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Operator's IVlanuai
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42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
IVlodei No. 486.248371
FOR TRACTORS WITH MODEL NUMBERS BEGiNNiNG WITH 247.
CAUTION:
,, Safety
Before using this product, read
,, Assembly
this manual and follow all Safety
,, Operation
Rules and Operating Instructions.
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.
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ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................... 18 SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3 STORAGE ..................................................................... 19 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 20 CARTON CONTENTS .................................................
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Readandunderstand theoperating instructions beforeusing. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets. Thoroughly inspect the area to be cleared and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects. Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower. 184045 199682 199683 Do not place hands near rotating parts. Keep clear of the Do not place
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NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE LL PP MM NN OO 46959 731-0851A 43343 711-0198 47134 QQ RR [__z SS TT _ UU 43055 23727 714-04061 1643-60 43038 VV z XX j WW 726-0178 47788 46963 IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied in the hardware bag will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit. DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear bolts (K) and 5/16" nylock nuts (HH). Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 18. REF. QTY.
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1. Housing Assembly 12. Hanger Bracket Assembly R.H. 2. LiftHandle andCable 13. Hanger Bracket Assembly L.H. 14. RearFrame Bracket L.H. 3. ChuteCrankRodAssembly 15. RearFrame Bracket R.H. 4. Support Tube,CrankRod 16. FrontFrame Bracket L.H. 5. V-Belt,Drive52"(#41353) 17. FrontFrame Bracket R.H. 6. V-Belt,Drive55"(#46989) 7. ChuteandControl Cable Assembly 18. SupportLink(2) 8. ClutchIdlerAssembly 19. Support Tube(2) 9. Anti-rotation Bracket 20. SidePlateL.H. 21. SidePlateR.H. 10. V-Belt, Auger(At
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LOCATE TRACTOR'S MODEL LABEL CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s), Look under your tractor seat to locate the model number label shown below. This manual is for tractors with model set the parking brake and remove the key numbers that start with 247 as shown below. from the tractor ignition. 247 MODEL TRACTORS TRACTOR PREPARATION Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service CRRFTSMgH ° and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's m
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STEP1: (SEEFIGURE 1) STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) • Attach the frame brace between the front mount • Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" nylock nut to the holes shown on each side of the tractor frame. plates using two 1/2"x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 1/2" x 1-1/2" washers and 1/2" nylock nuts. SHOULDER 1/2" x 1-1/4" BOLT HEX BOLT I I / I 3/8" NYLOCK NUT 1/2" x 1-112" FIGURE 1 WASHER I 1/2" NYLOCK NUT cJ FIGURE 3 STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) • Place a front mount plate onto each shoulder bolt
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STEP5: (SEE FIGURE 5) STEP 7 (SEE FIGURE 7) • Remove the thread forming bolt from the hole in the * insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and footrest bracket on the left side of the tractor frame. attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms. • Attach the L.H. hanger bracket to the empty hole * Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain attached to using a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt, a 5/16" lock washer, and the upper idler arm, placing it in the third link from the a 5/16" fiat
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STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) STEP 11 (SEE FIGURE 11) • Assemble the two support tubes to the inside of each , Assemble two 1/2" jam nuts all the way onto the front frame bracket using a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, a threads of each support link. 1/2" spacer and a 1/2" nylock nut for each bracket. Do not tighten yet. 1/2" NYLOCK NUT SUPPORTTUBE / 1/2" SPACER / _'-. J 1/2" x 1-1/2" 1/2 HEX BOLT FIGURE 11 FIGURE 9 STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12) * Attach the front frame brackets to the two hanger brackets on the tr
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STEP13 (SEEFIGURE 13) STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14) • Assemble a 1/2"x 1"washerontothebentendofa Remove the belt guard for the PTO pulley on the supportlinkandtheninsertthethreaded endintoa tractor. Refer to "Cutting Deck Removal" in the support tubeandthebentendintotherearholein SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section of your afrontmounting plate,Assemble another 1/2"x 1" tractor Operator's Manual. washer ontotheendofthelinkandsecureitwith Install the drive belt onto the tractor's PTO pulley.You asmall5/64"
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ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17) Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground. STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15) Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger • Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side drive belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt of the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to the bracket assembled around the pulleys. using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and 5/16" Nylock Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank nuts. rod to the crank r
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STEP19: (SEEFIGURE 19) STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 20) • Attachthechutecrankrodassembly brackets to Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening theplasticbracket ontheleftsideofthedischarge with general purpose grease. housing. Alignthechutecrankbracket beneath the Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the rodsupportbracket andassemble bothtotheplastic ring. Place the anti-rotation bracket on top of the chute bracket usingtwo5/16"x 1"carriage bolts,5/16" flange, aligning it with the
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iNSTALLiNG THE AUGER BELT ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 24) STEP 22: • Push the lift handle down to increase slack in the belt (SEE FIGURE 22) e Place the snow thrower on a flat, level surface. (attachment pin must first be removed). e Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower, Swing the idler arm over to the side. leaving the belt assembled to the snow thrower pulleys. Place the auger belt around the rear pulley and e Roll the tractor up behind the snow thrower,
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INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 26) STEP 25: (REFER BACKTO FIGURE 22 ON PAGE 14) * if your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors, * Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through the fender and as far apart as the shap
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KNOW YOU R SNOW TH ROWER 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 CHUTETI_ HANDLE LIFT HANDLE J // • /.J CRANK ROD UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE S SKID SHOE SCRAPER PLATE SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H.& L.H. UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls CHUTE TiLT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or down to control the angle and distance
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RAISING ANDLOWERING Inextremely deepsnow, raisethesnowthrower from theground to remove thetoplayeranddriveforward • Toraise,pushdownonthelifthandleuntilthesnow onlyuntilthetractors fronttiresreachtheuncleared thrower locksintheraisedtransport position. bottomlayerofsnow. Depress thetractor's clutch- Tolower,pushdownslightlyonthelifthandle andpull brakepedalandallowthespiralaugertoclearthe thetrigger. Withthetriggerpulled, slowlylowerthe snow. Reverse thetractorandlowerthesnowthrower snowthrower
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LiFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION:Before servicing oradjusting thesnowthrower, shutofftheengine, remove If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely thespark plugwire(s), settheparking brake in the transport position, loosen the upper hex nut on andremove thekeyfromthetractor ignition. the lift bracket a few turns and tighten the lower hex nut. Refer to figure 16 on page 12. If the lift rod fails to unlock completely to lower the REPLACING AUGER BELT snow thrower, loosen the lower
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STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS SNOW THROWER PARTS TO REMOVE AT • Lower the snow thrower to the ground. END OF SEASON Remove the snow thrower from the tractor. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt Remove the belt guard from the tractor's PTO pulley deposit which may have dried on the thrower and by removing the two hex screws. (Refer to the Cutting housing. Deck Removal instructions under SERVICE AND Any bare metal that has become exposed should be MAINTENANCE in your tractor operator's
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Spiralaugersdon'tturn 1.Upperorlower V belttooloose 1.increase tension on V belt 2. Upper or lower V belt broken 2. Replace V belt 3. Shear bolts are sheared. 3. Replace shear bolts 1. Tractor ground speed too fast Clogged discharge chute 1. Use lower tractor gear 2. Tractor throttle set too low 2. increase to full throttle 3. Raise the snow thrower 3. Snow too deep 4. Allow snow thrower to cool to 4. Snow melts during contact with the snow thrower outdoor temperature be
