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Operator's Manual

STOP

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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. 486.248373

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. 42975 (9/12/14)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES................................................................2
SAFETY RULES...............................................................3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART.....................................4
CARTON CONTENTS......................................................6
ASSEMBLY.......................................................................7
OPERATION...................................................................26
MAINTENANCE.............................................................27

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

WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Snow Thrower fails due to a defect
in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-888-331-4569 to arrange for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the snow thrower.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
2

SNOW CAB

MODEL NUMBER:		

486.248373

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.

•	 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.

•	 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.
3

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

A

B

C

E

D

F

43182
48106

43661

43063

43084

G

H

49933

46938

I

J

K

L

43350

44326
43682

42849
44215
Q

P
M

O

N

43080
43088

47630

43081

47631

T
R,S

U

43003

44695

47605, 43070

V

R19172410
X

W

43082

47810

Y

47572

4

Z

46584

AA
47598

NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
BB

CC

46959

27809

27810

FF

HA3090

DD

EE

42848
II

HH

GG

43343

43055

43038

KK
LL

JJ
23727

46963

47788

MM
726-0178

IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied in the hardware bag 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 (H) and 5/16" nylock nuts (X). Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 28.
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A
1
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3-1/4"
B
2
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
C
4
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
D
4
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
E
6
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"
F
4
Shoulder Bolt, Hex Head
G
2
Shoulder Bolt, Round Head
H
2
Shear Bolt (spare parts)
I
6
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
J
2
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
K
2
Carriage Bolt , 5/16" x 1-1/4"
L
4
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
M
2
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
N
6
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming)
O
2
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" (Thread Forming)
P
7
Washer, 1/4"
Q
22 Washer, 5/16" (Extra washers included)
R
1
Washer, 3/8" (Thin)
S
3
Washer, 3/8" Standard
T
8
Washer, 1/2" x 1-1/2"

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
U
2
Bowed Washer
V
7
Lock Washer, 3/8"
W
2
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
X
22 Nylock Nut, 5/16" (2 spare parts)
Y
10 Flanged Nut, 3/8"
Z
1
Flanged Nut, 5/16"
AA
6
Flanged Nut, 1/4"
BB
1
Spring
CC
3
Chute Keeper
DD
3
Chute Spacer
EE
1
Trunnion
FF
2
Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"
GG
4
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
HH
1
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
II
2
Lock Pin
JJ
1
Spacer, 3/8"
KK
2
Chain, Tensioning
LL
2
Tail Reflector
MM
2
Nylon Tie

5

CARTON CONTENTS

1.	
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	
6.	
7.	
8.	
9.	
10.	
11.	
12.	

Housing Assembly
Lift Handle and Cable
Chute Crank Rod Assembly
Support Tube, Crank Rod
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.	 V-Belt, Drive 56" (#48138)
	14.	 V-Belt, Drive 55" (#46989)
15.	 V-Belt, Auger (Attached to Housing Assembly)
16.	 L.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)
17.	 R.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)
18. 	 L.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)
19.	 R.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)
20.	 Left Hand Side Plate
21.	 Right Hand Side Plate
22.	Pulley
23.	 Spacer, 3/8"

3

1

5

4

46948
2

7

6

10

11

47043

24558

9

14
27509
13

8
25728

46989

12

15

48138

27016
16

65367

17

65450

18

64451

64452

20

21

25678

25679

6

42992
19

22

48883

23

25780

ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

IDENTIFY YOUR 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)
•	 Locate the front mower deck suspension bracket(s).
	
	
A.	 If there is a single mower deck suspension
bracket located underneath the middle of the front
axle, continue on to step 2 on the next page.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease

OR
	

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
•	 Remove all loose parts, parts bags and hardware
bags from the carton. Lay out and identify parts and
hardware using the illustrations on pages 4, 5 and 6.

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 14 for instructions
for tractors with dual side mounted mower deck
suspension brackets.

IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied in the hardware
bag 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 28.

CAUTION:	 Before starting to assemble the

MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key
from the tractor ignition.
FIGURE 1

TRACTOR PREPARATION
Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service
and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual
for specific safety instructions.
•	 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.

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.
7

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH
A SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION
BRACKET

INSTALL SIDE PLATES
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" x 1-1/2" washers (see
note) and three 3/8" flange nuts. For the rear hole, use
a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt, a 1/2" x 1-1/2" washer and
a 5/16" nylock nut Place the 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 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.

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

REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS

SEE NOTE
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT

REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD

FIGURE 2			

ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS
(4) 1/2" x 1-1/2" WASHERS
(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS

FIGURE 3	

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
•	 Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" washer to the
outside of R.H. side plate, securing it with a 3/8"
flanged nut. Repeat for L.H. side plate.

SHOULDER
BOLT
3/8" WASHER

FIGURE 4			
8

3/8" FLANGED
NUT

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME
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 round head 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
5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

SHOULDER
BOLT
3/8" FLANGED
NUT

FIGURE 5	

LEFT SIDE VIEW

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 round head 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.
5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT

RIGHT END OF
BRAKE ROD

R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
SHOULDER
BOLT

3/8" FLANGED
NUT

FIGURE 6	

RIGHT SIDE VIEW
9

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/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.

If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to
step 14 on page 12.
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
•	 Attach the cable bracket to the double hole in the
clutch/idler assembly 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.

5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT

(2) 5/16"
WASHERS

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

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

5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT

FIGURE 9
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
•	 Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and single front deck suspension brackets use
the 56" drive belt with #48138 printed on the outside of
the belt. DO NOT USE the other drive belts.
•	 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.

FIGURE 7

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
•	 Attach the pulley (long end of hub facing down) and
the 3/8" spacer to the clutch/idler assembly. 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.
•	 Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
3/8" HEX LOCK NUT
3/8" LOCKWASHER
PULLEY
3/8" SPACER

3/8"
WASHER

HEX BOLTS

LONG END
OF HUB

FLAT IDLER
PULLEYS

3/8" x 3-1/4"
HEX BOLT

(#48138)
DRIVE BELT

FIGURE 10	

TENSIONING CHAIN

STOP

FIGURE 8
10

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 a 1/4" 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 9.

PIVOT LOCK PIN
(use this hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER

L.H. HANGER
BRACKET

NYLON TIE

SHOULDER
BOLT

MOWER
CLUTCH
CABLE

FIGURE 12	
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN

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.

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

•	 Go to step 48 on page 22.
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE

ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER

CABLE
BRACKET

ENGINE
ENGINE
PULLEY
PULLEY

ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER

FIGURE 11

ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
•	 Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets 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.
•	 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.

Left Side
of Tractor

IDLER
PULLEY

FIGURE 13	
11

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 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

SPRING

(2) 5/16" WASHERS

3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT

ATTACH
SPRING
HERE

5/16"
NYLOCK NUT

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

FIGURE 16
FIGURE 14

STEP15: (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 chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.

SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT
(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck
suspension bracket)
STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)
•	 Two different length drive belts are included with your
snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed below
that is correct for your tractor. The part number is
printed on the outside of the belt.
•	 Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to
avoid accidentally using them.

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"	

Electric

56" BELT (PART #48138)
	 TRACTOR TYPE	
DECK SIZE	
CLUTCH TYPE
	 (LT) Lawn Tractor	
	(GT) Garden Tractor	

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

FIGURE 15	

TABLE 1
12

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
in the chain 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 drive belt around the
outside of the keeper bolt beside the large pulley.
•	 Go to step 48 on page 22.

LEFT SIDE
OF TRACTOR
HEX BOLTS

DRIVE BELT
TENSIONING
CHAIN

FIGURE 17	

STOP

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)
•	 Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets 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

FIGURE 19	

1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER

FIGURE 18	

VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
13

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, go to step 21.
If your tractor resembles figure 22, go to 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.

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, 1/2" washers and 3/8" lock
washers. 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.
(3) 1/2" WASHERS

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

FIGURE 20			

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)
•	 Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" washer to the
outside of each side plate, securing them with a 3/8"
flanged nut.

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			
14

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
15

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

•	 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.
•	 Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.

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. 16), cable operated (p. 18) or
electric (p. 20). Use the appropriate instructions for your
tractor.

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

5/16"
WASHER

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

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 belts.
•	 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
5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER

HEX BOLTS

REMOVE EXTENSION,
BOLT AND NUT
(IF PRESENT)

FIGURE 29	

TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)

FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

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.  

FIGURE 31	

STOP
16

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.
•	 Go to step 48 on page 22.
FIGURE 32	

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

Left Side
of Tractor

ENGINE
PULLEY

IDLER
PULLEY

FIGURE 34	
17

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 belts.
•	 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 the inner half of the
double holes in the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly
using two 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts and 5/16" nylock
nuts. Use the front holes in the cable bracket if your
tractor has a 42" mower deck. Use the rear holes if
your tractor has a 46" mower deck.
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
CABLE
BRACKET

46"
DECKS

42"
DECKS

HEX BOLTS

5/16" NYLOCK
NUT

FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

#46989
DRIVE BELT

FIGURE 37
FIGURE 35
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.

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
18

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 22.
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER

Left Side
of Tractor

ENGINE
PULLEY

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

•	 Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched 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.

FIGURE 40	
19

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 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
SPRING
HERE
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5/16" WASHERS

FIGURE 41	

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

BOTTOM VIEW

FIGURE 43

STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)
•	 Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
•	 Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.

STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)
•	 Two different length drive belts are included with your
snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed below
that is correct for your tractor. The part number is
printed on the outside of the belt.
•	 Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to
avoid accidentally using them.

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	
TABLE 2

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

FIGURE 42	
20

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

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
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)

STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45)
•	 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.

KEEPER
BOLT

FIGURE 46	

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

FIGURE 45	

RIGHT SIDE VIEW
21

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 28 in this manual.

CRANK ROD
SUPPORT TUBE

LEFT SIDE VIEW

STEP 51: (SEE FIGURE 50)
•	 Attach the chute tilt control assembly to the top side
of the crank 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.

CHUTE CRANK ROD

LIFT RELEASE
CABLE

CRANK SUPPORT TUBE
TILT CONTROL HANDLE
5/16" x 1-3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT

HEX NUT
TRIGGER
ASSEMBLY

TILT
CONTROL
ASSEMBLY

BOWED WASHER

LOCK
WASHER

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

HEX NUT

FIGURE 50	

CABLE
WIRE
LIFT
ROD

FIGURE 48	

RIGHT SIDE VIEW
22

LEFT SIDE VIEW

STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51)
•	 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

STEP 53: (SEE FIGURE 52)
•	 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 the nuts.
•	 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 by 1/4 turn each of the six hex bolts and
nuts attaching the chute spacers and chute keepers to
the flange.
•	 Secure the control cables to the crank rod support
tube using a nylon tie.

5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT

CHUTE
CRANK
ROD

SPIRAL

ROD
SUPPORT
BRACKET

1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT

5/16" WASHER

1/4" FLAT
WASHER

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 51	

ANTI-ROTATION
BRACKET
FLANGE

GREASED
SURFACE

LEFT SIDE VIEW

CHUTE SPACER
CHUTE KEEPER
1/4" FLANGED
LOCK NUT

FIGURE 52	

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

STEP 54: (SEE FIGURE 53)
Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor.
This step is for garden tractors only.
•	 If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor, remove the stop
bolts from each side of the snow thrower frame.

STOP BOLT

FIGURE 53	
23

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR

STEP 57: (SEE FIGURE 56)
•	 Push the lift handle down to increase slack in the belt
(remove clevis pins if installed in step 55).
•	 Swing the idler arm over to the side.
•	 Place the auger belt around the rear pulley and
between the two idler arm pulleys. The "V" side of the
belt must be seated in the grooves of the V-pulleys.

STEP 55: (SEE FIGURE 54)
•	 Place the snow thrower on a flat, level surface.
•	 Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower,
leaving 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.

CLEVIS PIN
1/2" x 7/8"

LEFT SIDE
OF TRACTOR

1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER

SIDE PLATE
REAR
PULLEY
IDLER ARM
FLAT PULLEY
IDLER ARM V-PULLEY

MOUNTING
PLATE

AUGER
BELT

FIGURE 56	
FIGURE 54	

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

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.

BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM

ENGINE PULLEY
TWIST
1/4 TURN
IDLER
PULLEY

AUGER PULLEY

TWIST
1/4 TURN

IDLER
PULLEY

FIGURE 55
24

INSTALLING THE CLEVIS PINS

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER

STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 58)
•	 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: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 24)
•	 Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in
the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left
side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through
the holes. Secure it with by reinstalling the 1/8" hairpin
cotter.

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION
STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 57)
•	 Pull the tensioning chain until the end of the spring is
pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/Idler
assembly. Install a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the end
of the spring, securing it on the outside of the Clutch/
Idler assembly.
IMPORTANT:  For correct belt tension, the 1/8" hairpin
cotter should attach to the end of the spring, not to
the chain.
NOTE;  To prevent the chain from dragging on the
ground, loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock
pin. Refer to figure 45 on page 21.

REAR REFLECTORS

FIGURE 58

RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

CHECKLIST
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.
•	 Make sure all assembly instructions have been
completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened.
•	 Make sure the correct drive belt was installed.
•	 Make sure the drive belt and auger belt are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
•	 Check discharge chute for proper rotation.
•	 Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.
•	 Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release
from the raised transport position. (Refer to the
Service and Adjustments section.)
•	 Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service
and Adjustments section.)

IDLER FLAT PULLER
AUGER BELT

FIGURE 57 	

The following additional items are available from
Sears to help enhance the performance of your snow
thrower. See Accessories and Attachments on page 2.
•	 Tire chains which can be installed to improve traction.
•	 Rear wheel weights which can be installed in addition
to the rear weight tray to improve traction.
•	 Snow Cab which can be installed to help protect
against wind and blowing snow.

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

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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
to rotate the chute to the right or the left.
•	 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.
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•	 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.

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 rear wheel weights
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.

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

	

Service Dates

	

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 59 and 60 on page 28.)
•	 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.
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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.

•	 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 22.
•	 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 22.

REPLACING AUGER BELT
•	
•	
•	
•	
•	
•	
•	

•	

Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch.
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
Remove the attachment pin.
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 24.
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 17.
•	 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

•	 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 59.

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 60. Two replacement
shear bolts and nylock nuts have been provided with
the snow thrower. For future use order part number
42849 shear bolt and number 47810 nylock nut.

FIGURE 59
FIGURE 60
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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.

•	 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 17 or
figure 39 on page 19.
•	 If you have a rod operated attachment clutch, remove
the engagement rod from the tractor's clutch arm. See
figure 29 on page 16.
•	 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.

REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING
•	 Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
•	 Remove the clevis pins. See figure 54 on page 24.
•	 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 24.
•	 Pull the spiral auger housing assembly off of the
tractor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

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.	
	

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

Snow thrower rides up over snow

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

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PARTS
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER
63

38
30

48

45
30
38

33
67
66

60
20

34

68

53

28

12

23
15

22

26

20

23

19

36

23

14
10
14

22
20 36

30

11

64

70
69
62

23

37
28
31
34

46

30

33
7
19

29
13

35

30

30

23

17
24

3

16
5
2
1

17

23

27

4
55 61
44

58

18

32

35
16

8

50

9

23

25

59
49

23

30

6

47
65 21
49 21
65

8

54

23

30

18
52

50

56
54

54
40,59

47 43

42
57

40,59

41

54

39
43

18

51

51

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 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
36

PART NO
42716
67629
71464
47026
67632
24773
25982
27508
24816
27510
67689
67688
43840
44950
HA20185
44326
43080
47630
42849
43088
43070
47189
47810
41625
42846
27505
43086
43009
27454
43081
47615
42844
43182
42953
24279
48015

QTY
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
4
8
8
2
10
2
4
27
2
1
1
6
10
1
20
2
1
3
4
2
4

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.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Lg.
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
Chute Adapter
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Washer, .785" x 1.57" x .057"
Center Brace, Gearbox
Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.
Bearing, Flange
Bearing, Ball
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Bearing, Split, 3/4"
Skid Shoe
Washer, Nylon

REF
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
69
70

31

PART NO
27458
43064
27502
49933
65367
65450
41576
44377
27584
42836
42850
42835
HA21362
43038
43343
43350
27509
47572
43003
64452
64451
47043
48106
43661
42828
47598
41620
42834
47044
41621
43085
41622
27809
27810
42975

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

DESCRIPTION
Flange, Bearing
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 x 20
Bracket, Idler
Shoulder Bolt, Round Head
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
Cable, Chute Control With Clip
Spacer
Cable, Chute Control
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
Bolt, Shoulder
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"
Chute Keeper
Chute Spacer
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER

44 40 43

41 44

45
43 42
30

65
53
63

47

48

46

39

28

51

63
50

44

66
63

49

53
52

64
59

59
6

2

14

6 13
8

10
15

8
10

97

3

12
6

4

1

17
18

15
54

8

14

6
5

16

31

62

10

4

11

13
18

5

32 31

62

12

4
52

33

55

4

2
18

17 19

27

10
8

63
58

25
25

3
65
65
57

61
60

36

34
56

35

32

59

59

6

29
22
26
23
24

8

21
24
63
20

35

37
38

6

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER

REF PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
64637
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
4 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 4 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
24476
2 Link, 4.88" Long
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.)

REF PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
34
49916
1 Tube, Lift Handle
35
49912
1 Trigger and Lift Cable Assembly
36
43070
2 Washer, 3/8"
37
49266
1 Screw, Oval  #10-24 x 1-1/2"
38
44482
1 Grip, Handle
39
47027
1 Tube, Crank Rod Support
40
24393
1 Bracket, Chute Crank
41
27708
1 Bracket, Chute Crank
42
42838
1 Knob, Crank
43
44917
2 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
67999
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 8 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

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248373 42" SNOW THROWER

23
17
24

31
34
45

11

46
34

47

26

41
39
38
32

34
53
40
50
37
51
52
51

16
19
21
20
15
19

7
48
8 41

36
18

14
29
25 3
54

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

42

43
41

35
12
17
34
53

12

56 12
17 31

5

10
2, 22

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
56

17
12

21
4
1
49

6

17
12

3
2

25

13

55

54

21
27

12

24
17
23

44
40
36

9

33

34
53
34
31

REF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

28
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
63904
1 Idler Arm Assembly
34

PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
24286
1 Spacer, Pivot
63762
1 Idler Bracket Assembly
43015
1 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
6 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
1 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
1 Spring
46963
2 Chain
43055
1 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
47620
1 Spring
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"
25780
1 Spacer

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT

FOLD
ALO
N
G
D
THIS IS
OTTED
LINE
A 10
D
E
G
REE S
LOPE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL

10 DEGREES MAX.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate
on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes. Braking may be affected by
tractor attachment. Reduce speed on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.
2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree
trunk or other upright structure.
3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.
4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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