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Owner's Mal3ual

48" SNOW BLADE

Model No. 486.244283

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Carl 1-866-576-8388

Most fasteners are readily available

through any hardware store

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow alt Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Safety

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears com/cra ftsma n

PRINTED IN USA FORM NO 49828 (1/06)

SAFETYRULES.............................................................2

WARRANTY...................................................................3

ACCESSORIES..............................................................3

FULLSiZEHARDWARECHART...................................4

CARTONCONTENTS....................................................5

ASSEMBLY................................................................6-13

OPERATION............................................................14-15

MAINTENANCE...........................................................15

SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS..................................16

STORAGE....................................................................16

TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................16

REPAIRPARTSILLUSTRATION.................................18

REPAIRPARTSLIST...................................................19

PARTSORDERING/SERVICE..................BACKCOVER

Any power equipment can cause inju ry if ope rated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment

Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment

1 Read the tractor and snow blade owner's manuals and

know how to operate your tractor before using tractor

with snow blade attachment.

3. Never allow children to operate tractor and snow

blade, and do not allow adults to operate wkhout

proper instructions

2 Never operate tractor and snow blade without wearing

proper clothing suited to weather conditions and

operation of controls.

4. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and

gradually increase speed as required

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions it means--AttentionH Become

alert!! Your safety is involved.

The model number and soda1 numbers will be found on a

decal attached to the snow blade.

You should record both the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODELNUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.244283

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied wkh it, if this Snow Blade fails due to a defect in

material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, ca_l1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or

replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commercial or ten al purposes, this warranty appNes for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

Tl_is warranty gives you specific legal rigl_ts, and you may also have other rights whicl_ vary from state to state

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit Call 1-8O0-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are available.

If available, they may be ,urchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

WHEEL WEIGHT TIRE CHAINS WEIGHT BRACKET

FOR DRAW BAR

SNOW CAB

(SHOWN FULL SIZE)

REF.

QTY.

DESCRIPTION

He× Bolt, 1/4" x 3-1/4" LG

Hex Bolt 1/4" x 1-1!4"

Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 1

] Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt, 3/8:: x 1"

Hex Bolt, 1/2 x 1-3/4"

Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 1-1/4"

Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

Nylock Nut, 1/4"

Nylock Nut, 5/16"

Nylock Nut, 3/8"

RER QTY. DESCRIPTION

L 1 Nylock NuL 1/2"

M 4 Hex Jam Nut, 5/18"

N 2 Palnut, 3/8"

O 2 Lock Washer, 3/8"

P 3 Washer 1/2"

Q 1 Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 1-3/4"

R 2 Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 1"

S t Spacer, 5/8" LG.

T 2 Spacer, 1" LG

U 3 Hairpin Cotter, Large

V 4 Hairpin Cotter, Small

W 2 Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4"

PARTS IN HARDWARE PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SiZE

GG LL

RBF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

Cable End Fitting

Cable Mount Bracket

Angle Lock Spring

Nylon Tie

Spring Mount Rod

Channel Pivot Pin

GG 1 Blade Adjust Spring

HH 1 Plastic Grip

II 1 Grip Assembly

JJ 2 Angle Lock Bar

KK 1 Blade Pivot Shaft

LL 2 Frame Bracket

MM 1 Rear Locating Bracket

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

REF. QTY.

1 1

2 1

3 1

4 1

5 1

6 1

lo 12

DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

Long Hanger Bracket

Short Hanger Bracket

Rear Mounting Bracket

Pivot Support Bracket

Thrust Channel

Channel Assembly

7 1 Blade Assembly

8 1 Blade Pivot Rod

9 1 Lift Handle Tube

10 1 Lift Handle Rod

1 1 2 Rear Support Channel

12 1 Cable

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers

(1) Hammer

(1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)

(1) 9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench

(2) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench

(2) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

*Remove the loose parts and the hardware packages

from the carton Lay out aH parts and hardware and

identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5

iMPORTANT: You will not use all of the parts or hardware

supplied with your blade. Dispose of unused parts or

hardware after you have finished assembling the blade.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WiTH SINGLE

FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Use figure 2 to help identify the mounting holes for

Sea_s tractor frames For other brand tractors, identify

the two mounting holes by placing a frame bracket

against the tractor frame in front of the front axle and

finding two holes in the tractor frame that align with

two of the holes in the frame bracket. The bracket can

be flipped over to reverse the hole pattern. Refer also

to timeillustrations on page 9.

Remove any bolts found in the mounting holes.

On Sears tractors, remove the browning shield from

the front of the tractor as shown.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to reattach the browning shield in

step 3.

CAUTION: Do not begin assembling

until the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust

deflector have been allowed to cool off.

TRACTOR PREPARATION

• Allow engine muffler and exhaust deflector to cool

before beginning

• Refer to tractor owner's Rlanua] to remove mower

deck or any other attachment you may have mounted

to your tractor. Mark and save all removed parts

IIVIPORTANT: Right hand (R.H) and left hand (L.H.) are

determined from the operators position while seated on

the tractor

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single

mower deck suspension bracket located underneath

the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2.

If not, skip to step 7 on page 8 for tractors with dual

mower deck suspension brackets

/--

MOWERDECK

SUSPENSION

_--_f BRACKET

FIGURE 1-SEARSTRACTOR SHOWN

-J

MOUNTING _ SHIELD ON SEARS

FRAME i HOLESON .... TRACTORS

BRACKET lSEARSTRACTORS

FIGURE2-SEARSTRACTORSHOWN

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)

Attach a frame bracket to each side of the t{actor

frame On Sears tractors use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt

(E) and 3/8" lock washer (O) in the lower hole and a

3/8" x 1" carriage bolt (H) and 3/8" nylock nut (K) in

the upper hole of each frame bracket. Leave out the

upper bolt if there is no hole in the tractor frame. Do

not tighten. For other brand tractors use the bolts

and nuts shown in the illustrations on page 9.

On Sears tractors re-attach the browning shield.

3/8" x 1"

CARRIAGE BOLT (H)

3/8" NYLON

3/8" LOCK WASHER (O)

t 3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT {E)

FIGURE 3 - SEARS TRACTOR SHOWN

STEP 4: (SEEFIGURE4)

This step is for Sears tractors only. If you have a

tractor brand other than Sears, skip to step 5

*Stack the short Hanger Bracket on top of the long

Hanger Bracket with the ends of the brackets pointing

up. Align the first and third slots in both brackets with

the middle set of slots in the thrust channel as shown

* Fasten the brackets to the thrust channel using

two 3/8" x f-1/4" carriage bolts (G) and 3/8" nylock

nuts (K) Spread the brackets so that the ends are

approximately 12-1/4" apart, measured from the

outside Do not tighten.

,Skip to step 9 on page 10.

3/8" x%1/4" 12-t/ SHORT HANGER

CARRIAGE BOLT (G)

LONG HANGER

3/8" NYLOCK NUT (K) //>

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6 ANDTHE ILLUSTRATIONS

ON PAGE 9)

This step is for tractor brands other than Sears,

If you have a Sears tractor, skip to step 9 on page 10.

* Refer to the illustrations on page 9 for examples of

how to attach the Hanger Brackets on various tractors

*Select the set of slots in the top of the Thrust Channel

that will postion the channel's front plate slightly out in

front of the tractor frame The distance from the slots

to the front plate must be slightly greater than the

distance "L" in step 5.

,Hold the Hanger Brackets with the ends pointing up

Stack the short Hanger Bracket on top of the long

Hanger Bracket If distance "H" measured in step 5

was less than 6", hold the brackets together and flip

them over so that the ends point down.

*Slide the Hanger Brackets apart so that the overall

length is slightly less than distance "W" measured

in step 5 Center the Hanger Brackets on top of the

Thrust Channel and attach them to the selected slots

using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (G) and 3/8"

nylock nuts (K) Do not tighten.

* Proceed to step 9 on page 10.

FIGURE4-SEARSTRACTORSHOWN

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

This step is for tractor brands other than Sears,

If you have a Sears tractor, skip to step 9 on page 10.

* Measure the distance from the center of the frame

brackets to the front of the tractor frame. This will be

referred to as distance "L" in step 8.

Measure to determine which of the two holes at

the bottom of the Frame Bracket is closest to being

6" from the ground The height of this hole will be

referred to as distance "H" in step 6

Measure the inside distance between the Frame

Brackets This distance will be referred to as distance

"W" in step 6.

3/8" x 1-1/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT (G)

HANGER BRACKETS

Ends down when "H" is 6" or less

Ends up when "H" is more than 6"

FRONT PLATE

3/8" NYLOCK NUT (K) _-_ f/J

FIGURE6

JOHN DEERE LTTRACTOR

FIGURE 5-JOHN DEERE TRACTOR LT SHOWN

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL

FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

* Locate the Mower Deck Suspension Brackets oll each

side at the front of the tractor frame A Bears tractor

is shown below. For examples of brackets on other

tractors see the illustrations on page 9

* Measure the distance from the center of the deck

attachment hole in the Mower Deck Suspension

Brackets to the front of the tractor frame. This will be

referred to as distance "L" in step 8.

* Measure the height above the ground of the deck

attachment hole in the Mower Deck Suspension

Brackets The height of this hole will be referred to as

distance "H" in step 8

* Measure the inside distance between the Mower

Deck Suspension Brackets. This will be referred to as

distance "W" in step 8.

/J-_ SEARS{_)TRACTORFRAME

FIGURE 7-SEARS TRACTOR SHOWN

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8ANDTHE iLLUSTRATIONS

ON PAGE 9)

Refer to the illustrations on page 9 for examples of

how to attach the Hanger Brackets on various tractors.

Select a set of slots in the top of the Thrust Channel

that will position the front plate slightly out in front of

the tractor frame The distance from the slots to the

front plate must be slightly greater than the distance

"L" in step 7

Hold the Hanger Brackets with the ends pointing up

Stack the short Hanger Bracket on top of the long

Hanger Bracket If distance "H" measured in step 7

was less than 6", hold the brackets together and flip

them over so that the ends point down

Slide the Hanger Brackets apart so that the overall

length is slightly less than distance "W" measured

in step 7 Center the Hanger Brackets on top of the

Thrust Channel and attach them to the selected slots

using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (G) and 3/8"

nylock nuts (K) Do not tighter1.

•Proceed to step 9 on page 10.

3/8" x 1-1/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

HANGER BRACKETS

Ends down when "H" is 6" or less

FRONT PLATE

FIGURE8

'g_.A_ SEAIR_TRACTOR_ WITH

_._ CENTER _U_PENSION BRACKET

LOCATE HANGER BRACKETS INFRONT

MIDDi.E ._ETOF SI.OTS IN THiRU._TCHANNEL SET OF ._LOTS IN THRUST CHANNEL

_I i LOCATE HANGER BRACKETSIN REAR

/" ,_ _'," "_ SETOF_LOTgINTHRUSTCHANNEi.

MIDOLE SET OF ._-OT_ IN THIRU_T CHANNEL i ./" FOF.WAI_D_LOT_ MAY B_ OSED ON

_OME MURRAy T_A_TOR _

_A_ I_AIROEN _ JOHN D_ERE _ABRE

LOCATE I"_AN_E_ B_ACKET_ }N _" _ LOCATf HAN_E_ BRACKET_ I1_F_O_T

MIDDLE _ET OF _LOT_ IN THRUST CHA_ _EL _ET OF _LOT_ IN THROAT CF{ANNfi.

MTO. LAWN T_ACTOR_ MTD _A_OEN

+°,!

,C,, . "_\ >'/

_" LOCATE HAN_R BRA_K_T_ ,N FRONT _T OF _LOT_ IN THRUST ¢_ INNF_LONT

_ET OF ,_1-OTS IN THRUST CHANNEL

MTO. GAFIOEN TNACTO FI$

_<! WITN FA_T ArrAeN NEATURE

LOCATE HAN_ER NFtACKET_ IN F_ONT LOeAT[ HANaEN BNACKET_ IN FRONT

SET OF SLOTS IN THRUST _HANNEI. $_T OF _LOT$ IN TN_kI_T CNANNEI_

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)

• Install the Rear Locating Bracket to the top of the

Rear Mounting Bracket using two 3/8" x 1" Carriage

bolts (H) and 3/8" nylock nuts (K). Tighten nuts.

• Install the Rear Support Channels to the middle set of

holes in the sides of the Rear Mounting Bracket using

four 3/8" x 1" Carriage Bolts (R) and 3/8" nylock nuts

(K) Finger tighten only.

REAR LOCATING PEAR SUPPORT

BRACKET CHANNELS

(H)

REAR MOUNTING 3/8" NYLOCK NUT {K)

BRACKET

FIGURE 9

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)

Slide the Rear Support Channels under the rear of

the tracton Attach the Rear Mounting Bracket to the

Tractor Drawbar using the 5/8" x 1-3/4" Clevis Pin (Q)

and a large Hairpin Cotter (U)

5/8" X 1-3/4" TRACTOR

CLEVIS PIN (Q) DRAWBAP

PEAR MOUNTING REAR LOCATING

BRACKET

LARGE _EAR SUPPORT

HAIRPIN CHANNEL

COTTER

FIGURE 10

STEP 11 : (SEE FIGURE 11)

Slide the Thrust Channe_ under the front of the tractor

Attach the Hanger Brackets to the Frame Brackets

using two 1/2" x 1" clevis pins (R), 1/2" washers (P)

and large hairpin cotters (U).

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)

• P_ace the rear of the Thrust Channel between the

two Rear Support Channels Install four 3/8" x 1"

carriage bolts (H) and 3/8" nylock nuts (K) using the

most widely spaced holes that are aligned with slots.

Finger tighten only.

• If the Rear Support Channels bump against bottom

of the tractor, reattach the rear of the channels to a

lower set of holes in the Rear Mounting Bracket tf

there is more clearance than necessary between the

Rear Support Channels and the bottom of the tractor,

reattach the rear of the channels to a higher set of

holes in the Rear Mounting Bracket.

•Spread the Ranger Brackets apart as far as possible

and center the Thrust Channel under the tractor

•Tighten all bolts and nuts installed up to this point.

Measure the height of the front plate on the Thrust

Channel. If it is not 4" to 5" above the ground, reinstaN

the clevis pins in the Hanger Brackets to a higher or

lower hole position to attain the correct height.

REAR

SUPPORT

CHANNEL 3/8"X1"

CARRIAGE BOLT(H)

3_"NYLOCK FRONT

NUT(K) PLATE

FIGURB 12 - SEARSTRACTOR SHOWN

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)

Assemble the pivot support bracket to the front of the

Thrust Channel using four 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (H)

and four 3/8" nylock nuts (K). Make sure the bracket is

straight and then tighten.

_8"NYLOCK

NUT(_

1/2" WASHER,

LARGE HAIRPIN COTTER (U)

1/2"X 1" CLEVIS PIN (R)

FIGURE 11 = SEARS TRACTOR SHOWN

3/8" X 1"

CARRIAGE BOLT (H)

FIGURE 13 = SEARS TRACTOR SHOWN

STEP 14: (SEEFIGURE14)

Placethetwoanglelockbarstogethersothatallholes

arealignedAssemblea3/8"x 1-1/4"carriagebolt(G)

anda3/8"nylocknut(K)inthetopholeBesureto

insertboltfromsideindicatedFinger tighten only.

*Insert the round hook end of the angle lock spring up

through the hole in bracket (A).

,Hold the angle lock bars so that the square holes are

at timetop Insert the straight hook end of the angle

lock spring through the middle hole in both angle lock

bars as shown

,Insert the angle lock bars down through the slot in the

channel Under the channel, place a 1" long spacer (T)

on each side of the angle lock bars and insert a 1/4" x

3-1/4" bolt (A) through the channel, the angle lock bars

and the spacers Secure the bolt with a 1/4" nylock nut

(I). Tighten so that lock bars can pivot freely.

,At this time tighten the 3/8" carriage bolt and nylon

lock nut previously assembled to angle lock bars.

NOTE: When the angle lock bars are pulled back, the

pivot plate should unlock and be free to pivot

318"x 1-1/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT (G)

t_"NYLOCK

NUT (I),_

CHANNEL_

1" SPACERS (T)

FIGURE 14

ANGLE

LOCK

SPRING

ANGLE

LOCK BARS

1_"x3-1/4"

BEX BOLT(A)

(Right Hand Side View

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

Use a hammer to tap a 3/8" palnut (N) onto one

end of the spring mount rod. Insert the rod through

the rear set of holes in the pivot plate Support the

assembled end of the spring mount rod on a block of

wood, and tap the remaining 3/8" palnut (N) onto the

other end of the rod

3/8" PALNUT

SPRING

MOUNT

ROD

3/8" PALNUT (N)

PIVOT

PLATE

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

* Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (G) through the

square hole in the cable mount bracket and through

the square hole in the angle lock bars as shown. (The

carriage bolts should face in opposite directions.)

Using pliers hold the cable mount bracket in position,

angling down towards the LH. hole in the channel as

shown Secure with a 3/8" nylock nut (K) Tighten.

Refer also to figure 17 for the correct angle for time

cable mount bracket.

3/8" x 1-1/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT (G) ---............-_'_

ALIGN CABLE

MOUNT BRACKET ANGLE

WITH L.H. HOLE 2: "_ LOCK

____ BARS

-.....

3/8" NYLOCK

NUT (K) FRONT

FIGURE 16 (Right Hand Side View)

STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)

Assemble one 5/16" jam nut (M) approximately 3/4"

onto the threaded end of the control cable Assemble

the threaded cable end through the round hole in

the cable mount bracket as shown and secure with

another 5/16" jam nut (M) Tighten.

NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required

after blade assembly is completed

BRACKETCABLEMOUNT I_ 3/4" _I

5/16 JAM NUT (M) \ L_

_ 5116" JAM NUT (M)

CHANNEL ASSEMBLY REAR

FIGURE 17 (Left Hand Side View)

FIGURE 15 (Top View)

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18)

•Assemble ball end of control cable up through hole in

cable end fitting and pull until ball slips inside curled

edge of fitting as shown If ball won't slip under edge

of curl it will need to be inserted through open end of

curl.

• Assemble 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (B) down through the

cable end fitting, the 5/8" long spacer (S) and the left

hand hole in the channel assembly Secure with a 1/4"

nylock nut (1) Tighten.

NOTE: Make sure the cable mount bracket is aligned

with the cable end fitting as shown to prevent binding of

cable. The other end of the control cable will be attached

in a later step.

CABLE END

FITTING

1/4" x 1-114"

NEX BOLT (B)

(s)

ASSEMBLY

1/4" NYLON LOCK NUT (I) REAR

FIGURE 18 (Left Hand Side View)

STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)

•To attach the blade to the channel assembly, align the

notched holes in the pivot plate with the notched holes

in the blade• Insert a 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin (W) down

through the hole at the bend in the Made pivot shaft

Spread the ends o1the pin. From the left side insert

the blade pivot shaft, bend facing up, through the

notched holes. Secure the shaft with another 1/8" x

1-1/4" cotter pin (W) through the end hole in the shaft•

Spread the ends of the pin.

•Remove the plastic cap and one 3/8" hex nut from the

bolt in the blade adjust spring Adjust the remaining

3/8" hex nut down approximately 1" onto the bolt

threads. Hook the spring over the spring mount rod

as shown Place the bolt up through the hole in the

top edge of the blade and reassemble the other 3/8"

hex nut and tighten down against the top edge of the

blade. Replace the plastic cap over the end of the bolt

threads.

1/8" x 1-1/4" _

COTTER _/

PIN(W)

BLADE J

PIVOT

SNAFT

PLASTIC

CAP

z@/_.. 3/8" HEX NUT

(TOP)

3/8" HEX NUT

(BOTTOM)

MOUNT

ROD PIVOT PLATE

BLADE

ADJUST

SPRING

_J_ 1/8" x 1-1/4"

COTTER PIN (W)

FIGURE 18 (Right Hand Side View)

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE2O)

* Assemble the 1/2" washer (P) onto the channel pivot

pin.

* Attach the channel assembly to the tractor by placing

the end of the channel assembly up inside the pivot

support bracket on the tractor. Align the hole in the

pivot support bracket with the second hole in the

channel assembly Insert the channel pivot pin through

the aligned holes from the left side and secure with a

small hairpin cotter (V) pushed all the way through to

the loop end.

NOTE: All hairpin cotters on this snow blade sl_ould be

pushed through to their loop end

._ )j. 1/2" WASHER (P)

, PIVOT SUPPORT -

I BRACKET -_ CHANNEL

¢ PIVOT PIN

CHANNEL ASSEMBLY t

SMALL HAIRPIN

COTTER (V)

CHANNEL

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 20 (Right Hand Side View)

STEP 21: (SEEFIGURE21)

Fromtheleftside,inserttheweldedendofthelift

handlerodthroughtheexposedholesintheendof

thechannelassembly.Next,inserttheliftlinkpin

throughtheholeinthebracketthatisweldedto thelift

handlerod (Theliftlinkis pre-assembledtothepivot

supportbracket)Securethebracketwithasmall

hairpincotter(V)insertedupthroughtheliftlinkpinall

thewaytotheloopendofthehairpincotter

• Usingthefurnishedgreasepacket,applyalight

coatingofgreasetothestraightupperportionofthe

lifthandlerod.Slidethelifthandletubeontotherod

LIFT HANDLE ROD

_ ,/ /

, /

LONG PIN ",_

TLINK) ........

__ WELDED BRACKET

SMALL HAIRPIN COTTER (V)

FIGURE 21 (Left Hand Side View)

STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 20)

•Screw one 5/16" jam nut (M) approximately 3/4" onto

the loose end of the control cabte. Pass the cable

around the outside of the lift handle rod and insert the

threaded cable end through the cable mount bracket

on the lift handle tube Secure the cable with another

5/16" jam nut (M) Tighten•

NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required

after blade assembly is completed.

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET

END 5/16" JAM NUTS (M)

HANDLE

GRIP

STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 23)

Assemble the plastic grip onto the lock release grip

assembly.

*Attach the lock release grip assembly to the lift handle

tube using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (D) and one

5/16" nylock nut (J) De not overtighten the nylon

lock nut. The grip assembly must pivot freely

*Assemble the ball end of the cable to a cable end

fitting as was done to the other end of the cable

Secure the cable end fitting to the weld bolt on the

lock release grip with a 1/4" nylock nut (I) Do not

overtighten the nylon lock nut. The cable fitting must

pivot freely•

5/16" x 1-1/2" 1/4" WELD

HEX BOLT (D) BOLT

CABLE END

FITTING

CABLE

PLASTIC 1/4 " NYLOCK

GRIP NUT (I)

5/16" NVLOCK _

NUT (J)

// _ LOCK RELEASE

" GRIP ASSEMBLY CABLE END

_J FITTING

FIGURE 23 (Right Hand Side View)

STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 24)

•Place the long end of the blade pivot rod down

through the blade pivot shaft• Attach the short end of

the blade pivot rod to the lift handle tube Secure both

ends with smalt hairpin cotters (V)

•Use the two plastic ties to hold the cable securely

to the outside of the handle tube and away from the

tractor to avoid direct heat from the tractor muffler.

PLASTIC TIES

SMALL

COTTER (V)

BLADE

PIVOT

ROD LIFT HANDLE

TUBE

BLADE PIVOT SHAFT

',_ -; SMALL HAIRPIN COTTER (V)

FIGURE 22 (Right Hand Side View) FIGURE 24 (Left Hand Side View)

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 timevarious controls and their locations

LIFT HANDLE TUBE LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASSEMBLY

BLADE PmVOTROD

BLADE

SPRING

BLADESHOE

BLADE PIVOT SHAFT

ANGLE

LOCK

BARS

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', \ /,

LiFT HANDLE ROD N \ J /

\" //' CONTROL CABLE \_ ..............

LOCK RELEASE GRiP ASS'Y

LIFT HANDLE TUBE

BLADE PIVOT ROD

ANGLE LOCK BARS

BLADE ADJUST SPRING

BLADE SHOE

BLADE PIVOT SHAFT

LiFT HANDLE ROD

CONTROL CABLE

Unlocks the blade to swivel to the right and left

Raises or lowers the blade and pivots blade to the right and left

Connects blade to handle tube Pivots blade to the right and left.

Locks the blade in either the right hand, left hand or straight ahead position•

Holds blade in position but permits it to pivot forward to pass over an obstruction•

Ground-contacting part of blade Adjusts for adequate ground clearance of blade.

Connects blade to channel assembly. Allows blade to pivot forward

Connects lift handle tube to channel assembly. Raises and lowers the blade.

Connects the lock release lever to the angle lock bars•

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW BLADE

To Raise or Lower the Snow Blade

• Use the handle grip located on the end of the handle

tube• To raise the blade, pu[I back white pushing down

on the handle gdp. To lower blade, pun back while

lifting up on handle grip See figure 25.

HANDLE TUBE

PULL BACK AND

LIFT UP TO

LOWER BLADE

/, PULL BACK AND

,' PUSH DOWN TO

RAISE BLADE

To Pivot the Blade

•Raise the blade to transport position•To unlock

the blade, push the lock release grip down against

the handle tube.To pivot the blade, keep the grip

depressed and push forward or pull back on the

handle tube, sliding it along the lift rod. Release the

grip to lock the blade when it is in either the right

hand, the left hand or the straight ahead position See

figure 26

LOCK RELEASE

GRIP ASSEMBLY

HANDLE TUBE

% • • • • • i i i

LIFT ROD

FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26

Using the Snowblsde

Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with your

snow blade for fraction. These accessories are availabb

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 first (low) gear

and gradually increase speed as required

* Do not repeatedly push snow in the same direction,

causing excessive build up with each successive pass

•To reduce icing on the blade, allow timelawn tractor

and blade to adjust to outdoor temperature before

operating

*For improved snow removal pe_1ormance, coat the blade

with automotive type paste wax

CAUTION: Inspect carefully the area

to be worked before operating the snow

blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs or other

heavy obstructions.

CAUTION: Know the terrain. Avoid

exceptionally steep slopes or drop offs

which may be hidden by the snow

Never run the snow blade into heavy

matedal at high speed

CAUTION: Always lower the blade to

timeground before leaving the tractor.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES

Read and foflow the maintenance schedule and the

procedures listed in the maintenance section.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE g_\_-_d__o,/_

Fill in dates as you _,_ _ ,_ _

Check for loose fasteners X

Check for worn or damaged parts

Clean Blade X

Lubricate Blade

During timeoperating season, check all bolts, nuts and

hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure.

Lubrication Points

* Lubricate all pivot points to help maintain proper

operation of blade Use grease packet furnished with

the snow blade for lubrication of the upper portion of

the lift handle rod See figure 27.

GREASE

LUBRICATE

FIGURE 27

To Adjust Blade Spring

The tension of the blade adjust spdng may be altered

to permit the blade to tilt forward to bypass solid

obstructions. To change the spring tension, adjust

the nuts at upper end of the spring bolt Turn the nuts

counterclockwise to relieve tension and clockwise to

increase tension Refer to figure 19 on page 12.

To Adjust Blade Shoes

• The blade shoes at the ends of blade may be raised

for close work on smooth surfaces or lowered to raise

the blade to work on rough or uneven a_eas. Make

sure both shoes are set evenly and that the nuts are

tightened securely. See figure 28.

BLADE SHOE

FIGURE 28

To Adjust the Blade Pivot Lock Mechanism

If the blade wifl not unlock and pivot, the angle lock

bars are not disengaging from timeslots in the pivot

plate. To correct, adjust the 5/16" 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 disengage from the slots in the

pivot plate See figure 29

CABLEMOUNTBRACKET

CONTROL

CABLE

==========l=_

5/16"BEX _16"HEX

JAM NUT JAM NUT

FIGURE 29

Recommendations When Storing

* When the snow blade is not being used, remove all

dirt and rust and touch up with paint.

* Touch up bare metal with paint or apply a light coat of

grease or rust preventive.

* Lubricate all pivot points and all points shown in figure

27, page 15 in the maintenance section

* Store in a dry area, protected from weather

To Remove Blade From Tractor

Lower the blade head to the ground with the blade in

the center (straight ahead) position.

* Remove the two clevis pins which fasten the

blade's hanger brackets to the tractor's mower deck

suspension brackets (or frame brackets). See figure

11 on page 10

* Remove the clevis pin that fastens the blade's rear

mounting bracket to the tractor's drawbar and drop the

rear of the blade frame to the ground. See figure 10

on page 10

* Remove the frame brackets (if used). See figure 3 on

page 6.

* Back the tractor off of the blade assembly.

PROBLEM

Blade is difficult to raise.

Blade is difficult to pivot

Blade will not unlock to pivot

CAUBE

Lift mechanism is binding

Handle tube is binding on lift rod.

LOCKmecrlanlsm is out of adjustment

and is not disengaging

CORRECTION

Lubricate pivot points as shown in

figure 27 on page 15.

Lubricate lift handle rod as instructed

in figure 27 on page 15.

Heter to the Bervtce and Adjustments

section on this page

NOTES

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21 22

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6-3 6

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52 52

"- 16

RER

NO.

PART QTY

NO.

23955 1

23956 1

62980 1

43080 6

44326 4

47810 15

43081 4

24690 2

64732 1

64647 1

43262 1

23131 1

1540-118 1

23958 1

23130 1

24659 2

46066 1

25125 1

R9406R 1

44071 1

43015 2

44074 1

746-0366 1

62561 1

43055 4

46053 2

63033 1

25121 1

25122 1

24023 1

46049 1

62972 1

23151 2

DESCRIPTION

Blade48"

WearPlate48'

ReinforcementPlateAssembly

Bolt,Carriage5/16-18x 3/4"

Bolt,Carriage5/16-I8x 1"

NylonLockNut,5/16-18Thread

Washer.5/16"

SkidShoe

ThrustChannel

PushChannel

RexLockNut,1/2-13Thread

Bolt,SpecialPivot

Washer.Flat 1/2"

Plate,Pivot7 Ga

Bracket,SpringMt.

RearSupportChannel

Shaft,BladePivot

RearMountingBracket

Spring,BladeAdjust

RexBolt,3/8-16x3-1/2"

HexNut,3/6-16Thread

PlasticCap

ControlCableAssembly

ReleaseGripAssembly

Pin,HairpinSmall3/32'

Spacer.28 IDx 1'

LiftHandleRodAssembly

ShortHangerBracket

LongHangerBracket

PivotSupportBracket

Rod,BladePivot

LiftHandleTubeAssembly

AngleLockBar

RER

NO.

,_4

PART

NO.

23856

44917

43010

43648

746-0260

731-0869

46471

712-0256

23658

43085

43063

05762

15O9-90

47189

710-0305

46065

63034

43350

HA21362

HA23380

726-0178

R1917161(

46071

43649

43643

44062

HA3980

25124

43003

43001

R7478082_

712-3083

49828

i QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 Spring Mount Rod

2 Palnut, 3/8'

3 Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4'

1 Angle Lock Spring

2 Cable End Fitting

1 Grip, Plastic

1 Handle, Grip

4 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16-24 Thread

1 Spacer

1 Hex Bok, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1" Lg

1 Cable Mount Bracket

1 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

3 Nylon Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thread

4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"

1 Channel Pivot Pin

1 Lift Link Assembly

18 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1'

22 Nylon Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Thread

1 Rear Locating Bracket

2 Plastic T_e

3 Washer

1 Hex Bok, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" Lg, Gr

1 1/4" x 1" Spring Pin

3 Pin, 3/32" Hairpin (Large)

2 Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 1" Lg,

1 Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 1-3/4" Lg,

2 Frame Bracket

2 Lock Washer, 3/8"

2 Hex Boll 3/8-16 x 1'

1 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-3/4'

1 Nylon Lock Nut, 1/2-13 Thread

1 Owners Manual

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