Craftsman Snowblower Manual for Model 486.248371 – 42" 2 Stage Snow Thrower Operators Guide

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 42317 (06/15/11)

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Contents

Do not Return to Store For Tractors with Model Numbers BEGiNNiNG with Wheel Weight ONE Year Full WarrantySnow CAB Readandunderstandtheoperatinginstructionsbeforeusing Shown Actual Size QTY Not ShownDescription LiftHandleandCable HousingAssembly Locate Tractors Model Label Tools Required for AssemblyTractor Preparation Removal of Parts from Carton Washer SEEFIGURE1Front Mount Plate Shoulder Bolt 318NYLOCK NUT HEX Bolt See Figure Loosen Bolt See Figure Cotter SEEFIGURE13 HOUSING\\ Assembly of the Snow ThrowerDISCHARGE\ \ 16NYLOCK NUT Crank ROD Supporttube See Figure Spiral SEEFIGURE19Stop Bolt Viewed from Underneath Tractor Attaching Snow Thrower to TractorBolt Right Side View Checklist CLUTCH/IDLER AssemblyInstalling the Attachment PIN Refer Backto on Setting the Auger Belt Tension HOW to Stop Your Snow Thrower HOW to Startyour Snow ThrowerHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower Know YOU R Snow TH Rower Stoppingandstartingofforwardmotion RaisingandloweringLubrication Check Scraper and Shoes for Wear Spiral Augers Replacing Auger BeltShear BO Plate Storage Recommendations Removing the Spiral Auger HousingSnow Thrower Parts to Remove AT END of Season Spiralaugersdontturn ProblemCause UpperorlowerV belttooloosePage Repair Parts for Model 486.248371 42 Snow Thrower QTY Description For Tractors With lVlodel Numbers Beginning WithREF Part no QTY Description 59---C REF Part no QTY Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along D SU-HOGAR LE-FOYER M