Craftsman Snow Cab For Tractors Source 247 Owners Manual

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Operator's Manual

Model No. 486.24277

SNOW CAB

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41366 (12/08/09)

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Safety•

Assembly•

Operation•

Maintenance•

Parts•

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

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.

This cab provides foul weather protection only. It •

does not provide protection against exhaust fumes,

collision, rollover or other accidents.

Read the snow cab and vehicle owner's manuals and •

know how to operate your vehicle before using the

snow cab attachment.

Be sure there is adequate ventilation when using the •

tractorandsnowcabinconnedareas.

Thesnowcabwillrestrictyoureldofvisioninsome•

directions. Use extra caution when operating your

tractor with the snow cab attached.

Watch out for low tree limbs or other overhead •

obstructions that may not previously have interfered with

operation of the tractor. The extra height of the snow cab

may cause these objects to become obstacles.

Check the area of operation thoroughly before using •

the tractor.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become

alert!! Your safety is involved.

7. Support Rods (3)

8. Top Tubes (2)

9. Vinyl Canopy

Parts Bag (see page 3)

1. Base Assembly

2. Weight Bracket

3. Drawbar Bracket

CRAFTSMAN ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When assembled, operated and maintained according to the supplied instructions, if this product fails due to a defect in material or

workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for

free replacement.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CARTON CONTENTS

WARRANTY

4. U-Tube

5. Upright Tubes (2)

6. Rope

SAFETY RULES

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 1 Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-3/4"

B 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 2"

C 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4 x 1-1/2"

D 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

E 2 Flat Washer, 5/16"

F 4 Nylock Nut, 1/4"

G 8 Nylock Nut, 5/16"

H 1 Nylock Nut, 5/8"

I 4 Spiral Hook

J 2 Footrest Clamp

K 2 Plastic Knob

A B C D

I J K

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

SHOWN FULL SIZE

HARDWARE PACKAGE

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Wrenches

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(1) 3/4" Wrench

(2) 15/16" Wrenches

FIGURE 1

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

Assemble the drawbar bracket to the base assembly •

using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts.

Seegure3.Donottightenyet.

Attach the weight bracket to the base assembly using •

four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts.

Note: The weight bracket holds up to three suitcase type

weights to improve traction. Purchase weights separately.

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Hook the base assembly under the shoulder bolts on •

the sides the tractor frame using the front notches

in the base assembly. Align the hole in the bottom

of the base assembly with the hole in the tractor

drawbar. Insert the 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and secure it

with the 5/8" nylock nut.

Note: The seat may need to be tilted forward on some

tractors to ease assembly.

FIGURE 2

5/16" x 1"

HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

DRAWBAR

BRACKET

WEIGHT BRACKET

BASE

ASSEMBLY

5/8" NYLOCK NUT

5/8" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

SHOULDER BOLT

ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM TRACTOR

Remove any rear mounted attachments which may •

be installed on your tractor

Mark and save all removed parts.•

193653

MODEL

247. 000000

SERIAL

000000A000000

LOCATE MODEL LABEL OF TRACTOR

Look under your tractor seat and locate the serial •

number as shown. Refer to the chart below and

check that your tractor is compatible.

COMPATIBLE MODEL NUMBERS

247.28906 247.28981

247.28980 247.28875

247.28672

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)

Assemble the top tubes to the upright tubes using •

two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (from outside) and two 1/4"

nylock nuts (inside). Do not tighten yet.

Fit the front U-tube onto the top tubes. Fasten the •

tubes together using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (on

outside) and two 1/4" nylock nuts (on inside). Tighten

all loose bolts.

Fit the three support rods into the holes in the top •

tubes, with the rods arching upward. Do not over

bend the rods when installing.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

Install a footrest clamp with preassembled bolt •

onto the front edge of each footrest, with the bolt

underneath the footrest.

Raise the tractor's hood. Place the snow cab canopy •

ontothetubingframe,drapingthefrontapdown

in front of the tractor's dash panel. Lower the hood,

trappingthefrontapunderthehood.Securethe

sides of the canopy by fastening the elastic hooks to

the bottom edge of the footrest and fender. Levers or

handles on snowthrowers and snow blades should be

located outside of the cab.

FIGURE 5

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)

Assemble the upright tubes to the base assembly •

using two 5/16-18 x 2" carriage bolts (from outside)

andtwo5/16"atwashersandplasticknobs(from

inside).

5/16" x 2"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

PLASTIC

KNOB

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

SUPPORT ROD

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

ELASTIC HOOKS

FRONT FLAP

RAISE HOOD

FOOTREST CLAMP

Check the area of operation thoroughly before using •

the tractor with the snow cab. The added height of the

snowcabandareducedeldofvisionrequireextra

caution during operation.

Enter the snow cab on the left side at the rear. •

Unfasten the elastic hook at the bottom and the

velcro fastener in the top in the rear corner.

Operate outside controls on a snowthrower or snow •

bladethroughtheaccessapsinthesidesofthe

canopy.

Up to three suitcase type weights can be added •

to the weight bracket on the snow cab to increase

traction of the rear tires.

Remove the upper snow cab frame and canopy •

before you transport the tractor in an open truck or

open trailer.

CAUTION: Watch out for low tree limbs and

other overhead objects which may interfere

with the snow cab.

CAUTION: Never transport the tractor in an

open truck or open trailer while the snow cab

is attached.

CAUTION: This cab provides foul weather

protection only. It does not provide protection

against exhaust fumes, collision, rollover or

other accidents.

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)

Assemble two spiral hooks into holes on top of u-tube •

at front of tubing frame.

Insert ends of rope down through spiral hooks •

attached to u-tube and then insert ends through two

grommets in front of canopy.

FIGURE 6

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

Insert one end of rope through a third spiral hook and •

tie a knot in end of rope.

Assemble spiral hook with rope attached through hole •

in footrest clamp.

Insert other end of rope through remaining spiral •

hook. Tie a knot in end of rope so that when hooked

to other footrest clamp the rope is tight and canopy

frame is stable.

FIGURE 7

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before

operating your tractor with the Snow Cab.

Before each use make a thorough visual check of •

the snow cab for any bolts and nuts which may have

loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

The vinyl portion of the canopy can be washed using •

water only, or a mild liquid soap and water.

The plastic windows should only be washed using •

running water, or a mild liquid soap and water. Wash

the windows with your bare hands only. A cloth,

sponge or brush will scratch the clear plastic.

IMPORTANT: Never clean the windows when the plastic

is dry. The clear plastic will scratch.

Clean the vinyl canopy thoroughly and allow to dry •

before storing. Refer to the Cleaning section.

Store the snow cab in a clean, dry area away from •

direct sun light.

ROPE

SPIRAL HOOKSSPIRAL HOOKS

GROMMETS

ROPE

FOOTREST CLAMP

SPIRAL HOOK

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 64717 1 Base Assembly

2 25014 2 Upright Tube

3 25013 2 Top Tube

4 25012 1 U-Tube

5 25015 3 Support Rod

6 48895 1 Vinyl Canopy

7 25141 1 Drawbar Bracket

8 43720 2 Plastic Knob

9 44977 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"

10 43081 2 Flat Washer, 5/16"

11 43648 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

12 47189 4 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20

13 46703 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Self Thd.

14 712-0261 1 Hex Nut, 5/8-11 Nylock

15 25703 1 Weight Bracket

16 49017 1 Rope

17 49016 4 Spiral Hook

18 64802 2 Footrest Clamp

19 47810 8 Nylock Nut 5/16-18

20 43063 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"

21 47951 1 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-3/4"

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