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instruction Manual

CR!FTSMRN°
SNOW THROWER KiT

DO NOT RETURN

TO STORE

For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Model No. 486.24831

CARTON CONTENTS
1

REF
1
2
3

QTY
2
1
1

PART NO
25301
64943
64944

2

/3

5

DESCRIPTION
Frame Bracket

REF
4

QTY
1

5
6
7

1
2
1

Front Hanger Bracket, L.H. 54"
Front Hanger Bracket, R.H. 54"

HARDWARE

PART NO
63571
63572
26557
26556

DESCRIPTION
Hanger Bracket, L.H.
Hanger Bracket, R.H.
Mounting Bracket
Side Plate, R.H.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

jA

REF
A
B
C

QTY
2
14
4

PART NO
43087
43001
43350

B

jC

E

_jD

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

REF
D
E
F

QTY
12
12
2

PART NO
HA21362
43003
23625

F

DESCRIPTION
3/8" Nylock Nut
3/8" Lock Washer
Spacer

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

FORM NO. 41039 rev. (12/10/08)

USE THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS
IN PLACE OF STEPS #1 THRU #46 IN THE
SNOW THROWER MANUAL.

PARTS SHOWN IN GRAY ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE KIT.

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

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE la or lb)
• Determine if your tractor has bolts like those shown in
figure la or lb.
Remove either the hex bolts as shown in figure la or
the nuts as shown in figure lb.
Repeat for the L.H. front suspension bracket.

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2a or 2b)
Attach the R.H. side plate (supplied with the kit) to the
tractor. If you removed bolts as shown in figure la,
install two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" lock washers as
shown in figure 2a. If you removed nuts as shown in
figure lb, install two 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, 3/8" lock
washers and 3/8" nylock nuts as shown in figure 2b.
NOTE: If you remove the side plates from the tractor, be
sure to reassemble bolts and nuts back into the frame.

318" × 1"
HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

REMOVE BOLTS
R.H. SiDE PLATE
supplied with kit
FIGURE

2a

RIGHT

3/8" NYLOCK NUT

\

3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE

SIDE VIEW

BOLT

FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET (R.H.)

FIGURE la

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

REMOVE NUTS

R.H. SiDE PLATE
supplied with kit

FIGURE 2b

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 3" (SEE FIGURE 3)
Attach the L.H. side plate (supplied with the snow
thrower) to the left side of the tractor frame in the
same manner as the R.H. side plate.

\
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET (R.H.)
FIGURE lb

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

SiDE PLATE (L.H.)
supplied with snow thrower

FIGURE 3
2

LEFT SiDE VIEW
Call 1-866-578-8388

for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

if you have a 54" mower deck skip to step #9.
For smaller decks use the following instructions.
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
•
Remove the mower stop bracket and its two bolts and
nuts from the R.H. side of the tractor frame.
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.
Remove the two bolts from the bottom of both the
R.H. and L.H. foot rests.

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
• Assemble the LH. 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" nylock nuts.

\\\\

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

MUFFLER
GUARD
(only on models
with side muffler)

\

..... _-

3/8" NYLOCK
NUT

\

3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT

FIGURE 6

REMOVE
BRACKET

REMOVE BOLTS, NUTS
& WASHERS SHOWN

FIGURE 4

LEFT SiDE ViEW

RIGHT SiDE ViEW

STEP 5. (SEE FIGURE 5)
Assemble the R.H. hanger bracket to the bottom hole
where the mower stop bracket was removed and to
the upper hole under the front of the foot rest. Fasten
with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and
3/8" nylock nuts. (On tractors with muffler guards,
slide the hanger bracket between the guard and the
tractor frame.)

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest and
sway bar bracket. Use two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, two
3/8" lock washers and one spacer.
Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
3/8" x 1=1/4"
HEX BOLT

FRAME
BRACKET

3/8" LOCK
WASHER
\

R.H. HANGER
BRACKET

SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)

SPACER
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT

FIGURE 5

3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

FIGURE 7

A
/

/
SWAY BAR
BRACKET

\\

_
_,
LEFT SIDE ViEW

STEP8: (SEEFIGURE8)
•

Assemble a frame bracket to the R.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" × 1" he× bolts and two 3/8" lock washers.

•

Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
Proceed to step #14 on page 6.

•

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
Only for 54" mower decks
* Assemble the 54" R.H. hanger bracket to the holes on
the right side of the tractor frame where the mower stop
bracket was removed. Fasten with two 3/8" × 1" he×
bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and one 3/8" nylock nut.
54" MOWER DECKS

FRAME
BRACKET

3/8" NYLOCK
NUT

318" LOCK
WASHER

3/8" LOCK
WASHER
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET (54")

\

/
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)
/
/

FIGURE 8

3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8"FLANGED
(snow thrower)

NUT (BB)

RIGHT SiDE ViEW

3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT

FIGURE 10

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

RIGHT SiDE ViEW

Steps #9 thru #13 for tractors with 54" mower decks.
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
Only for 54" mower decks
* Remove and store the mower stop bracket and bolt
from both sides of the tractor frame.
* Remove the two bolts from the bottom of the foot
rests on both sides of the tractor frame.

STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)
Only for 54" mower decks
* Assemble the 54" L.H. hanger bracket to the holes
where the mower stop bracket was removed on the left
side of the tractor frame. Fasten with two 3/8" x 1" hex
bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and two 3/8" nylock nuts
54" MOWER DECKS

54" MOWER DECKS
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

(54")

3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER

FIGURE 9
4

RIGHT SiDE ViEW

FIGURE II

3/8" NYLOCK

NUT

LEFT SiDE ViEW
Call 1-866-576-8388

for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
Only for 54" mower decks
* Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" × 1-1/4" hex bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and
two spacers.
* Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
54" MOWER DECKS
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT

ALL PARTS IN THE FOLLOWING iNSTRUCTiONS
ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE SNOWTHROWER EXCEPT
FOR THOSE PARTS SHOWN IN GRAY, WHICH ARE
SUPPLIED WITH THE KiT.

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
* Attach the two suspension arms to the outside of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16"× 3/4" hex bolts
(E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for each arm.

FRAME
BRACKET

3/8" LOCK
WASHER

l
SPACER

_
>

SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)

SPACER

3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)

\
\

FIGURE 12

LEFT SiDE ViEW

STEP 13 (SEE FIGURE 13)
Only for 54" mower decks
* Assemble a frame bracket to the R.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" × 1" hex bolts and two 3/8" lock washers.
*

5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (CO)

SUSPENSION
ARM

_

5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (E)

FIGURE 14

Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
54" MOWER
FRAME
BRACKET

DECKS

3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
* Attach the two mounting brackets to the front of the
clutch/idler assembly using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
and 3/8" nylock nuts. Place the frame brackets on the
outside of the assembly frame.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT

MOUNTING
BRACKET

\
@
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)

FIGURE 13

T

3/8"

3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)

RIGHT SiDE ViEW

Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

NYLOCK

NUT

FIGURE 15
5

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
@
Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down.
@
Hook the end of the spring (GG) onto the bottom of the
bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper
idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a 3/8" hex

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18)
*

*

lock nut (DD) onto the bolt, leaving enough space for
the spring to pivot freely between the two nuts.
SPRING (GG)

*

3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
(DD)

Two different length drive belts are supplied with your
snow thrower. Select the shorter belt with #46989
printed on it.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the upper idler
pulley. Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt
and the upper idler pulley with the fiat side of the belt
against the pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.

HEX BOLTS

UPPER iDLER
PULLEY

UPPER
iDLER
ARM
\

•

/
DRIVE

BELT

#46989

FIGURE 16

VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

FIGURE 18

STEP17:
@
@

(SEE FIGURE 17)
Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
insert the tensioning chains through the holes shown
on the left and right sides. Attach the ends of the chains
to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
install a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) into the left side
chain. If the tractor's engine pulley is smaller than 6",
place it in link #3 from the spring. For larger engine
pulleys, place it in link #6 from the spring.

3/32" HAiRPiN
COTTER (LL)
iN LiNK #3 or #6

/

LEFT & RIGHT
TENSiONiNG
CHAINS (PP)

FIGURE 17
6

Call 1-866-576-8388

for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 19)
Only for mower decks smaller than 54"
• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler 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 (MM) and two hairpin cotters (KK).
......... PIVOT LOCK PiN (MM)

COMPLETE

STEPS

#47 THRU #59 iN THE

SNOW THROWER MANUAL, THEN RETURN
TO STEP 21 ON THiS PAGE.

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 21)
• Loosen the two hex bolts and nuts which fasten the top
of the tractor drawbar to the rear of the tractor frame.
Assemble the notched end of the side brace arms
down onto both loosened bolts. Do not tighten yet.
Fasten the weight tray to the drawbar using a
1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A), a 1/2" washer (V) and a 1/2"
nylock nut (EE). Do not tighten yet.
Fasten the weight tray to the side brace arms using
two 5/16"x 1" carriage bolts (N) and two 5/16" nylock
nuts (CC). Do not tighten yet.
Fasten the cross brace to the side brace arms using
two 5/16"x 1" carriage bolts (N) and two 5/16" nylock
nuts (CC). Tighten all loose bolts at this time.
CROSS
BRACE

LOOSENED
NUT AND BOLT

/'

1/2" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT (A)
FIGURE 19

/

/

/

/
i

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 20)
Only for 54" mower decks
• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler 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 (MM) and two hairpin cotters (KK).

SIDE BRACE
ARM
5/16" NYLOCK
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (N)

WEIGHTTRAY
(_

54" MOWER DECKS

NUT(V)
(CC)
1/2" WASHER
1/2" NYLOCK NUT (EE)

.............................PIVOT LOCK PiN (MM)
FIGURE 21

VIEWED FROM REAR

RETURN TO STEP #64 iN THE SNOW
THROWER MANUAL AND FiNiSH
ASSEMBLING
THE SNOW THROWER.

FIGURE 20
Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

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