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Owner's Manual
®
STOP
48" SNOW BLADE
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Model No. 486.244283
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
Most fasteners are readily available
through any hardware store
CAUTION:
• Safety
Before using this prod uct, read
• Assembly
this manual and fol low all Safe ty
• Operation
Rules and Operating In struc tions.
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
FORM NO. 49828 (1/06)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 15 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 16 ACCESSORIES .............................................................. 3 STORAGE .................................................................... 16 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .......
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WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Snow Blade fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS (SHOWN FULL SIZE) P I N J O A B C D K Q L M R E F G H S T V U W REF REF.. QTY QTY.. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REF REF.. QTY QTY.. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION A A A 1 1 1 He He Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3-1/4" LG. x Bolt, 1/4" x 3-1/4" LG. x Bolt, 1/4" x 3-1/4" LG. L L 1 1 Nyloc Nylock Nut, 1/2" k Nut, 1/2" B B B 1 1 1 He He Hex Bolt 1/4" x 1-1/4" x Bolt 1/4" x 1-1/4" x Bolt 1/4" x 1-1/4" M M 4 4 He Hex J x Jam Nut, 5/16" am Nut, 5/16" C C C 4 4 4 He He Hex B
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8 PARTS IN HARDWARE PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE II JJ HH AA BB EE KK GG LL CC DD FF MM REF REF REF... QTY QTY QTY... DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REF REF REF ... QTY QTY QTY... DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION GG GG GG 1 1 1 Blade Adjust Spr Blade Adjust Spr Blade Adjust Spring ing ing AA AA AA 2 2 2 Cab Cab Cable End Fitting le End Fitting le End Fitting HH HH HH 1 1 1 Plastic Gr Plastic Gr Plastic Grip ip ip BB BB BB 1 1 1 Cab Cab Cable Mount Br le Mount Br le Mo
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OPERATION TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE (1) Pliers FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS (1) Hammer STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) (1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set) • Use fi gure 2 to help identify the mounting holes for (1) 9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench Sears tractor frames. For other brand tractors, identify (2) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench the two mounting holes by placing a frame bracket (2) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench against the tractor frame
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L L STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6 AND THE ILLUSTRATIONS This step is for Sears tractors only. If you have a ON PAGE 9) tractor brand other than Sears, skip to step 5. This step is for tractor brands other than Sears. • Stack the short Hanger Bracket on top of the long If you have a Sears tractor, skip to step 9 on page 10. Hanger Bracket with the ends of the brackets pointing • Refer to the illustrations on page 9 for examples of up. Align the fi rst and third slots in both bra
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L H L GROUND INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8 AND THE ILLUSTRATIONS ON PAGE 9) FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS • Refer to the illustrations on page 9 for examples of how to attach the Hanger Brackets on various tractors. STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7) • Select a set of slots in the top of the Thrust Channel • Locate the Mower Deck Suspension Brackets on each that will position the front plate slightly out in front of side at the front of the tractor frame. A Sears tractor
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SEARS TRACTORS WITH JOHN DEERE LT CENTER SUSPENSION BRACKET 3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE 13" 12.75" BOLT 5/16" x 1" HEX BOLT 3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT FRAME BRACKET FRAME BRACKET LOCATE HANGER BRACKETS IN LOCATE HANGER BRACKETS IN FRONT MIDDLE SET OF SLOTS IN THRUST CHANNEL SET OF SLOTS IN THRUST CHANNEL MURRAY TRACTORS SEARS LAWN TRACTORS 8.5" 9.75" TRACTOR TRACTOR SUSPENSION SUSPENSION BRACKET BRACKET LOCATE HANGER BRACKETS IN REAR SET OF SLOTS IN THRUST CHANNEL LOCATE HANGER BRACKETS IN FORWARD SLOTS MAY B
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STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12) • Install the Rear Locating Bracket to the top of the • Place the rear of the Thrust Channel between the Rear Mounting Bracket using two 3/8" x 1" Carriage two Rear Support Channels. Install four 3/8" x 1" bolts (H) and 3/8" nylock nuts (K). Tighten nuts. carriage bolts (H) and 3/8" nylock nuts (K) using the • Install the Rear Support Channels to the middle set of most widely spaced holes that are aligned with slots. holes in the sides of the
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STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14) STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16) • Place the two angle lock bars together so that all holes • Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (G) through the are aligned. Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (G) square hole in the cable mount bracket and through and a 3/8" nylock nut (K) in the top hole. Be sure to the square hole in the angle lock bars as shown. (The insert bolt from side indicated. Finger tighten only. carriage bolts should face in opposite directions.) • In
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STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18) 1/8" x 1-1/4" PLASTIC • Assemble ball end of control cable up through hole in COTTER CAP cable end fi tting and pull until ball slips inside curled PIN (W) 3/8" HEX NUT edge of fi tting as shown. If ball won't slip under edge (TOP) of curl it will need to be inserted through open end of curl. BLADE • Assemble 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (B) down through the 3/8" HEX NUT PIVOT cable end fi tting, the 5/8" long spacer (S) and the left (BOTTOM) SHAFT hand hole in the channel
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STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 21) STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 23) • From the left side, insert the welded end of the lift • Assemble the plastic grip onto the lock release grip handle rod through the exposed holes in the end of assembly. the channel assembly. Next, insert the lift link pin • Attach the lock release grip assembly to the lift handle through the hole in the bracket that is welded to the lift tube using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (D) and one handle rod. (The lift link is pre-assembled to the
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW BLADE Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snowblade. Compare the illustration below with your snow blade to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. LIFT HANDLE TUBE LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASSEMBLY BLADE PIVOT ROD ANGLE LOCK BARS BLADE ADJUST SPRING LIFT HANDLE ROD BLADE SHOE CONTROL CABLE BLADE PIVOT SHAFT LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASS'Y. Unlocks the blade to swivel to the right and left. LIFT HANDLE TUBE Raises or lowers the bl
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CAUTION: Inspect carefully the area Using the Snowblade to be worked before operating the snow Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with your blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs or other snow blade for traction. These accessories are available heavy obstructions. at your nearest Sears retail store. See page 3. • Prepare the lawn tractor engine for cold weather using instructions furnished with the lawn tractor. • Always begin with the transmission in fi rst (low) gear CAUTION: Know the
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To Adjust Blade Spring To Adjust the Blade Pivot Lock Mechanism • The tension of the blade adjust spring may be altered • If the blade will not unlock and pivot, the angle lock to permit the blade to tilt forward to bypass solid bars are not disengaging from the slots in the pivot obstructions. To change the spring tension, adjust plate. To correct, adjust the 5/16" hex jam nuts to draw the nuts at upper end of the spring bolt. Turn the nuts the end of the control cab
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PARTS REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.244283 - 48" SNOW BLADE 18 22 49 38 D 52 51 52 D 51 52 64 51 9 52 60 51 53 52 16 51 52 52 18 16 51 58 51 65 21 3 21 25 1 27 20 23 7 6 54 8 4 43 32 36 11 4 15 57 31 41 41 17 B 25 25 6 5 19 8 C 7 35 6 24 63 4 14 6 36 B 37 44 2 38 48 41 47 40 62 52 6 39 6 41 35 48 34 61 45 46 33 51 28 48 52 58 59 A 47 59 36 52 55 55 10 42 56 26 13 A 61 12 C 29 55 25 47 58 30 50
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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.244283 - 48" SNOW BLADE 19 REF REF REF REF.... P P P PAR AR AR ART T T T QTY QTY QTY QTY.... DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REF REF REF REF.... P P P PAR AR AR ART T T T QTY QTY QTY QTY.... DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO NO NO... NO NO NO... NO NO NO... NO NO NO... 1 1 1 1 23955 23955 23955 23955 1 1 1 1 Blade 48" Blade 48" Blade 48" Blade 48" 34 34 34 34 34 23856 23856 23856 23856 23856 1 1
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