Craftsman 486.248381 Tools Required for Assembly, Identify YOU Tractor, Tractor Preparation

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2)7/16" Wrenches

(2)1/2" Wrenches

(2)9/16" Wrenches

(2)3/4" Wrenches

(1)Screw Driver

(1)Knife

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

General Purpose Grease

ASSEMBLY

IDENTIFY YOU TRACTOR

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle, continue on to step

2. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip to step 21 on page 13 for tractors with dual suspension brackets.

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 6.

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit. DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear bolts (R) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC). Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 29.

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 performing 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 reassembly.

Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions.

IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side of the tractor are determined from the operators position while seated on the tractor.

MOWER DECK

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Remove the browning shield from the front of the tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove the second screw to prevent it from falling.

Be sure to reinstall the browning shield when so instructed in step 3.

 

REMOVE

 

FRONT SCREWS

 

REMOVE

 

BROWNING SHIELD

FIGURE 2

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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Contents Stop Warranty Table of ContentsAccessories and Attachments 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 EngineElectric Attachment Clutch This Section is for Tractors with ANSelect the Correct Drive Belt 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 Installing the Auger Belt Before Installing the Auger BeltAttaching Snow Thrower to Tractor 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