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Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMRN
42" SNOW BLADE
Model No, 486.24443

CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.

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

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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

SAFETY'RULES ..........................................................
2
ACCESSORIES ...........................................................
3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART. ................................
3
CARTON CONTENTS .................................................
4
ASSEMBLY ..............................................................
5-9
OPERATION ........................................................
10-11
MAINTENANCE .........................................................
11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................
12
STORAGE .................................................................
12
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................
13
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .............................
14
REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................
15
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON 42" SNOW BLADE
For one year from the date of purchase, when this snow blade is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
maintenance instructions in the owneCs manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
Ifthissnow blade is used for commeroial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain
the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warrainty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand
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.
2.

how to operate

3.

Never allow children to operate tractor and snow
blade, and do not allow adults to operate without
proper instructions.
4. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and
gradually increase speed as required.

Never operate tractor and snow blade without wearing
proper clothing suited to weather conditions and
operation of controls.

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
Become alert!! Your safety, Is Involved,

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

MODELNUMBER.
SERIALNUMBER:

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

DATE OFPURCHASE:

2"

It mean--Attention!!

486.24443

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These accessories were available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers when you purchased your snow
blade Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow blade

WHEEL

WEIGHT

WEIGHT BRACKET
FOR DRAW BAR

(SHOWN FUlL

TIRE

CHAINS

SIZE)

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QTY.

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B
C
D
E
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2
2
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4
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DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 31/4' LG
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2'
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1'
Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4'
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1 ' (Thread Forming)
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thread
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-16 Thread
Hex Jam NUt, 6/16-24 Thread
Hex Lock NUt, 3/8-16 Thread

REF.

QTY.

DESCRIPTION

K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S

2
14
1
4
4
2
2
1
2

Washer, Large 1/2"
Lock Washer, 3/8'
Washer 1/2"
Washer, 3/8' STD.
Hairpin Cotter
Cotter Pin 1/8' x 1-1/4'
Palnut, 3/8'
Spacer, 9/16' OD x 5/8" LG.
Spacer, 9/16" OD x 1' LG.

PARTS
fA

IN HARDWARE

PACKAGES

B

NOT SHOWN

FULL SIZE

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REF. I QTY.
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B
C
D
E
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1
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DESCRIPTION

REF.
G
H
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J
K
L

Cable End Fitting
Cable Mount Bracket
Angle Lock Spring
Nylon Tie
Spring Mount Rod
Channel Pivot Pin

CARTON CONTENTS

QTY.
1
1
1
2
1
1

DESCRIPTION
Blade Adjust Spring
Plastic Grip
Grip Assembly
Angle Lock Bars
Blade Pivot Shaft
Pivot Plate Bracket

(Loose Parts in Carton)
6

3

2

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REF. I QTY.

1
2
3
4
5

1
1
1
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DESCRIPTION

Hanger Bracket, L.H.
Hanger Bracket, R.H.
Pivot Support Bracket
;Cross Tie Bracket
, Channel Assembly
4

REF.

QTY.

6
7
8
9
10

1
1
1
1
1

DESCRIPTION
Blade Assembly
Blade Pivot Rod
Lift Handle Tube
Uft Handle Rod
Cable

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TOOLS REQUIRED

(I)
(i)
(i)

FOR ASSEMBLY

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Pliers
Hemmer
Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench

3/8" FLAT WASHER

• REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
•

Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the empty holes
on the right side of the tractor frame using two new
3/8' x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" flat
washers as shown in figure 2. Tighten. Repeat for
the left side.

3/8" LoCK WASHER \

R,H. HANGER
' BRACKET

Remove the loose parts and the hardware packages
from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and
identify using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.

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

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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 owners manual to remove mower

•

deck or any other attachment you may have mounted
to your tractor. Mark all loose parts and save for
re-assembly.
Refer to tractor owner's manual to remove tractor
hood for easier assembly of blade to tractor frame.

FIGURE2

•

Skip over to instructions for figure 5 on page 6.

IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKETS LIKE FIGURE 3

IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKETS LIKE FIGURE 1
•
•

Remove two bolts from each side of the tractor

Remove the bolt from the hole shown in figure 3 on
bolth the right and left sides of the tractor frame.

frame as shown in figure 1.
NOTE: Bolts should be assembled back into the holes
if the hanger brackets (figure 2) are removed from
the tractor frame.

THIS HOLE

REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1

FIGURES

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Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the front hole on
the side of the tractor frame using a new 3/8" x 1"
hex bolt, 3/8' lock washer, 3/8 • fiat washer, 1/2"
large fiat washer and 3/8 • hex lock nut. Place the
large 1/2" fiat washer between the bracket and the
tractor frame. Attach the rear of the bracket using a
new 3/8" x 1• hex bolt, 3/8 • lock washer and 3/8'
fiat washer. Tighten. See figure 4. Repeat for other
side.
NOTE: If the front holes in the frame are too small
for the regular bolts, use the two special 3/8" x 1"
thread forming bolts.

_8•xl'HEXBOLT

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•

Assemble the cross tie bracket to the bottom hole
in both hanger brackets using two 3/8 • x 1' hex
bolts, two 3/8 • lock washers and two 3/8" hex lock
nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 6.
Assemble the pivot support bracket to the pivot
plate bracket and the cross tie bracket using four
3/8" x 1" hex bolts, four 3/8" lock washers and four
3/8" hex lock nuts. Do not Ughten yet. See figure 6.
Tighten the 2 bolts fastening the cross tie bracket to
the hanger brackets. (Figure 6)
Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the pivot support
bracket to the pivot plate bracket and the cross tie
bracket. (Figure 6)

R.H. HANGER
BRACKET

3/8"LOCK
WASHER

3/8" x 1=
HE)( BOLT

I_'LARGE
FLATWASHER
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
\

3/8"
WASHER

•

3/8 HEX.

3/8• HEX
LOCK NUT
3/8 FLAT
WASHER

3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT
(OR SPECIAL BOLT

I

)LOCKNU;

/

3/8.
x,.
HE)( BOLT

3/8= LOCK
WASHER

CROSS TIE
BRACKET

PIVOT
SUPPORT
BRACKET

FIGURE 6

/
RGURE 4

GENERAL

ASSEMBLY

Assemble the two angle lock bars together as
shown In figure 6, so that all holes are aligned. Use
one 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt, one 3/8" lock
washer and one 3/8' hex lock nut. Be sure to insert
bolt from side indicated. Do not tighten at thls
Ume. See figure 7.

INSTRUCTIONS

Assemble the pivot plate bracket to the front of the
tractorframe using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8'
lock washers and two 3/8" hex lock nuts. Make sure
the bracket is straight and then tighten. See figure 5.

3/8" HE)( LOCK NUT

PIVOT PLATE BRACKET

3/8" LOCK WASHER

BRACKET(A)

3/8" CARRIAGE BOLT

HEX
LOCK NUT
3/8"LOCK
WASHER

ANGLE LOCK
BARS

3/8" x 1 •
HEX BOLT

FIGURE7

FIGURE 5

6

ANGLE LOCK SPRING
FRONT
(Right Hand Side View

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Insert the round hook end of the angle lock spring
up through the hole in bracket (A). See figure 8.
Hold the angle lock bare so that the square holes at
the top. Insert the straight hook end of the angle
lock spring through the middle hole in both angle
lock bars as shown in figure 8.
Insert the angle lock bars down through the slot in
the channel. Underneath the channel, place a t"
long spacer on each side of the angle lock bars
and insert a 1/4" x 3-1/4' bolt through the channel,
the angle lock bars and the spacers. Secure the
bolt with a 1/4' lock nut. Tighten so that lock bars
can pivot freely. See figure 8.
At this time tighten the 3/8 = carriage bolt and hex
nut previously assembled to angle lock bars.

Assemble a3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt through the
square hole in the cable mount bracket and through
the square hole in the angle lock bars as shown In
figure 10. (The carriage bolts should face in opposite
directions.) Using pliers hold the cable mount bracket
in position, angling down towards the L.H. hole in the
channel as shown in figure 10. Secure with a 3/8"
lock washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut. Tighten. See
figure 10. Refer also to figure 12 for the correct angle
for the cable mount bracket.

3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
ALIGN CABLE
MOUNTBRACKET
WITH LH. HOLE

NOTE: When the angle lock bars are pulled back in
slot, the pivot plate should unlock and be free
to pivot to the right or left position.

PIVOT
PLATE

ANGLE
LOCK
BARS

BRACKET (A)

CHANNEL

3/8"HEX
LOCK NUT

1/4' HEX
LOCK I_

3/8"LOCK
WASHER

FIGURE 10

FRONT
(Right Hand Side View)

LOCK
SPRING
1" SPACERS

FIGURE 8

!/4' x 3-1/4"
HEX BOLT

Assemble one 5/16' jam nut approximately 3/4' onto
threaded end of control cable. Assemble threaded
cable end through round hole in cable mount bracket
as shown in figure 11, _md secure with another 5/16"
jam nut. Tighten. See figure 11.

(Right Hand Side Vle_

Using a hammer, assemble a 3/8" palnut onto one
end of the spring mount rod. Insert the other end of
the spring mount rod through the pivot plate using
the rear set of holes. Support the assembled end
of the spring mount rod on a block of wood, and
hammer the remaining palnut onto the other end of
the rod. See figure 9.

NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required
after blade assembly is completed.

CABLE MOUNT
BRACKET

3/4"

5/16" JAM NUT

'_
5/16" JAM NUT

3_'PALNUT
SPRING
MOUNT
ROD

t

PIVOT
PLATE

CHANNEL ASSEMBLY

REAR

3/8" PALNUT,
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 9

(Top View)
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(Left Hand Side View)

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•

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 In figure 12. If ball won't slip
under edge of curl it will need to be inserted through
open end of cud. See figure 12.

1/8" x 1-1/4" ._--_-t
co'r'rER PIN

Assemble 1/4" x 1-1/4' hex bolt down through the

BLADE
PIVOT "_
SHAFT

cable end fitting, the 5/8" !ong spacer and the left
hand hole in the channel assembly. Secure with a
1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 12. Tighten.

PLASTIC
CAP

--

• 3/8" HE]( NUT

_

(BOTTOM)

\

NOTE= Make sure the cable mount bracket is aligned
with the cable end fitting as shown in figure 12 to
prevent binding of cable. The other end of the
control cable will be attached in a later step.
SPRING
CABLE END
FITrlNG

MOUNT
ROD

1/4" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT

\
_/_
PIVOT PLATE

FIGURE 13
SPACER, 5/8" LG.

1/8" x 1-1/4"
COI-I'ER PIN

(Right Hand Side View)

Assemble the 1/2" washer onto the channel pivot pin.
See figure 14.

ASSEMBLY

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 suppoi't bracket Withthe second hole from the
end in the channel assembly. Insert the channel pivot
pin through the aligned holes from the left side and
secure with a hairpin cotter pushed all the way
through to the loop end. See figure 14.

J

HOLE
I
1/4" HE)( LOCK NUT "jO
REAR

FIGURE 12

BLADE
ADJUST
SPRING

(Left Hand Side VIew)
NOTE: All hairpin cotterson this snow blade should be
pushed through to thei r loop en d.

To attach Me 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
down through the hole at the bend in the blade pivot
shaft. Spread the ends of the 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" coffer pin through the end hole in the shaft.
Spread the ends of the pin. See figure 13.

_.PIVOTBRACKETSUPPORT
_
1/2" WASHER
CHANNEL
PIVOT PIN

Remove the plastic cap and one 3/8" hex nut from the
bolt in the blade adjust spring. Adjust tt_eremaining
3/8" hex nut down approximately 1" onto the bolt
threads. Hook the spring over the spring mount rod as
shown in figure 13. 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. See figure 13.

EXPOSED
END OF CHANNEL

PUSH THROUGH
TO LARGE LOOP
FIGURE 14
8

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HAIRPIN
COTTER

CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY

ALTERNATIVE
HAIRPIN DESIGN •
(Right Hand Side View)

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•

Fromthe left side, insert the welded end of the lift

• •

handle rod through the e_qoesedholes in the end of
the channel assembly. Next, insert the lift link pin
through the hole In the bracket that is welded to the lift
handle rod. (The lift link is pre-assembled to the pivot
support bracket). Secure the bracket with a hairpin
cotter inserted up through the lift link pin all the way to
the loop end of the hair pin cotter. See figure 15.
Using the furnished grease packet, apply a light
coating of grease to the straight upper portion of the
lift handle rod. Slide the lift handle tube onto the rod.
See figure 15.

•

•

Assemble the plastic grip onto the lock release grip
assembly. See figure 17.
Attach the lock release grip assembly to the lift handle
tube using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and one 5/16"
hex lock nut. Do not overtlghten the lock nut. The
grip assembly must pivot freely, See figure 17.
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 =hex lock nut. Do not
overtlghten the lock nut. The cable fitting must pivot
freely. See figure 17.
5/16" x1-1/2"
HE)( BOLT

1/4" WELD
BOLT

LIFT HANDLE TUBE

LIFT HANDLE ROD

CABLE END
FI'I-rlNG

\
PLASTIC
GRIP
LOCK NUT

__

I_LONG

PIN

5/16" HEX
LOCKASSEMBLY
RELEASE
GRIP

/.KJ'_

(LIFTUNK)

I
CABLE
END
FI'n'ING

WELDED BRACKET

FIGURE 17

HAIRPIN COTTER
FIGURE 15

(Left Hand Side View)

•

Screw one 5/16 =jam nut approximately 3/4" onto the
loose end of the control cable. Pass the cable around
the outside of the lift handle red 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. Tighten. See figure 16.

(Right Hand Side View)

Place the long end of the blade pivot rod down
through the blade pivot shaft. Attach the short end of
the blade pivot red to the lift handle tube. Secure both
ends with a hairpin cotter pushed through to its loop
end. See figure 18.
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.
See figure 18.

NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required
after blade assembly is completed.

PLASTIC TIES
HAIRPIN
COTI'ER

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET
BLADE
PIVOT
ROD

BALL
END

5/16"
JAM NUTS

\

BLADE
PWOT SHAFT

HANDLE

.GRIP
FIGURE 16

LIFT HANDLE
TUBE

HAIRPIN COTTER
(Right Hand Side View)

FIGURE 18
9

(Left Hand Side View)

KNOW YOUR

SNOW BLADE

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snowblade.
Comparethe illustrationbelowwithyoursnow bladeto familiarizeyourseffwiththe variouscontrolsandtheir locations.
UFT HANDLE TUBE

LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASSEMBLY

BLADE PIVOT ROD

ANGLE
LOCK
BARS
BLADE
ADJUST
SPRING
BLADE SHOE
CONTROL CABLE

BLADE PIVOT SHAFT
LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASS_'.
LIFT HANDLE TUBE
BLADE PIVOTROD
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 dght and left.
Locks the blade in either the dght 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

To Pivot
•

Blade

Use the handle grip located on the end of the handle
tube. To raise the blade, pull back while pushing
down on the handle grip. To lower blade, pull back
while lifting up on handle grip. See figure 19.

the Blade

Raise the blade to transport position. To unlock the
blade, push the lock release gdp down against the
handle tube. To pivot the blade,keep the gdp de:
pressed and push forward or pull back on the handle
tube, sliding it along the lift rod. Release the gdp to
lock the blade when it is in either the right hand, the
left hand or the straight ahead position. See figure 20.

PULL BACK AND
UFT UP TO
LOWER BLADE
LOCK RELEASE
GRIP ASSEMBLY
HANDLE TUBE

PULL SACK AND
PUSH DOWN TO
RAISE BLADE
FIGURE 19

FIGURE 20
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Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with
your snow blade for traction. These accessorlea
are available at your nearest Sears rata, store.

Using the Snowblads
•

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 the lawn tractor
and blade to adjust to outdoor temperature before
operating.

•

For improved snow removal performance, coat the
blade with automotive type paste wax.

A

CAUTION:
Inspect carefully the area
to be worked before operating the
snow blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs
or other heavy obstructions.

A

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 material at high speed,

&

CAUTION:
Always lower the blade
to the ground before leaving the
tractor.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•

Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.

Fill in datesas you
Checkfor loosefasteners
Checkfor wornor damagedparts
CleanBlade
LubricateBlade

•

Service Dates
X
X
X

X
X

Dudng the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure.
GREASE

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 21.

LUBRICATE

FIGURE 21
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To Adjust Blade Spring

To

Adjust the Blade

•

•

If the blade will not unlock and pivot, the angle lock
bars are not disengaging from the slots 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 23.

The tension of the blade adjust spring 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. Standing in
front of blade, turn the nuts counterclockwise to
relieve tension and clockwise to increase tension.
Refer to figure 13 on page 8.

Pivot

Lock

Mechanism

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 areas. Make
sure both shoes are set evenly and that the nuts are
tightened securely. See figure 22.

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET
CONTROL
CABLE

5/16" HEX
JAM NUT

5/16" REX
JAM NUT

FIGURE 23
_BLADE

SHOE

FIGURE 22

Recommendations

When Storing

When the snow blade is not being used, remove all
dirt and rust and touch up with paint.

Remove the hairpin cotter which _estens the lift
handle rod to the lift link pin. See figure 15, page 9.

Touch up bare metal with paint or apply a light coat
of grease or rust preventive.

Remove the hairpin cotter from the channel pivot
pin and remove the pivot pin from the channel
assembly. See figure 14 on page 8.

Lubricate all pivot points and all points shown in
figure 21, page 11 in the maintenance section.

Remove the blade, the channel assembly and the
lift handle assembly from the tractor. The brackets
assembled to the tractor frame may be left in place.

Store in a dry area, protected from weather.

To remove the brackets assembled to the tractor

To Remove Blade From Tractor
•

Lower the blade to the ground with the blade in the
center (straight ahead) position.

•

Remove the hairpin cotter which fastens the blade
pivot rod to the blade pivot shaft. See figure 18 on
page 9.

frame (hanger brackets, cross tie bracket, pivot
plate bracket and pivot support bracket) refer to
figures 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 on pages 5 and 6.
If the hanger brackets are removed from the tractor
frame, be sure to reassemble four bolts into the
empty holes in the frame. Refer to figures 1 and 3
on page 5.
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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Blade is difficult to raise.

Lift mechanism is binding

Lubricate pivot points as shown in
figure 21 on page 11.

Blade is difficult to pivot.

Handle tube is binding on lift rod.

Lubricatelifthandle rod as instructed
on page 11.

Blade will not unlock to pivot.

Lock mechanism is out of adjustment
and is not disengaging.

Refer to the Service and Adjustments
section on page 12.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24443

- 42" SNOW

BLADE

21

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3
25
27

23
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II

4

11

4
-o_ 5
19
8
2
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40

39

44

I
34
49

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38

51
16

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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.24443
REF.
NO.

PART
NO,

1
23863
2
23117
3
62980
4
43080
5
43079
6
43064
7
43081
8
23070
9
24346
10
24347
11
43262
12
23131
13
1540-118
14
23958
15
23130
16
"24345
17
46066
18
4307O
19
9466R
20
44071
21 , 43015
22
44074
23
746-0366
24
62561
25
43055
26
46053
27
63033
28
24652
29
24651

QTY

1
1
1
8
2
10
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1

DESCRIPTioN

Blade 42"
Wear Plate 42"
Reinforcement Plate Assembly
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1•
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Thread
Washer, 5/16"
Skid Shoe
Bracket, Cross Tie
Push Channel
Hex Lock Nut, 1/2-13 Thread
Bolt, Special Pivot
Washer, Flat 1/2'
Plate, Pivot 7 Ga.
Bracket, Spdng Mt.
Brecket,_Pivot Plate
Shaft, Blade Pivot
Washer, 3/8" STD.
Spring, Blade Adjust
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/2 =
Hex NUt, 3/8-16 Thread
Plastic Cap
Control Cable Assembly
Release Gdp Assembly
Pin, Hairpin Small 3/32"
Spacer, .28 ID x 1"
Lift Handle Rod Assembly
Hanger Bracket, R.H.
Hanger Bracket, LH.

REF.
NO,

PART
NO,

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
56
57
58
59

24023
46049
62972
23151
23856
44917
43010
43348
746-0260
731-0869
46471
712_256
23658
43085
43064
05762
1509-90
43013
71OO3O5
46065
63034
43001
43082
43003
726-0178
R19171616
46071
43349
_1917241(
47631
47723

- 42" SNOW BLADE
QTY.

DESCRIPTION

1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
12
10
14
2
1

Pivot Support Bracket
Rod, Blade Pivot
Lift Handle Tube Assembly
Angle Lock Bar
Spring Mount Rod
Palnut, 3/8"
Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4"
"AngleLock Spring
Cable End Fitting
Grip, Plastic
Handle, Grip.
Hex Jam NUt, 5/16-24 Thread
Spacer
He)( Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
Hex Lock NUt, 5/16-18 Thread
Cable Mount Bracket
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
Hex Lock NUt, 1/4-20 Thread
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Channel Pivot Pin
Lift Link Assembly
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Hex Lock NUt, 3/8-16 Thread
Lock Washer 3/8"
Plastic Tie •
Washer

1
1
2
2
1

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" Lg. Gr5
l/4" x 1" Spdng Pin
Washer, 1/2" (Large)
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" ('l'hd. Forming)
Owners Manual

For in-home major brand repair service:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME"

(1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811
In Canada for all your service and parts needs call
- 1-800-665-4455
Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pibces

For the repair or replacement parts you need:
Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement
or to inquire about an existing Agreement:
Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

TheService
Sideof Sears"

FORM NO. 47723 (11/99)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.



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