Craftsman 486.244120 User manual

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owners
manual
Model No.
486.244120
48"
DOZER BLADE
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
48" DOZER BLADE
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
Remember, any power equipment can cause injuryif operated improperly or ifthe user does not und_ "stand how ta
operate the equipment.
I _1_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT I
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.IL. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS I
-- ATTENTION. BECOMEALERT, YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
1. Read the tractor and dozer blade owners manuals and know how to operate your tractor,before using tractorwith the
dozer blade attachment.
2. Never operate tractor and dozer blade without wearing proper clothing suitedto weather conditionsand operation of
controls.
3. Never allow children to operate tractor and dozer blade, and do not allow adults to operate withoutproper instructions.
4. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.
48" DOZER BLADE CARTON CONTENTS
(Also See Page 3)
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,
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REF
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
QTY.
(1)
(1)
(1)
CARTON CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
Blade Assembly
Channel/Pivot Plate Assembly
LiftAssembly
Guide Bracket Assembly
Blade Pivot Bracket
Frame Bracket (RH)
Frame Bracket (LH)
REF.
NO.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
QTY. DESCRIPTION
(2) Lift Pivot Plate
(1) Support Bracket
(1) Handle Assembly w/grip
(2) Angle Lock Bars
(1) Grip Assembly
(1) Control Cable Assembly
(2) Spring Assembly
(1) Parts Package (Shown on Page 3)
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FIGURE 1
1/4" LOCKNUT
Q
3/8' x1'
3/8 x3/4•
CONTENTS OF PARTS PACKAGE (Figure 1)
A 1 Stop Angle
B ( Keeper Plate
CLiftArm Link
D _ Spdng Pin 1/4 x 1"
E d Cable Mount Bracket
F _ Nylon tie
G _i! / Cable Fitting, End
H , Angle Lock Spring
I , Shoulder Bolt
J Hex Whizlock Nut 3/8-16 Thread
K (I0) Hairpin Cotter 1/8"
L111)1HexBolt5116-18x1-112"
M Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread
N Hex Bolt 112-13 x 2-3/4"
0 2) Lock Washer 1/2"
P 2) Hex Nut 1/2-13 Thread
Q 2/ Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
RLock Washer 3/8"
THex Bolt3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
URat Washer 3/8" Std.
V i_)I Pivot Bushing (short)
W Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/4°
X Spacer (long)
Y I-rexLock Nut 1/4-20 Thread
Z 11 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8"
A.A Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"
AB Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 Thread
AC Clevis Pin 3/8" Dia. x 3/4" Lg.
A[_ Hairpin Cotter 5/32"
AE i! I Handle Guide
AF Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 4" Lg.
AE Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13
AFt 2) Rat Washer 7116" Std.
AI !} Lift Rod Trunnion
AJ , Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thread
AK Hex Bolt 3/8-18 x 3/4" Lg.
.., ...
CARRIAGE
318' SHOULDER
3/8" WHIZLOCK NUT
1/4'×1-1/4" a _ 0 318x1"114" 3/8x1-1/4" L]
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N,%5116. JAMNUT _- l (l l _ /
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5/16'LOCKNUT 3/8"LOCKNUT
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3/8" STD
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1/2 X4" I_'JAM NUT 7/16" STD
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
1) 7/1 6" Open End or Box Wrench
_1) 1/2" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 9/16" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 3/4" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Hammer
Refer to carton contents figure on page 2 and
figure 1 on page 3 for parts and hardware needed
to assemble dozer blade.
RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND
(L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM
OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE
SEATED ON TRACTOR.
1. Assemble curved end of angle lock spring into
small hole in washer as shown in figure 2.
T
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IANGLE LOCK SPRING .
F G--ffffiT
2. Assemble the two angle lock bars together as
shown in figure 3, using one 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage
bolt down through the top holes with a 3/8" lock
washer and a 3/8" hex nut underneath. Do not
tighten at this time.
3/8" X 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
(TOP HOLE
_-,,---'---'3/8" HEX NUT
3_"LOCK
WASHER I
ANGLE
FRONT
SLOT
SPRING PIN
HOLE
CHANNEUPIVOT
PLATE ASSEMBLY
ANGLE LOCK
SPRING
FIGURE 3
3. Assemble the offset end of angle lock spring into
small holes in angle lock bars as shown in figure
3. Slide lock bars through lock bar slot until spring
pin hole is aligned with bracket on back side. See
figure 4. Using a hammer drive 1/4=x1=spring pin
into lock bars until flush with bracket. See figure
4. Tighten nut in angle lock bars which was left
loose in step 2.
LO
.POSITION \ \ \
114-x 1" \
SPRING PIN _'_
FIGURE 4
rs_ NOTE
Lock ba pivot freely and when
pulled all the way back the channel/pivot
plate assembly should be unlocked and
free to pivot to right or left position notches.
4

4. Assemble angle stop to top of channel using one
1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt down through left hand hole,
and one 1/4" hex lock nut under channel. See
figure 5. Do not tighten at this time,
I_"HEX LOCK NUT CHANNEWPIVOT
PLATE _BLY
1/4" X5/8"
HEX BOLT
ANGLE STOP
FIGURE-5
5. Assemble 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt through square
hole in cable mount bracket and through square
hole in lock bars. See figures 6 and 7. Hold cable
mount bracket in position as shown in figure 7and
secure with 3/8= lock washer and 318" hex lock
nut.
318" X 1-114"
CARRIAGE BOLT
\
CABLE MOUNT
BRACKET
,1
318" HEX NUT
LOCK WASHER
FIGURE 6
6. Assemble one 5/16-24" hexjam nut onto threaded
end of control cable approximately 3/4" from end.
Assemble threaded cable end through round hole
in cable mount bracket and secure with another
5/16-24" hex jam nut. See figure 7.
CABLE
MOUNT
tBRACKET
,.°-..EX [
NUTS _
FIGURE 7
7. Assemble ball end of cable through round hole in
cable end fitting and into slot of fitting. See
figures 7 and 8.
1/4" X 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
LONG SPACER
ANGLE STOP
CABLE END
FITTING
PUSH
1_" HEX LOCK NUT
FIGURE 8
8. Assemble 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt down through
cable end fitting, through long spacer, angle stop,
(right hand hole)and through channel. See figure
8. Secure with 1/4" hex lock nut and tighten the
other 1/4" hex lock nut, which was left loose in
step 4. NOTE: Keep cable and fitting in align-
ment with cable mount bracket when tighten-
ing nuts.
ASSEMBLY OF SNOW BLADETO LAWN
TRACTOR,(TractorPreparation)
A. Remove mower or any other attachment you may
have mounted to your tractor. Mark all loose parts
and save for re-assembly. Refer to tractor owners
manual for removal of mower/attachment.
B. Remove and save suspension arm with nut and
washer from both lift link rods and up stop bracket
with nuts and bolts from tractor frame to allow
assembly of snow blade. Also remove the 318"
self-tapping bolts from each side of the tractor
frame as shown in figure 9. The lift link nuts will
be used later to install snow blade brackets.
REMOVE 3/8"
SELF-TAP BOLTS FRONT ---*"
TRACTOR FRAME
R.H. SIDE
5
ARM
LIFT LINK NUT AND WASHER
(REMOVE AND SAVE
FIGURE 9
UP STOP
BRACKET

1. Assemble one 1/2" x 4" hex bolt, one 1/2" hex nut
and one 7/1 6" standard washer into top of slotted
hole in channel assembly. Assemble one 7/16"
standard washer and one 1/2" hex nut on bottom
of 1/2" bolt under channel assembly. See figure
10+ DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
2+ Assemble channel assembly to hitch plates at
front of tractor as shown in figures 10 and 11.
1/2" x 4"
HEX BOLT HITCH PLATES
1/2" HEX
NUTS .
I
I7!16" WASHERS
:2
PIVOT SHAFT
CHANNEL ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 10
3. Assemble keeper plates over each end of pivot
shaft with lip under hitch plates (see figure1 1) and
secure with two f/8" (large) h_:pin cotters through
small holes near each end of shaft.
CHANNEL ASS'Y HITCH PLATES
PIVOT SHAFT ....
- --,_j
/o •
FIGURE 11
4, Adjust 1/2" x 4" stop bolt, previously assembled
into channel assembly (step 1)+ See figure 12.
Adjust hex nuts, above and below channel, to
provide a minimum 1/8" clearance between chan-
nel and the tractor engine pulley with the stop bolt
positioned against front axle frame member. See
figure 12.
INOTE
The stop bolt must be located so that CENTER of bolt
contacts the front axle. The stop bolt must be tight_
ened in place before assembling blade assembly to
channel.
FRONT AXLE
FRAME
lj8"
CLEARANCE 1/2" X 4"
HEX BOLT
MINIMUM
FIGURE 12
5. Hold blade head upright and guide one end of
mount rod into hole near bottom of blade mount
gusset. See figures 11 and 13. Secure with a
hairpin cotter. Slide other end of mount rod into
other blade mount gusset hole and secure with
hairpin cotter.
FRONT----'--'_
SPRING
ADJUSTMENT BOLTS
PLASTIC
CAP
BLADE READ
SPRING
ASSEMBLIES
CHANNEL
ASS'Y,
6
SPRING
MOUNTEARS
;IGURE 13
6. Connect curved end of spring assemblies into
spring mount ears. See figure 13. Remove plastic
cap and one 3/8" hex nut from end of each spring
assembly. Hold blade back against stop bolts and
assemble spring adjustment bolts up through bar.
Re-assemble two 318" hex nuts, removed earlier,
onto adjustment bolts on top side of bar. Tighten
both spring adjustment nuts approximately 1"down
from end of bolt threads, see figure 13, to provid_
tension of blade against stop bolts.
7. Adjust stop bolts to tilt blade forward until 1-1/2"
distance is obtained between pivot plate and blade
assembly crossmember. See figure 13.

8. Re-assemble plactic caps on top ends of spring
adjustment bolts.
NOTE
SEE ADJUSTMENT SECTION ON
PAGE 10 FOR SPRING TENSION.
g. Assemble blade pivot bracket on to top right hand
side of channel/pivot assembly. See figure 14.
Assemble two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts down through
bracket and plate and secure with two 3/8" lock
washers and 3/8" hex nuts underneath.
CHANNEL/PIVOT
ASS'Y FRONT
/
/
BLADE
PIVOT
BRACKET
/
3/8" HE]< NUT 3/8" X 1•
AND LOCK WASHER HEX NOT
FIGURE 14
10. Assemble the frame bracket (LH) under the left
hand foot rest of the tractor using two 318 x 3/4"
hex bolts. Tighten securely being careful not to
strip threads. See figure 15.
11. Assemble the lift pivot plate to the_Jaft hand frame
bracket using two 3/8" x 314" clevis pins and
secure wth two 3/32" (small) hairpin cotters. See
figure 15.
-.--FRONT
LEFT SIDE 3/8 x 3/4" BOLTS
BRACKET (LH)
CLEVIS PINS
3/8" x 3/4"
LIFT PIVOT PLATE
HAIRPIN cOTrER
(SMALL)
FIGURE 15
12. Assemble 3/8" plain hex nut, lift rod trunnion and
lock nut (removed from tractor lift link rod in
tractor preparation section) onto right and left
hand lift link rods until one thread isbelow bottom
of nut. Tighten nuts lock trunnion in place. See
figure 16. FRONT
LIFT LINK ROD .RIGHT SIDE
PLAIN HEX
NUT
NUT
(REMOVED EARLIER)
RGURE 16
LIFT LINK
TRUNNION
"ONE' _D EXPOSED
13. Pre-assemble lift arm link to inside of long arm on
lift assembly. As ,_hown in figure 17.
14. Assemble one 3/8" x 1-114" 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 lock nut. See
figure 17. NOTE: Lift arm link must pivot freely.
15. Assemble one 3/8" x 1" hex bolt through second
hole form end of long arm. Secure with one 3/8"
lock washer and one 3/8" hex lock nut. This bolt
is used as alimit stop for the lift arm link. See
figure 17.
3/8" FLAT WASHER
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT _ L PWOT
t BUSHING LIFT ARM
3/8"x1" _,__ _. / / LINK
HE)( BOLT ,,
LIFT I_v 3/8" HEX
ASSEMBLY LOCK NUT
FIGURE 17
NOTE
Lift arm link must be positioned
as shown in figures 17 and 19.
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16.Relievespring t_ )sion on lift lever (see figure 18
and note below) loosening hex jam nut and un-
screwing adiustr_lent bolt counter-clockwise to
obtain 1/4" cleartnce between bracket and ad-
justment bolt. iiii1_ NOTE
Tractor lift lever must be positioned all
the way back and locked in position.
BACK VIEW (TRACTOI_)
ADJUSTMENT BOLT JAM /
r"ATTACHMENT O
•LIFT SPRING
FIGURE 18
17. Move attachment lift lever all the way forward and
lock in position. See figure 28 on page 10.
18. Assemble lift arm link over channel rod and insert
pivot shaft end (from R.H. side of tractor) into hole
in L.H. lift pivot plate. See figure 19. Secure lift
arm link to channel rod with 1/8" (large) hairpin
cotter. See figure 19
19. Assemble the frame bracket (RH) under the right
hand foot rest of the tractor usin_ -two 3/8 x 3/4"
hex bolts. Tighten securely takiilg care not to
strip threads. See figure 19.
R,GHTHANDSIDEVIEW FRONT
3/8 X3/4" FRAME BRACKET
REX /J//
BOLTS_ /J/ /_
S.AFTENO
,IFT ASSEMBLY_ _
LIFT PIVOT MOUNT PLATE ROD
(L.H.)
FIGURE 19
20. Assemble trunnions that were assembled're the
lift link rods in step 12, through lift-assembly arms
and secure with 7/16" flat washers and (small)_
hairpin cotters. Note: Trunnions must be posi-
tioned to outside of lift assembly arms. See
figure 20.
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW FRONT
7116" FLAT
LIFT LINK ROD WASHI
@
HAIRPIN
COTTER
(SMALL) LIFT ASSEMBLY
LIFT ROD TRUNNION, ARMS
PLAIN NUT AND LOCK NUT
FIGURE 20
21. Assemble lift pivot plate over right hand end of lift
assembly pivot shaft and connect to outside of
frame bracket using two 3/8" x 314" clevis pins
from inside. Secure with two 3/32" (small) hairpin
cotters. Secure ends of pivot shaft to each lift
pivot plate with 1/8" (large) hairpin cotter. See
figures 20 and 21.
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW
CLEVIS PINS
FRAME
BRACKET
FRONT
CLEVIS PINS
LIFT PIVOT
PLATE
LIFT
ASSEMBLY
PIVOT SHAFT
FIGURE 21
22. Assemble support bracket onto right hand side of
tractor using two 3/8 °x 1" hex bolts inside and secure,
with, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex lock nuts on
outside. See figure 22.
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HAIRPIN
COTTER
\
- LIFT LEVER SUPPORT i
.-,-BRACKET
3/8" X 1"---_---_ ]
HEX BOLTS ---'=_, -,
,_3/8"_HEX'I2OCK NUTS -_.
UP STOP BRACKET
T
HANDLE
GUIDE
FIGURE 22
23. Assemble handle guide (with loop outside) at
top of support bracket and secure with one hairpin
cotter inside. See figures 22 and 23.
HANDLE HANDLE HAIRPIN HANDLEI
GRIP COTTER GUIDE
I3/4"._CONTROLCABLEEND
FIGURE 23
CABLE
(OUTSIDE GUIDE'
LSUPF_ORT
-BRACKET
24. Assemble handleassemblydownthrough handle
guide as shown in figure 23. Secure lower end of
handle to top side of blade pive_ bracket with
special shoulder bolt (on top) and 3/8" hex whizl0ck
nut underneath. See figure 24.
25. Assemble one 5/16-24" hex nut onto threaded
end of control cable approximately 3/4" from end.
Assemble threaded end of cable up through cable
mount ear and secure with second 5/16-24" hex
nut. See figure 24.
26. Assemble handle grip on upper end of handle
assembly if not already pre-assembled. See
figure 23.
CABLE PLASTIC
//
//
#SPECIAL
SHOULDER
BOLT
BLADE
HANDI_I_ PIVOT
TUBE BRACKET
3/8" HEX
WHIZLOCKNUT
27. Wrap plastic tie around handle tube and cable,
(see figure 24), assembling end of tie through
lock. Pull plastic tie tight to retain cable to handle
tube near front of tractor hood. Cut oft extra
plastic end.
28. Assemble grip assembly to handle assembly us-
ing one 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and one 5/16" hex
lock nut. NOTE: Do not over tighten lock nut,
grip assembly must pivot freely.
CABLE END f3_"HEX
5/16" x 1-1/2" FFn'ING
HEX BOLT LOCK NUT
/
GRIP
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
114"WELD BOLT
HANDLE
GUIDE
FIGURE 25
29. Assemble ball end of cable (see figure 23), through
round hole in cable end fitting and into slot of
fitting. See figure 25. Assemble cable end fitting
over 1/4" weld bolt on grip assembly and secure
with one 1/4" hex lock nut. NOTE: Do not over
tighten lock nut, cable fitting must pivot freely.
(R.H.) HITCH PLATE FRONT
L.H.) HITCH PLATE
SHAFT END GUIDE
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 26
CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY
30. Assemble guide bracket assembly shaft end into
the left hand hitch plate. See figure 26. Slide
guide assembly back to the right and into the hole
in the right hand hitch plate, and secure with a
hairpin cotter on each end. See figure 27. Lower
front end of guide bracket assembly to straddle
channel assembly. See figure 27.
FIGURE 24 9

HAIRPIN COTTER
(R.H.)HITCH PLATE
HAIRPIN
COTTER
B. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER:
Located on top of lift control ever. See figure 28.
Pull back on lift control lever tnd depress plunger
to release.
GUIDE
BRACKET \
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 27
CHANNEL
-_ ASSEMBLY
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS
I_HIDDEN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE
SUDDEN STOPS OF CHANGE IN
DIRECTION
CONTROLS
WITH THE DOZER BLADE IN THE
"UP" POSITION DO NOT DEPRESS
THE PLUNGER WITHOUT HOLDING
BACK ON THE LIFT CONTROL LE-
VER OR DOZER BLADE MAY SUD-
DENLY DROP.
C. Attachment depth control knob:
Adjust lift control lever movement with attachment
DEPTH CONTROL KNOB (see figure 28) for
maximum movement between locking notches
and to prevent lever from locking in the down lock
notch. See figure 28.
Become familiar with all of the controls and ad-
justments on the tractor and dozer blade before
operating. Refer to tractor ,_=,_ners manual for
tractor controls. Controls for Operating dozer
blade are as follows:
A. LIFT CONTROL LEVER:
Located on right hand side of tractor. See figure
28. Move lever forward to lower d_ozerblade. Pull
lever back to raise dozer blade, Pulling lever all
the way back locks dozer blade in up position.
ATTACHMENT
DEPTH CONTROL
KNOB
LEVER
D. Blade angle handle and grip assembly:
Located on right hand side of tractor. See figure
28. NOTE: Always raise dozer blade and Ioc_
in "up" position before moving angle control
handle. Depress grip assembly to release blade
angle lock and push/pull angle control handle
forward to move dozer blade angle to left, center,
right and release grip to lock.
ADJUSTMENTS
A_
B°
Blade angle lock bars.
If angle lock bars Do Not completely disengage
from slots in pivot plate assembly, adjustment of
cable is required. See figure 29.
Adjust blade springs:
To change spring tension (stand in front of blade
assembly), adjust the nuts at the upper end of the
springs (see figure 29) turning counter clockwise
to relieve tension and clockwise to increase ten-
sion.
Adjust spring adjustment nuts approximately \
from end when moving snow or other light mate-
rial, (keep spring tension light for safety). This
frees the blade to spring trip and return if a hidden
obstacle is encountered.

!SPRING
,ADJUSTMENT NUTS
(OUTSIDE)
SPRING
ADJUSTMENT
BOLTS
LOCK
PIVOT
PLATE
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 29
CABLE
BLADE
ASSEMBLY
D. Blade shoe adjustment:
Blade shoes on end of blade, (see figure 31),
maybe raised for clean dozing on smooth sur-
faces or lowered to raise the blade to work on
rough or uneven areas. Make sure both shoes are
set evenly and nuts are tighted securely.
&KNOW THE TERRAIN. AVOID
EXCEPTIONALLYSHARP SLOPES OR
DROP-OFFS WHICH MAY BE HIDDEN
BY THE SNOW.
NEVER RUN THE DOZER BLADE INTO
HEAVY MATERIAL AT HIGH SPEED.
t/2"LOCK WASHERS
AND
1/2" HEX NUTS
1/2"X2-3/4 =
HEX BOLTS
FIGURE 3O
C. Dozer spring lockout:
To lock dozer blade spring trip action for heavy
dozer work, install two 1/2" x 2-3/4" hex bolts
(included in hardware package) as shown in figure
30. Secure with two 1/2" lock washers, and two
1/2" hex nuts.
I&DO NOT OPERATE TRACTOR AND
DOZER BLADE AT HIGH SPEEDS
WITH SPRING TRIP ACTION IN
LOCKED OUT POSITION.
FIGURE 31
_NOTE
Wheel weights and tire chains should be
used with your dozer to improve traction.
For additional traction, install wheel weight
on rear of drawbar using a weight bracket kit
and one wheel weight from the wheel weight
kit.
These accessories are available st your near-
est Sears retail or catalog store.
OPERATION
1.
INSPECT THE AREA TO BE WORKED
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING
THE DOZIER BLADE. AVOID PIPES,
ROOTS, CURBS OR OTHER HEAVY
OBSTRUCTIONS.
2.
3.
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Prepare the tractor engine for cold weather use
following instructions furnished with tractor.
Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear
and gradually increase speed as required.
If blade is stored in heated area, allow tractor and
blade to adjust to outdoor temperature before
operating to reduce icing on the metal surfaces.
ALWAYS LOWER BLADE TO
GROUND BEFORE LEAVING
TRACTOR.

TO REMOVE DOZER BLADE
FROM TRACTOR
1. Lower blade to ground with blade in the center
(straight) position.
2. Refer to figure 32 below and;
A. Remove 1/8" hairpin cotter from the lift arm
link and channel assembly.
B. Remove 3/32 (smaU) hairpin cotters and 7/16"
flat washers from each lift assembly arm.
C. Remove 3/32" (small) hairpin cotters from right
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.
13. Remove lift rod truenions and hex nuts from
each lift link rod. See Figure 32 and figure 16
on page 7.
__._. NOTE
Frame Brackets do not require re-
moval for re-assembly of mower deck.
See figure 32.
LIFT PIVOT LIFT ASSEMBLY
PLATE CLEVIS PINS
ARM
LINK
LIFT ROD TRUNNION,
HAIRPIN AND 318"HEX NUTS HAIRPIN
COTTER
COTTERS
FIGURE 32
(R.H:)HITCHPLATE
"IAIRF
KEEPER
PLATE
GUIDE
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 33
H. Refer to figure 34 and remove hairpin
cotter from end of handle guide to release
handle assembly from tractor.
Save all loose parts and hardware for re-
assembly of blade to tractor.
•HAIRPIN
COTTER
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 34
HANDLE
SUPPORT GUIDE
BRACKET
E.
F.
G.
Re-install suspension arms and up stop bracket
removed on page 5. See figure 9 on page 5.
Refer to tractor owners manual to re-install
and level mowing deck. Mowina deck must
be leveled.
Refer to figure 3 and remove 1/8"
(large) hairpin cotters from ends of guide
bracket assembty and remove guide bracket
assembly.
Refer to figure 33 and remove hairpin
cotters from end of channel assembly pivot
shaft and remove keeper plates. Lift the chan
nel assembly pivot shaft out of the hitch plates
and tower charmer assembly to the ground.
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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITES
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 they will work freely.
SCRAPER BAR
After extensive use, and wear the scraper bar may be
reversed to utilize the unused top edge. See figure
35.
STORAGE
When the dozer is not being used, remove all dirt and
rust and touch up with paint.
Apply a light coat of grease or rust preventative to the
blade and oil pivot points.
Store in an area where it is protected from weather.
BLADE _"
BAR CARRIAGE BOLTS,
LOCK wASHERS
AND NUTS
FIGURE 35
Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your
Craftsman Tractor
Seats offers a wide variety of attachments that for your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief
explanations of how they can help you.
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 are heavy duty, closely-spaced with extra-large cross links that give smooth ride and outstanding
traction.
Wheel weights for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
Weight (each) Fits
30 lb.
33 lb.
55 lb.
Lawn Tractor with 8 in. rims
Lawn or Yard Tractors with 10 in. rims
Garden Tractor with 12 in. rims
Wheel weight mounting bracket is available to mount one 55 pound weight on the rear of your tractor frame
for added traction.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 48" DOZER BLADE
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REPAIH PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 48" DOZER BLADE
PART NO. QTY, DESCRIPTION
REF.
NO.
1 62554
2 R3132J
343079
4 43081
5 43086
6 43083
723639
8 62556
9 62944
10 710-0741
11 1540-162
_2 40436
13 736-0306
14 40598
15 9466R
16 44071
17 43015
18 44074
19 62868
20 23646
21 62560
22 62561
23 746-0366
24 62562
25 23728
26 62951
27 4510O
28 23922
29 23655
30 23624
31 23151
32 23631
33 43349
34 05762
35 726-0178
lase common
1 48" Blade Ass'y.
2Shoe
8 ICarriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1"*
8 lWasher 5/16 Std. Wrt.*
8 Lock Washer, Spring 5/16"
8 !Hex Nut 5/16-18"
1 Wear Plate 48"
1 Pivot Plate Ass'y.
1 Channel Ass'y.
1 Hex Bolt 3/4-10 x 3-1/2"
1 Washer 3/4"
1 Hex Jam Nut 3/4-10"
1Washer 3/4 (Special)
1 Hex Lock Nut 3/4-10
2 Blade Adjustment Spring
2 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3-1/2"
4 Hex Nut 3/8-16"
2 Plastic Cap, 3/8"
1 Guide Bracket Ass'y.
1 Blade Pivot Bracket
1 Tube Handle Ass'y.
1 Release Grip Ass'y.
1 Control Cable Ass'y
1 Handle Guide
1Support Bracket
1 Lift Ass'y.
1 Hex Bolt 112-13 x 4"*
2 Lift Pivot Plate
1 Stop Angle
2 Keeper Plate
2 Angle Lock Bar
1 Lift Arm Link
1 Spring Pin 114 x 1"*
1 Cable Mount Bracket
t Nylon Tie (Cable)
•e locally.
REF.
NO. PART NO,
36 746-0260
37 43348
38 738-0234
39 44072
40 7071
41 43343
42 43064
43 41596
44 712-0206
45 43510
46 43353
47 710-0305
48 43003
49 43082
50 1509-90
51 43866,
52 43013
53 23658
54 43085
55 44O44
56 43055
57 43087
58 43070
59 23625
60 43001
61 712-0256
62 731-0869
63 43019
64 43352
65 23923
66 23924
67 46001
68 43015
69 43407
-- 45185
QTY.
2
1
1
1
1
10
1
2
6
2
2
2
8
8
1
1
3
1
1
4
6
1
1
1
5
4
1
2
4
1
1
2
2
4
1
DESCRIPTION
Cable Fitting, End
Angle Lock Spring
Shoulder Bolt (Special)
Hex Whizlock Nut 3/8-16
Handle Grip 314"
Hairpin Cotter 1/8"*
Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18"
Hex Bolt 112-13 x 2"*
Hex Nut 1/2-13"
Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 2-3/4"*
Lock Washer, Spring 1/2"*
Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"*
Lock Washer, Spring 3/8"
Hex Lock Nut 318-16"
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"*
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 518"*
--lex Lock Nut 114-20"
Spacer
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"*
Clevis Pin, 3/8" Dia. x 3/4" Lg.
Hairpin Cotter 3/32"*
Hex Bolt 318-16 x 1-1/4"*
Washer 3/8 Std. Wrt.*
_ivot Bushing
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"*
!Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24"
IPlastic Grip
Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13"
Washer 7/16 Std. Wrt.*
Frame Bracket (LH)
:rame Bracket (RH)
Lift Rod Trunnion
Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thread
Hex Bolt 318-16 x 3/4" Long*
Owners Manual
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.

manual I
Model No B
486.2441201
48"|
DOZER BLADE I
t
48" DOZER BLADE i
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON 48" DOZER BLADE
Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or
repair parts for your dozer blade.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service
Center and most Sears stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION':
•THE PART NUMBER
• THE PART DESCRIPTION
• THE MODEL NUMBER
• THE 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.
For one year from date of purchase, when this dozer blade is main-
tained and lubricated according to the operating and customer respon-
sibilities instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of
charge any defect in material or workmanship.
If this dozer 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
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN
THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the
United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
I
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
FORM NO. 45185 (12/92) PnINTEDtNU.S.A.