Craftsman 486.24837 manual This Section is for Tractors with AN, 5116, Nylock NUT

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THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN

ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.

Hook the spring onto the end of the bolt that extends through the nut on the bottom of the upper idler arm. Install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the bolt, leaving enough space for the spring to pivot.

SPRING

3/8" HEX F'

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 16)

Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.

Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.

5116" x 1" HEX BOLT

LOCK NUT

ATTACH

SPRING

HERE

FIGURE 14

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(2) 5116" WASHERS

 

/

 

5116"

5116" x 314"

NYLOCK NUT

 

HEX BOLT

"_

5/16" WASHER

/

5/16" NYLOCK

NUT

FIGURE 16

STEP15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms. Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the chain attached to the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the spring.

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

3132" HAIRPIN

//COTTER IN 5th LINK

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

FIGURE 15

SELECTTHE CORRECT DRIVE BELT

(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck

suspension bracket)

STEP 17: (SEETABLE 1)

Three different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed below that is correct for your tractor. The part number is printed on the outside of the belt.

Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to avoid accidentally using them.

55" BELT (PART #46989)

TRACTOR TYPE

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor

38", 42"

Electric

56"

BELT (PART #48138)

TRACTOR TYPE

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor

48"

Electric

(GT) Garden Tractor

48", 54"

Electric

TABLE 1

 

 

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486.24837 specifications

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