Craftsman 486.248531 owner manual Checklist, Tail Reflectors

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Ifyourtractoris notequippedwithrearreflectors, assemblethetail reflectorstotherearfender. Placethereflectorsascloseto thebottomofthe

fenderandasfar apartastheshapeof thefender willallow.Seefigure28.

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TAIL REFLECTORS

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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.

All assembly instructions have been completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened.

Check the engine belt and the auger belt. Make sure they 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 lift handle 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 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.

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Contents CRAFI,SMAN+ Important Read this FirstLimited ONE Year Warranty on 42 2-STAGE Snow Thrower Wheel Weight Tire Chains Drift Cutter Bars KITBecome alert!! Your safety is involved Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgood visibilityor lightActual Size Shown Actual SizeNot Shown Carton Contents Removal of Parts from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyInstalling Side Plates on Tractor Tractor PreparationWasher Tractors with Axle Mounted Front Suspension BracketsLock Flat Installing Shoulder Bolts Hairpin Cotter Installing CLUTCH/IDLER AssemblyView of Bottom Washer Lift Bracket Right Side View Assembly of the Snow ThrowerLift Handle HEX Bolt Crank RODPlastic CAP Attaching Snow Thrower to TractorROD Support J Bracket Flanged Lock NurSetting the Auger Belt Tension Installingthe Auger BeltInstalling the Attachment PIN Auger PulleyHexbolt Attaching Weight Tray to Tractor1x1-1 Alternate Instructions if Tire Chains RUB Against HEX BoltChecklist Tail ReflectorsHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower Operating Tips Raising and LoweringRemoving Snow Customer ResponsibilitiesReplacing Auger Belt Skid Shoe AdjustmentLift Release Cable Adjustment Spiral AugersStorage Recommendations Removing the Spiral Auger HousingProblem Page Repair Parts for Model 486.248531 42 Snow Thrower Part QTY Description 5318 #10-24 Page Page Page =c m Pafit 6a.m- p.rCST