Craftsman 486.248371 CLUTCH/IDLER Assembly, Checklist, Setting the Auger Belt Tension, Tractor

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INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN

STEP 25: (REFER BACKTO FIGURE 22 ON PAGE 14)

*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.

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION

STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25)

*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 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.

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

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FIGURE 25VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 26)

*if your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,

assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of

the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender will allow.

REAR REFLECTORS

FIGURE 26

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.

Make sure all assembly instructions have been

completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened. Make sure the correct drive belt was installed.

Make sure the drive belt and auger belt 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 Accessories and Attachments on 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.

Snow Cab which can be installed to help protect against wind and blowing snow.

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