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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.

•Safety

•Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

•Parts

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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 usedfor commeroial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days fromthe date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, includingthe 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 warraintygives 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 how to operate

the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.

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

and know how to operate your tractor before using

tractor with snow blade attachment.

2. Never operate tractor and snow blade without wearing

proper clothing suited to weather conditions and

operation of controls.

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 infirst (low) gear and

gradually increase speed as required.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!! I

Become alert!! Your safety, Is Involved, I

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a

decal attached to the snow blade.

You should record both the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODELNUMBER.

SERIALNUMBER:

DATE OFPURCHASE:

486.24443

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 SIZE)

TIRE CHAINS

REF.

QTY. DESCRIPTION q

1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 31/4' LG

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

1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2'

12 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1'

2 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4'

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

3 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thread

1 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-16 Thread

4 Hex Jam NUt, 6/16-24 Thread

12 Hex Lock NUt, 3/8-16 Thread

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

K 2 Washer, Large 1/2"

L 14 Lock Washer, 3/8'

M 1 Washer 1/2"

N 4 Washer, 3/8' STD.

O 4 Hairpin Cotter

P 2 Cotter Pin 1/8' x 1-1/4'

Q 2 Palnut, 3/8'

R 1 Spacer, 9/16' OD x 5/8" LG.

S 2 Spacer, 9/16" OD x 1'LG.

PARTS IN HARDWARE PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

fA B H I

REF. IQTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

B 1

C 1

D 2

E 1

F 1

Cable End Fitting

Cable Mount Bracket

Angle Lock Spring

Nylon Tie

Spring Mount Rod

Channel Pivot Pin

1Blade Adjust Spring

1 Plastic Grip

1 Grip Assembly

2 Angle Lock Bars

1 Blade Pivot Shaft

1 Pivot Plate Bracket

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

e 9 0

_/ /

• u,

REF. I QTY.

1 1

DESCRIPTION

Hanger Bracket, L.H.

Hanger Bracket, R.H.

Pivot Support Bracket

;Cross Tie Bracket

,Channel Assembly

REF. QTY.

7 1

8 1

9 1

10 1

DESCRIPTION

Blade Assembly

Blade Pivot Rod

Lift Handle Tube

Uft Handle Rod

Cable

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(I)

(i)

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

• REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

•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 deter-

mined from the operators position while seated

on the tractor.

&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.

IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS FRONT SUSPENSION

BRACKETS LIKE FIGURE 1

•Remove two bolts from each side of the tractor

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.

REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES

FIGURE 1

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

,, 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" FLAT WASHER R,H. HANGER

3/8" LoCK WASHER \' BRACKET

FIGURE2

•Skip over to instructions for figure 5 on page 6.

IF YOUR TRACTOR HAS FRONT SUSPENSION

BRACKETS LIKE FIGURE 3

•Remove the bolt from the hole shown in figure 3 on

bolth the right and left sides of the tractor frame.

FIGURES

THIS HOLE

Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the front hole on

the side of the tractor frame using anew 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.

•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 crosstie 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)

_8•xl'HEXBOLT R.H. HANGER

3/8"LOCK BRACKET

WASHER

I_'LARGE

FLATWASHER

3/8"x 1" HEX BOLT

(OR SPECIAL BOLT

3/8• HEX

LOCK NUT /

3/8 FLAT

WASHER

3/8=LOCK

WASHER

RGURE 4

3/8" x 1=

HE)( BOLT

3/8" HEX

LOCK NUT

3/8"

WASHER

•I

3/8 HEX.

)LOCKNU;

3/8.x,.

HE)( BOLT

PIVOT

CROSS TIE SUPPORT

BRACKET BRACKET

FIGURE 6

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 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.

PIVOT PLATE BRACKET

FIGURE 5

3/8" x 1•

HEX BOLT

HEX

LOCK NUT

3/8"LOCK

WASHER

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.

3/8" HE)( LOCK NUT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" CARRIAGE BOLT BRACKET(A)

ANGLE LOCK

BARS

ANGLE LOCK SPRING

FRONT

FIGURE7 (Right Hand Side View

•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 a1/4' 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.

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 BRACKET (A)

PLATE

CHANNEL

1/4' HEX

LOCK I_

LOCK

SPRING

1" SPACERS !/4' x 3-1/4"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 8 (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.

3_'PALNUT

SPRING

MOUNT

ROD

3/8" PALNUT,

PIVOT

PLATE

FIGURE 9 (Top View)

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 ANGLE

WITH LH. HOLE LOCK

BARS

3/8"HEX 3/8"LOCK

LOCK NUT WASHER FRONT

FIGURE 10 (Right Hand Side View)

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.

NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required

after blade assembly is completed.

CABLE MOUNT 3/4"

BRACKET

5/16" JAM NUT '_

5/16" JAM NUT

CHANNEL ASSEMBLY REAR

FIGURE 11 (Left Hand Side View)

• 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.

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

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.

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.

CABLE END 1/4" x 1-1/4"

FITrlNG HEX BOLT

SPACER, 5/8" LG.

ASSEMBLY

HOLE

1/4" HE)( LOCK NUT "jO

REAR

FIGURE 12 (Left Hand Side VIew)

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

co'r'rER PIN --

BLADE

PIVOT "_

SHAFT _\

PLASTIC

CAP

•3/8" HE]( NUT

(BOTTOM)

BLADE

ADJUST

SPRING \SPRING

MOUNT _/_

ROD 1/8"x 1-1/4"

PIVOT PLATE COI-I'ER PIN

FIGURE 13 (Right Hand Side View)

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

See figure 14.

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.

NOTE: All hairpin cotterson this snow blade should be

pushed through to thei rloop 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.

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.

_.PIVOTBRACKETSUPPORT_ 1/2" WASHER CHANNEL

PIVOT PIN

EXPOSED

END OF CHANNEL

PUSH THROUGH

TO LARGE LOOP

•_ CHANNEL

HAIRPIN ASSEMBLY

COTTER

ALTERNATIVE

HAIRPIN DESIGN •

FIGURE 14 (Right Hand Side View)

•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 liftlink 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

lifthandle 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 lifthandle

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 a1/4 =hex lock nut. Do not

overtlghten the lock nut. The cable fitting must pivot

freely. See figure 17.

LIFT HANDLE TUBE

LIFT HANDLE ROD\

__ I_LONG PIN

(LIFTUNK)

WELDED BRACKET

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.

NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required

after blade assembly is completed.

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET

BALL 5/16"

END JAM NUTS

\HANDLE

.GRIP

PLASTIC

GRIP

5/16" x1-1/2" 1/4" WELD

HE)( BOLT BOLT

CABLE END

FI'I-rlNG

5/16" HEX I

LOCK NUT

/.KJ'_ LOCK RELEASE

GRIP ASSEMBLY

CABLE END

FI'n'ING

FIGURE 17 (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.

PLASTIC TIES

HAIRPIN

COTI'ER

BLADE

PIVOT

ROD LIFT HANDLE

TUBE

BLADE

PWOT SHAFT

HAIRPIN COTTER

FIGURE 16 (Right Hand Side View) FIGURE 18 (Left Hand Side View)

KNOW YOUR SNOW BLADE

Readthis owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snowblade.

Comparethe illustrationbelowwithyoursnowbladeto familiarizeyourseffwiththe variouscontrolsandtheirlocations.

UFT HANDLE TUBE

BLADE PIVOT ROD

LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASSEMBLY

BLADE

ADJUST

SPRING

ANGLE

LOCK

BARS

BLADE SHOE

BLADE PIVOT SHAFT CONTROL CABLE

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 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.

PULL BACK AND

UFT UP TO

LOWER BLADE

FIGURE 19

PULL SACK AND

PUSH DOWN TO

RAISE BLADE

To Pivot 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.

LOCK RELEASE

GRIP ASSEMBLY

HANDLE TUBE

FIGURE 20

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.

CAUTION: Inspect carefully the area

to be worked before operating the

snow blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs

or other heavy obstructions.

CAUTION: Know the terrain, Avoid

exceptionally steep slopes or drop

offs which may be. hidden by the

snow. Never run the snow blade into

heavy 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.

Fillindatesas you

Checkforloosefasteners X

Checkforwornordamagedparts X

CleanBlade X X

LubricateBlade X

ServiceDates

• Dudng the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and

hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure.

Lubrication Points

•Lubricate all pivot points to help maintain proper

operation of blade. Use grease packet furnished

with the snow blade for lubrication of the upper

portion of the lift handle rod. See figure 21.

GREASE

LUBRICATE

FIGURE 21

To Adjust Blade Spring

•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.

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.

_BLADE SHOE

FIGURE 22

Recommendations When Storing

To Adjust the Blade Pivot Lock Mechanism

•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.

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET

CONTROL

CABLE

5/16" HEX 5/16" REX

JAM NUT JAM NUT

FIGURE 23

When the snow blade is not being used, remove all

dirt and rust and touch up with paint.

Touch up bare metal with paint or apply a light coat

of grease or rust preventive.

Lubricate all pivot points and all points shown in

figure 21, page 11 in the maintenance section.

Store in a dry area, protected from weather.

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.

Remove the hairpin cotter which _estens the lift

handle rod to the lift link pin. See figure 15, page 9.

Remove the hairpin cotter from the channel pivot

pin and remove the pivot pin from the channel

assembly. See figure 14 on page 8.

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.

To remove the brackets assembled to the tractor

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.

PROBLEM

Blade is difficult to raise.

Blade is difficult to pivot.

Blade will not unlock to pivot.

CAUSE

Liftmechanism is binding

Handle tube is binding on lift rod.

Lock mechanism is out of adjustment

and is not disengaging.

CORRECTION

Lubricate pivot points as shown in

figure 21 on page 11.

Lubricatelifthandle rod as instructed

on page 11.

Refer to the Service and Adjustments

section on page 12.

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24443 -42" SNOW BLADE

27 23

"_ __ T f_36

/II 11

40 39 44

51\

s.,,

...-" 58

s, 28

I\ 47

_-13

'B 36

21N

-=s 4

-o_ 5

18 53

52 53

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.24443 -42" SNOW BLADE

REF.

NO. PART QTY DESCRIPTioN REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO, NO, NO,

123863 1

2 23117 1

3 62980 1

4 43080 8

5 43079 2

6 43064 10

7 43081 4

8 23070 2

9 24346 1

10 24347 1

11 43262 1

12 23131 1

13 1540-118 1

14 23958 1

15 23130 1

16 "24345 1

17 46066 1

18 4307O 4

19 9466R 1

20 44071 1

21 ,43015 2

22 44074 1

23 746-0366 1

24 62561 1

25 43055 4

26 46053 2

27 63033 1

28 24652 1

29 24651 1

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

30 24023 1 Pivot Support Bracket

31 46049 1 Rod, Blade Pivot

32 62972 1 Lift Handle Tube Assembly

33 23151 2 Angle Lock Bar

34 23856 1 Spring Mount Rod

35 44917 2 Palnut, 3/8"

36 43010 3 Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4"

37 43348 1"AngleLock Spring

38 746-0260 2 Cable End Fitting

39 731-0869 1 Grip, Plastic

40 46471 1 Handle, Grip.

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.

41 712_256

42 23658

43 43085

44 43064

45 05762

46 1509-90

47 43013

48 71OO3O5

49 46065

50 63034

51 43001

52 43082

53 43003

54 726-0178

55 R19171616

56 46071

57 43349

58 _1917241(

59 47631

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4 Hex Jam NUt, 5/16-24 Thread

1 Spacer

1 He)( Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

1 Hex Lock NUt, 5/16-18 Thread

1 Cable Mount Bracket

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

3 Hex Lock NUt, 1/4-20 Thread

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

1 Channel Pivot Pin

1 Lift Link Assembly

12 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"

10 Hex Lock NUt, 3/8-16 Thread

14 Lock Washer 3/8"

2 Plastic Tie •

1Washer

1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" Lg. Gr5

1 l/4" x 1" Spdng Pin

2 Washer, 1/2" (Large)

2 Hex Bolt,3/8" x 1" ('l'hd. Forming)

1 Owners Manual

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hoursa 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 aSears 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

TheServiceSideofSears"

FORM NO. 47723 (11/99) PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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