hairpin Cotter OD Spacer Front Pivot Shaft Hitch Plate R.HLift Lever Plunger Blade Pivot Remove Front Carriage Bolt NUT Right Side ViewAttachmentlift Lever Front HEX Lock RODSudden Stops or Change Hidden Objects can Cause Direction Operation Instructions AdjustmentsControls Attachment depth control knobGround Before Leaving Always Lower Blade to Tractor AdjustmentTo Remove Snow Blade from Tractor Mount Plate R.H.I Right Hand Side ViewR32 Hairpin Cotter Customer ResponsibilitiesStorage Hairpin Cotters Clevis PINWith 10-in. rims Page Repair Parts for Model 486.244062--42 Snow Blade 23117 Part NO. QTYQTY,DESCRIPTION Manual

486.244062 specifications

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