Craftsman 486.248371 manual Raisingandlowering, Stoppingandstartingofforwardmotion, Lubrication

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RAISINGANDLOWERING

Toraise,pushdownonthelifthandleuntilthesnow

throwerlocksintheraisedtransportposition.

Tolower,pushdownslightlyonthelifthandleandpull

thetriggerWiththetriggerpulled,slowlylowerthe. snowthroweruntilit reachestheground.

CAUTION: Donotoperatethesnow throwerwithoutwheelweightsattached tothetractortoprovideextratractionand stability.

REMOVINGSNOW Snowremovalconditionsvarygreatlyfromlightfluffy snowfalltowetheavysnowOperatinginstructionsmust. beflexibletofit theconditionsencounteredTheoperator. mustadaptthelawntractorandsnowthrowerto depthof snow,winddirection,temperatureandsurfaceconditions.

Beforebeginningoperation,thoroughlyinspectthe

areaofoperationandremovealldoormats,sleds,

boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects. Thespiralaugerspeedisdirectlyrelatedto engine speedFormaximumsnowremovalanddischarge,.

maintainhighenginer.p.m(fullthrottle). Itisadvisable. tooperatethelawntractorata slowgroundspeed (1stgear)forsafeandefficientsnowremoval. Indeep,driftedorbankedsnowit willbe necessaryto usefullthrottleandaslowgroundspeed(1stgear). Driveforwardintothesnow,depressthetractor's clutch-brakepedalandallowthespiralaugertoclear

thesnowRepeatthismethoduntilapathiscleared.. Onthesecondpass,overlapthefirstenoughtoallow thesnowthrowerto handlethesnowwithoutrepeated

stoppingandstartingofforwardmotion.

Inextremelydeepsnow,raisethesnowthrowerfrom thegroundto removethetoplayeranddriveforward onlyuntilthetractorsfronttiresreachtheuncleared bottomlayerofsnowDepressthetractor'sclutch.- brakepedalandallowthespiralaugertoclearthe snowReversethetractorandlowerthesnowthrower. tothegroundDrivethetractorforwarduntilthesnow. againbecomestoodeep.Repeatingthisprocessinto andoutof driftswilleventuallycleareventhedeepest ofsnowpiles. Ifthesnowthrowerbecomescloggedwithsnowor jammedwithaforeignobject,disengagethesnow throwerimmediatelyandshutoffthetractorengine. Unclogthesnowthrowerbeforeresumingoperation.

DANGER: Shutoffengineand disengagesnowthrowerbefore uncloggingdischargechute.Unclogusing awoodenstick,notyourhands.

OPERATING TiPS

Discharge snow down wind whenever possible.

To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow thrower, allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature before using it. A light coat of wax may also be applied to the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute.

Use tire chains to improve traction.

Use rear wheel weights to improve traction.

Before the first snowfall, remove all stones, sticks and other objects which could become hidden by the snow. Permanent obstacles should be marked for visibility.

Overlap each pass slightly to assure complete snow removal.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners

Check scraper and shoes for wear Cleaning

Lubrication Section

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Service Dates

 

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LUBRICATION

Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower.

Oil the pivot points of the two idler arms on the clutch/ idler assembly.

Apply penetrating oil to the control cables of the discharge chute.

Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger assembly and the chute tilt control assembly.

CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR

(Refer to figures 27 and 28 on page 18.)

*The scraper plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. To prevent damage to the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes before wear is excessive.

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Contents Do not Return to Store For Tractors with Model Numbers BEGiNNiNG withSnow CAB ONE Year Full WarrantyWheel Weight Readandunderstandtheoperatinginstructionsbeforeusing Shown Actual Size Description Not ShownQTY LiftHandleandCable HousingAssemblyLocate Tractors Model Label Tools Required for AssemblyTractor Preparation Removal of Parts from CartonWasher SEEFIGURE1Front Mount Plate Shoulder Bolt 318NYLOCK NUTHEX Bolt See FigureLoosen Bolt See Figure Cotter SEEFIGURE13HOUSING\\ Assembly of the Snow ThrowerDISCHARGE\ \ 16NYLOCK NUT Crank ROD Supporttube See FigureStop Bolt SEEFIGURE19Spiral Viewed from Underneath Tractor Attaching Snow Thrower to TractorBolt Right Side ViewChecklist CLUTCH/IDLER AssemblyInstalling the Attachment PIN Refer Backto on Setting the Auger Belt TensionHOW to Stop Your Snow Thrower HOW to Startyour Snow ThrowerHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower Know YOU R Snow TH RowerStoppingandstartingofforwardmotion RaisingandloweringLubrication Check Scraper and Shoes for WearSpiral Augers Replacing Auger BeltShear BO PlateStorage Recommendations Removing the Spiral Auger HousingSnow Thrower Parts to Remove AT END of SeasonSpiralaugersdontturn ProblemCause UpperorlowerV belttooloosePage Repair Parts for Model 486.248371 42 Snow Thrower REF Part no QTY Description For Tractors With lVlodel Numbers Beginning WithQTY Description 59---C REF Part no QTY Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along DSU-HOGAR LE-FOYER M