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manual
Model No.
486.244062
42""
SNOW BLADE

42"" SNOW

BLADE

CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully

• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
Sears; Roebuck

and Co., Hoffman

Estates,

IL. 60179
PRINTED

U.S.A.
IN U.S.A.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
Any power equipment
the equipment.

can cause injury

if operated

improperly

LOOK
FOR
IMPORTANT
-- ATTENTION!
INVOLVED,

or if the user does not understand

THIS
SYMBOL
TO POINT
OUT
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS,
IT MEANS
BECOME ALERTJ YOUR SAFETY IS

Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
1.
Read the tractor and snow blade owners manuals and know
tractor with snow blade attachment.
2.
3.
4..

how to operate

your

tractor

Never operate tractor and snow blade without
wearing proper clothing suited to weather
operation of controls.
Never allow children to operate tractor and snow blade, and do not allow adults to operate
instructions.
Always

begin

with

transmission

42"" SNOW BLADE CARTON
(ALSO SEE PAGE 3)

in first

(low)

gear

and gradually

increase

speed

CONTENTS

11

12

9

3

CARTON
1
2
3
4
5
6

1
1
1
1
1
2

conditions
without

10

6

DESCRIPTION

before

as required.

While confirming parts count, we suggest that you clear any paint from the
1/8"
pin holes in part reference
numbers 2, 3 and 4 to make assembly
easier.

REF. QTY.

how to operate

CONTENTS
REF. QTY.i
7
8
9
10
11
12

Blade Assembly
Channel/Pivot
Plate Assembly
Lift Assembly
Guide Bracket Assembly
Spring Assembly
Angle Lock Bar

2

1
1
2
1
1
2
1

DESCRIPTION
Blade Pivot Rod
Lift Pivot Plate
Support Bracket
Blade Lock Release Lever
Pivot Shaft
Hitch Brace
Parts Package (Not Shown)

using
and
proper

CONTENTS

OF HARDWARE

PACK: (Figure 1)

U
REF, QTY.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
AB
AC

H

FIGURE

R

1

2
1
1
1
2
2
1
9
2
2
1
5
7
4
2
2
1
6
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2

DESCRIPTION
Keeper Plate
Lift Arm Link
Spring Pin 1/4 x 1"
Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 4"
Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13 Thread
Flat Washer 7/.16" Std.
Angle Lock Spring
Hairpin Cotter 1/8"
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Lock Washer 3/8
Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16 Thread
Flat Washer 3/8 Std.
Pivot Bushing
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"
Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thread
Hairpin Cotter 3/32"
Clevis Pin 3/8 x 3/4"
Spring Mount Rod
Palnut, 3/8"
Blade Lock Release Cable
Eye Bolt 1/4"
Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
Clevis Pin 3/8 x 1"
Washer, 1-1/2" OD
Spacer 1" OD
Spacer,
1-1/4" OD
Clevis Pin 1/2 x 1-1/4"

Z

3/8 x 1"

3/8 x 1"

3/8"" x 1-1/2""

3/8"

STD

WASHER

3/8'"

LOCK

WASHER

"

H

112- JAM

\

3/8"

LOCK NUT

1/4"

Q

LOCK NUT

\

'
y._

0
3/32"

1/2" x 4"

FULL SIZE HARDWARE

REFERENCE

CHART
3

HAIRPIN

COTTERS

m

CLEVIS

3/8"

x 3/4"

3/8"" x 1";"

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

.

FOR ASSEMBLY

Pliers
Hammer
7/16" Open End or Box Wrench
1/2'3 Open End or Box Wrench
9/16" Open End or Box Wrench
3/4" Open End or Box Wrench
Adjustable Wrench

.

Refer to carton contents figure on page 2 and figure
1 on page 3 for parts and hardware
needed to
assemble snow blade.

Using a hammer drive 1/4" x 1"' spring pin
through slot in bracket and hole in end of lock
bars until flush with bracket.
See figure 3.
Tighten 3/8"" hex nut left loose in step 1.
Using a hammer drive a 3/8" palnut onto one
end of spring mount rod. Insert the other end
Of the spring mount
rod through both small
holes in the pivot plate. Support
end (with
palnut) of the spring mount rod with a block of
wood and hammer on the remaining palnut. See
figure 4.

3,8

RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND
(L.H.)
ARE DETERMINED
FROM
OPERATOR'S
POSITION
WHILE
SEATED ON TRACTOR.
.

.MouNT

Assemble the two angle lock bars together
as
shown in figure 2, using one 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolt, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex nut. Do
not tighten
at this time.
3/8"" CARRIAGE BOLT\
3/8" LOCK WASHER \
/
_
3/8" HEX NUT /
_

3/8"

ANGLE LOCK
BARS
I
BRACKET (A)
/______/=========_

PALNUT

=-_=

FIGURE 4

ASSEMBLY OF SNOW
TO LAWN TRACTOR.
(Tractor Preparation)
A=

/'_

"_ANGLE

LOCK SP_'NG

FIGURE 2
2.

3.

Assemble
angle lock spring through
angle
lock bars positioning end hook as shown. See
figures 2 and 3.

g.

Assemble hook of angle lock spring into hole of
bracket (A). Pull lock bars up to extend spring
just enough to allow assembly of angle lock bars
down through slot in pivot bracket and channel. See figure 2 and 3.
ANGLE

Remove mower or any other attachment
you
may have mounted
to your tractor. Mark all
loose parts and save for re-assembly.
Refer to
owners
manual
for
removal
of
mower/attachment.
The mower suspension
arms (R.H. and L.H.)
must be removed to allow assembly of snow
blade. Also remove and save the 3/8" bolts and
lock nuts from each side of tractor frame as
shown in figure 5.
hardware from right
Save for use when
season. See figure

3

BARS _,_

(A).

REMOVE 3/8"' BOLTS _
AND SAVE
_

PIVOT BOLT

PIVOT

1/4" x 1" SPRING PIN
=

FIGURE

'

TRACTOR FRAME
(L.H.) SIDE

/>,.//\\

R.H. __[

_

Remove the belt guide and
hand side of tractor frame.
re-attaching
the deck next
5.

ANGLE LOCK

LocK..

'

BLADE

_

_.__UIDE

- BRACKET

_---X

AND SAVE
FRONT _

3

FIGURE 5
--

4,

_-_

I\

I

I

.

Assemble
one 1/2" x 4" hex bolt, one 1/2"
hex nut and one 7/16" standard
washer into
top of slotted hole in channel assembly. Assemble one 7/16" standard washer and one 7/16"
hex nut on bottom of 1/2" bolt under channel
assembly. See figure 6. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT
THIS TIME.

ENGINE
PULLEY,,,,

BOLT
.

Assemble channel assembly to hitch plates at
front of tractor as shown in figures 6 and 7.

1/8"
CLEARANCE

FRONT VIEW

CHANNEL ASS'Y,

HITCH PLATES
1/2 x 4"
HEX BOLT
1/2'" HEX

FIGURE 8
5.
Assemble blade assembly to channel assembly
by aligning holes in pivot plate with holes in
reinforcement
plate and inserting
pivot shaft.
See figure 9. Secure by assembling
two 1/8"
x 1-1/4" cotter pins into small holes near ends t)f
pivot shaft. Spread ends to retain.

PIVOT

NOTE
Blade shoes are factory assembled to
blade assembly in lower setting. See
adjustments
step "'C'" page 10 for
repositioning.

\\

7/16"

WASHERS
ASS'Y.

FIGURE
.

6

(TOP)
5/16"' HEX NUT

Assemble keeper plates over each end of pivot
shaft with lip under hitch plates (see figure 7)
and secure
with
two
1/8"
(large)
hairpin
cotters through small holes near each end of
shaft.

HITCH

PLATE,

1/2"" HEX NUT

FRAME MEMBER

PLASTIC
CAP

HITCH PLATE, (L.H.)

(R.H.)

BLADE ADJUST
SPRING
BLADE
SHOE

5/16"" HEX NUT
(BOTTOM)

CHANNEL
ASS'Y.
PIVOT
&FT
1/8"" HAIRPIN
COTTER

SPRING
MOUNT ROD

KEEPER PLATE
FIGURE
.

FIGURE

7

Adjust
1/2"
x 4"
stop
bolt,
previously
assembled into channel assembly (step 1). See
figure 8. Adjust hex nuts, above and below
channel
to provide
approximately
1/8"
clearance
between
channel
and the tractor
engine pulley with the stop bolt positioned
against frame member. See figure 8.
NOTE
The stop bolt must be tightened in
place
before
blade
assembly to channel.

.

PIVOT
SHAFT

3HT HAND
BRACKET
118" x 1-1"/4'"
COTTER PIN

9

To assemble blade adjust spring, remove plastic
cap, 5/16" flat washer and one 5/16" hex nut.
Adjust the remaining 5/16" hex nut on the long
bolt to approximately
one inch down from end
of bolt threads. Assemble adjusting bolt through
hole in top edge of blade and hold in place with
5/16" flat washer and 5/16" hex nut removed
earlier. Do not tighten 5/16" hex nut at this time.
Push down on the spring and hook end of spring
over spring mount rod as shown in figure 9.
Tighten 5/16" hex nut on top edge of blade
down
against the bottom
5/16"
hex nut.
Replace plastic cap over end of adjusting bolt
threads. See figure 9,

Assemble one lift pivot plate under left hand foot
rest and outside of frame. Secure front of lift
pivot plate with one 3/8" x 1" c_levis pin, 3/8"
flat washer and 3/32"
(small) hairpin cotter.
Secure rear of lift pivot plate with one 3/8" x
3/4" clevis pin and one 3/32"
(small) hairpin
cotter. DO NOT ASSEMBLE LiFT PIVOT PLATE
UNDER THE RIGHT HAND FOOT REST AT THIS
TIME.

.

•_

FRONT

FRAI_E

._/_

',
__

10.

,

_, \_ll

FOOT REST

-"3/8"
_,

FLAT WASHER

10
FRONT

FOOT

stop for the lift arm

11.

Move attachment
lift lever all the way forward
and lock in position.
See figure 20, page 9.

12.

Hook lift assembly
arms over both link rods,
assemble
lift arm link over channel rod and
secure with one 1/8" (large) hairpin cotter. See
figure 13.

13.

Assemble
one hitch brace (endwiththe
large
hole), one 1-1/4" OD spacer onto each end of
the lift assembly
pivot shaft. See figure 14.

14.

Insert pivot shaft end (from R.H. side of tractor)
into hole in L.H. lift pivot mount plate. See figure
14.

(L.H.) SIDE VIEW
;T HAND

as

Assemble
one 3/8"
x 1" hex bolt through
second hole from end of long arm. Secure with
one 3/8" lock washer and one 3/8" hex nut.
This bolt is used as a limit
link. See figure 13.

_ (LEFT HAND)

-_
_
LIFT PIVOT PLATE
_

FIGURE

Lift arm link must be positioned
shown in figures 12 and 13.

CLEVIS PIN

_'.'_
x ]-"

NOTE

LEFT HAND
SIDE VIEW

_

.....

Assemble one 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt through
3/8"
flat
washer,
through
pivot
bushing,
through large hole in lift arm link near angle end
and through hole in long arm nearest the end.
Secure with one 3/8" lock washer and one 3/8"
hex nut. See figure 12. NOTE: Lift arm link must
pivot freely.

.

REST

c_
l=l

3/32" HAIR PIN
COTTERS
FIGURE

LIFT PIVOT PLATE

11
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW

8.

FRONT_

Pre-assemble
lift arm link to inside of long arm
on lift assembly. As shown in figure 12.
3/8"

x 1-1/4"_.=_

3

HEX BOLT

" FLAT WASHER
_BU

I.IFT ASSEMBLY
LONG ARM

3/8'" x 1" HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK WASHER
3/8" HEX NUT

,_LIFT
\

LIFT ARM LINK
CHANNEL
ROD

PIVOT
SHING
ARM
LINK
318" HEX

\

SHAFT END
LIFT

/
3/8"
FIGURE

12

LIFT PIVOT MOUNT

LOCK WASHER
FIGURE
.

13

PLATE

HAIRPIN
COTTER

16. Assemble

the front

end of each

hitch

brace

to the rear hole in each hitch plate using one
1/2" x 1-1/4" clevis pin, one 1" OD spacer and
one 1/8" hairpin cotter. See figure 16.

L.H. LIFT PIVOT
MOUNT
PLATE

HITCH" PLATE
HAIRPIN COTTER

1-1/4"

LIFT ASSEMBLY
PIVOT SHAFT

FIGURE

OD SPACER

HITCH BRACE

14

1" OD SPACER
HITCH BRACE
15.

FIGURE

Assemble the other lift pivot plate, over right
hand end of lift assembly
pivot shaft and
connect
to outside of frame (see figure 15)
using one 3/8"
x 1" clevis pin from inside
through front hole in lift pivot plate. Secure with
3/8"
flat washer and 3/32""
(small) hairpin
cotter. Secure rear of plate with one 3/8" x 3/4"
clevis pin and one 3/32"
(small) hairpin cotter.
Secure ends of pivot shaft to each lift pivot plate
with 1/8" (large) hairpin cotter. See figures 14
and 15.

3/32""
HAIRPIN

17.

1/_'; x 1-i/4"
CLEVIS PIN

16

Assemble
guide bracket assembly
shaft end
into the left hand hitch plate. See figure 17. Slide
guide assembly back to the right and into hole
of the right hand hitch plate. Secure with a 1/8"
(large) hairpin cotter in each end. See figure 17.
Lower front end of guide bracket assembly to
straddle channel assembly.

318"" X 3/4'" CLEVIS PINS
_

COTTER-------_
J

._

3/8"
FLAT WASHER

I FRONT
HITCH

PLATE (R.H.)
•

PIVOT SHAFT
!

I

1/R-'

HAIRPI_I_coTTER
i

LI
ROD

,
•

LIFT ASS'Y.
PIVOT SHAFT

RIGHT
FIGURE

HAND SIDE VIEW
15

_

T

LIFT PIVOT
MOUNT PLATE

FRONT

--_

[

PLATE''/'__'_
/
GUIDE BRAICKET
'
ASS,Y.

FIGURE

17

HITC(L H )

18.

23.

Raise hood and remove 3/8" carriage bolt and
nut from right hand side of frame. See figure 18.

Secure

one end of blade lock release

cable to

small hole in blade lock release lever using one
3/8" x 3/4" clevis pin and one 3/32"
hairpin
cotter• See figure 20.

LIFT
LEVER
. PLUNGER

BLADE LOCK
RELEASE LEVER

1-1/2"

O D WASHER

3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT

REMOVE FRONT
CARRIAGE BOLT
AND NUT

D
CLEVIS PIN

RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE
!9.

18

COTTER PIN

Assemble support bracket onto right hand side
of tractor frame (where carriage bolt was
removed in step 15) using 3/8" x 1"" carriage
bolt inside of frame and secure with 3/8" lock
washer and 3/8" hex nut, on outside of frame.
See figure 19.
LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER

3/8"
FIGURE 20
24.

Thread
steering
bracket

25.

Assemble one 3/8" x
top hole in angle lock
ly with one 3/8" hex
of cable over threaded
retain loosely with 3/8"
21.

FRONT---_

BLADE PIVOT
1/4" HEX LOCK
ROD

cable toward
front of tractor
under
tie rod and front axle and above guide
assembly• See figure 21.
1-1/2" carriage bolt into
bars and tighten securelock nut. Place free end
end of carriage bolt and
hex lock nut. See figure

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

3/8"'x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER

SPACER
FLAT WASHER
HEX LOCK NUT

FRONT

HAIRPIN

SUPPORT BRACKET

COTTER
3/8"

3/8"" x 1-1/2"' CARRIAGE BOLT

HEX NUT
RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE

.

EYE BOLT

NUTS (2)

19

il

20.

Assemble the 1/4" eye bolt at the top of the
support bracket and secure with one 1/4'" hex
. lock nut. See figure 19.
21. Assemble
blade pivot rod through 1/4" eye
bolt as shown in figure 19. Secure lower end
of blade pivot rod through hole on right hand
side of blade assembly
with small hairpin
cotter. See figure 19.
22. Assemble blade lock release lever to right side
of tractor frame using one 1-1/2" OD washer,
one 3/8" x 1" hex bolt, spacer, 3/8" flat washer
and secure tightly with one 3/8" hex lock nut.
See figure 20.

STEERING
TIE ROD
CHANNEL
ASS'Y.

FREE END
OF CABLE
GUIDE BRACKET
ASS'Y.

FIGURE 21
Q

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS

WITH THE SNOW BLADE IN THE "'UP"
POSITION
DO NOT DEPRESS
THE
PLUNGER WITHOUT
HOLDING
BACK
ON THE LIFT CONTROL
LEVER OR

The snow blade attachement
is designed to move
new loose snow in depths up to 6" - 8'".

SNOW
C.

SUDDEN
STOPS OR CHANGE
IN
HIDDEN
OBJECTS
CAN
CAUSE
DIRECTION.

NOTE
Some
depth
depth

Become
familiar with
all of the controls and
adjustments
on the tractor
and sn.ow blade
before operating. Refer to tractor owner's manual for
tractor controls. Controls for operating snow blade
are as follows:

B.

DROP.

Attachment depth control knob:
Adjust attachment
lift lever movement
with
attachment
DEPTH CONTROL
KNOB
(See
figure 22) for maximum movement
between
locking notches and to prevent lever from locking in the down lock notch. See figure 22 .

CONTROLS

A,

BLADE MAY SUDDENLY

tractors are equipped
with
control notches instead of a
control knob. See below.

Attachment
depth control notches: (some models)
To adjust your snow blade to the best operating
height, depress plunger on attachment
lift lever,
select one of six settings and release plunger.
D.
Blade lock release:

Attachment
lift lever:
Located on right hand side of tractor. See figure
22. Move lever forward to lower snow blade. Pull
lever back to raise and lock snow blade.

Located on the right hand side of tractor at front
of foot rest. See figur e 22. Raise blade to
transport position. Push forward on the blade
lock release lever (with right foot) and hold while
pushing or pulling on the blade pivot rod to move
snow blade angle to left, center and right.
Remove foot from blade lock release lever to
lock blade into position.

Lift lever plunger:
Located on top of attachment
lift lever. See
figure 22. Pull back on attachment
lift lever and
depress plunger to release.
LIFT LEVER
ATTACHMENT
LEVER

LIFT
BLADE
PIVOT ROD

BLADE
ADJUST SPRING

LOCK DOWN
NOTCH

ATTACHMENT
DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

BLADE SHOE

BLADE LOCK
RELEASE LEVER

FIGURE 22
9

ALTERNATE DESIGN SIX NOTCHES
(NO DEPTH CONTROL KNOB)

ADJUSTMENT
A.

Blade angle lock bars:
Blade angle can be adjusted at the blade pivot
in front of tractor by first raising the blade to
transport position, pull back on angle lock bars
to release the blade and pivot to the right,
center, or left positions.
Release lock bars to
lock.

3.

DO NOT push snow in the same direction
causing excessive build up with each succesive
pass.

4.

If blade is stored in heated area, allow lawn
tractor
and blade
to adjust
to outdoor
temperature
before operating to reduce icing on
the metal surfaces.

To adjust blade angle from the tractor seat:
Raise blade to transport position. Push forward
on the blade lock release lever (with right foot)
and hold while pushing or pulling on the blade
pivot rod to move snow blade angle to left,
center and right. Remove foot from blade lock
release lever to lock blade into position.
B.

GROUND
BEFORE
LEAVING
ALWAYS LOWER
BLADE TO
TRACTOR.

Adjust blade spring:
Blade adjust spring tension is adjustable
to
permit blade to tilt forward to by-pass solid
obstructions.

TO REMOVE
SNOW
FROM TRACTOR

KNOW
THE
TERRAIN.
AVOID
EXCEPTIONALLY SHARP SLOPES OR
DROPOFFS WHICH MAY BE HIDDEN
BY THE SNOW.
NEVER
RUN THE SNOW
BLADE
INTO HEAVY MATERIAL
AT HIGH
SPEED.
C.

1.

Lower blade to ground
(straight) position.

2.

Refer to figure
A.

B.

with blade in the center

23 below

and;

Remove 1/8" hairpin
arm link and channel
Remove

3/32"

BLADE

cotter from
assembly.

(small) hairpin

the lift

cotters

from

right hand and left hand lift pivot plates,
remove two 3/8"
clevis pins from each
side of frame, unhook and lower the lift
assembly
to the ground.

Blade shoe adjustment:
Blade shoes on ends of blade, (see figure 22),
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 nuts are tightened securely.

C.

Re-assemble
bolt and 3/8"

one 3/8"-16
x 3/4 carriage
hex nut in hole labeled A and

B in figure 23 on each side of tractor
Also see figure 5 on page 4.

_NOTE
Wheel weights and tire chains must
be used with your snow blade for
traction.
These
accessories
are
available at your nearest Sears retail
or catalog store. See page 12.

D.

frame.

The belt guide must be re-assembled
to right hand side of tractor frame. See
figure 5 on page 4.
3/32'"

HAIRPIN

OPERATION
INSPECT THE AREA TO BE WORKED
CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING
THE SNOW BLADE. AVOID PIPES,
ROOTS, CURBS'OR
OTHER HEAVY
OBSTRUCTIONS.•
.

Prepare lawn tractor engine for cold weather
use following instructions furnished with lawn
tractor.

MOUNT
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW

.

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

FIGURE 23
lt"t

PLATE (R.H.I

FRONT----_

Re-install suspension
arms removed
page 4. See figure 5 on page 4.

E.

on

.

CAUTION:
If the suspension
arms
are ever removed
from
tractor
(which
may
be necessary
for
mounting
other attachments)
the
lift link on the LEFT side of the tractor must be removed from tractor
if it is not needed or used with the
attachment.
Refer also to tractor
manual. Failure to do so will allow
the lift link to interfere with tractor
steering which could cause loss of
control
while driving resulting
in
property
damage and/or personal
injury.
3_

Refer to figure 24 and remove 1/8" (large)
hairpin cotters from ends of channel assembly
pivot shaft and remove keeper plates. Lift the
channel assembly
pivot shaft out of the hitch
plates and lower channel to the ground.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cotters
to be sure they are secure. For
improved snow removal performance,
coat the blade
with automotive
type paste wax.
LUBRICATION
Oil all pivot

points

so that

When the snow blade is not being used, remove all
dirt and rust and touch up with paint.
Apply a light coat of grease or rust preventative
the blade and oil pivot points.
Store in an area where

r32"" HAIRPIN COTTER
HAIRPIN COTTERS

CLEVIS PIN

/
(R.H.)
HITCH
PLATE

KEEPER
PLATE
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER
FIGURE

.

CHANNEL
ASS'Y.
PIVOT SHAFT

GUIDE
BRACKET
ASS'Y.

24

Refer to figure 24 above and remove 3/32"
(small) hairpin cotter from 3/8" clevis pin which
holds end of blade lock release cable to blade
lock release lever. Pull cable free from tractor
and reassemble
clevis pin and cotter
storage. See figure 24.

.

Refer
(large)
holds
braces
spacer

freely.

STORAGE

Refer to figure 24 below and remove t/8" (large)
hairpin cotters
from ends of guide bracket
assembly and remove guide bracket assembly.

1/8"

they will work

pin for

to figure 16 on page 7 and remove 1/8"
hairpin cotter from each clevis pin that
each hitch brace in place. Remove hitch
and spacers. Reassemble clevis pin and
to each hitch brace for storage.
11

it is protected

to

from weather.

Attachments

Sears offers a
explanations
of
in future years
made in these

That Add to the Usefulness
Craftsman Tractor

of Your

wide variety of attachments
that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief
how they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication:
however, it may change
-- more attachments
may be added, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be
attachments,
or some may be available.

Most of these attachments
do not require additional hitches or conversion
kits (those that do are indicated)
and are designed for easy attaching and detaching. You may order these attachments
at most Sears retail stores,
catalog sales offices, and through the catalog.
TIRE CHAINS
WHEEL

are heavy duty;

WEIGHTS

closely-spaced,

for rear wheels
Weight

provide needed traction

bracket

is available to mount

cross

links

give smooth

ride, outstanding

for snow removal or dozing

traction.

heavy materials.

Fits

(each)

30 lb.
33 lb.
A mounting

extra-large

Lawn Tractors with 8 in. rims
Lawn or Yard Tractors with 10-in. rims
one 55 pound weight

12

on the rear of your tractor

frame for added traction.

13

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.244062--42"

SNOW BLADE

€

7
25

3
46

3/*

l.

¢

31

5

I

55

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486,244062
REF.
NO.
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

PART NO.

QTY.

43080
43079
43064
43081
23863
23070
23117
62870
23131
43262
43349
62869
23855
23130
43263
44043
43083
43081
43331
23151
43069
43352
23122
23859
23856
62854
62868
43010
43348

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

DESCRIPTION
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18
x 3/4"*
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18
x 1"*
Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18"
Washer 5/16 Std. Wrt.*
Blade 42"
Shoe
Wear Plate 42"
Reinforcement
Plate Ass'y.
Special Pivot Bolt
Hex Lock Nut 1 /2-13"
Spring Pin 1/4 x 1"*
Channel Ass'y.
Pivot Plate Ass'y.
Spring Mount Bracket
Adjustment
Spring
Hex Bolt 5/16-18
x 3-1/2 (special)
Hex Nut 5/16-18"
Washer 5/16 Std. Wrt.*
Plastic Cap
Angle Lock Bar
Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
Washer 7/16"
Std. Wrt.*
Pivot Shaft
Lift Pivot Plate
Spring Mount Rod
Lift Ass'y.
Guide Brk't Ass'y.
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/4"*
Angle

Lock Spring

-- 42'" SNOW BLADE
REF.
NO.
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
4O
41
42
43!
44
45_
46
471

48i
491
50J
_1
u

I
.

531
54!
56!
57

,

PART NO.
45100
43350
43003
43082
43343
44917
43087
43070
43019
44044
43055
23857
43013
23624
23625
23631
44915
43352
43001
44419
44417
23745
45091
141
23896
44049
45133
45132
45134

QTY,
1
2
5
7
9
2
1
4
2

Hex Bolt 1/2-13

x 4"*

Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"*
Spring Lock Washer 3/8"
Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16"
Hairpin Cotter 1/8"
Palnut, 3/8
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"*
Washer 3/8 Std. Wrt.*
Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13"
.

1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1

DESCRIPTION

Clevis Pin 3/8 Dia. x 3/4" Lg.
Hairpin Cotter 3/32"
Pivot Release Lever
Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thd.*
Keeper Plate
Pivot Bushing
Lift Arm Link
Blade Lock Release Cable
Washer 7/16 Std. Wrt.*
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 "*
Eye Bolt 1/4-20
Blade Pivot Rod
Support Bracket
Clevis Pin 3/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
Washer, 3/8 ID x 1-1/2"
OD
Hitch Brace
Clevis Pin 1/2 Dia. x 1-1/4"
Spacer, 1/2" ID x 1" OD
Spacer, 1" ID x 1-1/4"
OD
Owner's
Manual

Lg.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. reserves the right to make
any changes in design or improvements
without
imposing any obligation to install the same upon its
items heretofore
manufactured.

42"" SNOW

BLADE

Always mention the Model Number when requesting
or repair parts for your Snow Blade.

owners

manual

All parts listed herein may be ordered
Center and most Sears stores.

WHEN
ORDERING
REPAIR
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
• THE
eTHE
eTHE
eTRE

Model No.
486.244062
42""
SNOW BLADE

How
to Order
Repair
Parts

PARTS,

service

from any Sears Service

ALWAYS

GIVE

THE

PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
MODEL NUMBER
NAME OF MERCHANDISE

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will
be electronically
transmitted
to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON 42" SNOW BLADE
For one year from date of purchase,
when this Snow Blade is
maintained
and lubricated
according
to the operating
and
maintenance
instructions
in the owner's
manual, Sears will repair
free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
If this Snow Blade is used for commercial
or rental purposes, this
warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty
does not cover:
--repairs
necessary
because
of operator
abuse or negligence,
including
the failure to maintain
the equipment
according
to
instructions
contained
in the owner's
manual.
WARRANTY
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING IT TO "I-HE
NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE
UNITED STATES.
This warranty
United States.

applies

only

while

this

product

is in use in the

This warranty
gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck

Sears,
l::r11_i_A-iMr_

_I_P-,I":IA

lR_w

llQ_t

Roebuck

and Co. Di817WA,

and

Co.,

Hoffman

Hoffman

Estates,

Estates,

IL. 60179

IL. 60179
PRINTED

U.S.A.
IN

U.S.A.



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