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®.
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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
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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.

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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)
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13 1
14 1
15 2
16 1 Channel Assembly
Hanger Bracket, LH.
Hanger Bracket, R.H.
Pivot Support Bracket
Angle Support Bracket
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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
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FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
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
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REX BOLT (D)
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (M)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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3/8" x1-1/4" \CARRIAGE BOLT (E}
ANGLELOCK
BARS
ANGLE LOCK SPRmNG
FIGURE 9 FIGURE 11 (Right Hand Side View)
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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
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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
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X
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)
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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
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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
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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
10
BLADE
PIVOT SHAFT
HAIRPmN COTTER(O)
FIGURE 22 (Left Hand Side View