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Page 1: ...CTOR ATTACHMENT Model No 486 248460 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ... 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 8...

Page 3: ...s 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 n...

Page 4: ...2 10 18 DESCRIPTION REF QTY DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 Shoulder Bolt Hex Nut 5 16 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 Lock Washer 5 16 Lock Washer 3 8 M N O P Q R S T U V W 2 Bowed Washer 6 Washer 1 4 2 Washer 5 16 2 Washer 3 4 4 Hairpin Clip 1 8 2 Shear Bolt 2 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 1 Tarp Str...

Page 5: ...Plastic Weight Keg 8 Weight Tray 9 Side Brace Arms 2 10 Chute Crank Assembly 11 Lift Handle with Cable 12 Clutch Idler Assembly 13 Drive V Belt 14 Auger V Belt Attached to Housing Assembly 15 Anti rotation Bracket 16 Chute and Control Cable Assembly 17 Housing Assembly Hardware Package Stored inside Plastic Keg 15 _ 116 713 14 ...

Page 6: ...ssembly Refer to your tractor owner s manual for removal instructions ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRACTOR Store all brackets and fasteners removed from the tractor during the assembly of the snow thrower unless the instructions call for their use 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...

Page 7: ...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 MUFFLER GUARD ONLY MODELS WITH SIDE MUFFLER _ J R H HANGER r BRACKET FIGURE 4 3 8 x 1 HE BOLT 3 8 LOCK WASHER RIGHT SIDE VIEW Assemble the L H hanger bracket to the left side of the tractbr frame using two 3 8 xl hex bolts two 3 8 lock washers and two 3 8 hex lock nut...

Page 8: ...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 rising two pivot lock pins and 1 8 hairpin clips See figure 8 PIVOT LOCK PIN FIGURE 8 RIGHT SIDE VIEW S MFTHANDLE LIFT BRACK_ _16 xl 3 4 HEXBOLT 5 16 HEX NUT 5 16 LOCK t WASHER FIGURE 9 RIGHT SIDE VIEW NO...

Page 9: ...SSEMBLY 5116 LOCK WASHER _16 HEXNUT 5 16 FLAT WASHER f FIGURE 13 LEFT SIDE VIEW Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening with general purpose grease See figure 14 Place the discharge chute facing forward onto the discharge opening aligning the crank rod spiral with the notches in the chute flange Attach the three chute keepers right side up as shown in figure 14 and the anti rotation ...

Page 10: ...t skid shoes on the snow thrower Assemble a 3 4 washer and a 1 8 hairpin clip to each mounting pin Secure the snow thrower to the tractor using the attachment pin and 1 8 hairpin clip Insert the attachment pin from the left side See figure 15 I ATFACHMENT PIN 118 HAIRPIN CLIP_ I 3 4 F_LAT WASHER FIGURE 15 RIGHT SIDE VIEW IMPORTANT The tapered V section of the belts must be seated into the grooves ...

Page 11: ...ace using the 1 8 hairpin clip which was removed earlier See figure 18 Use the L H tension adjusting chain to pull the flat idler pulley in against the drive belt Pull the chain out as far as the inside hairpin clip will allow and then fasten the chain in place using the 1 8 mhairpin clip which was removed earlier See figure 18 IMPORTANT The inside hairpin clips are factory assembled to the fourth...

Page 12: ...with approximately 100 Ibs of dry sand Secure the keg with the rubber tarp strap hooked into the holes in the cross brace See figure 20 FIGURE 20 Z TARP STRAP VIEWED FROM REAR CHECKLIST 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 All assembly instructions have been completed with all bolt...

Page 13: ...at absorbs wear and impact from contact with ground SKID SHOE Controls amount of clearance between the scraper plate and the ground SPIRAL AUGER R H L H Feed snow to the impeller fan at the center of the housing BEFORE STARTING 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 b...

Page 14: ...actor at a slow ground speed 1st gear for safe and efficient snow removal 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 t...

Page 15: ... shoes on the snow thrower are subject to wear through normal use To prevent damage to the spiral auger housing replace plate and shoes before wear is excessive CLEANING Clean out any dirt and debris from auger and impeller after each use Before storing at the end of each season rinse out the auger and impeller housing Allow to dry thoroughly Before storing at the end of the season paint any expos...

Page 16: ...ture use order part number 710 0891 shear bolt and number 43064 hex lock nut GEAR HOUSING SHEAR BOLTAND HEX LOCK NUT SCRAPER SKID PLATE SHOE SKID SHOE LEVELING SHOE ADJUSTMENT The snow thrower must be attached to the tractor for correct adjustment of the shoes The skid shoes regulate the distance the scraper plate is raised above the plowing surface They are mounted on each side of the spiral auge...

Page 17: ...ray s brace arms to the tractor Be sure to retighten the two t_olts and nuts which fastened the brace arms to the tractor See figure 19 on page 12 If a front mounted attachment is to be used remove the side plates from the front of the tractor Be sure to reassemble the removed bolts and nuts to the tractor frame See figures 1 and 2 on page 6 PROBLEM Spiral augers stop turning Clogged discharge chu...

Page 18: ...R MODEL 486 248460 46 SNOW THROWER 19 16 13 14 38 1_ 98 61 58 57 13 33 13 46 10 106 105 3 4 14 108 34 5 107 104 103 13 106 109 18 13 14 41 26 21 30 25 113 _ 111 39 38 112 1_ 21 13 14 35 37 11o 101 31 75 68 61 65 67 18 ...

Page 19: ...Box Assembly 98 Pulley 9 99 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 7 8 100 Flat Washer 3 8 x 1 1 4 101 Discharge Chute Adapter 102 Chute Bracket 6 103 Nylon Washer 5 8 104 Lower Discharge Chute 105 Upper Discharge Chute 106 Chute Pivot Spacer 107 Cable Guide 108 Cable Bracket 109 Chute Control Cable 110 Chute Control Cable w Clip 111 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 112 Hex Screw 1 4 14 x 5 8 113 Plastic Bushing 3 8 684 ...

Page 20: ...IR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 248460 46 SNOW THROWER 35 37 X 36 31 53 33 34 54 64 19 13 18 X 1 52 51 I 19 14 14 15 20 19 19 45 51 28 27 44 52 59 58 22 30 20 12 29 1 3 54 26 2 20 24 39 67 A 49 59 51 52 47 26 54 2O ...

Page 21: ... Clevis Pin 1 2 x 1 56 2 Spacer 57 1 Bracket Support Rod 58 Z 2 8 Lockwasher 5 16 59 2 Flat Washer 21 32 x 1 1 4 61 2 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 62 1 Attachment Pin 63 1 2 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 4 64 1 Chute Tilt Bracket Assembly 65 1 Chute Tilt Handle 66 1 Knob 67 PART QTY NO 46957 720 0201A 44917 741 0475 47339 746 3060 712 0127 710 1233 46446 726 0178 63568 63569 47033 24331 24288 23812 43062 43003 43082 ...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22 ...

Page 23: ...Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and snow thrower Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual 23 ...

Page 24: ...r or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 8...

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