Craftsman 486.24838 manual Left, Tractor Type t Deck SiZE Clutch Type

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THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts

(E)and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) for each arm Place the arms on the outside of the frame with the notches

to the rear

5/16" NYLOCK l

NUT (CC) 5/16" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT (E)

FIGURE 14

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 15)

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

r ,' LEFT FRONT HOLE

TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)

FIGURE 16

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

•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, hook the other end of the spring onto the end of the bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper idler arm. Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for the spring to pivot freely.

•Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) to the chain, placing it in the fifth link from the spring.

SPRING

5TH LINK

 

ATTACH

 

CHAIN

 

(L.N. SIDE)

SPRING

 

 

1

HERE

 

 

 

LOCK NUT

 

 

 

3/32"

HAIR

 

COTTER PIN (LL)

' \\

//'" ' '

LEFT

 

 

SIDE

FIGURE 16

ViEW

OF BOTTOM

SELECTTHE CORRECT DRIVE BELT

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

STEP 17: (SEETABLE 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 t DECK SiZE ][ CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor

38", 42"

Electric

 

56" BELT (PART #48138)

(LT) Lawn Tractor

48"

Electric

TRACTOR

TYPE

DECK SIZE l

CLUTCHTYPE

(GT) Garden

Tractor

48", 54"

Electric

TABLE 1

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486.24838 specifications

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