Craftsman 486.244412 User manual

Operator's Manual
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Model No. 486.244412 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
and follow all Safety, Assembly
and Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or
Assembly Questions Call 866-576-8388
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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42459 (2/10/12)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ........................... 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................... 3
CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 5-13
OPERATION ............................................................ 14-15
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................... 16
STO RAG E................................................................. 16
TROU BLES HOOTI NG ............................................... 17
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ...................................... 18
REPAIR PARTS LIST. ............................................... 19
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER
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.
• Read the tractor and snow blade owner's manuals
and know how to operate your tractor before using
tractor with snow blade attachment.
Never operate tractor and snow blade without
wearing proper clothing suited to weather conditions
and operation of controls.
•Never allow children to operate tractor and snow
blade, and do not allow adults to operate without
proper instructions.
Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and
gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved. 1
CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A
defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline
The model number and serial numbers will be found on
a decal attached to the snow blade.
You should 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:
486.244412

Theseandotheraccessoriesarerecommendedforusewithyourunit.Call1-800-4-MY-HOME®tofindoutiftheyareavailable.
Ifavailable,theymaybepurchasedatmostCraftsmanoutletsorbycalling1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
WHEEL WEIGHT TIRE CHAINS WEIGHT BRACKET
FOR DRAW BAR SNOW CAB
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PART NO. QTY.
46071 1
43648 1
43085 1
43001 14
710-0305 2
44326 2
47631 6
43350 6
712-0256 2
47189 3
47810 3
DESCRIPTION REF.
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4" L
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" M
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" N
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" O
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" P
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1" Q
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thd. Forming) R
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" S
Hex Jam Nut, 5/16" Fine Thread T
1/4" Nylock Hex Nut U
5/16" Nylock Hex Nut V
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PART NO.
HA21362
R19172410
43070
43055
43010
1540-118
43003
44917
23658
46053
48106
QTY.
18
8
6
4
2
1
6
2
1
2
2
DESCRIPTION
i3/8"Nylock Hex Nut
Washer, 1/2" (Large)
3/8" Washer
Hairpin Cotter
Cotter Pin 1/8"x 1-1/4"
1/2" Washer
3/8" Lock Washer
Palnut, 3/8"
iSpacer, 5/8" Long
iSpacer, 1" long
Shoulder Bolt, 3/8 x .9"

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PARTS IN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
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REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON
1
2
3
4
5
6
2 Cable End Fitting 7 1 Blade Adjust Spring
1 Cable Mount Bracket 8 1 Plastic Grip
1 Angle Lock Spring 9 1 Grip Assembly
2 Nylon Tie 10 2 Angle Lock Bars
1 Spring Mount Rod 11 1 Blade Pivot Shaft
1 Channel Pivot Pin
12
13
CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)
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23
REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON
12 1 Hanger Bracket, L.H. 19
13 1 Hanger Bracket, R.H. 20
14 1 Pivot Support Bracket 21
15 2 Angle Support Bracket 22
16 1 Channel Assembly 23
17 1 Blade Assembly 24
18 1 Blade Pivot Rod
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1
1
2
1
1
Lift Handle Tube
Lift Handle Rod
Cable
Slotted Angle Support Bracket
Quick Attach Bracket (RH)
Quick Attach Bracket (LH)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Pliers
Hammer
Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will
be needed for any 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.
LOCATE MODEL LABEL OF TRACTOR
• Look under your tractor seat, locate the serial
number, and proceed to the step as shown.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODEL TRACTORS
LOCATE MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKETS
Look under the front of your tractor.
If there is a single mower deck suspension
bracket located underneath the middle of the front
axle as shown in the image below, proceed to
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET below.
If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket underneath the middle of
the front axle, proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR
TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKETS on page 6.
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 1: (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.
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NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your
tractor.
FIGURE 2
BROWNING
SHIELD