Craftsman Snow Blade 486 24441 Users Manual

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Operator's

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Model No, 48&24441

CAUTION:

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Before using this product, read
and follow aH Safety, AssembUy
and Operating Instructions

Safety
AssembLy
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

mMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or
AssembUy Questions

Sears,

Call 866-576-8388

Roebuck and Co., Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM

NO. 49795

(10/05)

WARRANTY ....................................................................
2
SAFETY RULES .............................................................
2
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS .......................... 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................... 3
CARTON CONTENTS ....................................................
4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................
5=10
OPERATION ............................................................
11-12
MAINTENANCE ............................................................
12

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................... 13
STO RAG E.................................................................
18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................
14
REPAIR PARTS iLLUSTRATiON ...................................... 18
REPAIR PARTS LIST. ...............................................
19
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Snow Blade fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, can 1-800-4=MY-HOME® 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

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 in first (!ow) gear and
gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!!
alert!! Your safety is involved.

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

MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:

Become

486.24441

Theseandotheraccessories
arerecommended
forusewithyourunit.Call1-800-4-MY-HOME®to
findoutiftheyareavailable.
if available,
theymaybe purchased
at mostCraftsman
outletsor bycalling1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
WEIGHT BRACKET
FOR DRAW BAR

TiRE CHAINS

SNOW CAB

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DESCRIPT!ON
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" LG.
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1ol/2"
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 1"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming)
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Hex Jam Nut, 5/16-24 Thread
Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Thread
Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Thread

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DESCRIPTION
Ny!ock Hex Nut, 3/8o16 Thread
Large 1/2" Washer
3/8" Flat Washer
Hairpin Cotter
Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4"
1/2" Washer
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Palnut, 3/8"
Spacer, 9/16" OD x 5/8" LG.
Spacer, 9/16" OD x 1" LG.

PARTS iN PACKAGES
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DESCRIPTION

1
2

2
1

Cable End Fitting
CabEe Mount Bracket

3
4
5
6

1
2
1
1

Angle Lock Spring
Nylon Tie
Spring Mount Rod
Channel Pivot Pin

CARTON

CONTENTS

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10
11

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

(Loose Parts in Carton)

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DESCRmPTION

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DESCRmPTION

12
13
14
15

1
1
1
2

Hanger Bracket, LH.
Hanger Bracket, R.H.
Pivot Support Bracket
Angle Support Bracket
Channel Assembly

Btade Assembly
Blade Pivot Rod
Lift Handle Tube
Lift Handle Rod
Cable

TOOLS

REQUIRED

FOR

ASSEMBLY

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

Pliers
Hammer
Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
9/18" Open End or Box End Wrench
7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench

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

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be
needed for one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be
discarded after assembly has been completed.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WroTHSINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners
manual for instructions on how to properly remove the
hood.
,, Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second bolt to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your
tractor.

NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's 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.
FIGURE 2

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single
mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If
your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension
bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip
to step 4 on page 6 for tractors with dua! suspension
brackets.

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
, Fasten the R.H. hanger bracket (bend facing out)
to the holes indicated in the tractor frame. If there
is an engine mounting plate like the one drawn with
dotted lines, use large 1/2" flat washers (M) as shims
between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame in
the locations shown. In the front three holes use three
3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (H), two targe 1/2" washers
(M) if needed, and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). In the
rear hole use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large
1/2" washer (M) if needed, and a 5/16" nylock nut (K).
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the LH. hanger bracket.
Reinstall the browning shield then go to step 9 on
page 7.
112" LARGE
ENGINE
MOUNTING
PLATE

MOWER

5116" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (F)

DECK

SUSPENSmON
BRACKET

FIGURE 1

5/16" NYLOCK] l
NUT(K)

/-'_l\
3/8" NYLOCK

,uT (£ 1
FIGURE 3

WASHER
(M)
(IF NEEDED)

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSmON BRACKETS

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown Jn
figure 4. If your tractor resembles the top illustration,
go to step 5. If your tractor resembles the bottom
illustration, go to step 7.

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the two front empty
holes on the right side of the tractor frame using two
new 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D), 3/8" lock washers (L), and
3/8" flat washers (N) as shown. For the rear hole, use
a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt (D), 3/8" lock washer (L) and 3/8"
flat washer (N) with a large 1/2" washer (M) placed
between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame.
Tighten. Repeat for the left side.
,
Skip to step 9.

TYPE A
3/8" FLAT
WASHER(N)
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (M)

318"LOCK
WASHER (L)
3/8" x 1"
REX BOLT

X
(D)

\
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
\

R.H. HANGER
BRACKET

FtGURE 6
BRACKET

iNSTRUCTiONS

FIGURE 4

iNSTRUCTiONS

FOR TYPE A TRACTORS

FOR TYPE B TRACTORS

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
Remove any botts found in the holes indicated in the
illustration.

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the
illustration.

REMOVE
BOLTS FROM
THESE HOLES

REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

FRONT
SUSPENSUON
BRACKET

FIGURE 7
FIGURE 5

STEP8: (SEEFIGURE
8)
, AttachtheR.H.hangerbracket
tothethreeholesshown
onthesideofthetractorframeusingthree3/8"x 1"hex
bolts(D).3/8"tockwashers(R)and3/8"fiatwashers.
Use3/8"nylock
nuts(L)oninsideofframeifboltsinsert
freelyintoholes.Tighten.
, Repeatforotherside.

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
, Assemble the pivot support bracket to the angle
support brackets using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and
four 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Do not tighten yet.
Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the angle support
brackets to the hanger brackets.
Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the pivot support bracket
to the angle support brackets.

NOTE:Usespecial3/8"x 1"threadformingbolts(G)inany
holesthataretoosmallforregular
bolts.
318" x 1" HEX BOLT (D)
(OR THREAD FORMUNG
BOLT (G} IF NEEDED)
318" LOCK
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L)
WASHER (R)
(UFNEEDED)

3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
\\

PIVOT SUPPORT
BRACKET

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 8

iNSTRUCTiONS

FOR ALLTRACTORS
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)
, Assemble the two angle lock bars together as shown
in figure 6. so that a!l holes are aligned. Use one 3/8"
x 1ol/4" carriage bolt (E) and one 3/8" nylock nut (L).
Be sure to insert bolt from side indicated. Do not
tighten at this time.
, Hold the angle lock bars so that the square holes are
at the top= Insert the straight hook end of the angle
lock spring through the small middle hole in both
angle lock bars=

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
,

Assemble one angle support bracket to the topmost
set of holes in the hanger brackets using two 3/8" x
1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Assemble
the second angle support bracket to the second from
the bottom set of holes in the hanger brackets using
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (L).
Be sure the brackets are turned as shown. Do not
tighten yet.

3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L)
%

3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (E}
X3/8"

x 1

HEX BOLT (D)_

318" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
/

FIGURE

ANGLELOCK
BARS

ANGLE SUPPORT
BRACKET

FIGURE
7

ANGLE

LOCK

(Right

SPRmNG

Hand

Side View)

STEP !2: (SEE FIGURE 12)
. insert the round hook end of the angle lock spring up
through the hole in the spring mount bracket.
insert the angle lock bars down through the slot in
the channel. Underneath the channel, place a 1" long
spacer (U) on each side of the angle lock bars and
insert a 1/4" x 3ol/4" bolt (A) through the channel,
angle lock bars and the spacers. Secure the bolt with
a 1/4" nylock nut (J). Tighten so that lock bars can
pivot freely.
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 3ivot to the
right or left position.

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
, Assemble a 3/8" x 1ol/4" carriage bolt (E) through the
square hole in the cable mount bracket and through
the square hole in the angle lock bars. (The carriage
bolts should face in opposite directions.) Using pliers
hold the cable mount bracket in position, angling down
towards the LH. hole in the channel as shown in
figure 10. Secure with a 3/8" nylock nut (L). Tighten.
Refer to the figure for the correct angle for the cable
mount bracket.
318" x 1-1/4"
CARRmAGE BOLT (E)
ALUGN CABLE
MOUNT

BBACKE1

ANGLE

L.B.
HOLE

LOCK

SPRUNG
MOUNT

PUVOT
PLATE

CHANNEL

3/8" NYLOOK
NUT (L)

1/4" NYLOCK
NUT (J)

ANGLE
LOCK
SPBmNG
-_:_0 _"-1/4"

1"SPACERS

(Right Hand Side View

x 3ol/4"

HE× BOLT (A)

FIGURE 12

(Right Hand Side View

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)
Using a hammer, assemble a 3/8" palnut (S) 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 assemble
the remaining palnut onto the other end of the rod.

3/8" PALNUT

FIGURE 14

FRONT

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
. Assemble one 5/16" jam nut (I) approximately 3/4"
onto threaded end of control cable that has no rubber
cap or preassembled nuts. Assemble threaded cable
end through round hole in cable mount bracket and
secure with another 5/16" jam nut (I). Tighten.
NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required
after blade assembly is completed.

BRACKET
CABLE
MOUNT

314"

(S) _
_

SPRING

MOUNT
ROD

CHANNEL ASSEMBLY

PLATE
3/8" PALNUT
FIGURE

(S)

FIGURE 15
(Top View)

(Left Hand Side View)

STEP16: (SEEFIGURE16)
, Assemble
ballendofcontrolcableupthroughholein
cableendfittingandpulluntilballslipsinsidecurled
edgeoffitting.If ballwon'tslipunderedgeofcurl,it
willneedto beinsertedthroughopenendofcurl.

1/8"x

Assemble1/4"x 1ol/2"(B)hexboltdownthroughthe
cableendfitting,the5/8"longspacer(T)andtheleft
handholeinthechannelassembly.
Securewitha
1/4"nylocknut(J).Tighten.

1ol/4"

PmVOT
SHAFT

3/8" HEX NUT
(BOTTOM)

BLADE

NOTE:Makesurethecablemountbracketis aligned
withthecableendfittingtopreventbindingof cable.The
otherendofthecontrolcablewiltbeattachedina later
step.

SPRING
MOUNT
ROD

BLADE
ADJUST
SPRING

PUVOT PLATE

NOTCHED HOLE
CABLE END
HTTmNG

FIGURE 17

1/4" x 1o1/2"
HEX BOLT (B)

1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PUN (P)

(Right Hand Side View)

5/8" SPACER (T)

ASSEMBLY

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18)
, Assemble the large 1/2" washer (Q) onto the channel
pivot pin.

I
I HOLE

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 support bracket with the 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 (O).

1/4" NYLOCK/z
NUT (J)
FIGURE 16

REAR

--,--_-

(Left Hand Side View)

STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)
, To attach the 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 1ol/4" cotter pin (P)
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 top of blade,
through the notched holes. Secure the shaft with
another 1/8" x 1ol/4" cotter pin (P) through the end
hole in the shaft. Spread the ends of the pin.

PmVOTSUPPORT

1/2" WASHER (Q)

BRACKET

CHANNEL
PmVOTPUN

Remove the plastic cap and one 3/8" hex nut from the
bolt in the blade adjust spring. Adjust the remaining
3/8" hex nut down approximately 1" onto the bolt
threads. Hook the spring over the spring mount rod.
Place the bolt up through the hole in the top edge of
the blade and reassemble the other 3/8" hex nut to

CHANNEL

HAmRPmN
COTTER (O)

the bolt and tighten down against the top edge of the
blade. Replace the plastic cap over the end of the bolt
threads.

FIGURE 18
9

ASSEMBLY

(Right Hand Side View)

STEP19: (SEEFIGURE19)
Fromtheteftside,inserttheweldedendofthelift
handlerodthroughtheholeintheendof thechannel
assembly.
Next,inserttheliftlinkpinthroughthehole
inthebracketthatis weldedtothelifthandlerod.(The
liftlinkis pre-assembled
tothepivotsupportbracket).
Securethebracketwitha hairpincotter(O)inserted
upthroughtheliftlinkpin.
. Usingthefurnishedgreasepacket,applya light
coatingof greasetothestraightupperportionofthe
lifthandlerod.Slidethelifthandletubeontothe rod.

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 21)
Assemble plastic grip onto lock release grip assembly.
Attach tock release grip assembly to lift handle tube
using one 5/16" x 1ol/2" hex bolt (C) and one 5/16"
nylock nut (K). Do not overtighten the nut. The grip
assembly must pivot freely.
. Assemble the bal! end of the cable to a cable end
fitting as you did to the other end of the cable. Secure
the cable end fitting to the weld bolt on the lock release
grip with a 1/4" nylock nut (J). Do not overtighten the
lack nut. The cable fitting must pivot freely.
5/16" x 1ol/2"
REX BOLT (C)

1/4" WELD
BOLT
CABLE END
FITTmNG
CABLE

/
PLASTIC

1/4" NYLOCK

GRmP

NUT (J)
5/16"NUT
(K)NYLOCK [ _

LOCK RELEASE
GRUPASSEMBLY

I
CABLE END

mTING
FIGURE 21

FIGURE19

(Right Hand Side View

STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 22)
Place the end of the blade pivot rod down through the
blade pivot shaft. Attach the other end of the blade
pivot rod to the lift handle tube. Secure both ends with
a hairpin cotter (O). The holes for the hairpin cotters
should be parallel to the ground.
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.
. Squeeze the grip assembly to check blade pivot. To
adjust, see Service & Adjustments section on p. 13.

(LeftHandSideView)

STEP20: (SEEFIGURE20)
Removetherubbercapandthefirstjamnutfromthe
threadedendofthecontrolcableandslidethemonto
thecontrolcablewire.Adjustthesecondjamnuton
thethreadsso thatit is approximately
3/4"fromend.
Assemble
threadedendofcablethroughthecable
mountbracketandsecureitwiththefirstjamnut.
Reinstalltherubbercapontothethreadedcableend.
NOTE:Someadjustment
ofjamnutsmayberequired
afterbladeassemblyiscompleted.

PLASTIC

TreES

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET

BLADE

PWOT

ROD

RUBBER

LiFT HANDLE
TUBE

JAM NUTS

CAP
BLADE
PIVOT SHAFT
HAIRPmN COTTER(O)

FIGURE 20

FIGURE

(Right Hand Side View)
10

(Left Hand Side View

KNOWYOUR

SNOW BLADE

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow blade.
Compare the illustration below with your snow blade to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
LIFT
BLADE

HANDLE

PIVOT

TUBE

LOCK

RELEASE

GRmP ASSEMBLY

ROD

ANGLE
LOCK
BARS
BLADE
ADJUST

SPRmNG

f
LIFT

HANDLE

ROD

BLADESNOE
'__/
BLADE

CONTROLCABLE

PmVOTSHAFT

LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASS'Y.
MFT HANDLE TUBE
BLADE PIVOT ROD
ANGLE LOCK BARS
BLADE ADJUST SPRING
BLADE SHOE
BLADE PIVOT SHAFT
MFT HANDLE ROD
CONTROL CABLE

Unlocks the blade to swivel to the right and left.
Raises or !owers the blade and pivots blade to the right and left.
Connects blade to handle tube. Pivots blade to the right and left.
Locks the blade in either the right 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. Mows blade to pivot forward.
Connects lift handle tube to channel assembly. Raises and !owers the blade.
Connects the lock release lever to the angle lock bars.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW BLADE
To Raise
,

or Lower

the

Snow

To Pivot the Blade
Raise the blade to transport position. To unlock
the blade, push the lock release grip down against
the handle tube. To pivot the blade, keep the grip
depressed and push forward or put! back on the
handle tube, sliding it along the lift rod. Release the
grip to lock the blade when it is in either the right
hand, the left hand or the straight ahead position.

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, pul! back while
lifting up on handle grip.
PULLBACK
AND
LiFT UP TO
LOWER BLADE

LOCK RELEASE
GRmPASSEMBLY

HANDLETUBE

PULL BACK AND
PUSH DOWN TO
RAISE BLADE
FIGURE 23

FIGURE 24
11

Wheelweightsandtire chainsmustbeusedwith
yoursnowbladefor traction.These accessories are

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

available at your nearest Sears retail store.

Using the Snow blade
, Prepare the lawn tractor engine for cold weather using
instructions furnished with the lawn tractor,
CAUTION:

Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear
and gradually increase speed as required,

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,

Do not repeatedly push snow in the same direction,
This causes 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,

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

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

CUSTOMER

RESPONSiBiLiTiES

Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section,
MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.

Service Dates

Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Clean Blade
Lubricate BIade

x
x

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure,
GREASE

CHECK FOR WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS
,

During the operating season, check for worn and
damaged parts, Replace or repair any that have
excessive damage or wear,

CLEAN BLADE
,,

During the operating season, clean the blade off after
each use, Touch up any bare metal with paint or
apply a light coat of grease or rust preventive,

LUBRICATE

LUBRICATE BLADE
, Lubricate al! 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,

FIGURE 25

To Adjust
,

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 17 on page 9.

the Blade

Pivot Lock Mechanism

if the blade wil! 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.

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.

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET

5/16" HEX
JAM NUT
FIGURE

CONTROL
CABLE

5/16" HEX
JAM NUT

BLADE SHOE
FIGURE 26

Recommendations
,
,

When Storing

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
25, page 12 in the maintenance section.
Store in a dry area, protected from weather.
,

TO Remove
Blade From Trsctor
, 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 22 on
page 10.

Remove the hairpin cotter which fastens the lift handle
rod to the lift link pin. See figure 19, page 10.
Remove the hairpin cotter from the channel pivot pin
and remove the pivot pin from the channel assembly.
See figure 18 on page 9.
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 (side plates and pivot support brackets) refer to
the figures appropriate for your tractor on pages 5 - 7.
If the side plates are removed from the tractor frame,
be sure to reassemble any bolts that were removed
from the frame. Refer to figures 1 and 3 on page 5.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Blade is difficult to raise.

Lift mechanism is binding

Lubricate pivot points as shown in
figure 25 on page 12.

Blade is difficult to pivot.

Handle tube is binding on lift rod.

Lubricate lift handle rod as instructed
on page 12.

Blade will not unlock to pivot.

Lock mechanism is out of adjustment
and is not disengaging,

Refer to the Service and Adjustments
section on page 13.

NOTES

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24441

- 42" SNOW BLADE

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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.24441 ° 42" SNOW BLADE

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PART
NO.
23114
23117
62980
43080
44326
43064
43081
24690
25647
24347
43262
23131
1540-118
23958
23130
HA21362
46066
43070
R9466R
44071
43015
44074
49808
62561
43055
46053
63033
25646
25645
24023
46049
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Blade 42"
Wear Piate 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, Angle Support
Push Channel
Hex Lock Nut, 1/2-13 Thread
Bolt, Special Pivot
Washer, Flat 1/2"
Plate, Pivot 7 Ga.
Bracket, Spring Mt.
Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8"
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 Grip Assembly
Pin, Hairpin Small 3/32"
Spacer, .28 ID x 1"
Lift Handle Rod Assembly
Hanger Bracket, R.H.
Hanger Bracket, L.H.
Pivot Support Bracket
Rod, Blade Pivot
Lift Handle Tube Assembly

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34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
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51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59

PART
NO.

QTY.

23151
23856
44917
43010
43348
746_0260
731-0869
46471
712-0256
23658
43085
47810
05762
43648
47189
710-0305
46065
63034
43001
43350
43003
726-0178
RI9171616
46071
43349
R19172410
47631
49795

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3
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6
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6
6
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DESCRIPTION

Angle Lock Bar
Spring Mount Rod
Palnut, 3/8"
Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4"
Angle Lock Spring
Cable End Fitting
Grip, Plastic
Handle, Grip
Hex Jam Nut, 5/16-24 Thread
Spacer
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1ol/2"
Nyiock Hex Nut, 5/16"
Cable Mount Bracket
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1=1/2"
Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Channel Pivot Pin
Lift Link Assembly
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Lock 'dasher 3/8"
Plastic Tie
Washer
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" Lg. Gr 5
1/4" x 1" Spring Pin
Washer, 1/2" (Large)
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thd. Forming)
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