Craftsman 486.244412 User manual

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL NUMBER: 486.244412
SERIAL NUMBER: __________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________
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.
MAINTENANCE............................................................ 15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS....................................16
STORAGE.................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................17
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION......................................18
REPAIR PARTS LIST................................................19
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE...............BACK COVER
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.It means — Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
SAFETY
WARRANTY.................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS........................... 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART................................... 3
CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY................................................................ 5-13
OPERATION............................................................ 14-15
• 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rst(low)gearand
gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
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.
WARRANTY
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specic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

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FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART
REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 46071 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/4"
B 43648 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
C 43085 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
D 43001 14 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
E 710-0305 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
F 44326 2 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1"
G 47631 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thd. Forming)
H 43350 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
I 712-0256 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16" Fine Thread
J 47189 3 1/4" Nylock Hex Nut
K 47810 3 5/16" Nylock Hex Nut
REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
L HA21362 18 3/8" Nylock Hex Nut
MR19172410 8 Washer, 1/2" (Large)
N 43070 6 3/8" Washer
O 43055 4 Hairpin Cotter
P 43010 2 Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4"
Q 1540-118 1 1/2" Washer
R 43003 6 3/8" Lock Washer
S 44917 2 Palnut, 3/8"
T 23658 1 Spacer, 5/8" Long
U 46053 2 Spacer, 1" long
V 48106 2 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8 x .9"
D
L
I
J
K
V
H
AB
T
U
R
EF
C
N
Q
OP
S
M
G
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
Theseandotheraccessoriesarerecommendedforusewithyourunit.Call1-800-4-MY-HOME®tondoutiftheyareavailable.
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
WHEEL WEIGHT TIRE CHAINS WEIGHT BRACKET
FOR DRAW BAR
SNOW CAB

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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
12 1 Hanger Bracket, L.H.
13 1 Hanger Bracket, R.H.
14 1 Pivot Support Bracket
15 2 Angle Support Bracket
16 1 Channel Assembly
17 1 Blade Assembly
18 1 Blade Pivot Rod
19 1 Lift Handle Tube
20 1 Lift Handle Rod
21 1 Cable
22 2 Slotted Angle Support Bracket
23 1 Quick Attach Bracket (RH)
24 1 Quick Attach Bracket (LH)
1
2
3
4
56
7
10
8
9
11
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 2 Cable End Fitting
2 1 Cable 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
PARTS IN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)
18
21
19
13
12
15
14
16
22
24
23
22
17
20

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ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
(1) 9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
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
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,muferandexhaust
deectorhavebeenallowedtocooloff.
REMOVE
BROWNING
SHIELD
FIGURE 2
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.
NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your
tractor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODEL TRACTORS
LOCATE MODEL LABEL OF TRACTOR
• Look under your tractor seat, locate the serial
number, and proceed to the step as shown.
193653
®
MODEL 917. 000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
193653
®
MODEL 247. 000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
917 MODEL TRACTORS
GO TO PAGE 5
247 MODEL TRACTORS
GO TO PAGE 8
FIGURE 1

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IDENTIFY YOUR SUSPENSION BRACKETS
• Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown below.
• If your tractor resembles the top illustration, proceed
to INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS below.
• If your tractor resembles the bottom illustration,
proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE B
TRACTORS on page 7.
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 5
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 5)
• Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the
illustration.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
TYPE A
TYPE B
FIGURE 3
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (K)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (F)
(SEE NOTE)
ENGINE
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (M)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (H)
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8"
x 1" carriage bolts (H), three large 1/2" washers (M)
(see note) and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). For the
rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large
1/2" washer (M) and a 5/16" nylock nut (K). Place the
washers between the tractor frame and the side plate.
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
• Reinstallthebrowningshieldremovedingure2.
• Proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 917 MODEL
TRACTORS on page 8.
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the large 1/2" washer (M) off the bolt
that goes through the plate.
FIGURE 4

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FIGURE 6
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" LOCK
WASHER (R)
3/8" FLAT
WASHER (N)
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (M)
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
STEP 2: (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 (R),
and3/8"atwashers(N)asshown.Fortherearhole,
use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt (D), 3/8" lock washer (R)
and3/8"atwasher(N)withalarge1/2"washer(M)
placed between the hanger bracket and the tractor
frame. Tighten. Repeat for the left side.
• Proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 917 MODEL
TRACTORS on page 8.
FIGURE 7
REMOVE BOLTS FROM
THESE HOLES
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 7)
• Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the
illustration.
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 8)
• Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the three holes
shown on the side of the tractor frame using three
3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D), 3/8" lock washers (R), 3/8"
atwashers(N)and1/2"largewashers(M).Use3/8"
nylock nuts (L) on inside of frame if bolts insert freely
into holes. Tighten.
• Repeat for other side.
• Proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 917 MODEL
TRACTORS on page 8.
NOTE: Use special 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts (G) in any
holes that are too small for regular bolts.
FIGURE 8
3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT (D)
(OR THREAD FORMING
BOLT (G) IF NEEDED)
3/8" LOCK
WASHER (R)
3/8" FLAT
WASHER (N)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L)
(IF NEEDED)
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (M)

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FIGURE 10
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
PIVOT SUPPORT
BRACKET
STEP 2: (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.
• Proceed to BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR ALL
TRACTORS on page 10.
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 12)
• Assemble the pivot support bracket to the slotted
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 slotted angle
support brackets to the quick attach brackets.
• Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the pivot support
bracket to the slotted angle support brackets.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 917 MODEL
TRACTORS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 247 MODEL TRACTORS
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
ANGLE SUPPORT
BRACKET
STEP 1: (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.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 11)
• Assemble one slotted angle support bracket to the
top set of holes in the quick attach brackets using two
3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Do
not tighten
• Assemble the other slotted angle support bracket to
the bottom set of holes in the quick attach brackets
using two /8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts
(L). Do not tighten.
NOTE: Be sure brackets are turned as shown.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
PIVOT SUPPORT
BRACKET
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)

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SHOULDER BOLT
ATTACHMENT PIN
FIGURE 14
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 14)
• Pull out on the attachment pins on the hitch assembly
and swing the top of the pins down away from the
holes they were in.
• Hook the hitch assembly onto the shoulder bolts in
the sides of the tractor frame.
• Align the holes in the hitch assembly with the holes
in the tractor frame. Insert the attachment pins to lock
the hitch assembly in place.
• Proceed to BLADE ASSEMBLY ALL TRACTORS on
page 10.
FIGURE 13
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 13)
• Assemble a shoulder bolt (V) and a 3/8" nylock nut
(L) to the front bracket on each side of the tractor,
unless a shoulder bolt is already present.
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L)
SHOULDER BOLT (V)

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(Right Hand Side View)FIGURE 15
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 15)
• Assemble the two angle lock bars together as shown
ingure6,sothatallholesarealigned.Useone3/8"
x 1-1/4" 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" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (E)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L)
ANGLE LOCK BARS
ANGLE LOCK
SPRING
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 16)
• 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 3-1/4" 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 pivot to the
right or left position.
1/4" x 3-1/4"
HEX BOLT (A)
1" SPACERS (U)
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT (J)
PIVOT
PLATE
ANGLE
LOCK
SPRING
SPRING
MOUNT
BRACKET
CHANNEL
(Right Hand Side View)FIGURE 16
(Top View)
FIGURE 17
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 17)
• 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)
PIVOT
PLATE
SPRING
MOUNT
ROD
3/8" PALNUT (S)
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 18)
• Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" 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 L.H. hole in the channel as
showningure15.Securewitha3/8"nylocknut(L).
Tighten.Refertothegureforthecorrectanglefor
the cable mount bracket.
FIGURE 18 (Right Hand Side View)
3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (E)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
ALIGN CABLE
MOUNT BRACKET
WITH L.H. HOLE ANGLE
LOCK
BARS
FRONT
BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR ALL TRACTORS