Sears Snow Blower 486248392 User Guide

Owner's Manual  
®
42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER  
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT  
Model No. 486.248392  
Safety  
CAUTION:  
Assembly  
Operation  
Maintenance  
Parts  
Before using this product, read  
this manual and follow all  
Safety Rules and  
Operating Instructions.  
IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!  
For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions  
Please Call 866-576-8388  
Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.  
FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail [email protected]  
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
FORM NO. 48936 (REV. 7/04)  
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SAFETY  
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate  
the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.  
Read this owner's manual carefully and know how  
to operate your snow thrower and how to stop the  
unit and disengage the controls quickly.  
Never allow children to operate the equipment.  
Never allow adults to operate the equipment  
without proper instruction.  
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating  
position, before unclogging the snow thrower or  
making any adjustments or inspections.  
Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit  
unattended. Disengage the attachment clutch lever  
or switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral,  
set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove  
the key.  
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make  
certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect  
the spark plug wire and keep it away from the plug  
to prevent accidental starting.  
Do not run engine indoors except when transport-  
ing the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open  
the outside doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.  
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.  
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction  
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.  
Refer to the slope guide on page 27 of this manual.  
Never operate the snow thrower without guards,  
plates or other safety protection devices in place.  
Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclo-  
sures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs etc.  
without proper adjustment of the snow thrower  
discharge angle.  
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow  
anyone in front of the snow thrower.  
Never run the snow thrower into material at high  
speeds.  
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempt-  
ing to clear snow at too fast a rate.  
Never operate the machine at high transport speed  
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care  
when backing.  
Watch for traffic and stay alert when crossing or  
operating near roadways.  
Disengage power to the snow thrower when trans-  
porting or when not in use.  
Use only attachments and accessories approved by  
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as  
wheel weights, counter weights, cabs etc.)  
Never operate the snow thrower without good  
visibility or light.  
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,  
especially small children, and pets.  
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment  
is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds,  
boards, wires and other foreign objects.  
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before  
starting engine.  
Do not operate equipment without wearing ad-  
equate winter outer garments.  
Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet  
and improve footing on slippery surfaces.  
Check fuel before starting the engine. Do not  
remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the  
engine is running or hot. Do not fill the fuel tank  
indoors. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.  
Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted to  
clear the type surface it will be used on.  
Do not use the snow thrower without the rear  
weight attached to the tractor.  
Never make any adjustments while the engine is  
running.  
Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during  
operation or while performing and adjustment or  
repair.  
Do not place hand or feet near rotating parts. Keep  
clear of the discharge opening at all times.  
Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing  
gravel surfaces.  
Do not carry passengers.  
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,  
remove the wire from the spark plug and then  
thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for damage.  
Repair any damage before restarting and operating  
the snow thrower.  
If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally,  
stop the engine immediately and check for the  
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!!  
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.  
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS  
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE  
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SPARE PARTS BAG  
Store these two bolts and nuts in a safe  
place until needed. (See page 20.)  
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AA  
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KK  
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DESCRIPTION  
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DESCRIPTION  
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Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4"  
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Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"  
Hex Nut, 5/16"  
Whizlock Nut, 5/16"  
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming)  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"  
Slotted Truss Head Bolt, 3/8" x 1"  
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"  
Carriage Bolt , 5/16" x 1-1/4"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"  
Shoulder Bolt, 3/8" x 5/8"  
Lock Washer, 1/2"  
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" (2 pcs. spare parts)  
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"  
Hex Nut, 1/2"  
Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"  
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"  
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"  
Shear Bolt (spare parts)  
Tarp Strap  
Spring  
Chute Keeper  
Trunnion  
Spacer  
Lock Pin  
Plastic Cap  
Tail Reflector  
Chain, Tensioning  
Nylon Tie  
10 Lock Washer, 3/8"  
14 Lock Washer, 5/16"  
2
7
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Bowed Washer  
Washer, 1/4"  
Washer, 1/2"  
Washer, 3/8"  
Washer, 5/16"  
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ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS  
11. Cable Bracket  
12. Plastic Keg  
13. Left Hand Hanger Bracket (Stamped "L")  
14. Right Hand Hanger Bracket (Stamped "R")  
15. Clutch Idler Assembly  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Cross Brace (Weight Tray)  
Side Brace (Weight Tray)  
Right Hand Side Plate (Stamped "R")  
Left Hand Side Plate (Stamped "L")  
Anti-rotation Bracket  
Engagement Rod (Not used on some models)  
Engine Pulley Keeper (Not used on some models)  
Chute Crank Rod Assembly  
16. V Belt, Drive  
17. V Belt, Auger (Attached to Housing Assembly)  
18. Chute and Control Cable Assembly  
19. Housing Assembly  
Support Tube, Crank Rod  
20. Weight Tray  
10. Lift Handle Tube and Cable  
Hardware Package (Stored inside Plastic Keg)  
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INSTALLING SIDE PLATES ON TRACTOR  
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY  
(2)  
(2)  
(2)  
(2)  
(1)  
7/16" Wrenches  
1/2" Wrenches  
9/16" Wrenches  
3/4" Wrenches  
Knife  
TRACTORS WITH FRAME MOUNTED FRONT  
SUSPENSION BRACKETS (See figure 1.)  
Remove any bolts that are present in the two holes  
shown as empty in figure 1.  
If there is a bolt in the third hole shown in figure 1,  
remove the nut and washer but leave the bolt in place.  
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED  
General Purpose Grease  
REMOVE NUT & WASHER  
AND LEAVE BOLT (IF PRESENT)  
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON  
THESE HOLES  
MUST BE EMPTY  
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the  
carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using  
the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.  
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware  
will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded  
items may be discarded after you have completed  
assembly.  
FRONT  
SUSPENSION  
BRACKET  
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.  
FIGURE 1  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
TRACTOR PREPARATION  
Assemble the R.H. Side Plate (marked "R") to the  
two now empty holes in the side of the tractor frame.  
Use two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" lock washers as  
shown in figure 2. Repeat for the L.H. side.  
If you removed a nut and washer from the bolt in  
figure 1, assemble a whizlock nut onto the bolt.  
Before performing 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's manual for removal instructions. Mark all  
loose parts and save for reassembly.  
NOTE: If you remove the side plates, be sure to  
reassemble all bolts to tractor frame .  
5/16" WHIZLOCK NUT  
(IF BOLT IS PRESENT IN TRACTOR)  
Remove the tractor hood and grill assembly. Refer to  
your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions.  
ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRACTOR  
3/8" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
Store all parts that you remove from the tractor and do  
not re-use while assembling the snow thrower.  
This end for  
3/8" LOCK  
16" front tires  
WASHER  
R.H. SIDE  
PLATE  
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side of the tractor  
are determined from the operators position while seated  
on the tractor.  
This end for all  
smaller tires  
FIGURE 2  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
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Attach the R.H. Side Plate (marked "R") to the right  
side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 5. For the  
front hole use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, a 3/8" lock washer,  
and a 1/2" flat washer. Use the flat washer as a shim  
between the frame and the side plate. For the rear  
hole use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, and a 3/8" lock washer.  
Repeat for the L.H. side.  
Assemble a shoulder bolt, a 3/8" lock washer and a  
3/8" hex lock nut to the bottom hole in each side  
plate. See figure 3.  
Proceed to page 8.  
NOTE: If the bolt inserts freely into the front hole, the  
3/8" lock washer along with a 3/8" hex lock nut must  
be assembled onto the bolt from inside the tractor  
frame.  
This end for  
16" front tires  
3/8" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
1/2" FLAT  
WASHER  
3/8" LOCK  
WASHER  
3/8" LOCK  
WASHER  
This end for all  
smaller tires  
R. H. SIDE PLATE  
3/8" SHOULDER BOLT  
3/8" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
FIGURE 3  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
3/8" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
This end for  
16" front tires  
IMPORTANT: If you remove the side plates, be sure to  
R.H. SIDE  
PLATE  
reassemble all bolts to tractor frame .  
This end for all  
smaller tires  
FIGURE 5  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
Assemble a shoulder bolt, a 3/8" lock washer and a  
3/8" hex lock nut to the bottom hole in each side  
plate. See figure 6.  
TRACTORS WITH AXLE MOUNTED FRONT  
SUSPENSION BRACKETS  
NOTE: If you remove the side plates, be sure to  
Remove any bolts present in the holes shown in  
figure 4 on both sides of the tractor frame.  
reassemble all bolts to tractor frame .  
3/8" HEX LOCK NUT  
THESE HOLES  
MUST BE EMPTY  
This end for  
16" front tires  
3/8" LOCK  
WASHER  
FRONT  
SUSPENSION  
BRACKET  
This end for all  
smaller tires  
3/8" SHOULDER BOLT  
FIGURE 4  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
FIGURE 6  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
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INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS  
For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension  
arms using the attachment lift lever.  
INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS  
(All Tractors)  
Remove the bolt, washer and nut which fasten the  
sway bar bracket to the L.H. side of the tractor  
frame. Replace with a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" hex  
lock nut as shown in figure 9.  
On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets (Figure 7)  
Remove the bolt and nut that fasten the L.H. and  
R.H. foot rest brackets to the frame. See figure 7.  
Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the  
inside of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1"  
carriage bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock  
nuts. The bolt heads go on the inside of the tractor  
frame. Repeat for the R.H. side. See figure 7.  
3/8" LOCK  
WASHER  
BOLT REMOVED  
FROM THIS HOLE  
3/8" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
SHOULDER BOLT  
BOLT REMOVED  
3/8" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
FROM THIS HOLE  
SWAY BAR  
BRACKET  
FIGURE 9  
LEFT SIDE VIEW  
SUSPENSION ARM  
3/8" x 1"  
CARRIAGE  
BOLT  
L.H. HANGER  
BRACKET  
FIGURE 7  
LEFT SIDE VIEW  
On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets (Figure 8)  
Assemble a shoulder bolt and 3/8" hex lock nut to  
the R.H. side of the tractor frame, using the first  
empty hole to the rear of the R.H. hanger bracket.  
See figure 10.  
Find the empty hole beneath the foot rest. Attach  
the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside  
of the frame using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt (head to  
inside), a 3/8" lock washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut.  
See figure 8. Repeat for the R.H. side.  
3/8" LOCK  
3/8" HEX  
WASHER  
LOCK NUT  
3/8" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
SHOULDER BOLT  
SUSPENSION ARM  
R.H. HANGER BRACKET  
3/8" x 1"  
L.H. HANGER  
CARRIAGE  
BRACKET  
BOLT  
FIGURE 10  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
FIGURE 8  
LEFT SIDE VIEW  
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INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY  
This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler  
assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are  
either rod operated (p. 9), cable operated (p. 10) or  
electric (p. 12). Use the appropriate instructions for  
your tractor.  
PIVOT LOCK PIN  
(use second hole)  
ENGAGEMENT  
ROD  
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER  
MANUAL ROD OPERATED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH  
Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash  
panel to the disengaged (down) position.  
Screw the trunnion onto the end of the snow  
thrower engagement rod as shown in figure 11.  
Locate the clutch arm (where the mower clutch rod  
was connected) underneath the right hand side the  
tractor, just to the inside of the suspension arm. If  
there is an extension attached to the clutch lever,  
the extension, bolt and nut must be removed and  
stored with the mower deck.  
FIGURE 12  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension to the  
clutch lever before reinstalling the mower deck.  
Position the engagement rod to the inside of the  
clutch arm and insert the drilled end of the rod  
through the arm. Secure with a 5/64" hairpin cotter.  
See figure 11.  
Make sure the attachment clutch lever on the dash  
panel is in the disengaged (down) position.  
Pivot the upper idler arm so that it rests against the  
stop bolt and is pointing toward the front as shown  
in figure 13. Screw the trunnion along the threads  
of the engagement rod until it is aligned at the front  
end of the idler arm slot. Attach the trunnion to the  
slot using the 3/8" flat washer and a 5/64" hairpin  
cotter. See figure 13.  
TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM  
ENGAGEMENT ROD  
TRUNNION  
Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of  
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut  
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley  
keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the  
original bolt, washer and nut. See figure 13.  
NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped  
with an identical pulley keeper.  
SUSPENSION ARM  
5/64" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH  
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER  
REMOVE EXTENSION,  
BOLT AND NUT  
(IF PRESENT)  
TRUNNION  
STOP BOLT  
FIGURE 11  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
Be sure to lift up the front end of the engagement  
rod (as shown in figure 12) when performing the  
next operation. You can temporarily support the rod  
using a rubber band tied to the engine pulley  
keeper.  
IDLER ARM  
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame  
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto  
the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside  
of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly  
and attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets  
using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.  
See figure 12.  
3/8" FLAT  
WASHER  
5/64" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
FIGURE 13  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
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MANUAL CABLE OPERATED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH  
Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley  
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/  
idler assembly. The belt must be placed to the  
inside of the engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley  
and the keeper bolt located beside the large pulley.  
See figure 14.  
Assemble the cable bracket to the clutch/idler  
assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts,  
5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex locknuts. Use the  
two front holes in the cable bracket if your tractor  
has a 42" mower deck. Use the two rear holes if  
your tractor has a 46" mower deck. See figure 15.  
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt  
around the outside of the engine pulley keeper or  
the keeper bolt.  
5/16" x 3/4"  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
CABLE  
BRACKET  
Hold this drawing above you while viewing the  
Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the  
tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the  
reverse of the viewer's right and left.  
ENGINE  
PULLEY  
KEEPER  
Left Side  
of Tractor  
5/16" LOCK  
WASHER  
46"  
DECKS  
42"  
DECKS  
5/16" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
ENGINE  
PULLEY  
FIGURE 15  
Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel  
to the disengaged (down) position.  
Lay the clutch/idler assembly beneath the tractor.  
Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable  
bracket. Secure the cable housing guide (groove  
down) to the cable bracket using the original collar  
and retainer spring removed from the mower deck.  
See figure 16.  
IDLER  
PULLEY  
Place a spacer on the welded pin on the idler arm.  
Hook the end of the clutch spring over the pin and  
secure it with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair cotter  
pin. See figure 16.  
KEEPER BOLT  
5/64" HAIR  
COTTER PIN  
FIGURE 14  
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH  
1/4" WASHER  
Proceed to page 13.  
SPACER  
TRACTOR'S  
GROOVE  
CLUTCH CABLE  
FIGURE 16  
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Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of  
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut  
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley  
keeper supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the  
original bolt, washer and nut. See figure 17.  
NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped  
with an identical pulley keeper.  
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame  
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto  
the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside  
of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly  
and attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets  
using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.  
See figure 17.  
Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley  
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/  
idler assembly. The belt must be placed to the  
inside of the engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley  
and the keeper bolt located beside the large pulley.  
See figure 18.  
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt  
around the outside of the engine pulley keeper or  
the keeper bolt.  
Hold this drawing above you while viewing the  
Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the  
tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the  
reverse of the viewer's right and left.  
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH  
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER  
ENGINE  
PULLEY  
KEEPER  
Left Side  
of Tractor  
PIVOT LOCK PIN  
(use second hole)  
ENGINE  
PULLEY  
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER  
IDLER  
PULLEY  
KEEPER BOLT  
FIGURE 17  
FIGURE 18  
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH  
Proceed to page 13.  
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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES  
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame  
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto  
the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside  
of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly  
and attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets  
using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.  
See figure 21.  
Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and  
place the extra tensioning chain through the left  
front hole as shown in figure 19.  
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER  
PIVOT LOCK PIN  
(use second hole)  
TENSIONING CHAIN  
FIGURE 19  
Hook the loose spring through the end of the  
tensioning chain. See figure 20.  
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 onto the bolt, leaving it loose  
enough for the spring to pivot freely between the  
two nuts. See figure 20.  
FIGURE 21  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain, placing it  
in the fifth link from the spring. See figure 20.  
SPRING  
5TH LINK  
Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley  
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/  
idler assembly. The belt must be placed to the  
inside of the engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley  
and the keeper bolt located beside the large pulley.  
See figure 22 on page 13.  
CHAIN  
(L.H. SIDE)  
3/8" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side  
tensioning chain out as far as the 5/64" hairpin  
cotter will allow. Secure the chain in this position by  
inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain.  
See figure 22 on page 13.  
3/32" HAIR  
COTTER PIN  
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around  
the outside of the engine pulley keeper or the  
keeper bolt.  
RIGHT  
SIDE  
LEFT  
SIDE  
FIGURE 20  
VIEW OF BOTTOM  
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ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER  
Hold this drawing above you while viewing the  
Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the  
tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the  
reverse of the viewer's right and left.  
Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right  
side of the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to the  
bracket using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, 5/16"  
lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. See figure 23.  
ENGINE  
PULLEY  
KEEPER  
Left Side  
of Tractor  
ENGINE  
ENGINE  
PULLEY  
PULLEY  
1/8" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
IDLER  
PULLEY  
KEEPER  
BOLT  
FIGURE 23  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
NOTE: Be sure the lift release cable's plastic covering  
remains inserted into the trigger assembly while  
performing the next step.  
FIGURE 22  
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH  
Push the lift handle down into the locked position.  
Insert the end of the cable wire into the hole in the  
lift rod. Place the threaded fitting into the slot in the  
lift bracket, with one hex nut above and one hex  
nut and the lock washer below the slot. Tighten the  
nuts, adjusting them to eliminate slack in the cable  
wire. See figure 24. Refer also to the Service and  
Adjustments section on page 20 in this manual.  
HINT: For easier assembly of the lift release cable, tilt  
the snow thrower forward onto the spiral auger.  
LIFT RELEASE  
CABLE  
HEX NUT  
TRIGGER  
ASSEMBLY  
LOCK  
WASHER  
HEX NUT  
CABLE  
WIRE  
LIFT  
ROD  
FIGURE 24  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
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Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground.  
5/16" x 1"  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
CHUTE CRANK  
BRACKET  
Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger drive  
belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt  
assembled around the pulleys.  
CHUTE  
CRANK  
ROD  
Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank  
rod to the crank rod support tube.  
Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket  
on the left side of the thrower housing using two  
5/16" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts, 5/16" lock washers  
and 5/16" hex nuts. See figure 25.  
ROD  
SUPPORT  
BRACKET  
5/16" FLAT  
WASHER  
5/16" LOCK  
WASHER  
5/16" HEX NUT  
5/16" x 1-1/4"  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
FIGURE 27  
LEFT SIDE VIEW  
Coat the top of the ring around the discharge  
opening with general purpose grease. See figure 28.  
Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the  
ring. Place the anti-rotation bracket on top of the  
chute flange, aligning it with the holes on the right  
hand side of the flange. Attach the three chute  
keepers (right side up as shown) to the bottom of  
the flange using six 1/4" x 1" hex bolts, 1/4" flat  
washers and 1/4" hex lock nuts. Tighten carefully  
so that the nuts are snug but do not dig into the  
plastic chute keepers. See figure 28.  
5/16" LOCK  
WASHER  
CRANK ROD  
SUPPORT TUBE  
5/16" HEX NUT  
FIGURE 25  
LEFT SIDE VIEW  
Attach the chute tilt control assembly to the top  
Place the plastic cap onto the short end of the anti-  
rotation bracket. See figure 28.  
Position the crank rod spiral so that it does not rub  
against the bottoms of the notches in the chute  
flange. Tighten the nuts. See figure 27.  
side of the crank support tube using two 5/16" x  
1-3/4" carriage bolts, bowed washers, 5/16" lock  
washers and 5/16" hex nuts. See figure 26.  
CHUTE CRANK ROD  
Check if the crank rod rotates the chute freely. If  
not, loosen by 1/4 turn each of the six hex bolts  
holding the chute keepers to the chute flange.  
Secure the control cables to the crank rod support  
tube using a nylon tie.  
CRANK SUPPORT TUBE  
TILT CONTROL HANDLE  
TILT  
CONTROL  
ASSEMBLY  
5/16" x 1-3/4"  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
1/4" x 1"  
ANTI-ROTATION  
HEX BOLT  
BOWED WASHER  
BRACKET  
1/4" FLAT  
5/16" LOCKWASHER  
5/16" HEX NUT  
WASHER  
FLANGE  
PLASTIC CAP  
FIGURE 26  
LEFT SIDE VIEW  
GREASED  
SURFACE  
Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to  
the plastic bracket on the left side of the thrower  
housing. Align the chute crank bracket beneath the  
rod support bracket and assemble both to the  
plastic bracket using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts,  
5/16" flat washers, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16"  
hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 27.  
CHUTE KEEPER  
1/4" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
FIGURE 28  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
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INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT  
ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR  
The auger belt comes preassembled to the pulleys  
on the snow thrower housing. Make sure the belt  
passes over the top of the auger pulley and then  
twists 1/4 turn to pass underneath each side idler  
pulley. The "V" side of the belt must mate with the  
grooves of the pulleys. See figure 30.  
NOTE: An additional person's help may be required to  
mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor.  
Place the tractor and snow thrower on a flat, level  
surface so that the tractor can be rolled forward to  
attach the snow blower.  
AUGER PULLEY  
TWIST  
TWIST  
1/4 TURN  
Remove the Attachment Pin from the snow thrower.  
1/4 TURN  
Extend the belt out behind the snow thrower,  
making sure the belt is still looped over the top of  
the large drive pulley and underneath the two idler  
pulleys. The "V" side of the belt must be seated in  
the grooves of all three pulleys.  
IDLER  
IDLER  
PULLEY  
PULLEY  
Roll the tractor up behind the snow thrower, center-  
ing it between the snow thrower's mounting plates.  
FIGURE 30  
Raise the rear of the snow thrower by lifting up on  
the lift handle until the notches in the mounting  
plates align with the shoulder bolts in the tractor's  
side plates. Guide the bolts into the notches.  
Push the lift handle down to increase slack in the  
belt (attachment pin must first be removed).  
Remove the 1/8" hairpin cotter that secures the end  
of the idler arm spring to the right side of the clutch  
idler assembly. Swing the idler arm to the left side.  
See figure 31.  
To ease the assembly of the auger drive belt, delay  
the installation of the attachment pin shown in  
figure 29 until you have assembled the belt as  
instructed for figures 30 and 31.  
Place the auger belt around the rear pulley and  
between the two pulleys on the idler arm. The "V"  
side of the belt must be seated in the grooves of  
the "V" pulleys. See figure 31.  
Hold this drawing above you while viewing the  
Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the  
tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the  
reverse of the viewer's right and left.  
ATTACHMENT PIN  
1/8" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
1/8" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
(Removed from  
SHOULDER  
BOLT  
IDLER  
ARM  
end of spring)  
MOUNTING PLATE  
SIDE  
PLATE  
LEFT SIDE  
OF  
TRACTOR  
REAR  
PULLEY  
FIGURE 29  
RIGHT SIDE VIEW  
FIGURE 31  
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH  
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INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN  
ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR  
Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes  
in the mounting plates and the side plates. From  
the left side of the tractor install the attachment pin  
through the holes, securing it with the 1/8" hairpin  
cotter. Refer back to figure 29 on page 15.  
Loosen the top hex bolt on each side of the tractor  
frame at the rear. Assemble the slotted end of the  
side braces down onto the loosened bolts. Do not  
tighten yet. See figure 33.  
Place the weight tray on top of the tractor hitch and  
fasten the side braces to it using two 5/16" x 1"  
carriage bolts, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex  
nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 33.  
SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION  
Pull the tensioning chain until the end of the spring  
is pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/  
Idler assembly. Install the 1/8" hairpin cotter  
through the end of the spring, securing it on the  
outside of the Clutch/Idler assembly. See figure 32.  
Fasten the weight tray to the tractor hitch using a  
1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, a 1/2" lock washer and a 1/2"  
hex nut. Do not tighten yet. See figure 33.  
Fasten the cross brace to the side braces using  
two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16" lock washers  
and 5/16" hex nuts. See figure 33. Tighten all  
loose bolts at this time.  
IMPORTANT: For correct belt tension, the 1/8"  
hairpin cotter must attach to the end of the spring,  
not to the chain.  
NOTE: Tire chains on extra wide tires may rub the  
hex bolt. See the alternate instructions on page 17.  
Hold this drawing above you while viewing the  
Clutch/Idler Assembly from underneath the  
tractor. Right and left in the drawing will be the  
reverse of the viewer's right and left.  
ORIGINAL  
HEX BOLT or  
SLOTTED  
TRUSS HEAD  
BOLT  
CROSS  
BRACE  
5/16"  
LOCK  
WASHER  
5/16"  
HEX  
NUT  
LEFT SIDE  
OF  
TRACTOR  
1/2" x 1-1/4"  
HEX BOLT  
5/16" x 1"  
CARRIAGE  
BOLT  
FLAT  
PULLEY  
1/2" LOCK  
WASHER  
1/8"  
5/16" LOCK  
HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
1/2" HEX NUT  
1/2" HEX NUT  
WASHER  
5/16" HEX NUT  
5/16" x 1"  
CARRIAGE  
BOLT  
SIDE BRACE  
WEIGHT TRAY  
END OF  
SPRING  
FIGURE 33  
FIGURE 32  
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH  
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Place the plastic keg on the weight tray and fill with  
approximately 75 lbs. of dry sand.  
Secure the keg with the rubber tarp strap hooked  
into the holes in the cross brace. See figure 34.  
If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,  
assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear  
fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom  
of the fender and as far apart as the shape of the  
fender will allow. See figure 36.  
TARP STRAP  
FIGURE 34  
REAR REFLECTORS  
ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS IF TIRE CHAINS  
RUB AGAINST HEX BOLT  
FIGURE 36  
CHECKLIST  
Block up the rear of the tractor to allow removal of  
rear wheels.  
Before you operate your snow thrower, please  
review the following checklist to help ensure that  
you will obtain the best performance from your  
snow thrower.  
Remove the rear wheels from the axle, retaining  
the square key and all other parts for reassembly.  
Remove the hex bolt from the top hole in the side  
of the tractor frame as shown in figure 35.  
Assemble the notched end of each side brace to  
the top hole in the each side of the tractor frame,  
using the provided 3/8-16 x 1" slotted truss head  
bolts. See figure 35.  
Reassemble the wheels onto the axle, making sure  
to reassemble the square keys and all other parts  
which were removed.  
Assemble the weight tray to the side braces as  
instructed in figure 33 on page 16.  
All assembly instructions have been completed with  
all bolts and nuts properly tightened.  
Check the engine belt and the auger belt. Make  
sure they are routed properly around pulleys and  
inside all belt keepers.  
Check discharge chute for proper rotation.  
Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.  
Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release  
from the raised transport position. (Refer to the  
Service and Adjustments section.)  
HOLE WITH HEX  
BOLT REMOVED  
Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service  
and Adjustments section.)  
3/8" x 1" SLOTTED  
TRUSS HEAD BOLT  
The following additional items are available from  
Sears to help enhance the performance of your  
snow thrower. See page 2.  
SQUARE KEY  
Tire chains which can be installed to improve  
traction.  
Rear wheel weights which can be installed in  
addition to the rear weight tray to improve traction.  
Drift cutter bars which can be installed to help slice  
off the edges of tall drifts.  
SIDE BRACE  
FIGURE 35  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER  
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.  
Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.  
LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER  
CHUTE TILT HANDLE  
LIFT HANDLE  
CRANK ROD  
UPPER CHUTE  
LOWER CHUTE  
SKID SHOE  
SCRAPER PLATE  
SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H. & L.H.  
CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or  
down to control the angle and distance of discharge.  
CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to  
control the direction of discharge.  
LIFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower  
to transport or operating position.  
UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls  
direction and height of snow discharge.  
SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that absorbs  
wear and impact from contact with ground.  
SKID SHOE Controls amount of clearance between  
the scraper plate and the ground.  
LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER Releases the lock which  
holds the snow thrower in the transport position  
SPIRAL AUGER, R.H. & L.H. Feed snow to the  
impeller fan at the center of the housing.  
BEFORE STARTING  
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER  
Use the end of assembly checklist to verify that all  
instructions have been properly completed.  
Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to maintain  
adequate ground clearance between the snow  
thrower and the type of surface to be cleared.  
(Refer to the Service and Adjustments section.)  
Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil for  
winter operation (SAE 5W-30). Refer to tractor  
owner's manual.  
CAUTION: Never direct discharge  
towards bystanders or windows. Do not  
allow anyone in front of unit.  
CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE  
To control the direction snow is thrown, the dis-  
charge chute has 180 degrees of rotation. Turn the  
crank rod clockwise to rotate the chute to the right.  
Turn the crank rod counterclockwise to rotate the  
chute to the left.  
HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER  
The tractor should be sitting with the engine  
running at full throttle. Move the attachment clutch  
to the engaged position, starting the snow thrower  
before the tractor clutch is engaged.  
To control the distance snow is thrown, the upper  
section of the discharge chute pivots up and down.  
Push forward on the chute tilt handle to pivot the  
chute down, decreasing the distance snow is  
thrown. Pull back on the handle to pivot the chute  
up, increasing the distance snow is thrown.  
HOW TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER  
To stop the snow thrower, disengage the tractor's  
attachment clutch lever for manual clutches or the  
clutch switch for electric clutches. Refer to your  
tractor owner's manual.  
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In extremely deep snow, raise the snow thrower  
from the ground to remove the top layer and drive  
forward only until the tractors front tires reach the  
uncleared bottom layer of snow. Depress the  
tractor's clutch-brake pedal and allow the spiral  
auger to clear the snow. Reverse the tractor and  
lower the snow thrower to the ground. Drive the  
tractor forward until the snow again becomes too  
deep. Repeating this process into and out of drifts  
will eventually clear even the deepest of snow  
piles.  
RAISING AND LOWERING  
To raise, push down on the lift handle until the  
snow thrower locks in the raised transport position.  
To lower, push down slightly on the lift handle and  
pull the trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower  
the snow thrower until it reaches the ground.  
CAUTION: Do not operate the snow  
thrower without the rear weight attached  
to the tractor to provide extra traction  
and stability.  
If the snow thrower becomes clogged with snow or  
jammed with a foreign object, disengage the snow  
thrower immediately and shut off the tractor engine.  
Unclog the snow thrower before resuming opera-  
tion.  
REMOVING SNOW  
Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light fluffy  
snowfall to wet heavy snow. Operating instructions  
must be flexible to fit the conditions encountered. The  
operator must adapt the lawn tractor and snow thrower  
to depth of snow, wind direction, temperature and  
surface conditions.  
DANGER: Shut off engine and  
disengage snow thrower before  
unclogging discharge chute. Unclog  
using a wooden stick, not your hands.  
Before beginning operation, thoroughly inspect the  
area of operation and remove all door mats, sleds,  
boards, wires and other foreign objects.  
OPERATING TIPS  
The spiral auger speed is directly related to engine  
speed. For maximum snow removal and discharge,  
maintain high engine r.p.m. (full throttle). It is  
advisable to operate the lawn tractor at a slow  
ground speed (1st gear) for safe and efficient snow  
removal.  
Discharge snow down wind whenever possible.  
To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow  
thrower, allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor  
temperature before using it. A light coat of wax may  
also be applied to the inside surface of the snow  
thrower housing and discharge chute.  
In deep, drifted or banked snow it will be necessary  
to use full throttle and a slow ground speed (1st  
gear). Drive forward into the snow, depress the  
tractor's clutch-brake pedal and allow the spiral  
auger to clear the snow. Repeat this method until a  
path is cleared. On the second pass, overlap the  
first enough to allow the snow thrower to handle  
the snow without repeated stopping and starting of  
forward motion.  
Use tire chains to improve traction.  
Use rear wheel weights to improve traction.  
Before the first snowfall, remove all stones, sticks  
and other objects which could become hidden by  
the snow. Permanent obstacles should be marked  
for visibility.  
Overlap each pass slightly to assure complete  
snow removal.  
MAINTENANCE  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Fill in dates as you  
complete regular service.  
Service Dates  
Check for loose fasteners  
Check scraper and shoes for wear  
Cleaning  
X
X
X
X
Lubrication Section  
X
LUBRICATION  
CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR  
(Refer to figures 37 and 38 on page 20.)  
Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower.  
Oil the pivot points of the two idler arms on the  
clutch/idler assembly.  
The scraper plate and skid shoes on the bottom of  
the snow thrower are subject to wear. To prevent  
damage to the spiral auger housing, replace plate  
and shoes before wear is excessive.  
Apply penetrating oil to the control cables of the  
discharge chute.  
Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger  
assembly and the chute tilt control assembly.  
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT  
CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting  
If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower  
securely in the transport position, loosen the upper  
hex nut on the lift bracket a few turns and tighten  
the lower hex nut. Refer to figure 24 on page 13.  
If the lift rod fails to unlock completely to lower the  
snow thrower, loosen the lower hex nut on the lift  
bracket a few turns and tighten the upper hex nut.  
Refer to figure 24 on page 13.  
the snow thrower, shut off the engine,  
remove the spark plug wire(s), set the  
parking brake and remove the key from  
the tractor ignition.  
REPLACING AUGER BELT  
Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch.  
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.  
Remove the attachment pin.  
Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down  
position to decrease belt tension.  
CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT  
(Only tractors with clutch engagement rods.)  
If the spiral auger on the snow thrower does not stop  
when the attachment clutch lever on the tractor is  
disengaged, then adjustment is necessary. Proceed as  
follows. Refer back to figure 13 on page 9.  
Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler  
arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly.  
Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/idler  
assembly and from the spiral auger housing.  
Install new belt over top of large auger drive pulley  
and under the two side idler pulleys. Twist the belt  
1/4 turn to seat the "V" of the belt in the groove of  
each idler pulley. Refer to figure 30 on page 15.  
Assemble the belt onto the clutch/idler assembly.  
Refer to figures 31 and 32 on pages 15 and 16.  
Place the attachment clutch lever in the disen-  
gaged position.  
Remove the hairpin cotter from the engagement  
rod trunnion and lift the trunnion out of the hole in  
the idler arm.  
Screw the trunnion a few turns towards the front  
end of the rod.  
Replace the trunnion into the hole in the idler arm  
and secure it with the hairpin cotter.  
Check the operation of the snow thrower. If the  
spiral augers still do not stop, repeat the above  
steps until the augers stop when the attachment  
clutch lever is placed in the disengaged position.  
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT  
The skid shoes are mounted on each side of the  
spiral auger housing. They regulate the distance  
the scraper plate is raised above the plowing  
surface. When removing snow from a gravel  
driveway or and uneven surface, it is advisable to  
keep the scraper plate as high above the surface  
as possible to prevent possible damage to the  
spiral auger. On blacktop or concrete surface, keep  
the scraper plate as close to the surface as pos-  
sible.  
SPIRAL AUGERS  
The spiral augers are secured to the auger shaft  
with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a  
foreign object or if ice jams the augers, the snow  
thrower is designed so that the bolts will shear.  
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the shear  
bolts have sheared. See figure 38. Two replace-  
ment shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been  
provided with the snow thrower. For future use  
order part number 710-0890A shear bolt and  
number 43064 hex lock nut.  
Raise the snow thrower off the ground and place a  
block under each end of the scraper plate. Loosen  
the six hex nuts securing the skid shoes to the  
housing. Adjust the skid shoes up or down and  
retighten the nuts securely. Adjust both skid shoes  
to the same height to keep the housing and the  
scraper plate level. See figure 37.  
FIGURE 37  
FIGURE 38  
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STORAGE  
ADDITIONAL PARTS TO REMOVE AT END  
OF SEASON  
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS  
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.  
Remove the snow thrower from the tractor.  
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any  
salt deposit which may have dried on the thrower  
and housing.  
Remove the clutch/idler assembly. (The two hanger  
brackets and the two shoulder bolts may be left  
attached to the tractor frame.)  
Any bare metal that has become exposed should  
be painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.  
Store in a dry place.  
Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley.  
Remove the engine pulley keeper and replace it  
with the tractor's original engine pulley keeper (rod  
or cable operated attachment clutches only).  
Remove the engagement rod from the tractor's  
clutch arm (rod operated attachment clutches only).  
See figure 11 on page 9.  
If a rear mounted attachment is to be used, remove  
the rear weight tray by removing the bolt from the  
tractor hitch and loosening the two bolts fastening  
the tray's side braces to the tractor. Be sure to  
retighten the two bolts in the side of the tractor.  
See figure 33 on page 16.  
REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING  
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.  
Remove the attachment pin. See figure 29 on page  
15.  
Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down  
position to decrease belt tension.  
Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler  
arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly.  
Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/idler  
assembly. See figure 31 on page 15.  
Pull the spiral auger housing assembly off of the  
tractor.  
If a front mounted attachment is to be used,  
remove the side plates from the tractor. Be sure to  
assemble bolts back into the empty holes in the  
tractor frame. See figures 1 and 2 on page 6.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
CORRECTION  
1. Upper or lower V belt too loose  
2. Upper or lower V belt broken  
3. Shear bolts are sheared.  
1. Increase tension on V belt  
2. Replace V belt  
3. Replace shear bolts  
Spiral augers don't turn  
1. Tractor ground speed too fast  
2. Tractor throttle set too low  
3. Snow too deep  
4. Snow melts during contact with  
the snow thrower  
1. Use lower tractor gear  
2. Increase to full throttle  
3. Raise the snow thrower  
4. Allow snow thrower to cool to  
outdoor temperature before using  
Clogged discharge chute  
Snow thrower stalls tractor engine  
Front wheels slide instead of steering  
1. Object jammed in spiral auger  
2. Hard or heavy snow  
1. Stop engine, disengage the snow  
thrower clutch and clear the auger  
2. Increase to full throttle and  
decrease ground speed  
Not enough traction at front wheels  
1. Increase scraper plate clearance  
by lowering skid shoes  
2. Pull down on lift handle to  
increase weight on front wheels  
1. Tractor ground speed too fast  
1. Reduce ground speed  
Snow thrower rides up over snow  
2. Bottom snow is icy or hard packed 2. Lower the skid shoes so that front  
of skid shoe is lower than the rear  
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PARTS  
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER  
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER  
REF.  
NO.  
PART  
NO.  
QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
REF.  
NO.  
PART  
NO.  
QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
57  
58  
59  
60  
08253B  
15296A  
14088B  
44377  
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
6
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
1
2
1
2
1
7
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
6
1
1
1
2
1
1
5
1
Housing, Bearing  
Housing, Open Bearing  
Spacer, Spindle  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"  
Washer,  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"  
Belt, V Type Drive  
Belt, V Type Auger  
Pulley, V Type 4"  
Pulley, V Type  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2"  
Chute Keeper  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2"  
Chute, Lower  
Screw, 1/4-14 x 5/8"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"  
Spacer  
Chute, Upper  
Guide, Cable  
Bracket, Cable  
Spacer, Pivot  
Cable, Chute Control With Clip  
Cable, Chute Control  
Washer, 3/8"  
Spring  
Chain  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
05931  
64184  
618-0616  
63579  
63768  
24773  
703-2734  
703-2735A  
24816  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
1
4
12  
6
2
5
34  
5
4
2
2
1
21  
6
4
16  
2
1
2
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
17  
1
1
1
1
14  
2
Housing, Bearing  
Housing Assembly  
Gear Assembly  
Chute Crank Rod Assembly  
Impeller Assembly  
Scraper Plate  
Bracket, Housing Brace  
Bracket, Chute Crank  
Cover, Belt  
Chute Reinforcement  
Spiral Assembly, L.H. (not shown)  
Spiral Assembly, R.H.  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.  
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"  
Palnut, 3/8"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.  
Bolt, Self-Tap 5/16" x 3/4"  
Bolt, Shear 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"  
Washer, 1/4"  
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Thd.  
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20  
Hex Nut, 5/16-18  
Spiral Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lg.  
Bushing  
61 736-0247  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
43063  
46989  
47846  
47044  
47026  
47025  
43432  
10 705-5226  
11 705-5269  
12 705-5270  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
69 731-0851A  
70  
71  
72 731-1300A  
73 710-0896  
74  
75  
76 731-04427  
77 731-1313C  
78 784-5594  
43182  
44950  
44917  
44326  
43080  
46703  
43661  
43054  
43681  
24571  
19 710-0890A  
20  
21  
22  
23  
43088  
43064  
43013  
43083  
79  
24472  
80 746-0929  
81 746-0928  
24 715-0114  
25 750-0437  
26 731-1379A  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
43070  
46959  
46963  
43055  
43038  
23727  
43088  
43343  
43350  
47134  
Chute Adapter  
27  
43086  
Lock Washer, 5/16"  
Washer, .76" x 1.49" x .06"  
Spacer, .75 ID x 1.25 OD x .5 L  
Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.  
Bearing, Flange  
28 736-0188  
29 711-0469  
30  
31  
32 741-0309  
33 741-0475  
34 741-0493A  
35  
36  
Pin, Hair Cotter, 3/32"  
Pin, Pivot Lock  
Spacer  
43081  
47615  
Washer, 1/4"  
Bearing, Ball  
Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")  
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"  
Pin, Hair Cotter 5/64"  
Trunnion  
Bracket, Chute Anti-rotation  
Plastic Cap  
Hanger Bracket Assembly, R.H.  
Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H.  
Keeper, Engine Pulley  
Rod, Engagement  
Bolt, Shoulder  
Bracket, Down Stop  
Spring  
Bushing, Plastic 3/8"  
Bearing, Split, 3/4"  
Skid Shoe  
Frame Clutch and Pulley  
Housing, Bearing  
Bracket, Chute Crank  
Bracket, Idler  
Idler Arm Assembly  
Spacer, Pivot  
Idler Bracket Assembly  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4"  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"  
Pulley, Flat 3-3/4"  
Hex Nut, 3/8-16  
24279  
24294  
92 711-0198  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
24394  
1643-60  
64452  
64451  
47043  
46948  
48106  
24466  
47620  
47607  
23625  
43509  
47598  
47605  
24558  
43796  
43178  
43177  
48883  
48015  
48936  
37 784-5618  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
24393  
24281  
63904  
24286  
63762  
41576  
44377  
45 756-0405  
46 43015  
47 711-0242  
48  
49  
50  
51 738-0680  
52 750-0456  
53 750-0660  
Spring, Torsion  
Spacer  
Spacer  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" Lg.  
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4" Wash. Face  
Washer, Flat 3/8"  
Cable Bracket  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-3/4"  
Hex Nut, 1/4-20  
Lock Washer, 1/4"  
Pulley, Flat 3-5/8"  
Washer, Nylon  
46981  
43082  
46982  
Pulley, V Type 9"  
Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-16  
Pulley, V Type 5-1/2"  
Shaft  
Spacer  
Spacer  
Lock Washer, 3/8"  
Key  
Bearing, Ball  
54  
43003  
55 714-0161  
56 741-0919  
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER  
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER  
REF. PART  
QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
REF.  
NO.  
PART  
NO.  
QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
NO.  
NO.  
43  
45  
44917  
63579  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
6
4
Palnut, 3/8"  
Assembly, Chute Crank Rod  
Handle, Chute Tilt  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
64637  
710-0865  
710-0367  
711-0332  
712-0261  
43262  
1
2
2
2
2
6
4
1
6
2
2
2
2
1
2
16  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Lift Shaft Assembly  
Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"  
Pin, Bracket Lift  
Nut, Hex Lock 5/8-11 Thread  
Nut, Hex Lock 1/2-13  
Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 3/4"  
Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2"  
Washer, 17/32" x 1"  
Bearing, Flange With Flats  
Link, 15.80" Long  
46 784-5604  
47 720-0232  
48 603-0302  
49 731-1313C  
50 746-0928  
51 746-0929  
Knob  
Assembly, Chute Tilt Bracket  
Guide, Cable  
Cable, Chute Control  
Cable, Chute Control with Clip  
Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18  
Washer, 5/16"  
Plate, Mounting (L.H.)  
Plate, Mounting (R.H.)  
Keg, Plastic  
Brace, Side (Weight Tray)  
Brace, Cross (Weight Tray)  
Tray, Weight  
142  
43093  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
43064  
43081  
24285  
24284  
47093  
23812  
24288  
24289  
47631  
43003  
43082  
43083  
43084  
44326  
43351  
43353  
43682  
43790  
44215  
44695  
10 R19171616  
12 741-0192  
13 783-0380  
14 783-0381  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21 747-3248A  
22 47277  
23 732-0306  
24 R19131316  
25 736-0400  
Link, 11.75" Long  
Link, 4.88" Long  
Rod, Spacer  
24476  
24311  
47599  
43086  
24298  
63773  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" (Locking)  
Lock Washer, 5/16"  
Bracket, Lift  
Assembly, Handle Lift Bracket  
Rod, Index Lift  
Screw, Hex Slotted #10  
Spring, Compression  
Washer, 13/32" x 13/16"  
Washer, .218" x .62"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"  
Washer, 11/32 x 11/16 x 3/64  
Pin, Spring 5/16" x 1-3/4"  
Pin, Attachment  
Pin, Haircotter #4 (1/8")  
Plate, Side (R.H.)  
Plate, Side (L.H.)  
Tube, Lift Handle  
Cable, Lift  
Nut, Flat Weld #10-24  
Screw, Oval #10-24 x 1"  
Grip, Handle  
Tube, Crank Rod Support  
Bushing, 3/8" Plastic  
Bracket, Chute Crank  
Knob, Crank  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Self Tap  
Lock Washer, 3/8"  
Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16  
10 Nut, Hex 5/16-18  
2
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4"  
Lock Washer, 1/2"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"  
Strap, Tarp 25" Long  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"  
Washer, Bowed  
Nut, Hex 1/2-13  
Bolt, Shoulder  
Tie, Nylon  
Assembly, Cable Release Trigger  
Plastic Cap  
Washer, 1.59" x 1.032" x .060"  
Pin, Spring 3/16" x 1-3/4"  
Slotted Truss Hd. Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"  
Housing, Trigger  
Washer, 1/2"  
Nut, Whizlock, 5/16-18  
Reflector, Rear  
26  
27  
43080  
43182  
28 R19111116  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
47368  
46954  
43343  
24654  
24653  
47326  
47555  
72 712-0206  
73 48106  
74 726-0178  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
63755  
47317  
43601  
47369  
47361  
47554  
36 712-0127  
37 710-1233  
38  
39  
40 741-0475  
41 703-2735A  
42 720-0201A  
46446  
47027  
81 R19172410  
82  
83  
46584  
47788  
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SLOPE GUIDE  
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Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and snow  
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