Sears 486.248392 Owner's Manual Page 1

Owner's ManualTRACTOR ATTACHMENTModel No. 486.24839242"- 2 STAGE SNOW THROWER®PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48936 (REV. 7/04)Sears, Roebuck and

10• Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulleyand then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler assembly. The belt must be p

11Hold this drawing above you while viewing theClutch/Idler Assembly from underneath thetractor. Right and left in the drawing will be thereverse of t

12FIGURE 20 VIEW OF BOTTOM• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frameas follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms ontothe two should

13ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER• Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the rightside of the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to thebracket usin

14• Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground.• Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger drivebelt to the discharge housing, leaving the belta

15NOTE: An additional person's help may be required tomount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor.• Place the tractor and snow thrower on

16ATTACHING WEIGHT TRAY TO TRACTOR• Loosen the top hex bolt on each side of the tractorframe at the rear. Assemble the slotted end of theside braces d

17• Place the plastic keg on the weight tray and fill withapproximately 75 lbs. of dry sand.• Secure the keg with the rubber tarp strap hookedinto the

18OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.Compare the illustration below with

19RAISING AND LOWERING• To raise, push down on the lift handle until thesnow thrower locks in the raised transport position.• To lower, push down slig

2TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL NUMBER: 486.248392 SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________The model number and serial numbe

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: Before servicing or adjustingthe snow thrower, shut off the engine,remove the spark plug wire(s), set theparking bra

21ADDITIONAL PARTS TO REMOVE AT ENDOF SEASON• Remove the clutch/idler assembly. (The two hangerbrackets and the two shoulder bolts may be leftattached

22PARTSREPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER

23REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWERREF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 05931 1 Housing, Bearing2 64184 1 Housing Assembly3 618-

24REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248392 42" SNOW THROWER

25REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 64637 1 Lift Shaft Assembly2 710-0865 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1"3 710-0367 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"4

26NOTES

27SLOPE GUIDE(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor a

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3SAFETYAny power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operatethe equipment. Exercise caution at

4HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTSREF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTIONT 6 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"U 12 Hex Nut, 5/16"V 1 Whizlock Nut, 5/16"W

5CARTON CONTENTS1. Cross Brace (Weight Tray)2. Side Brace (Weight Tray)3. Right Hand Side Plate (Stamped "R")4. Left Hand Side Plate (Stampe

6• Remove all parts and hardware packages from thecarton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify usingthe illustrations on pages 4 and 5.NOTE: Not a

7• Assemble a shoulder bolt, a 3/8" lock washer and a3/8" hex lock nut to the bottom hole in each sideplate. See figure 3.• Proceed to page

8FIGURE 10 RIGHT SIDE VIEWINSTALLING HANGER BRACKETSFor better clearance, lower the tractor's suspensionarms using the attachment lift lever.On T

9FIGURE 13 RIGHT SIDE VIEWINSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLYThis section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idlerassembly to tractors with attachment