Operator's IVanua Model No, 48&2444 CAUTION: Before usng ths product, read and follow ah Safety, AssembUy and Operatng Instructons mmportant: For Mssng Parts or AssembUy Questons Call 866-576-8388 Safety,, AssembLy Operaton Mantenance,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 6079 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49795 (0/05)
WARRANTY... 2 SAFETY RULES... 2 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS... 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART... 3 CARTON CONTENTS... 4 ASSEMBLY... 5=0 OPERATION... -2 MAINTENANCE... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS... 3 STO RAG E... 8 TROUBLESHOOTING... 4 REPAIR PARTS LLUSTRATON... 8 REPAIR PARTS LIST.... 9 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE... BACK COVER ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and mantaned accordng to the nstructons suppled wth t, f ths Snow Blade fals due to a defect n materal or workmanshp wthn one year from the date of purchase, can -800-4=MY-HOME to arrange for free repar (or replacement f repar proves mpossble). f ths product s used for commercal or rental purposes, ths warranty apples for only 90 days from the date of purchase. Ths warranty gves you specfc legal rghts, and you may also have other rghts whch vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D87WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 6079 Any power equpment can cause njury f operated mproperly or f the user does not understand how to operate the equpment. Exercse cauton at all tmes when usng power equpment.. Read the tractor and snow blade owner's manuals and know how to operate your tractor before usng tractor wth snow blade attachment. 2. Never operate tractor and snow blade wthout wearng proper clothng suted to weather condtons and operaton of controls. 3. Never allow chldren to operate tractor and snow blade, and do not allow adults to operate wthout proper nstructons. 4. Always begn wth transmsson n frst (!ow) gear and gradually ncrease speed as condtons permt. Look for ths symbol to pont out mportant safety precautons. It means--attenton!! alert!! Your safety s nvolved. Become The model number and seral numbers wll be found on a decal attached to the snow blade. You shoutd record both the seral number and the date of purchase and keep n a safe place for future reference. MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: 486.2444
Theseandotheraccessoresarerecommended forusewthyourunt.call-800-4-my-home to fndoutftheyareavalable. f avalable, theymaybe purchasedat mostcraftsmanoutletsor bycallng-800-4-my-home. TRE CHAINS WEIGHT BRACKET FOR DRAW BAR SNOW CAB 0 Q S SPECIAL USE ONLY } jc... fl......... I 2:-2-:---2:_J ;2-:;:--:;:-2... J.. / jk L R U REF. QTY. DESCRIPT!ON A Hex Bolt, /4-20 x 3-/4" LG. B Hex Bolt /4-20 x -/2" C Hex Bolt, 5/6-8 x ol/2" D 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-6 x " E 2 Carrage Bolt, 3/8 x -/4" F 2 Carrage Bolt, 5/6 x " G 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x " (Thread Formng) H 6 Carrage Bolt, 3/8" x " I 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/6-24 Thread J 3 Nylock Hex Nut, /4-20 Thread K 3 Nylock Hex Nut, 5/6-8 Thread REE IQT_ L 6 M 6 N 6 O 4 P 3 Q R 6 S 2 T U 2 DESCRIPTION Ny!ock Hex Nut, 3/8o6 Thread Large /2" Washer 3/8" Flat Washer Harpn Cotter Cotter Pn /8" x -/4" /2" Washer Lock Washer, 3/8" Palnut, 3/8" Spacer, 9/6" OD x 5/8" LG. Spacer, 9/6" OD x " LG.
r PARTS N PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SZE 2 j r_ 5 f 8 9 0 3 7 J REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION 2 Cable End Fttng 2 CabEe Mount Bracket 3 Angle Lock Sprng 4 2 Nylon Te 5 Sprng Mount Rod 6 Channel Pvot Pn 7 Blade Adjust Sprng 8 Plastc Grp 9 Grp Assembly 0 2 Angle Lock Bars Blade Pvot Shaft 2 CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts n Carton) / 4 7 / 3 5 9, / _7 8 / 20 2 REF. I QTY. DESCRmPTION REF. QTY. DESCRmPTION 2 3 4 5 2 Hanger Bracket, LH. Hanger Bracket, R.H. Pvot Support Bracket Angle Support Bracket 6 Channel Assembly 7 8 9 2O 2 Btade Assembly Blade Pvot Rod Lft Handle Tube Lft Handle Rod Cable
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY () Plers () Hammer () Adjustable Wrench (or socket set) () 9/8" Open End or Box End Wrench () 7/6" Open End or Box End Wrench () /2" Open End or Box End Wrench. Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware and dentfy usng the llustratons on pages 3 and 4. NOTE: Not all of the suppled parts and hardware wll be needed for one partcular tractor. Unneeded tems may be dscarded after assembly has been completed. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WroTHSINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners manual for nstructons on how to properly remove the hood.,, Remove the brownng sheld from the front of the tractor as shown. Hold onto the sheld as you remove the second bolt to prevent t from fallng. NOTE: Renstall the brownng sheld before usng your tractor. NOTE: Rght hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determned from the operator's poston whle seated on the tractor. CAUTION: Do not begn assemblng untl the tractor engne, muffler and exhaust deflector have been allowed to cool off. STEP : (SEE FIGURE ) Look under the front of your tractor. If there s a sngle mower deck suspenson bracket located underneath the mddle of the front axle, contnue on to step 2. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspenson bracket underneath the mddle of the front axle, skp to step 4 on page 6 for tractors wth dua! suspenson brackets. FIGURE 2 STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3), Fasten the R.H. hanger bracket (bend facng out) to the holes ndcated n the tractor frame. If there s an engne mountng plate lke the one drawn wth dotted lnes, use large /2" flat washers (M) as shms between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame n the locatons shown. In the front three holes use three 3/8" x " carrage bolts (H), two targe /2" washers (M) f needed, and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). In the rear hole use a 5/6" x " carrage bolt (F), a large /2" washer (M) f needed, and a 5/6" nylock nut (K). Tghten all bolts. Repeat for the LH. hanger bracket. Renstall the brownng sheld then go to step 9 on page 7. 2" LARGE 56" x " WASHER (M) ENGINE CARRIAGE (IF NEEDED) MOUNTING BOLT (F) PLATE FIGURE MOWER DECK SUSPENSmON BRACKET 5/6" NYLOCK] l NUT(K) FIGURE 3 /-'_l 3/8" NYLOCK,uT (
NSTRUCTONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSmON BRACKETS STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) Compare your tractor to the llustratons shown Jn fgure 4. If your tractor resembles the top llustraton, go to step 5. If your tractor resembles the bottom llustraton, go to step 7. TYPE A FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6) Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the two front empty holes on the rght sde of the tractor frame usng two new 3/8" x " hex bolts (D), 3/8" lock washers (L), and 3/8" flat washers (N) as shown. For the rear hole, use a 3/8" x " hex bolt (D), 3/8" lock washer (L) and 3/8" flat washer (N) wth a large /2" washer (M) placed between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame. Tghten. Repeat for the left sde., Skp to step 9. 3/8" FLAT WASHER(N) 38"LOCK WASHER (L) 3/8" x " X REX BOLT (D) /2" LARGE WASHER (M) R.H. HANGER BRACKET FtGURE 6 BRACKET FIGURE 4 NSTRUCTONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS NSTRUCTONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5) Remove any bolts found n the holes ndcated n the llustraton. REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7) Remove any botts found n the holes ndcated llustraton. REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES n the FIGURE 5 FRONT SUSPENSUON BRACKET FIGURE 7 FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP8: (SEEFIGURE8), AttachtheR.H.hangerbracket tothethreehole shown onthesdeofthetractorframeusngthree3/8"x "hex bolts(d).3/8"tockwashers(r)and3/8"fatwashers. Use3/8"nylocknuts(L)onnsdeofframefboltsnsert freelyntoholes.tghten., Repeat forothersde. NOTE:Usespecal3/8"x "threadformngbolts(g)nany holesthataretoosmallforregularbolts. STEP 0: (SEE FIGURE 0), Assemble the pvot support bracket to the angle support brackets usng four 3/8" x " hex bolts (D) and four 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Do not tghten yet. Tghten the 4 bolts fastenng the angle support brackets to the hanger brackets. Tghten the 4 bolts fastenng the pvot support bracket to the angle support brackets. 38" x " HEX BOLT (D) (OR THREAD FORMUNG BOLT (G} IF NEEDED) 38"LOCK WASHER (R) 3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L) (UFNEEDED) 3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L) PIVOT SUPPORT BRACKET FIGURE 0 FIGURE 8 NSTRUCTONS FOR ALLTRACTORS STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9), Assemble one angle support bracket to the topmost set of holes n the hanger brackets usng two 3/8" x " hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Assemble the second angle support bracket to the second from the bottom set of holes n the hanger brackets usng two 3/8" x " hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Be sure the brackets are turned as shown. Do not tghten yet. STEP : (SEE FIGURE ), Assemble the two angle lock bars together as shown n fgure 6. so that a!l holes are algned. Use one 3/8" x ol/4" carrage bolt (E) and one 3/8" nylock nut (L). Be sure to nsert bolt from sde ndcated. Do not tghten at ths tme., Hold the angle lock bars so that the square holes are at the top= Insert the straght hook end of the angle lock sprng through the small mddle hole n both angle lock bars= 3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L) 3/8" x -/4" CARRIAGE BOLT (E} % X3/8" x HEX BOLT (D)_ / 38" NYLOCK NUT (L) / ANGLE SUPPORT BRACKET ANGLELOCK BARS ANGLE LOCK SPRmNG FIGURE 9 FIGURE (Rght Hand Sde Vew) 7
STEP!2: (SEE FIGURE 2). nsert the round hook end of the angle lock sprng up through the hole n the sprng mount bracket. nsert the angle lock bars down through the slot n the channel. Underneath the channel, place a " long spacer (U) on each sde of the angle lock bars and nsert a /4" x 3ol/4" bolt (A) through the channel, angle lock bars and the spacers. Secure the bolt wth a /4" nylock nut (J). Tghten so that lock bars can pvot freely. At ths tme tghten the 3/8" carrage bolt and hex nut prevously assembled to angle lock bars. NOTE: When the angle lock bars are pulled back n slot, the pvot plate should unlock and be free to 3vot to the rght or left poston. STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4), Assemble a 3/8" x ol/4" carrage bolt (E) through the square hole n the cable mount bracket and through the square hole n the angle lock bars. (The carrage bolts should face n opposte drectons.) Usng plers hold the cable mount bracket n poston, anglng down towards the LH. hole n the channel as shown n fgure 0. Secure wth a 3/8" nylock nut (L). Tghten. Refer to the fgure for the correct angle for the cable mount bracket. ALUGN 38" x -/4" CARRmAGE BOLT (E) CABLE MOUNT BBACKE ANGLE L.B. HOLE LOCK PUVOT PLATE SPRUNG MOUNT CHANNEL /4" NYLOCK NUT (J) "SPACERS -_:_0 _"-/4" ANGLE LOCK SPBmNG x 3ol/4" HE BOLT (A) 3/8" NYLOOK NUT (L) FRONT FIGURE 4 (Rght Hand Sde Vew FIGURE 2 (Rght Hand Sde Vew STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) Usng a hammer, assemble a 3/8" palnut (S) onto one end of the sprng mount rod. Insert the other end of the sprng mount rod through the pvot plate usng the rear set of holes. Support the assembled end of the sprng mount rod on a block of wood, and assemble the remanng palnut onto the other end of the rod. STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5). Assemble one 5/6" jam nut (I) approxmately 3/4" onto threaded end of control cable that has no rubber cap or preassembled nuts. Assemble threaded cable end through round hole n cable mount bracket and secure wth another 5/6" jam nut (I). Tghten. NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be requred after blade assembly s completed. BRACKET 34" CABLE MOUNT 3/8" PALNUT (S) SPRING MOUNT ROD PLATE CHANNEL ASSEMBLY 3/8"PALNUT (S) FIGURE 5 (Left Hand Sde Vew) FIGURE 3 (Top Vew)
STEP6: (SEEFIGURE6), Assembleballendofcontrolcableupthroughholen cableendfttngandpulluntlballslpsnsdecurled edgeoffttng.if ballwon'tslpunderedgeofcurl,t wllneedto bensertedthroughopenendofcurl. /8"x ol/4" Assemble/4"x ol/2"(b)hexboltdownthroughthe cableendfttng,the5/8"longspacer(t)andtheleft handholenthechannelassembly.securewtha /4"nylocknut(J).Tghten. PmVOT SHAFT 3/8" HEX NUT (BOTTOM) X BLADE NOTE:Makesurethecablemountbrackets algned wththecableendfttngtopreventbndngof cable.the otherendofthecontrolcablewltbeattachedna later step. SPRING MOUNT ROD PUVOT PLATE NOTCHED BLADE ADJUST SPRING HOLE /8" x -/4" COTTER PUN (P) CABLE END /4" x o/2" HTTmNG HEX BOLT (B) FIGURE 7 (Rght Hand Sde Vew) 5/8" SPACER (T) ASSEMBLY /4" NYLOCK/z NUT (J) t I I HOLE REAR --,--_- FIGURE 6 (Left Hand Sde Vew) STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8), Assemble the large /2" washer (Q) onto the channel pvot pn. Attach the channel assembly to the tractor by placng the end of the channel assembly up nsde the pvot support bracket on the tractor. Algn the hole n the pvot support bracket wth the second hole from the end n the channel assembly. Insert the channel pvot pn through the algned holes from the left sde and secure wth a harpn cotter (O). STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7), To attach the blade to the channel assembly, algn the notched holes n the pvot plate wth the notched holes n the blade, nsert a /8" x ol/4" cotter pn (P) down through the hole at the bend n the blade pvot shaft. Spread the ends of the pn. From the left sde nsert the blade pvot shaft, bend facng top of blade, through the notched holes. Secure the shaft wth another /8" x ol/4" cotter pn (P) through the end hole n the shaft. Spread the ends of the pn. PmVOTSUPPORT BRACKET /2" WASHER (Q) CHANNEL PmVOTPUN Remove the plastc cap and one 3/8" hex nut from the bolt n the blade adjust sprng. Adjust the remanng 3/8" hex nut down approxmately " onto the bolt threads. Hook the sprng over the sprng mount rod. Place the bolt up through the hole n the top edge of the blade and reassemble the other 3/8" hex nut to the bolt and tghten down aganst the top edge of the blade. Replace the plastc cap over the end of the bolt threads. 9 HAmRPmN COTTER (O) CHANNEL ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 (Rght Hand Sde Vew)
STEP9: (SEEFIGURE9) Fromtheteftsde,nsertheweldedendofthelft handlerodthroughtheholentheendof thechannel assembly. Next,nserthelftlnkpnthroughthehole nthebrackethats weldedtothelfthandlerod.(the lftlnks pre-assembled tothepvotsupportbracket). Securethebracketwtha harpncotter(o)nserted upthroughthelftlnkpn.. Usngthefurnshedgreasepacket,applya lght coatngof greasetothestraghtupperportonofthe lfthandlerod.sldethelfthandletubeontothe rod. STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) Assemble plastc grp onto lock release grp assembly. Attach tock release grp assembly to lft handle tube usng one 5/6" x ol/2" hex bolt (C) and one 5/6" nylock nut (K). Do not overtghten the nut. The grp assembly must pvot freely.. Assemble the bal! end of the cable to a cable end fttng as you dd to the other end of the cable. Secure the cable end fttng to the weld bolt on the lock release grp wth a /4" nylock nut (J). Do not overtghten the lack nut. The cable fttng must pvot freely. 5/6" x ol/2" /4" WELD REX BOLT (C) BOLT CABLE END FITTmNG / PLASTIC GRmP /4" NYLOCK NUT (J) CABLE 5/6"NUT (K)NYLOCK [ _ S LOCK RELEASE I f / GRUPASSEMBLY CABLE END mting FIGURE 2 (Rght Hand Sde Vew FIGURE9 (LeftHandSdeVew) STEP20: (SEEFIGURE20) Removetherubbercapandthefrstjamnutfromthe threadedendofthecontrolcableandsldethemonto thecontrolcablewre.adjusthesecondjamnuton thethread so thatt s approxmately 3/4"fromend. Assemblethreadedendofcablethroughthecable mountbracketandsecuretwththefrstjamnut. Renstall therubbercapontothethreadedcableend. NOTE:Someadjustment ofjamnutsmayberequred afterbladeassemblyscompleted. STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 22) Place the end of the blade pvot rod down through the blade pvot shaft. Attach the other end of the blade pvot rod to the lft handle tube. Secure both ends wth a harpn cotter (O). The holes for the harpn cotters should be parallel to the ground. Use the two plastc tes to hold the cable securely to the outsde of the handle tube and away from the tractor to avod drect heat from the tractor muffler.. Squeeze the grp assembly to check blade pvot. To adjust, see Servce & Adjustments secton on p. 3. PLASTIC TreES CABLE MOUNT BRACKET BLADE ROD PWOT LFT HANDLE TUBE _- RUBBER CAP JAM NUTS FIGURE 20 (Rght Hand Sde Vew) 0 BLADE PIVOT SHAFT HAIRPmN COTTER(O) FIGURE 22 (Left Hand Sde Vew
KNOWYOUR SNOW BLADE Read ths owner's manual and safety rules before operatng your snow blade. Compare the llustraton below wth your snow blade to famlarze yourself wth the varous controls and ther locatons. LIFT HANDLE TUBE LOCK RELEASE GRmP ASSEMBLY BLADE PIVOT ROD ANGLE LOCK BARS BLADE ADJUST SPRmNG f I BLADESNOE BLADE PmVOTSHAFT LIFT HANDLE ROD ' / / CONTROLCABLE f LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASS'Y. MFT HANDLE TUBE BLADE PIVOT ROD ANGLE LOCK BARS BLADE ADJUST SPRING BLADE SHOE BLADE PIVOT SHAFT MFT HANDLE ROD CONTROL CABLE Unlocks the blade to swvel to the rght and left. Rases or!owers the blade and pvots blade to the rght and left. Connects blade to handle tube. Pvots blade to the rght and left. Locks the blade n ether the rght hand, left hand or straght ahead poston. Holds blade n poston but permts t to pvot forward to pass over an obstructon. Ground-contactng part of blade. Adjusts for adequate ground clearance of blade. Connects blade to channel assembly. Mows blade to pvot forward. Connects lft handle tube to channel assembly. Rases and!owers the blade. Connects the lock release lever to the angle lock bars. HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW BLADE To Rase or Lower the Snow Blade, Use the handle grp located on the end of the handle tube. To rase the blade, pull back whle pushng down on the handle grp= To lower blade, pul! back whle lftng up on handle grp. PULLBACK AND LFT UP TO LOWER BLADE To Pvot the Blade Rase the blade to transport poston. To unlock the blade, push the lock release grp down aganst the handle tube. To pvot the blade, keep the grp depressed and push forward or put! back on the handle tube, sldng t along the lft rod. Release the grp to lock the blade when t s n ether the rght hand, the left hand or the straght ahead poston. LOCK RELEASE GRmPASSEMBLY HANDLETUBE, I PULL BACK AND PUSH DOWN TO RAISE BLADE FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24
Wheelweghtsandtre chansmustbeusedwth yoursnowbladefor tracton.these accessores avalable at your nearest Sears retal store. are CAUTION: Carefully nspect the area to be worked before operatng the snow blade, Avod ppes, roots, curbs or other heavy obstructons, Usng the Snow blade, Prepare the lawn tractor engne for cold weather usng nstructons furnshed wth the lawn tractor, Always begn wth the transmsson n frst (low) gear and gradually ncrease speed as requred, Do not repeatedly push snow n the same drecton, Ths causes excessve buld up wth each successve pass, To reduce cng on the blade, allow the lawn tractor and blade to adjust to outdoor temperature before operatng, For mproved snow removal performance, wth automotve type paste wax, coat the blade CAUTION: Know the terran, Avod exceptonally steep slopes or drop-offs whch may be hdden by the snow, Never run the snow blade nto heavy materal at hgh speed, CAUTION: Always lower the blade to the ground before leavng the tractor, CUSTOMER RESPONSBLTES Read and follow the mantenance schedule and the procedures lsted n the mantenance secton, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fll n dates as you complete regular servce. Servce Dates Check for loose fasteners Check for worn or damaged Clean Blade Lubrcate BIade parts x x x CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS Durng the operatng season, check all bolts, nuts and harpn cotters to be sure they are secure, CHECK FOR WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS, Durng the operatng season, check for worn and damaged parts, Replace or repar any that have excessve damage or wear, CLEAN BLADE,, Durng the operatng season, clean the blade off after each use, Touch up any bare metal wth pant or apply a lght coat of grease or rust preventve, LUBRICATE BLADE, Lubrcate al! pvot ponts to help mantan proper operaton of blade, Use grease packet furnshed wth the snow blade for lubrcaton of the upper porton of the lft handle rod, 2 GREASE LUBRICATE FIGURE 25
To Adjust Blade Sprng, The tenson of the blade adjust sprng may be altered to permt the blade to tlt forward to bypass sold obstructons. To change the sprng tenson, adjust the nuts at upper end of the sprng bolt. Standng n front of blade, turn the nuts counterclockwse to releve tenson and clockwse to ncrease tenson. Refer to fgure 7 on page 9. To Adjust the Blade Pvot Lock Mechansm f the blade wl! not unlock and pvot, the angle lock bars are not dsengagng from the slots n the pvot plate. To correct, adjust the 5/6" hex jam nuts to draw the end of the control cable back towards the cable mount bracket= The less the threaded end of the cable extends through the bracket, the more the angle lock bars can retract to dsengage from the slots n the pvot plate. TO Adjust Blade Shoes, The blade shoes at the ends of blade may be rased for close work on smooth surfaces or lowered to rase the blade to work on rough or uneven areas. Make sure both shoes are set evenly and that the nuts are tghtened securely. CABLE MOUNT BRACKET t CONTROL CABLE 5/6" HEX 5/6" HEX JAM NUT JAM NUT FIGURE 27 BLADE SHOE FIGURE 26 Recommendatons When Storng, When the snow blade s not beng used, remove all drt and rust and touch up wth pant., Touch up bare metal wth pant or apply a lght coat of grease or rust preventve. Lubrcate all pvot ponts and all ponts shown n fgure 25, page 2 n the mantenance secton., Store n a dry area, protected from weather. TO Remove Blade From Trsctor, Lower the blade to the ground wth the blade n the center (straght ahead) poston., Remove the harpn cotter whch fastens the blade pvot rod to the blade pvot shaft. See fgure 22 on page 0. Remove the harpn cotter whch fastens the lft handle rod to the lft lnk pn. See fgure 9, page 0. Remove the harpn cotter from the channel pvot pn and remove the pvot pn from the channel assembly. See fgure 8 on page 9. Remove the blade, the channel assembly and the lft handle assembly from the tractor. The brackets assembled to the tractor frame may be left n place., To remove the brackets assembled to the tractor frame (sde plates and pvot support brackets) refer to the fgures approprate for your tractor on pages 5-7. If the sde plates are removed from the tractor frame, be sure to reassemble any bolts that were removed from the frame. Refer to fgures and 3 on page 5. 3
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Blade s dffcult to rase. Lft mechansm s bndng Lubrcate pvot ponts as shown n fgure 25 on page 2. Blade s dffcult to pvot. Handle tube s bndng on lft rod. Lubrcate lft handle rod as nstructed on page 2. Blade wll not unlock to pvot. Lock mechansm s out of adjustment Refer to the Servce and Adjustments and s not dsengagng, secton on page 3. 4
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.2444-42" SNOW BLADE / 54 25, 27 23 3 7 43 32 3! _-38 zc 37 44 49 / 55 58 5 _2 52 44 = I I 58 5 52 58 5,59
REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.2444 42" SNOW BLADE NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2O 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 3 32 PART NO. 234 237 62980 43080 44326 43064 4308 24690 25647 24347 43262 233 540-8 23958 2330 HA2362 46066 43070 R9466R 4407 4305 44074 49808 6256 43055 46053 63033 25646 25645 24023 46049 6559 y. 8 4 0 I 4 2 2 6 6 2 4 2 DESCRIPTION Blade 42" Wear Pate 42" Renforcement Plate Assembly Bolt, Carrage 5/6-8 x 3/4" Bolt, Carrage 5/6-8 x " Hex Lock Nut, 5/6-8 Thread Washer, 5/6" Skd Shoe Bracket, Angle Support Push Channel Hex Lock Nut, /2-3 Thread Bolt, Specal Pvot Washer, Flat /2" Plate, Pvot 7 Ga. Bracket, Sprng Mt. Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8" Shaft, Blade Pvot Washer, 3/8" STD. Sprng, Blade Adjust Hex Bolt, 3/8-6 x 3-/2" Hex Nut, 3/8-6 Thread Plastc Cap Control Cable Assembly Release Grp Assembly Pn, Harpn Small 3/32" Spacer,.28 ID x " Lft Handle Rod Assembly Hanger Bracket, R.H. Hanger Bracket, L.H. Pvot Support Bracket Rod, Blade Pvot Lft Handle Tube Assembly REF NO= 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 5 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 PART NO. 235 23856 4497 4300 43348 746_0260 73-0869 4647 72-0256 23658 43085 4780 05762 43648 4789 70-0305 46065 63034 4300 43350 43003 726-078 RI9766 4607 43349 R97240 4763 49795 QTY. 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 6 6 2 6 6 DESCRIPTION Angle Lock Bar Sprng Mount Rod Palnut, 3/8" Cotter Pn /8" x -/4" Angle Lock Sprng Cable End Fttng Grp, Plastc Handle, Grp Hex Jam Nut, 5/6-24 Thread Spacer Hex Bolt, 5/6-8 x ol/2" Nyock Hex Nut, 5/6" Cable Mount Bracket Hex Bolt, /4-20 x =/2" Nylock Hex Nut, /4" Carrage Bolt, 3/8-6 x -/4" Channel Pvot Pn Lft Lnk Assembly Hex Bolt, 3/8-6 x " Carrage Bolt, 3/8-6 x " Lock 'dasher 3/8" Plastc Te Washer Hex Bolt, /4-20 x 3-/4" Lg. Gr 5 /4" x " Sprng Pn Washer, /2" (Large) Hex Bolt, 3/8" x " (Thd. Formng) Owners ManuaI
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