Craftsman 486.248381 Electric Attachment Clutches See Figure, View of Bottom

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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES

STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)

Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (E), 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for each arm. Place the washers between the arms and the assembly frame.

Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.

5/16" NYLOCK

 

NUT (CC)

 

5/16" WASHER (U)

 

5/16" x 3/4"

 

HEX BOLT (E)

TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)

FIGURE 41

STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)

Hook the spring from the parts bag through the end of the tensioning chain.

Hook the other end of the spring onto the bottom of the bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a

3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the bolt, leaving enough space for the spring to pivot freely between the two nuts.

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.H. SIDE)

SPRING

 

HERE

 

3/8" HEX

 

LOCK NUT (DD)

 

 

3/32" HAIR

 

COTTER PIN (LL)

RIGHT

LEFT

SIDE

SIDE

FIGURE 43

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STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)

Pace the extra tensioning chain (PP) through the left front hole in the clutch/idler assembly and then turn the assembly upside down.

LEFT FRONT HOLE

TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)

FIGURE 42

STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)

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

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

 

 

 

(LT) Lawn Tractor

38", 42", 46"

Electric

 

56" BELT (PART #48138)

TRACTOR TYPE

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

 

 

 

(LT) Lawn Tractor

48"

Electric

TABLE 2

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Craftsman 486.248381 operating instructions Electric Attachment Clutches See Figure, View of Bottom