Will Craftsman 2017 Garden Tractor Work With Snow Thrower 486.248462

Owner's Manual

46"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER

TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

Model No. 486.248462

CAUTION:

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

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 48568 (REV. 10/02)

ACCESSORIES..........................................................	2
SAFETY RULES........................................................	3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART..............................	4
CARTON CONTENTS...............................................	5
ASSEMBLY................................................................	6
OPERATION............................................................	13
MAINTENANCE.......................................................	15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS.............................	16
STORAGE................................................................	17
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................	17
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION.......................	18,20
REPAIR PARTS LIST.........................................	19,21
SLOPE GUIDE.........................................................	23
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE...................	Back Page

WARRANTY

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 46" 2-STAGE SNOW THROWER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this snow thrower is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge. If this snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the mode! numbers of your tractor and snow thrower.

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a	MODEL NUMBER:	486.248462
decal attached to the snow thrower.	SERIAL NUMBER:
You should record both the serial number and the date of	SERIAL NUMBER:
You should record both the serial number and the date of	DATE OF PURCHASE:
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.	DATE OF PURCHASE:
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

SAFETY

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperiy 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.

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 ail 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.

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 23 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.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean-Attentioni!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

Craftsman 486.248462 User Manual

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Two shear bolts (R) and hex lock nuts (S) are provided as replacement parts for the spiral augers. Store In a safe place until needed. (See page 16.)

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DEC	QTY.	DESCRIPTION	FlElF.	QTY.	DESCRIPTION
ricir.	QTY.	DESCRIPTION	FlElF.	QTY.	DESCRIPTION
A	2	Hex Boil, 3/8" X 1-1/2"	M	2	Bowed Washer
B	12	Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 1"	N	6	Washer, 1/4"
c	2	Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 1-3/4"	0	2	Washer, 5/16"
D	6	Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 1"	P	2	Washer, 3/4"
E	2	Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"	Q	4	Hairpin Clip, 1/8"
	6	Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"	R	2	Shear Bolt
G	2	Shoulder Bolt	S	2	Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
H	10	Hex Nut, 5/16"	T	1	Tarp Strap
I	6	Flanged Lock Nut, 1/4"	U	3	Chute Keeper
J	12	Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"	V	1	Plastic Grip
K	10	Lock Washer, 5/16"	w	2	Lock Pin
L	18	Lock Washer, 3/8"

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

1.	Frame Bracket, R.H.	10.	Side Brace Arms (2)
2.	Frame Bracket, L.H.	11.	Chute Crank Assembly
3.	Hanger Bracket, L.H.	12.	Lift Handle with Cable
4.	Hanger Bracket, R.H.	13.	Clutch/ldler Assembly
5.	Side Plate, L.H.	14.	Drive "V" Belt
6.	Side Plate, R.H.	15.	Auger''V" Belt {Attached to Housing Assembly)
7.	Cross Brace	16.	Anti-rotation Bracket
8.	Plastic Weight Keg	17.	Chute and Control Cable Assembly
9.	Weight Tray	18.	Housing Assembly

Hardware Package {Stored inside Plastic Keg)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Wrenches

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

(1) 5/8" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

(1) 11/16" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench (1} 3/4" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

(1) Knife

General Purpose Grease

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

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

	CAUTION; Before starting to assemble
	the snow thrower, remove the spark plug
A	wire(s), set the parking brake and
A	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's manual for removal instructions. Mark ail loose parts and save for reassembly.

• Remove the tractor hood and grill assembly. Refer to your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRACTOR

ASSEMBLING PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME

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

• Remove the hex bolt from the threaded hole at the top front corner of R.H. front suspension bracket.

Remove the nut from the carriage boit at the top rear corner of the bracket, leaving the carriage boit in the tractor frame. See figure 1.

* Repeat for the L.H. front suspension bracket.

• Attach the rear of the R.H. side plate to the tractor using the original carriage bolt and a new 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" lock nut. Attach the front of the side plate to the threaded hole in the tractor frame using a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt and a 3/8" lock washer. Repeat for the L.H. side. See figure 2.

NOTE: If the side plates are removed from the tractor frame, be sure to reassemble bolts and nuts back into the frame.

Store all brackets and fasteners removed from the tractor during the assembly of the snow thrower, unless the instructions call for their use.

Remove the mower stop bracket and its two boits and nuts from the R.H. side of the tractor frame as shown in figure 3.

If the tractor has a muffler guard at the front of the R.H. foot rest, remove the bottom bolt and nut, and the washer which is located between the guard and the tractor frame. See figure 3.

Remove the two bolts from the bottom of both the R.H. and LH. foot rests. See figure 3.

Assemble the R.H. hanger bracket to the bottom hole where the mower stop bracket was removed and to the bottom hole under the front of the foot rest. Fasten with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. {On tractors with muffler guards, slide the hanger bracket between the guard and the tractor frame.) See figure 4.

Assemble the L.H. hanger bracket to the left side of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and two 3/8" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 5.

• Assemble the L.H. frame bracket (with bend) to the L.H. foot rest and sway bar bracket as shown in figure 6. Use two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and two 3/8" lock washers.

• Assemble a shoulder bolt to the outside of the L.H. frame bracket, securing it with a 3/8" lock washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut. See figure 6.

• Assemble the R.H. frame bracket to the R.H. footrest using the same procedures as in the two previous paragraphs.

NOTE: The R.H. frame bracket has no bend. There is no sway bar bracket on the right side of the tractor.

ATTACHING CLUTCH/iDLER ASSEMBLY

IF YOUR MOWER DECK SIZE IS OTHER THAN 48"

• Before attaching the clutch idler assembly to the tractor, measure the outer diameter of the tractor's engine pulley. If the diameter of the pulley is less than 6", move the 3/32" hairpin clip in the L.H. adjusting chain from link #8 to link #5. (Links are counted from the end of the chain attached to the spring).

Attach the rear of the clutch/idier assembly to the tractor frame by sliding the notched arms of the assembly onto the shoulder bolts assembled to the frame brackets. Lift the front of the assembly, positioning the upper idler pulley so that it clears the engine pulley. Attach the front of the assembly to the hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin clips. See figure 8.

ASSEMBLY OF SNOW THROWER

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 9.

NOTE: Be sure the lift release cable's plastic covering remains inserted into the trigger assembly while completing the next step.

• 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 10. Refer also to the Service and Adjustments section on page 16 in this manual.