Craftsman 486.248381 Installing the Attachment PIN, Setting the Auger Belt Tension

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INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN

STEP 58: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23)

Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through the holes. Secure it with by reinstalling the 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK).

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION

STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 57)

Pull the tensioning chain until the end of the spring is pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/Idler assembly. Install a 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) through the end of the spring, securing it on the outside of the Clutch/Idler assembly.

IMPORTANT: For correct belt tension, the 1/8" hairpin cotter must attach to the end of the spring, not to the chain.

NOTE; To prevent the chain from dragging on the ground, loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock pin. Refer to figure 45 on page 20.

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

 

LEFT SIDE

 

OF

 

TRACTOR

 

FLAT

 

PULLEY

1/8"

 

HAIRPIN

 

COTTER (KK)

 

END OF

 

SPRING

 

FIGURE 57

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR

ATTACHING TO (LT) LAWN TRACTORS WITH A SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 58)

NOTE: Go to step 63 on page 26 if you plan to use tire chains and there is only 1-1/2" or less clearance between the side of the tractor and the tires.

Screw a 3/8" x 3/4" self threading bolt (H) a few turns into the unthreaded upper hole in each side of the tractor's draw bar. Assemble the slotted end of a side brace down onto each bolt. Do not tighten yet.

Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and fasten the side braces to the rear hole in the tray using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC). Do not tighten yet.

Fasten the weight tray to the tractor hitch using a 1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A) and a 1/2" nylock nut (EE). Do not tighten yet.

Fasten the cross brace to the side braces using two

5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC). Tighten all loose bolts at this time.

DRAWBAR

 

3/8" x 3/4" SELF

 

 

CROSS

5/16"

THREADING BOLT (H)

BRACE

 

NYLOCK

 

 

 

 

NUT (CC)

 

1/2" x 1-1/4"

 

 

HEX BOLT (A)

 

 

 

 

SIDE BRACE

 

5/16" x 1"

 

CARRIAGE

WEIGHT

BOLT (N)

TRAY

 

5/16" x 1"

5/16" NYLOCK

NUT (CC)

CARRIAGE BOLT (N)

1/2" NYLOCK NUT (EE)

 

FIGURE 58

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Contents Stop Table of Contents WarrantyAccessories and Attachments Safety Hardware Package Contents QTY Description Carton Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyIdentify YOU Tractor Removal of Parts from CartonInstall Side Plates Left Side ViewThis Section is for Tractors with a Manual Attachment Clutch Attach Clutch Idler Assembly to Tractor Viewed from Left SideEngine PulleyThis Section is for Tractors with AN Electric Attachment ClutchSelect the Correct Drive Belt CLUTCH/IDLER Assembly Engine PulleyGo to on this Installing Hanger Brackets Installing Shoulder BoltsInstalling CLUTCH/IDLER Assembly ROD Operated Manual Attachment Clutch See FigureLeft 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 Before Installing the Auger Belt Installing the Auger BeltAttaching Snow Thrower to Tractor Installing the Attachment PIN Setting the Auger Belt TensionAttaching Weight Tray to Tractor Refer Back to onDrawbar Flanged Cross NUT BB Brace HEX Bolt C Checklist Attaching KEG to Weight TrayAlternate Instructions for Weight Tray see Figure Attach Reflectors to Rear FenderHOW to Start Your Snow Thrower HOW to Stop Your Snow Thrower HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerOperation Know Your Snow ThrowerMaintenance Operating TipsCustomer Responsibilities LubricationService and Adjustments Troubleshooting Removing the Spiral Auger HousingStorage Storage RecommendationsPage 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