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Operator's Manual

STOP

42"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Model No. 486.248374

FITS SERIES 917 CRAFTSMAN TRACTORS AND HUSQVARNA TRACTORS.

CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Want more information
or assembly tips?
Scan for Video
Instruction Guide.

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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 28057 rev. (4/15/2016)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES................................................................2
SAFETY RULES...............................................................3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART.....................................4
CARTON CONTENTS......................................................6
ASSEMBLY.......................................................................7
OPERATION...................................................................25
MAINTENANCE.............................................................26

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS.................................... 27
STORAGE...................................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................... 29
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION......................... 30,32,34
REPAIR PARTS LIST............................................ 31,33,34
SLOPE GUIDE............................................................... 35
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE....................BACK COVER

WARRANTY
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.
WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective part will be replaced free of charge. If a replacement part is unavailable, the product
will be replaced with one of equal value.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty
This warranty does not cover expendable items that can wear out from normal use or deterioration within the warranty
period, including but not limited to tires, belts, exterior finishes or product labels.
This warranty does not apply to a product that is damaged or altered through transportation, misuse, abuse, corrosion,
accident, neglect, modification or mishandling.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-888-331-4569 to find out if they are available.
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-888-331-4569.

WHEEL WEIGHT

TIRE CHAINS

SNOW CAB

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the snow thrower.

MODEL NUMBER:

486.248374

You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

SERIAL NUMBER:

__________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:

__________________

SAFETY

Read and understand the operating instructions before using.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets.
Thoroughly inspect the area to be cleared and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign objects. Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel surfaces. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the
snow thrower.
184045

199682

199683

Do not place hands near rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.

Do not place feet near rotating parts.

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Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
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 wheel weights
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 adjustment or repair.
Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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.

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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 transporting
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 35 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
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs
etc. without proper adjustment of the snow thrower
discharge angle.
Never run the snow thrower into snow at high speeds.
Do not overload the snow thrower capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Never operate the snow thrower at high transport
speed on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing up.
Watch for traffic and stay alert when crossing or
operating near roadways.
Disengage power to the snow thrower when
transporting 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.

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

43182

43084

47630

43661

43063

47631

43080
48106

44326

H
43682

Q
O

43350

46938

P
47598

44215

W
43003

46584

43088

43081

S,T

47572
Y
47810
Z

44695

47605, 43070

43082

R19172410

42849

NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
AA

46959

27809

27810

EE
HA3090

HH
II

43343

43055

23727

43038

46963

42848

47788

726-0178

MM
HA9822

NN
42991

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3-1/4"

Bowed Washer

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"

Flanged Nut, 1/4"

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

Flanged Nut, 5/16"

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

Flanged Nut, 3/8"

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"

Nylock Nut, 5/16" (2 spare parts)

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming)

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" (Thread Forming)

Spring

Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

Chute Keeper

Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"

Chute Spacer

Carriage Bolt , 5/16" x 1-1/4"

Trunnion

Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"

Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

Shoulder Bolt

Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

Shear Bolt (spare parts)

Lock Pin

Lock Washer, 3/8"

Small Spacer

Washer, 1/4"

Chain, Tensioning

Washer, 5/16" (Extra washers included)

Tail Reflector

Washer, 1/2"

Nylon Tie

Washer, 3/8" (Thin)

Grip

Washer, 3/8"

Plug

CARTON CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Housing Assembly
Lift Handle and Cable
Crank Rod Support Tube
Chute Crank Rod Assembly
Engagement Rod (Not used on some models)
Cable Bracket
Engine Pulley Keeper (Not used on some models)
Chute and Control Cable Assembly
Clutch Idler Assembly
Rear Pulley Frame Bracket (2)
Anti-rotation Bracket.
Front Pulley Frame Bracket (2)

13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.

V-Belt, Drive 56" (#48138)
V-Belt, Drive 55" (#46989)
V-Belt, Auger (Attached to Housing Assembly)
L.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)
R.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)
L.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)
R.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)
Left Hand Side Plate
Right Hand Side Plate
Pulley
Large Spacer, 3/8"

5
3
46948
2

7
6

47043

24558

27509
46989
25728

48138

27016
16

65367

64451

65450
20

42992

64452
21

25678

25679

48883

25780

ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

IDENTIFY YOU TRACTOR

(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Screw Driver
(1) Knife

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Look under the front of your tractor.
A. If there is a single mower deck suspension
bracket located underneath the middle of the front
axle, continue on to step 2.
B. If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket underneath the middle of the
front axle, skip to step 21 on page 13 for tractors with
dual suspension brackets.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
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Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 4 and 6.

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will
be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items
may be discarded after you have completed assembly
and checked operation of unit. DO NOT DISCARD the
two spare shear bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Refer to the
Service and Adjustments section on page 27.

MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the
snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key from
the tractor ignition.

FIGURE 1

CAUTION: Do not begin assembling until
the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust
deflector have been allowed to cool off.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION
BRACKET

TRACTOR PREPARATION

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second screw to prevent it from falling.
• Be sure to reinstall the browning shield when so
instructed in step 3.

Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service
and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual
for specific safety instructions.
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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 all loose parts
and save for reassembly.
Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owner's
manual for removal instructions.

REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD

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

FIGURE 2
7

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

INSTALL SIDE PLATES

INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8"
x 1" carriage bolts, three 1/2" washers (see note) and
three 3/8" flange nuts. For the rear hole, use a 5/16" x
1" carriage bolt, a 1/2" washer and a 5/16" nylock nut.
Place the 1/2" washers between the tractor frame and
the side plate. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
• Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame
using the original screws.

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
• Remove the bolt, if present, in the hole directly behind
the brake rod on the left side of the tractor frame.
• Attach the L.H. hanger bracket (tube facing out) to the
hole using a 5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt.
• Install a shoulder bolt into the hole that is 9-1/2" to the
rear of the bolt you just installed. Secure it with a 3/8"
flange nut on the inside of the frame.
BRAKE ROD

NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the 1/2 washer off the bolt that goes
through the plate.
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
SEE NOTE

5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT

ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE

5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

SHOULDER
BOLT

3/8" FLANGED NUT

(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS

FIGURE 5

LEFT SIDE VIEW

(4) 1/2" WASHERS
(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS

FIGURE 3

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
• Remove the bracket, if present, from the hole directly
behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of
the tractor frame. Store the bracket and bolt.
• Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the hole using a
5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt.
• Install a shoulder bolt into the hole that is 9-1/2" to the
rear of the bolt you just installed. Secure it with a 3/8"
flange nut on the inside of the frame.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
• Install a shoulder bolt, a 3/8" washer and a 3/8"
flanged lock nut in the R.H. and L.H. side plates.

5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT

RIGHT END OF
BRAKE ROD

R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
SHOULDER
BOLT

SHOULDER
BOLT
3/8" WASHER

FIGURE 4

3/8" FLANGED
NUT

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 6
8

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A
MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
• Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside
of the clutch frame using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts,
5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.
• Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside of
the clutch frame using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, four
5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.

If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to
step 14 on page 11.
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
• Attach the pulley (long end of hub facing down) and
the large 3/8" spacer to the clutch frame. Use a 3/8" x
3-1/4" hex bolt, a 3/8" washer, a 3/8" lock washer and a
3/8" hex lock nut.
• Install a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
then insert a 3/32" hairpin cotter into the 4th link.
• Attach the chain to the spring on the lower idler arm.
3/8" HEX LOCK NUT
3/8" LOCKWASHER
3/8" WASHER

LARGE 3/8" SPACER

5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT

(2) 5/16"
WASHERS

PULLEY
(long end of
hub down)
3/8" x 3-1/4"
HEX BOLT

5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" WASHER

5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT

FIGURE 9

3/32" HAIRPIN COTTER
IN 4TH LINK

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
• Two different length drive belts are included with your
snow thrower. Use the longer, 56" drive belt (#48138)
on tractors with manual attachment clutches.
• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat 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.
Place the belt to the inside of the other flat idler pulley.

TENSIONING
CHAIN

FIGURE 7
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
• Attach the cable bracket to the double hole in the
clutch frame as shown, using a 5/16" x 3/4" carriage
bolt and a 5/16" nylock nut. Place the bolt in the front
hole of the bracket and in the end of the hole closest
to the pulley. Do not tighten yet.

HEX BOLTS

FLAT IDLER
PULLEYS

5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
CABLE
BRACKET

(#48138)
DRIVE BELT

FIGURE 10
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT

STOP

FIGURE 8
9

Did you select the correct drive belt for your
tractor? Using the wrong length belt may
cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)
• Find the cable clip that is attached to the left side
of the tractor frame underneath the footrest. Open
the clip and remove the mower clutch cable. Do not
remove the clip from the tractor frame. The cable
reattaches to the clip when using the mower deck.
• Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged position.
• Place the clutch/idler assembly on the floor on the left
side of the tractor.
• Attach the tractor's mower clutch cable to the cable
bracket on the clutch/idler assembly. Secure the cable
housing guide (groove down) to the cable bracket
using the original collar and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.
• Place the small spacer on the welded pin on the idler
arm. Hook the end of the clutch cable spring over the
pin and secure it with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair
cotter pin.
• Align cable bracket with welded pin and tighten the
nut assembled in step 7.

PIVOT LOCK PIN
(use this hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

NYLON TIE

SHOULDER
BOLT

MOWER
CLUTCH
CABLE

FIGURE 12

VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)
• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed inside the engine
pulley belt keeper(s) and between the large pulley and
the keeper bolt next to it.

5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN
1/4" WASHER

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt outside of
the engine pulley keepers or outside of the keeper bolt
next to the large pulley.

1/4" SPACER
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN

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Go to step 48 on page 21.

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE
CABLE
BRACKET

ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER

ENGINE
ENGINE
PULLEY
PULLEY

ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER

FIGURE 11

ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR

Left Side
of Tractor

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
• Hook the rear of the clutch/idler assembly onto the
two shoulder bolts assembled to the tractor frame.
Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the R.H.
and L.H. hanger brackets using two lock pins and 1/8"
hairpin cotters.
• Loosely attach the mower clutch cable to the left side
of the tractor frame with a nylon tie. Do not pull the
nylon tie completely tight. The cable may need to be
removed from the nylon tie when using the mower
deck.

IDLER
PULLEY

FIGURE 13
10

KEEPER BOLT

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN
ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
• Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of
the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.
• Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
• Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.
• Hook the long end of the spring onto the end of the
bolt that extends through the nut on the bottom of the
upper idler arm. Install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the
bolt, leaving enough space for the spring to pivot.

5/16" x 1" HEX BOLT
(2) 5/16" WASHERS

SPRING
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT

ATTACH
LONG
END OF
SPRING
HERE

5/16"
NYLOCK NUT

5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" WASHER
5/16" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 16
FIGURE 14

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
• Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the 5th link of the chain
attached to the upper idler arm.
• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the 4th link of the chain
attached to the lower idler arm.

SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT
(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck
suspension bracket)

TENSIONING CHAIN
(upper idler arm)

STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)
• Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Use the table below to select
the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part
number is printed on the outside of the belt.
• Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid
accidentally using it.

3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER IN
5th LINK

55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE
DECK SIZE
CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor

3/32" HAIRPIN COTTER
IN 4th LINK

38", 42"

Electric

56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE
DECK SIZE
CLUTCH TYPE

TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)

(LT) Lawn Tractor
(GT) Garden Tractor

FIGURE 15

TABLE 1
11

48"
48", 54"

Electric
Electric

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)
• Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat 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

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)
• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley. You
may need to remove the belt from the large pulley on
the clutch/idler assembly in order to assemble it onto
the engine pulley. When re-assembling the belt onto
the large pulley, be sure the belt is between the large
pulley and the hex bolt next to it.
• Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter
that was installed in the chain in step 15 will allow.
Secure the chain in this position by inserting a 1/8"
hairpin cotter through the chain.

FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

NOTE; To prevent the chain from dragging on the
ground, loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock
pin. Refer to figure 56 on page 23.
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LEFT SIDE
OF TRACTOR

DRIVE BELT

HEX BOLTS

FIGURE 17

STOP

TENSIONING
CHAIN

Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

1/8"
HAIRPIN
COTTER

STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)
• Hook the rear of the clutch/idler assembly onto the
two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.
PIVOT LOCK PIN
(use second hole)

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

ENGINE
PULLEY

SHOULDER
BOLT

1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER

FIGURE 18

Go to step 48 on page 21.

FIGURE 19

VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
12

FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)
• Remove any bolts found in the holes shown.
REMOVE BOLTS
IF PRESENT

FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR
If your tractor resembles figure 20, start with step 21.
If your tractor resembles figure 22, start with step 23.
STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)
• Remove bolts from front three holes shown.
• If a bolt is present in the fourth hole, replace it with
a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt without a nut. The bracket
fastened to inside of frame must remain in place.

FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET

REPLACE BOLT
(IF PRESENT)

FIGURE 22

REMOVE BOLTS
(IF PRESENT)

STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)
• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
three holes shown in the tractor frame. Use three 3/8"
x 1" thread forming bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 1/2"
washers. Use the 1/2" washers as shims between the
Side Plate and the tractor frame. Tighten all bolts and
repeat for the L.H. side.
NOTE: If the bolt inserts freely into the front hole, assemble
a 3/8" flanged nut onto the bolt.

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

FIGURE 20

(3) 1/2" WASHERS

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)
• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes shown in the tractor frame using
three 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts, three 3/8" lock
washers and one 1/2" washer. Place the washer on
the third bolt as a shim between the side plate and
the frame. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the L.H. side.
NOTE: If you installed a bolt in the fourth hole in step 21,
assemble a 5/16" flange nut onto the bolt after the side
plate is installed.
• Go to step 25 on this page.
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
(SEE NOTE)

5/16" FLANGED
NUT
(SEE NOTE)

(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS
(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS

FIGURE 23

3/8" FLANGED NUT
(SEE NOTE)

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)
• Install a hex head shoulder bolt, a 3/8" washer and a
3/8" flanged lock nut in the R.H. and L.H. Side Plates.

1/2" WASHER

(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS

FIGURE 21

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

SHOULDER
BOLT

(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS

3/8" WASHER

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 24
13

3/8" FLANGED
NUT

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS

INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS
For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension arms
using the attachment lift lever.

STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 27)
• Remove the bolt, washer and nut which fasten the
sway bar bracket to the L.H. side of the tractor frame.
Replace with a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" flanged nut.
Bolt goes on inside of frame.

STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or 26)
On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets
• Remove the bolt and nut that fasten the L.H. and R.H.
foot rest brackets to the frame.
• Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the
inside of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts and 3/8" flanged nuts. Bolt heads go on inside of
tractor frame. Repeat for the R.H. side.
BOLT REMOVED
FROM THIS HOLE

3/8" FLANGED
NUT

SHOULDER BOLT
BOLT REMOVED
FROM THIS HOLE
SWAY BAR
BRACKET

FIGURE 27

3/8"
FLANGED
NUT

LEFT SIDE VIEW

SUSPENSION ARM
3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

FIGURE 25

STEP 28: (SEE FIGURE 28)
• Assemble a shoulder bolt and 3/8" flanged nut to the
R.H. side of the tractor frame, using the first empty
hole to the rear of the R.H. hanger bracket. Bolt goes
on inside of frame.

LEFT SIDE VIEW

On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets
• Find the empty hole beneath the foot rest. Attach the
L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside of
the frame using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt and a 3/8"
flanged nut. Bolt head goes on inside of tractor frame.
Repeat for the R.H. side.

3/8" FLANGED NUT

3/8"
FLANGED
NUT

SHOULDER BOLT
R.H. HANGER BRACKET
SUSPENSION ARM
3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT

FIGURE 26

FIGURE 28

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

LEFT SIDE VIEW
14

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

•

INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler
assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are
either rod operated (p. 15), cable operated (p. 17) or
electric (p. 19). Use the appropriate instructions for your
tractor.

•

Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach it to the spring on the lower idler arm.
Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the 4th link of the chain.

3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER IN
4th LINK

ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29)
• Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.
• Screw the trunnion onto the end of the snow thrower
engagement rod.
• Locate the clutch arm (where the mower clutch rod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the
tractor, just to the inside of the suspension arm. If
there is an extension attached to the clutch lever, the
extension, bolt and nut must be removed and stored
with the mower deck.
IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension to the clutch
lever before reinstalling the mower deck.
• Position the engagement rod to the inside of the clutch
arm and insert the drilled end of the rod through the
arm. Secure with a 5/64" hairpin cotter.

5/16"
WASHER

5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5/16" WASHERS
5/16" NYLOCK NUT

TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)

FIGURE 30

STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)
• Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belt.
• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat 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.

TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM
ENGAGEMENT ROD
TRUNNION

SUSPENSION ARM

HEX BOLTS

5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER

FIGURE 29

5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT

FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

REMOVE EXTENSION,
BOLT AND NUT
(IF PRESENT)
RIGHT SIDE VIEW

#46989
DRIVE BELT

STEP 30: (SEE FIGURE 30)
• Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts for
each bracket.
• Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket. Add extra washers if needed.

FIGURE 31

STOP
15

Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STEP 32: (SEE FIGURE 32)
• Be sure to lift up the front end of the engagement rod
as shown when performing the next operation. You
can temporarily support the rod using a rubber band
tied to the engine pulley keeper.
• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched rear pulley
frame brackets onto the two shoulder bolts you
assembled to the inside of the tractor frame. Lift the
front of the assembly and attach it to the R.H. and L.H.
hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8"
hairpin cotters.

NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER

TRUNNION
STOP BOLT

IDLER ARM
3/8" THIN
WASHER

PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
(use second hole)
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER

ENGAGEMENT
ROD

FIGURE 33

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 34: (SEE FIGURE 34)
• Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.
•
FIGURE 32

Go to step 48 on page 21.

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER

STEP 33: (SEE FIGURE 33)
• Make sure the attachment clutch lever on the dash
panel is in the disengaged (down) position.
• Pivot the upper idler arm so that it rests against
the stop bolt and is pointing toward the front as
shown. Screw the trunnion along the threads of the
engagement rod until it is aligned at the front end of
the idler arm slot. Attach the trunnion to the slot using
the 3/8" thin washer and a 5/64" hairpin cotter.
• Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.

Left Side
of Tractor

ENGINE
PULLEY

IDLER
PULLEY

NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a
pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.

FIGURE 34
16

KEEPER BOLT

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)
• Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belt.
• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat 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.

STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)
• Assemble the cable bracket to inner part of the double
holes in the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x
3/4" carriage bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Use the two
front holes in the cable bracket for 42" mower decks.
Use the two rear holes for 46" mower decks.
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
CABLE
BRACKET

HEX BOLTS

46"
DECKS

42"
DECKS

FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

5/16" NYLOCK
NUT
(#46989)
DRIVE BELT

FIGURE 35

FIGURE 37

STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)
• Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside of
the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts,
eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket.
• Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket. Add extra washers if needed in step 39.
• Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the 4th link of the chain.
3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER IN
4th LINK

STOP

5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16"
WASHER

5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5/16" WASHERS
5/16" NYLOCK NUT

TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)

FIGURE 36
17

Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STEP 38: (SEE FIGURE 38)
• Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.
• Place the clutch/idler assembly on the floor on the right
side of the tractor.
• Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable bracket.
Secure the cable housing guide (groove down) to the
cable bracket using the original collar and a 5/64" hair
cotter pin.
• Place a spacer on the welded pin on the idler arm.
Hook the end of the clutch spring over the pin and
secure it with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.

NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
PIVOT LOCK PIN
(use second hole)
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN
1/4" WASHER

SPACER

FIGURE 39
STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)
• Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.

TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN

FIGURE 38

•

Go to step 48 on page 21.
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER

STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)
• Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.

Left Side
of Tractor

ENGINE
PULLEY

NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a
pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.
•

Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the rear of the assembly onto the two
shoulder bolts you installed on the tractor frame. Lift
the front of the assembly and attach it to the hanger
brackets you installed using two pivot lock pins and
1/8" hairpin cotters.

IDLER
PULLEY

FIGURE 40
18

KEEPER BOLT

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES

STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)
• Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts
for each bracket.
• Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket.

STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)
• Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.
• Hook the long end of the spring onto the end of the
bolt that extends through the nut on the bottom of the
upper idler arm. Install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the bolt,
leaving enough space for the spring to pivot.
SPRING

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT
5/16"
WASHER

3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT

ATTACH
LONG
END OF
SPRING
HERE

5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5/16" WASHERS
5/16" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 41

FIGURE 43

VIEW OF BOTTOM

STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)
• Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the 5th link of the chain
attached to the upper idler arm.
• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the 4th link of the chain
attached to the lower idler arm.
STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)
• Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Use the table below to select
the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part
number is printed on the outside of the belt .
• Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid
accidentally using it.

TENSIONING CHAIN
(upper idler arm)
3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER IN
5th LINK

55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE
DECK SIZE
CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor

38", 42", 46"

Electric

56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE
DECK SIZE
CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor
3/32" HAIRPIN COTTER
IN 4th LINK

TABLE 2

TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)

FIGURE 42
19

48"

Electric

STEP 45: (SEE FIGURE 44)
• Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat 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

STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46)
• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley and
then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of
the idler pulley and the keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley.
• Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter
will allow. Secure the chain in this position by inserting
a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain.

FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

ENGINE
ENGINE
PULLEY
PULLEY

DRIVE BELT

Left Side
of Tractor
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER

FIGURE 44

Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STOP

IDLER
PULLEY

STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45)
• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame as
follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto the
two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.

KEEPER
BOLT

FIGURE 46

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER
PIVOT LOCK PIN
(use second hole)

FIGURE 45

RIGHT SIDE VIEW
20

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER

STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49)
• Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground.
• Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger
drive belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt
assembled around the pulleys.
• Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank
rod to the crank rod support tube.
• Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket on
the left side of the discharge housing using two 5/16"
x 1-1/4" carriage bolts, and 5/16" Nylock nuts.

STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47)
• 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 and 5/16" Nylock
nuts.

DISCHARGE
HOUSING

5/16" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT

5/16" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 47

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

NOTE: Be sure the lift release cable's plastic covering
stays inserted into the trigger assembly for the next step.

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 49

STEP 49: (SEE FIGURE 48)
• 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.
Refer also to the Service and Adjustments section on
page 27 in this manual.

5/16" x 1-3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT

LIFT RELEASE
CABLE

CHUTE TILT CONTROL
ASSEMBLY

HEX NUT

LOCK
WASHER

PLUG
BOWED WASHER

HEX NUT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

CABLE
WIRE

FIGURE 50

LIFT
ROD

FIGURE 48

LEFT SIDE VIEW

STEP 51: (SEE FIGURE 50)
• Install the plug into the end of the crank support tube.
• Attach the chute tilt control assembly to the top side
of the crank rod support tube using two 5/16" x 1-3/4"
carriage bolts, bowed washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.

HINT: For easier assembly of the lift release cable, tilt the
snow thrower forward onto the spiral auger.

TRIGGER
ASSEMBLY

CRANK ROD
SUPPORT TUBE

RIGHT SIDE VIEW
21

STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51)
• Install the chute crank rod into the plastic bushing in
the chute tilt control assembly.
• Install the grip onto the chute crank rod.

STEP 54: (SEE FIGURE 53)
• Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening
with general purpose grease.
• Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the
ring. Place the anti-rotation bracket on top of the chute
flange, aligning it with the holes on the right hand side
of the flange. Attach the three chute spacers and chute
keepers to the bottom of the flange using six 1/4" x 1"
hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" flanged lock nuts.
Tighten carefully so that the nuts are snug but do not
dig into the plastic chute keepers.
• Position the crank rod spiral (see figure 51) so that it
does not rub against the bottoms of the notches in the
chute flange. Tighten the nuts.
• Turn the crank rod to check if the chute rotates freely.
If not, loosen the bolts and nuts that attach the chute
to the flange by 1/4 turn each.
• Secure the control cables to the crank rod support
tube using a nylon tie.

CHUTE CRANK ROD

CHUTE TILT CONTROL
ASSEMBLY
GRIP

FIGURE 51

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
1/4" FLAT
WASHER

STEP 53: (SEE FIGURE 52)
• Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to
the plastic bracket on the left side of the discharge
housing. Align the chute crank bracket beneath the
rod support bracket and assemble both to the plastic
bracket using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16"
washers and 5/16" Nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

CHUTE CRANK
BRACKET

CHUTE SPACER
CHUTE KEEPER
1/4" FLANGED
LOCK NUT

FIGURE 53

5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT

ROD
SUPPORT
BRACKET
5/16" WASHER

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 52

FLANGE

GREASED
SURFACE

CHUTE
CRANK
ROD

SPIRAL

ANTI-ROTATION
BRACKET

LEFT SIDE VIEW

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR

STEP 57: (SEE FIGURE 56)
• Push the lift handle down to increase slack in the belt.
• Swing the lower idler arm over to the left side.
• Slightly loosen the belt keeper bolts located beside
the idler arm V-pulley and the rear V-pulley.
• Place the auger belt around the rear V-pulley and
between the two pulleys on the idler arm. The "V"
side of the belt must be seated in the grooves of the
V-pulleys.
• Retighten the two keeper bolts.

STEP 55: (SEE FIGURE 54)
• Place the snow thrower on a flat, level surface.
• Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower,
keeping the belt assembled to the snow thrower pulleys.
• Roll the tractor up behind the snow thrower, centering
it between the snow thrower's mounting plates.
• Raise the rear of the snow thrower by lifting up on
the lift handle until the notches in the mounting plates
align with the shoulder bolts in the tractor's side
plates. Guide the bolts into the notches.
• Delay installing the clevis pins until you have
assembled the belt as instructed in steps 56 and 57.

LEFT SIDE
OF TRACTOR

1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER
CLEVIS PIN
1/2" x 7/8"

SIDE PLATE
NUT

KEEPER
BOLT

SHOULDER
BOLT
MOUNTING
PLATE

IDLER ARM
FLAT PULLEY
IDLER ARM V-PULLEY

FIGURE 54

FIGURE 56

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 56: (SEE FIGURE 55)
• The auger belt comes pre-assembled to the pulleys on
the snow thrower housing. Make sure the belt passes
over the top of the auger pulley and then twists 1/4
turn to pass underneath each side idler pulley. The
"V" side of the belt must mate with the grooves of the
pulleys.

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM

ENGINE PULLEY

TWIST
1/4 TURN
IDLER
PULLEY

KEEPER
BOLT

AUGER PULLEY

TWIST
1/4 TURN

IDLER
PULLEY

FIGURE 55
23

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER

STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 59)
• If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,
assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear
fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of
the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender
will allow.

STEP 58: (SEE FIGURE 57)
• Pull the tensioning chain until it is extended out as far
as the 3/32" hairpin cotter installed in the chain will
allow. Install a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain to
secure it in the extended position.
NOTE: After pulling the chain out, check to make sure
the belt does not rub against the keeper bolts. If the
belt rubs, slightly loosen the bolts, move them as far
from the pulleys as possible, and retighten.

RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

REAR REFLECTORS

FIGURE 59

CHECKLIST
KEEPER BOLTS

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.

AUGER BELT

FIGURE 57

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

1. All assembly instructions have been completed with all
bolts and nuts properly tightened.

SETTING THE SNOW THROWER LIFT HEIGHT

2. Check the engine belt and the auger belt. Make sure
they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all
belt keepers.

STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 58)
• Adjust the nut on the lift link found on each side of the
snow thrower, so that the auger housing is level when
raised, and the scraper plate has approximately 3" to
4" of ground clearance.

3. Check discharge chute for proper rotation.
4. Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.
5. Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release from
the raised transport position. (Refer to the Service and
Adjustments section.)

NYLOCK NUT
LIFT LINK

6. Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service and
Adjustments section.)

3"- 4"

Operating instructions begin on page 25.

SCRAPER PLATE

FIGURE 58

VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
24

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.
Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER
LIFT HANDLE

CHUTE TILT HANDLE

CRANK ROD

UPPER CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE

SKID SHOE

SCRAPER PLATE
SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H. & L.H.

CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or
down to control the angle and distance of discharge.
CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to
control the direction of discharge.
LIFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower
to transport or operating position.
LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER Releases the lock which
holds the snow thrower in the transport position

UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls
direction and height of snow discharge.
SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that 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

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

•
•

•

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 between the snow
thrower and the type of surface to be cleared. (Refer
to the Service and Adjustments section.)
Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil for
winter operation (SAE 5W-30). Refer to tractor owner's
manual.

CAUTION: Never direct discharge
towards bystanders or windows. Do not
allow anyone in front of unit.

CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE
• To control the direction snow is thrown, the discharge
chute has 180 degrees of rotation. Turn the crank rod
clockwise to rotate the chute to the left. Turn the crank
rod counterclockwise to rotate the chute to the right.
• To control the distance snow is thrown, the upper
section of the discharge chute pivots up and down.
Push forward on the chute tilt handle to pivot the chute
down, decreasing the distance snow is thrown. Pull
back on the handle to pivot the chute up, increasing
the distance snow is thrown.

HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER
•

The tractor should be sitting with the engine running
at full throttle. Move the attachment clutch to the
engaged position, starting the snow thrower before
the tractor clutch is engaged.

HOW TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER
•

To stop the snow thrower, disengage the tractor's
attachment clutch lever for manual clutches or the
clutch switch for electric clutches. Refer to your tractor
owner's manual.
25

•

RAISING AND LOWERING
• To raise, push down on the lift handle until the snow
thrower locks in the raised transport position.
• To lower, push down slightly on the lift handle and pull
the trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower the
snow thrower until it reaches the ground.

CAUTION: Do not operate the snow
thrower without the rear weight attached
to the tractor to provide extra traction and
stability.

•

REMOVING SNOW
Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light fluffy
snowfall to wet heavy snow. Operating instructions must
be flexible to fit the conditions encountered. The operator
must adapt the lawn tractor and snow thrower to depth of
snow, wind direction, temperature and surface conditions.
• Before beginning operation, thoroughly inspect the
area of operation and remove all door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and other foreign objects.
• The spiral auger speed is directly related to engine
speed. For maximum snow removal and discharge,
maintain high engine r.p.m. (full throttle). It is advisable
to operate the lawn tractor 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 thrower to handle the snow without repeated
stopping and starting of forward motion.

In extremely deep snow, raise the snow thrower from
the ground to remove the top layer and drive forward
only until the tractors front tires reach the uncleared
bottom layer of snow. Depress the tractor's clutchbrake pedal and allow the spiral auger to clear the
snow. Reverse the tractor and lower the snow thrower
to the ground. Drive the tractor forward until the snow
again becomes too deep. Repeating this process into
and out of drifts will eventually clear even the deepest
of snow piles.
If the snow thrower becomes clogged with snow or
jammed with a foreign object, disengage the snow
thrower immediately and shut off the tractor engine.
Unclog the snow thrower before resuming operation.

DANGER: Shut off engine and
disengage snow thrower before
unclogging discharge chute. Unclog using
a wooden stick, not your hands.

OPERATING TIPS
•
•

•
•
•
•

Discharge snow down wind whenever possible.
To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow thrower,
allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature
before using it. A light coat of wax may also be applied
to the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and
discharge chute.
Use tire chains to improve traction.
Use rear wheel weights to improve traction.
Before the first snowfall, remove all stones, sticks and
other objects which could become hidden by the snow.
Permanent obstacles should be marked for visibility.
Overlap each pass slightly to assure complete snow
removal.

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•

Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.

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Service Dates

Check for loose fasteners X
Check scraper and shoes for wear X X
Cleaning X
Lubrication Section
X

LUBRICATION
•
•
•
•

CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR

Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower.
Oil the pivot points of the two idler arms on the clutch/
idler assembly.
Apply penetrating oil to the control cables of the
discharge chute.
Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assembly and the chute tilt control assembly.

(Refer to figures 60 and 61 on page 27)
• The scraper plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the
snow thrower are subject to wear. To prevent damage
to the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes
before wear is excessive.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting
the snow thrower, shut off the engine, remove
the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake
and remove the key from the tractor ignition.

•

REPLACING AUGER BELT
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

•

Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch.
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
Remove the clevis pins. See figure 54 on page 23.
Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down
position to decrease belt tension.
Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler
arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly.
Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/idler
assembly and from the spiral auger housing.
Install new belt over top of large auger drive pulley
and under the two side idler pulleys. Twist the belt 1/4
turn to seat the "V" of the belt in the groove of each
idler pulley. Refer to figure 55 on page 23.
Assemble the belt onto the clutch/idler assembly.

CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT

(For tractors with engagement rod clutches only.
Not for electric clutches or cable clutches)
If the spiral auger on the snow thrower does not stop
when the attachment clutch lever on the tractor is
disengaged, then adjustment is necessary. Proceed as
follows. Refer back to figure 33 on page 16.
• Place the attachment clutch lever in the disengaged
position.
• Remove the hairpin cotter from the engagement rod
trunnion and lift the trunnion out of the hole in the idler
arm.
• Screw the trunnion a few turns towards the front end
of the rod.
• Replace the trunnion into the hole in the idler arm and
secure it with the hairpin cotter.
Check the operation of the snow thrower. If the spiral
augers still do not stop, repeat the above steps until
the augers stop when the attachment clutch lever is
placed in the disengaged position.

SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT
•

•

If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely
in the transport position, loosen the upper hex nut on
the lift bracket a few turns and tighten the lower hex
nut. Refer to figure 48 on page 21.
If the lift rod fails to unlock completely to lower the
snow thrower, loosen the lower hex nut on the lift
bracket a few turns and tighten the upper hex nut.
Refer to figure 48 on page 21.

The skid shoes are mounted on each side of the spiral
auger housing. They regulate the distance the scraper
plate is raised above the plowing surface. When
removing snow from a gravel driveway or and uneven
surface, it is advisable to keep the scraper plate as
high above the surface as possible to prevent possible
damage to the spiral auger. On blacktop or concrete
surface, keep the scraper plate as close to the surface
as possible.
Raise the snow thrower off the ground and place a
block under each end of the scraper plate. Loosen the
six hex nuts securing the skid shoes to the housing.
Adjust the skid shoes up or down and retighten the
nuts securely. Adjust both skid shoes to the same
height to keep the housing and the scraper plate level.
See figure 60.

SPIRAL AUGERS
•

•

The spiral augers are secured to the auger shaft with
two shear bolts and nylock nuts. If you hit a foreign
object or if ice jams the augers, the snow thrower is
designed so that the bolts will shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the shear
bolts have sheared. See figure 61. Two replacement
shear bolts and nylock nuts have been provided with
the snow thrower. For future use order part number
42489 shear bolt and number 47810 nylock nut.

FIGURE 60
FIGURE 61
27

ADJUSTING LIFT HEIGHT, LEVELING

The snow thrower is equipped with two threaded lift
links for adjusting the lift height and leveling of the snow
thrower in the raised position.
TO ADJUST THE LIFT HEIGHT:
(Refer to figure 58 on page 24.)
• Raise the snow thrower to the highest position.
• Check the clearance between the rear of the idler
bracket (item 39, page 30) and the lift shaft assembly
(item 1, page 32). A minimum 1/16" clearance in the
raised position is necessary to avoid possible damage
to the lift system.
• To increase the lift height, tighten the nuts on the
top of both lift links equally until 3" to 4" of ground
clearance is obtained. The maximum clearance is
approximately 4 inches for GT tractors and 3 inches
for YT tractors.
TO LEVEL WHEN RAISED:
(Refer to figure 58 on page 24.)
• To make the snow thrower level when it is in the
raised position, adjust the nut on the top of the lift
link on one side of the snow thrower until the snow
thrower is approximately level. It is not critical that the
snow thrower be exactly level in the raised position, it
will level out when it is lowered to the ground.

STORAGE
PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
•
•
•
•
•

•

Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
Remove the snow thrower from the tractor.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt
deposit which may have dried on the thrower and
housing.
Any bare metal that has become exposed should be
painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.
Store in a dry place.

•
•

•

REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING
•
•
•
•
•
•

Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
Remove the clevis pins. See figure 54 on page 23.
Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down
position to decrease belt tension.
Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler
arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly.
Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/idler
assembly. See figure 56 on page 23.
Pull the spiral auger housing assembly off of the
tractor.

•

Remove the clutch/idler assembly. (The two hanger
brackets and the two shoulder bolts may be left
attached to the tractor frame.)
Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley.
If you replaced the engine pulley keeper on a manual
attachment clutch tractor, reinstall the tractor's original
engine pulley keeper. See figure 33 on page 16 or
figure 39 on page 18.
If you have a rod operated attachment clutch, remove
the engagement rod from the tractor's clutch arm. See
figure 29 on page 15.
If a front mounted attachment is to be used, remove
the side plates from the tractor. Be sure to assemble
bolts back into the empty holes in the tractor frame.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

Spiral augers don't turn

1. Upper or lower V belt too loose
2. Upper or lower V belt broken
3. Shear bolts are sheared.

CORRECTION
1. Increase tension on V belt
2. Replace V belt
3. Replace shear bolts

Clogged discharge chute

1. Tractor ground speed too fast
2. Tractor throttle set too low
3. Snow too deep
4. Snow melts during contact with
the snow thrower

1. Use lower tractor gear
2. Increase to full throttle
3. Raise the snow thrower
4. Allow snow thrower to cool to
outdoor temperature before using

Snow thrower stalls tractor engine

1. Object jammed in spiral auger

2. Hard or heavy snow

1. Stop engine, disengage the snow
thrower clutch and clear the auger
2. Increase to full throttle and
decrease ground speed

Front wheels slide instead of steering

Not enough traction at front wheels

1. Increase scraper plate clearance
by lowering skid shoes
2. Pull down on lift handle to
increase weight on front wheels

1. Tractor ground speed too fast
2. Bottom snow is icy or hard packed

1. Reduce ground speed
2. Lower the skid shoes so that front
of skid shoe is lower than the rear

Snow thrower rides up over snow

PARTS
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248374 42" SNOW THROWER
To purchase repair parts, call the following toll-free number: 1-888-331-4569
38
30

45
30
38

33
67
66

60
20

23
15

14
10
14

22
20 36

48
47
62

37
27
31
34

13
30

30 28

19
30 23

17
3

24
16
5

2
1

4
55 61
44

32
25
23

35
16

18
52

56
54

54
40

46 43

42
57

40
8

46
65 21
49 21
65

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248374 42" SNOW THROWER

REF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

PART NO
28237
67629
71464
47026
67632
24773
25982
27508
24816
27510
67689
67688
43063
44950
HA20185
44326
43080
47630
42849
43088
43070
47189
47810
41625
42846
43086
43009
27915
27916
43081
47615
42844
43182
42953
24279

QTY
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
4
12
8
2
10
2
4
29
2
3
6
6
1
1
22
2
1
1
4
2

DESCRIPTION
Flange, Bearing
Housing Assembly
Gear Assembly
Pulley, V Type
Impeller Assembly
Scraper Plate
Shaft, Auger Gearbox
Bracket, Down Stop
Cover, Belt
Chute Reinforcement
Auger Assembly, L.H.
Auger Assembly, R.H.
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
#61 Woodruff Key
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Bolt, Self-Tap 5/16" x 3/4"
Bolt, Shear 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
Washer, 1/4"
Washer, 3/8"
Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Nylock
Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock
Spiral Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lg.
Bushing
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Washer, .785" x 1.57" x .057"
Brace, Gearbox Top
Brace, Gearbox Lower
Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.
Bearing, Flange
Bearing, Ball
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Bearing, Split, 3/4"
Skid Shoe

REF
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68

PART NO
48015
27458
43064
27502
48106
65367
65450
41576
44377
27584
42850
27809
27810
HA21362
43038
43343
43350
27509
47572
43003
64452
64451
47043
27505
43661
42828
47598
41620
42834
47044
41621
43085
41622
28057

QTY
4
2
2
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
4
2
2
4
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
6
1
1
2
1
1
1
1

DESCRIPTION
Washer, Nylon
Flange, Bearing
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 x 20
Bracket, Idler
Bolt, Shoulder
Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H.
Hanger Bracket Assembly, R.H.
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"
Bracket, Cable
Spacer
Chute Keeper
Chute Spacer
Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Nylock
Pin, Pivot Lock
Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Bracket, Chute Anti-rotation
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Hanger Bracket Assembly, R.H.
Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H.
Keeper, Engine Pulley
Chute Adapter
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Washer,
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4" Flanged
Chute, Upper
Guide, Cable
Pulley, V Type 4"
Chute, Lower
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
Screw, 1/4-14 x 5/8"
Owner's Manual

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248374 42" SNOW THROWER

44 40 43

41 44

45
42
30

65
53
63

47
44 48

70
50

66
63

53
52

64
59

59
6

6 13
69 68 10

8
58

12
6

10 69
68

17
18

5
31

33
11

58 15
52

13
18

32 31

2
18

17 19

58
8

63
58

25
25

3
65
65
57

61
60

34
56

29
22
26
23
24

21
24
63
20

37
38

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248374 42" SNOW THROWER

REF PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
68550
1 Lift Shaft Assembly
2
41616
2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1"
3
41614
2 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"
4
42842
2 Pin, Clevis 1/2" x 78"
5
41615
2 Nut, Hex Lock 5/8-11 Thread
6
43262
6 Nut, Hex Lock 1/2-13
7
43601
1 Washer, 1.59" x 1.032" x .060"
8
142
5 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 3/4"
9
43093
1 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2"
10 R19171616 2 Washer, 17/32" x 1"
11
43350
6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
12
42939
2 Bearing, Flange With Flats
13
27753
2 Link, 15.80" Long
14
27752
2 Link, 11.75" Long
15
41807
2 Rod Lift
16
24311
1 Rod, Spacer
17
47599
2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" (Locking)
18
43086
4 Lock Washer, 5/16"
19
24820
1 Bracket, Lift
20
67784
1 Assembly, Handle Lift Bracket
21
48049
1 Rod, Index Lift
22
47369
1 Pin, Spring 3/16" x 1-3/4"
23
42955
1 Spring, Compression
24 R19131316 2 Washer, 13/32" x 13/16"
25
47788
2 Reflector, Rear
26
43084
2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
27
43182
2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
28
43572
2 Washer, .343" x 1.5" x .059"
29
47368
1 Pin, Spring 5/16" x 1-3/4"
30
44215
2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
31
43343
2 Pin, Haircotter #4 (1/8")
32
25678
1 Plate, Side (R.H.)
33
25679
1 Plate, Side (L.H.)
34
49916
1 Tube, Lift Handle
35
49912
1 Trigger and Lift Cable Assembly

REF PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
36
43070
2 Washer, 3/8"
37
49266
1 Screw, Oval #10-24 x 1-1/2"
38
44482
1 Grip, Handle
39
27914
1 Tube, Crank Rod Support
40
24393
1 Bracket, Chute Crank
41
27708
1 Bracket, Chute Crank
42
HA9822
1 Grip
43
44917
1 Palnut, 3/8"
44
42839
3 Bushing, 3/8" Plastic
45
68225
1 Assembly, Chute Crank Rod
46
27585
1 Handle, Chute Tilt
47
42833
1 Knob
48
68405
1 Assembly, Chute Tilt Bracket
49
42834
1 Guide, Cable
50
42835
1 Cable, Chute Control
51
42836
1 Cable, Chute Control with Clip
52
43064
4 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18
53
43081
3 Washer, 5/16"
54
24285
1 Plate, Mounting (L.H.)
55
24284
1 Plate, Mounting (R.H.)
56
48106
2 Bolt, Shoulder
57
46584
1 Nut, Whizlock, 5/16-18
58 R19172410 12 Washer, 1/2"
59
726-0178
4 Tie, Nylon
60
47631
6 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Self Tap
61
43003
6 Lock Washer, 3/8"
62
47572
8 Nut, Flanged Lock 3/8-16
63
47810
10 Nut, Nylock Hex 5/16-18
64
43682
2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
65
44326
4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
66
44695
2 Washer, Bowed
67
44062
2 Pin, Clevis 1/2" x 1"
68
24807
2 Trunnion, Lift
69
HA21362
2 Nut, Nylock Hex 3/8-16
70
42991
1 Plug

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248374 42" SNOW THROWER

43
41

23
17
24

31
34
45

46
34

26
16
19
21

20
15
19

41
39
38
32

34
53
50
51
52
51

7
48
8 41

40 37

14
29
25 3

12
12

12
35
17
34
53

31
10

44 10
17 12
17

5
2, 22

4
1

10
30

10
30
55

25
54

27
24
17
23

27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55

17
12

3
2

49
21

17
12

10
17

REF
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

35
37
40
36

9
34

33
28

53
34
31

REF
1
2
3
4
5
6

34
30

PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
43080
2
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
43063
7
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
43083
2
Hex Nut, 5/16-18
43086
1
Lock Washer, 5/16"
43081
20 Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.
26943
1
Frame, Clutch and Pulley
34

PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
63904
1
Idler Arm Assembly
24286
1
Spacer, Pivot
63762
1
Idler Bracket Assembly
43015
5
Hex Nut, 3/8-16
46981
1
Pulley, V Type 9"
43082
8
Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-16
46982
1
Pulley, V Type 5-1/2"
27582
1
Shaft
42830
1
Spacer
42831
1
Spacer
43003
8
Lock Washer, 3/8"
42827
2
Key
42829
2
Bearing, Ball
27781
1
Housing, Bearing
47810
13 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock
43182
4
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
44377
2
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"
42828
2
Washer
27016
2
Front Pulley Frame Bracket
46989
1
Belt, V Type Drive (55")
48138
1
Belt, V Type Drive (56")
42992
1
Belt, V Type Auger
47044
1
Pulley, V Type 4"
47025
1
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2"
43432
3
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2"
43054
3
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2"
24571
1
Spacer
24472
1
Spacer, Pivot
43070
8
Washer, 3/8"
46959
2
Spring
46963
2
Chain
43055
2
Pin, Hair Cotter, 3/32"
23727
1
Spacer
43088
1
Washer, 1/4"
43343
2
Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")
HA3090
2
Pin, Hair Cotter 5/64"
42848
1
Trunnion
46948
1
Rod, Engagement
25780
1
Spacer
47607
1
Spring, Torsion
23625
1
Spacer
43509
1
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" Lg.
47605
1
Washer, Flat 3/8"
24558
1
Cable Bracket
49870
1
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-1/2"
43178
2
Hex Nut, 1/4-20
43177
1
Lock Washer, 1/4"
48883
3
Pulley, Flat 3-5/8"
25728
2
Rear Pulley Frame Bracket
46938
1
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4"

SLOPE GUIDE

(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.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE
A POWER POLE
A CORNER OF A BUILDING
OR A FENCE POST

FOLD
A
L
O
NG DO
TTED L
INE
,
R
E
P
RESEN
TING A
1
0
D
E
G
REE S
LOPE

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATEYOURTRACTOR AND SNOWTHROWER ON
A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR'S
TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A
SLOPE. AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS WHILE ON A
SLOPE.

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