TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2)7/16" Wrenches

(2)1/2" Wrenches

(2)9/16" Wrenches

(2)3/4" Wrenches

(1)Knife

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

General Purpose Grease

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be used. If your tractor has a manual attachment clutch, you will not use items S(1), V(1), AA(1) and CC(1) shown on page 4. If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch, you will not use Items U(2) and DD(1) shown on page 4, and items 6 and 7 shown on page 5.

&CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the snow thrower, remove the spark plug

wire(s), set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor ignition,

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Before proceeding with these instructions, refer to the

Service and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual for specific safety Instructions.

Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool before beginning.

Remove any front or rear attachment which is mounted to your tractor.

- Remove the mower deck. Refer to your tractor owner'smanual for removal instructions. Mark all loose parts and save for re-assembly.

Remove the tractor hood and grill assembly. Refer to your tractor owner'smanual for removal instructions,

ASSEMBLY OF PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME

Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined fTOmthe operators position while seated on the tractor.

Remove and save two bolts from each side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 1.

BOLTS REMOVEDFROM THESEHOLES

FIGURE 1

Assemble the R.H, Side Plate (marked with an "R") to the now empty holes In the right hand side of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" lock washers as shown In figure 2. Repeat for the L,H, side.

NOTE: If the side plates are removed from the tractor frame, bolts must be assembled back into the empty holes in the frame.

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" X 1"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE2

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Craftsman 486.2484 owner manual Removal of Parts from Carton, Tools Required for Assembly, Tractor Preparation