Craftsman 486.24441 User manual

Operator's IVianuai

Model No, 48&24441

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

and follow aH Safety, AssembUy

and Operating Instructions

mMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or

AssembUy Questions Call 866-576-8388

• Safety

,, AssembLy

• Operation

• Maintenance

,, Parts

Sears, 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!! Become

alert!! Your safety is involved.

486.24441

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:

Theseandotheraccessoriesarerecommendedforusewithyourunit.Call1-800-4-MY-HOME®tofindoutiftheyareavailable.

ifavailable,theymaybepurchasedatmostCraftsmanoutletsorbycalling1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

TiRE CHAINS WEIGHT BRACKET

FOR DRAW BAR SNOW CAB

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DESCRIPT!ON

REF. QTY.

A 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" LG.

B 1 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

C 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1ol/2"

D 14 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"

E 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/4"

F 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 1"

G 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming)

H 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

I 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16-24 Thread

J 3 Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Thread

K 3 Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Thread

REE IQT_

L 16

M 6

N 6

O 4

P 3

Q 1

R 6

S 2

T 1

U 2

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.

1 2

PARTS iN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SiZE

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9 10

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 2 Cable End Fitting

2 1 CabEe Mount Bracket

3 1 Angle Lock Spring

4 2 Nylon Tie

5 1 Spring Mount Rod

6 1 Channel Pivot Pin

7 1 Blade Adjust Spring

8 1 Plastic Grip

9 1 Grip Assembly

10 2 Angle Lock Bars

11 1 Blade Pivot Shaft

12 CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

13 15

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REF. I QTY. DESCRmPTION

12 1

13 1

14 1

15 2

16 1 Channel Assembly

Hanger Bracket, LH.

Hanger Bracket, R.H.

Pivot Support Bracket

Angle Support Bracket

REF. QTY.

17 1

18 1

19 1

2O 1

21 1

DESCRmPTION

Btade Assembly

Blade Pivot Rod

Lift Handle Tube

Lift Handle Rod

Cable

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers

(1) Hammer

(1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)

(1) 9/18" Open End or Box End Wrench

(1) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench

(1) 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.

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.

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.

MOWER DECK

SUSPENSmON

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

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.

FIGURE 2

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

5116" x 1" WASHER (M)

ENGINE CARRIAGE (IF NEEDED)

MOUNTING BOLT (F)

PLATE

5/16" NYLOCK]l

NUT(K) /-'_l\

3/8" NYLOCK

,uT(£ 1

FIGURE 3

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.

TYPE A

FRONT SUSPENSION

BRACKET

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.

3/8" FLAT

WASHER(N)

318"LOCK

WASHER (L)

3/8" x 1" X

REX BOLT (D)

1/2" LARGE

WASHER (M)

R.H. HANGER

BRACKET

FtGURE 6

FIGURE 4

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the

illustration.

REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES

FIGURE 5

FRONT

SUSPENSUON

BRACKET

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

Remove any botts found in the holes indicated in the

illustration.

REMOVE BOLTS FROM

THESE HOLES

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 7

STEP8: (SEEFIGURE8)

, AttachtheR.H.hangerbrackettothethreeholesshown

onthesideofthetractorframeusingthree3/8"x1"hex

bolts(D).3/8"tockwashers(R)and3/8"fiatwashers.

Use3/8"nylocknuts(L)oninsideofframeifboltsinsert

freelyintoholes.Tighten.

, Repeatforotherside.

NOTE:Usespecial3/8"x1"threadformingbolts(G)inany

holesthataretoosmallforregularbolts.

318" x 1" HEX BOLT (D)

(OR THREAD FORMUNG

BOLT (G} IFNEEDED)

318"LOCK

WASHER (R) 3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L)

(UFNEEDED)

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.

3/8" NYLOCK

NUT (L)

FIGURE 10

PIVOT SUPPORT

BRACKET

FIGURE 8

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ALLTRACTORS

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.

X3/8" x 1

HEX BOLT (D)_

318" NYLOCK

NUT (L)

ANGLE SUPPORT

BRACKET

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=

3/8" NYLOCK NUT(L)

3/8" x1-1/4" \CARRIAGE BOLT (E}

ANGLELOCK

BARS

ANGLE LOCK SPRmNG

FIGURE 9 FIGURE 11 (Right 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.

PUVOT

PLATE

SPRUNG

MOUNT

CHANNEL

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT (J)

1"SPACERS

ANGLE

LOCK

SPBmNG

-_:_0 _"-1/4" 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 (S) _ _SPRING

MOUNT

ROD

PLATE

3/8"PALNUT (S)

FIGURE 13 (Top View)

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" x1-1/4"

CARRmAGE BOLT (E)

ALUGN CABLE

MOUNT BBACKE1 ANGLE

L.B.HOLE LOCK

3/8" NYLOOK

NUT(L) FRONT

FIGURE 14 (Right Hand Side View

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.

CABLE MOUNT

BRACKET 314"

CHANNEL ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 15 (Left Hand Side View)

STEP16:(SEEFIGURE16)

, Assembleballendofcontrolcableupthroughholein

cableendfittingandpulluntilballslipsinsidecurled

edgeoffitting.Ifballwon'tslipunderedgeofcurl,it

willneedtobeinsertedthroughopenendofcurl.

Assemble1/4"x 1ol/2"(B)hexboltdownthroughthe

cableendfitting,the5/8"longspacer(T)andtheleft

handholeinthechannelassembly.Securewitha

1/4"nylocknut(J).Tighten.

NOTE:Makesurethecablemountbracketisaligned

withthecableendfittingtopreventbindingofcable.The

otherendofthecontrolcablewiltbeattachedinalater

step.

CABLE END 1/4" x 1o1/2"

HTTmNG HEX BOLT (B)

5/8" SPACER (T)

ASSEMBLY

1/4" NYLOCK/z

NUT (J)

HOLE

REAR --,--_-

FIGURE 16 (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.

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

the bolt and tighten down against the top edge of the

blade. Replace the plastic cap over the end of the bolt

threads.

1/8"x 1ol/4"

PmVOT

SHAFT

3/8" HEX NUT

\\ (BOTTOM)

BLADE

SPRING

MOUNT

ROD

BLADE

ADJUST

\ SPRING

PUVOTPLATE 1/8" x 1-1/4"

COTTER PUN(P)

NOTCHED HOLE

FIGURE 17 (Right Hand Side View)

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18)

, Assemble the large 1/2" washer (Q) onto the channel

pivot pin.

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).

PmVOTSUPPORT

BRACKET 1/2" WASHER (Q)

CHANNEL

PmVOTPUN

HAmRPmN

COTTER (O)

CHANNEL

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 18 (Right Hand Side View)

STEP19:(SEEFIGURE19)

Fromtheteftside,inserttheweldedendofthelift

handlerodthroughtheholeintheendofthechannel

assembly.Next,inserttheliftlinkpinthroughthehole

inthebracketthatisweldedtothelifthandlerod.(The

liftlinkispre-assembledtothepivotsupportbracket).

Securethebracketwithahairpincotter(O)inserted

upthroughtheliftlinkpin.

. Usingthefurnishedgreasepacket,applyalight

coatingofgreasetothestraightupperportionofthe

lifthandlerod.Slidethelifthandletubeontotherod.

FIGURE19 (LeftHandSideView)

STEP20:(SEEFIGURE20)

Removetherubbercapandthefirstjamnutfromthe

threadedendofthecontrolcableandslidethemonto

thecontrolcablewire.Adjustthesecondjamnuton

thethreadssothatitisapproximately3/4"fromend.

Assemblethreadedendofcablethroughthecable

mountbracketandsecureitwiththefirstjamnut.

Reinstalltherubbercapontothethreadedcableend.

NOTE:Someadjustmentofjamnutsmayberequired

afterbladeassemblyiscompleted.

CABLE MOUNT BRACKET

_- RUBBER

CAP

JAM NUTS

FIGURE 20 (Right Hand Side View)

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" 1/4" WELD

REX BOLT (C) BOLT

CABLE END

FITTmNG

PLASTIC

GRmP

CABLE

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT (J)

5/16"NUT(K)NYLOCK [_

SLOCK RELEASE I

f/GRUPASSEMBLY CABLE END

mTING

FIGURE 21 (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.

PLASTIC TreES

BLADE PWOT

ROD LiFT HANDLE

TUBE

BLADE

PIVOT SHAFT

HAIRPmN COTTER(O)

FIGURE 22 (Left Hand Side View

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