Craftsman 486.248381 This Section is for Tractors with AN, Electric Attachment Clutch

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THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

• Hook one end of the spring supplied in the parts bag

 

through the end link of the tensioning chain.

 

• With the clutch/idler assembly turned upside down,

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

hook the other end of the spring onto the end of the

• Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the

bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper

clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts

idler arm. Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the

(E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for each arm. Place the

bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for

arms on the outside of the frame with the notches to

the spring to pivot freely.

the rear.

• Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) to the chain, placing

• Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and

it in the fifth link from the spring.

attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.

 

 

 

 

SPRING

5TH LINK

 

 

ATTACH

CHAIN

 

 

(L.H. SIDE)

 

 

SPRING

 

 

 

HERE

 

 

 

3/8" HEX

 

 

 

LOCK NUT (DD)

 

5/16" NYLOCK

 

 

3/32" HAIR

 

 

COTTER PIN (LL)

NUT (CC)

 

 

 

5/16" x 3/4"

 

RIGHT

LEFT

 

SIDE

SIDE

HEX BOLT (E)

TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)

 

 

FIGURE 14

 

FIGURE 16

VIEW OF BOTTOM

 

 

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and place the extra tensioning chain (PP) through the left front hole.

LEFT FRONT HOLE

TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)

FIGURE 15

SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT

(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck suspension bracket)

STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)

Two different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower. Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part number is printed on the outside of the belt .

Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid accidentally using it.

55" BELT (PART #46989)

TRACTOR TYPE

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

 

 

 

(LT) Lawn Tractor

38", 42"

Electric

 

56" BELT (PART #48138)

TRACTOR TYPE

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

 

 

 

(LT) Lawn Tractor

48"

Electric

(GT) Garden Tractor

48", 54"

Electric

TABLE 1

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Contents Stop Accessories and Attachments Table of ContentsWarranty Safety Hardware Package Contents QTY Description Carton Contents Removal of Parts from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Identify YOU TractorLeft Side View Install Side PlatesThis Section is for Tractors with a Manual Attachment Clutch Pulley Attach Clutch Idler Assembly to TractorViewed from Left Side EngineSelect the Correct Drive Belt This Section is for Tractors with ANElectric Attachment Clutch Engine Pulley CLUTCH/IDLER AssemblyGo to on this Installing Shoulder Bolts Installing Hanger BracketsROD Operated Manual Attachment Clutch See Figure Installing CLUTCH/IDLER AssemblyLeft Side Cable Operated Manual Attachment Clutch See Figure NEW Engine Pulley Keeper with Original BOLT, NUT and Washer Electric Attachment Clutches See Figure Idler Pulley Chain PP Side Assembly of the Snow Thrower Greased Surface Attaching Snow Thrower to Tractor Before Installing the Auger BeltInstalling the Auger Belt Refer Back to on Installing the Attachment PINSetting the Auger Belt Tension Attaching Weight Tray to TractorDrawbar Flanged Cross NUT BB Brace HEX Bolt C Attach Reflectors to Rear Fender ChecklistAttaching KEG to Weight Tray Alternate Instructions for Weight Tray see FigureKnow Your Snow Thrower HOW to Start Your Snow ThrowerHOW to Stop Your Snow Thrower HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower OperationLubrication MaintenanceOperating Tips Customer ResponsibilitiesService and Adjustments Storage Recommendations TroubleshootingRemoving the Spiral Auger Housing StoragePage Page Page Parts QTY Description Part 6232 Part QTY Description QTY Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Get it fixed, at your home or ours