Craftsman 486.24837 User manual

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42"- 2STAGE SNOW THROWER
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
IVlodei No. 486.24837
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
FOR TRACTORS WiTH MODEL NUMBERS BEGiNNiNG WiTH 917.
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
,, 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. 41361 rev. (07/30/10)

ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 7
OPERATION .................................................................. 26
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 27
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................... 28
STORAGE ..................................................................... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 29
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........................ 30,32,34
REPAIR PARTS LIST ........................................... 31,33,34
SLOPE GUIDE .............................................................. 35
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................... BACK COVER
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Snow Thrower fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of _urchase, call 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
These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out ifthey are available.
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
WHEEL WEIGHT TiRE CHAINS SNOW CAB
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the snow thrower.
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:
486.24837

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment.
• Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhowto
operateyoursnowthrowerandhowtostoptheunit
anddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.
Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
properinstruction.
Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
especiallysmallchildren,andpets.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis
tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects.
Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
startingengine.
Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winteroutergarments.
Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetand
improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.
Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremove
thefuelcaporfillthefueltankwhiletheengine
isrunningorhot.Donotfillthefueltankindoors.
Gasolineisanextremelyflammablefuel.
Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedto
clearthetypesurfaceitwillbeusedon.
Donotusethesnowthrowerwithoutwheelweights
attachedtothetractor.
Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldduring
operationorwhileperformingadjustmentorrepair.
Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keep
clearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfaces.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
thewirefromthesparkplugandthenthoroughly
inspectthesnowthrowerfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforerestartingandoperatingthesnow
thrower.
Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,stop
theengineimmediatelyandcheckforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingthesnowthroweror
makinganyadjustmentsorinspections.
Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit
unattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchleveror
switch,lowerthesnowthrower,shiftintoneutral,set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethe
key'.
Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertain
allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
accidentalstarting.
Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransporting
thesnowthrowerinoroutofthebuilding.Openthe
outsidedoors.Exhaustfumesaredangerous.
Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.Refertothe
slopeguideonpage35ofthismanual.
Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,
platesorothersafetyprotectiondevicesinplace.
Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass
enclosures,automobiles,windowwells,dropoffs
etc.withoutproperadjustmentofthesnowthrower
dischargeangle.
Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyone
infrontofthesnowthrower.
Neverrunthesnowthrowerintomaterialathigh
speeds.
Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting
toclearsnowattoofastarate.
Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeed
onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen
backingup.
Watchfortrafficandstayalertwhencrossingor
operatingnearroadways.
Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhen
transportingorwhennotinuse.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby
themanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchaswheel
weights,counterweights,cabsetc.)
Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans--Attention!!Become
alert!!Your safety is involved.

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IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied in the hardware bag will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items may
be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit. DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear
bolts (K) and 5/16" nylock nuts (HH). Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 28.
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2" AA 2 Bowed Washer
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" BB 7 Lock Washer, 3/8"
C 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3-1/4" CC 2 Spacer, 1/2"
D 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" DD 4 Nylock Nut, 1/2"
E 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4" EE 4 Jam Nut, 1/2"
F 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16"x 1" FF 6 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
G 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" GG 2 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
H 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" HH 21 Nylock Nut, 5/16" (2 spare parts)
I 4 Shoulder Bolt, Hex Head II 10 Flanged Nut, 3/8"
J 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round Head JJ 1 Flanged Nut, 5/16"
K 2 Shear Bolt (spare parts) KK 6 Flanged Nut, 1/4"
L 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1" LL 1 Spring
M 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16"x 1-3/4" MM 3 Chute Keeper
N 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4" NN 1 Trunnion
O 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16"x 1" OO 4 Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"
P 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" PP 4 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
Q 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming) QQ 1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
R 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3/4" (Thread Forming) RR 2 Lock Pin
S 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" (Thread Forming) SS 2 Quick Release Pin
T 4 Washer, 1/2" x 1" TT 1 Plastic Cap
U 7 Washer, 1/4" UU 1 Spacer, 3/8"
V 22 Washer, 5/16" (Extra washers included) VV 2 Chain, Tensioning
W 1 Washer, 3/8" (Thin) WW 2 Tail Reflector
X 3 Washer, 3/8" Standard XX 2 Nylon Tie
Y 2 Lock Washer, 5/16"
Z 8 Washer, 1/2" x 1-1/2"

1. HousingAssembly
2. LiftHandleandCable
3. ChuteCrankRodAssembly
4. SupportTube,CrankRod
5. EngagementRod(Notusedonsomemodels)
6. CableBracket
7. EnginePulleyKeeper(Notusedonsomemodels)
8. ChuteandControlCableAssembly
9. ClutchIdlerAssembly
10. RearPulleyFrameBracket(2)
11. Anti-rotationBracket.
12. FrontPulleyFrameBracket(2)
13. V-Belt,Drive56"(#48138)
14. V-Belt,Drive55"(#46989)
15. V-Belt,Auger(AttachedtoHousingAssembly)
16. L.H.HangerBracket(OutsideMounting)
17. R.H.HangerBracket(OutsideMounting)
18. L.H.HangerBracket(InsideMounting)
19. R.H.HangerBracket(InsideMounting)
20. LeftHandSidePlate
21. RightHandSidePlate
22. Pulley
23. Spacer,3/8"
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LOCATE TRACTOR'S MODEL LABEL
Look under your tractor seat to locate the model number
label shown below. This manual if for tractors with model
numbers that start with 917 as shown below.
CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the
snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key
from the tractor ignition.
917 MODEL TRACTORS
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IMPORTANT: If your model number starts with 247, use
the owner's manual and the parts that are contained in
the other parts bag.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service
and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual
for specific safety instructions.
•Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool
before beginning.
•Remove any front or rear attachment which is
mounted to your tractor.
•Remove the mower deck. Refer to your tractor owner's
manual for removal instructions. Mark all loose parts
and save for reassembly.
•Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owner's
manual for removal instructions.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Screw Driver
(1) Knife
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease
IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side
of the tractor are determined from the operators position
while seated on the tractor.
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Remove all loose parts, parts bags and hardware
bags from the carton. Lay out and identify parts and
hardware using the illustrations on pages 4, 5 and 6.
The parts bag labeled for 247 model tractors will not
be needed.
IMPORTANT: Not all items supplied in the hardware
bag will be needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded
items may be discarded after you have completed
assembly and checked operation of unit. DO NOT
DISCARD the two spare shear bolts and 5/16" nylock
nuts. Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on
page 28.

IDENTIFYYOUR TRACTOR iNSTALL SIDE PLATES
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
o 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 21 on page 14 for tractors
with dual suspension brackets.
FIGURE 1
iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION
BRACKET
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second screw to prevent it from falling.
Be sure to reinstall the browning shield when so
instructed in step 3.
REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 3: (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, three 1/2" x 1-1/2" washers (see
note) and three 3/8" flange nuts. For the rear hole, use
a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt, a 1/2" x 1-1/2" washer and
a 5/16" nylock nut Place the washers between the
tractor frame and the side plate. Repeat for L.H. side
plate.
•Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame
using the original screws.
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the washer off the bolt that goes
through the plate.
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
SEE NOTE
ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE
FIGURE 3
(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS
(4) 1/2" x 1-1/2" WASHERS
(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" washer to the
outside of R.H. side plate, securing it with a 3/8"
flanged nut. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
BOLT
3/8" WASHER 3/8" FLANGED
NUT
FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

iNSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTSTO OUTSIDE OF FRAME
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
,Remove the bolt, if present, in the hole directly behind
the brake rod on the left side of the tractor frame.
*Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (tube facing out) to the
hole using a 5/16" × 3/4" self threading bolt.
*Install a round head shoulder bolt into the hole that is
9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed. Secure
it with a 3/8" flange nut on the inside of the frame.
BRAKE ROD
5/16" x3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT
FIGURE 5
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
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LEFT SIDE ViEW
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
o Remove the bracket, if present, from the hole directly
behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of
the tractor frame. Store the bracket and bolt.
Attach the R.H. Hanger Bracket to the hole using a
5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt.
Install a round head shoulder bolt into the hole that is
9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed. Secure
it with a 3/8" flange nut on the inside of the frame.
SHOULDER
BOLT
5/16"x3/4"SELF
THREADING BOLT
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
RIGHTENDOF
BRAKEROD
FIGURE 6
3/8" FLANGED
NUT
RIGHT SiDE ViEW

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A
MAN UAL ATTACHM ENT CLUTCH
if your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to
step 14 on page 12.
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
o Attach the cable bracket to the double hole in the
clutch/idler assembly as shown, using a 5/16" x 3/4"
carriage bolt and a 5/16" nylock nut. Place the bolt in
the front hole of the bracket and in the end of the hole
closest to the pulley. Do not tighten yet.
5/16" x3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
CABLE
BRACKET
FIGURE 7
{_ 5116"NYLOCK
NUT
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
Attach the pulley (long end of hub facing down) and
the 3/8" spacer to the clutch/idler assembly. Use
a 3/8" x 3-1/4" hex bolt, a 3/8" washer, a 3/8" lock
washer and a 3/8" hex lock nut.
insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
FIGURE 8
TENSiONiNG CHAIN
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of
the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.
Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.
5/16" x 1" (2) 5/16"
HEX BOLT WASHERS
/
5/16" x 3/4" _5/16"
HEX BOLT _ NYLOCK
5/16" WASHER NUT
FIGURE 9
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
•Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and single front deck suspension brackets use
the 56" drive belt with #48138 printed on the outside of
the belt. DO NOT USE the other drive belts.
•Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the fiat idler pulley.
installthe drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
fiat idler pulley with the fiat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
•Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
Place the belt to the inside of the other fiat idler pulley.
HEX BOLTS iDLER
PULLEYS
(#46136) 7
DRIVE BELT
FIGURE 10
Did you select the correct drive belt for your
tractor? Using the wrong length belt may
cause premature bearing or belt failure.
10

STEP11:(SEEFIGURE11)
*Find the cable clip that is attached to the left side
of the tractor frame underneath the footrest. Open
the clip and remove the mower clutch cable. Do not
remove the clip from the tractor frame. The cable
reattaches to the clip when using the mower deck.
*Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged position.
*Place the clutch/idler assembly on the floor on the left
side of the tractor.
*Attach the tractor's mower clutch cable to the cable
bracket on the clutch/idler assembly. Secure the cable
housing guide (groove down) to the cable bracket
using the original collar and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.
*Place a 1/4" spacer on the welded pin on the idler
arm. Hook the end of the clutch cable spring over the
pin and secure it with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair
cotter pin.
*Align cable bracket with welded pin and tighten the
nut assembled in step 9.
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE CABLE
BRACKET
1/4" SPACER
5/64" HAiR
COTTER PiN
FIGURE 11
ATTACH CLUTCH iDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
• Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the
two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.
Loosely attach the mower clutch cable to the left side
of the tractor frame with a nylon tie. Do not pull the
nylon tie completely tight. The cable may need to be
removed from the nylon tie when using the mower
deck.
11
PIVOTLOCKPiN 1/8" HAiRPiN NYLONTiE
(use this hole) COTTER J
L.H. HANGER SHOULDER
BOLT
FIGURE 12 VIEWED FROM LEFT SiDE
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)
Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idler assembly. The belt must be placed inside the
engine pulley belt keeper(s) and between the large
pulley and the keeper bolt next to it.
iMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt outside of
the engine pulley keepers or outside of the keeper bolt
next to the large pulley.
*Go to step 48 on page 22.
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
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ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
/
Left Side
of Tractor
PULLEY KE!PEI BOLT
FIGURE 13 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN
ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
• Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.
•Hook the spring onto the end of the bolt that extends
through the nut on the bottom of the upper idler
arm. Install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the bolt, leaving
enough space for the spring to pivot.
3/8" HEX F'
LOCK NUT
SPRING
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ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
FIGURE 14
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 16)
Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of
the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.
Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.
5116" x 1" HEX BOLT
(2) 5116"WASHERS
5116" x 314"
HEX BOLT "_
5/16" WASHER /
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
/
5116"
NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 16
STEP15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.
TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)
3132" HAIRPIN
//COTTER IN
5th LINK
TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)
FIGURE 15
SELECTTHE CORRECT DRIVE BELT
(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck
suspension bracket)
STEP 17: (SEETABLE 1)
Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed
below that is correct for your tractor. The part number
is printed on the outside of the belt.
•Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to
avoid accidentally using them.
55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42" Electric
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
(GT) Garden Tractor 48", 54" Electric
TABLE 1
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STEP 18:
e
e
(SEE FIGURE 17)
Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS FLAT iDLER
PULLEY
STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)
• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idler assembly. Place the belt to the inside of the idler
pulley and the belt keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley.
Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter
in the chain will allow. Secure the chain in this position
by inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain.
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the drive belt around the
outside of the keeper bolt beside the large pulley.
Go to step 48 on page 22.
DRIVE BELT
FIGURE 17
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the
two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins and 1/8" hairpin cotters.
PIVOT LOCK PiN (MM) LH. HANGER
(use second hole) BRACKET SHOULDERI
BOLT
iDLER
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FIGURE 19
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
1/8" HAiRPiN
COTTER
/
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)
KEEPER
BOLT
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
FIGURE 18 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
13

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR
if your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 21.
If your tractor resembles figure 22, go to step 23.
STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)
* Remove bolts from front three holes shown.
* If a bolt is present in the fourth hole, replace it with
a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt without a nut. The bracket
fastened to inside of frame must remain in place.
REPLACE BOLT
(IF PRESENT)
REMOVE BOLTS
(IF PRESENT)
FIGURE 20
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
RIGHT SiDE ViEW
STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)
* Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes shown in the tractor frame using
three 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts, three 3/8" lock
washers and one 1/2" washer placed on the third
bolt as a shim between the side plate and the frame.
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the L.H. side.
NOTE: Ifyou installed a bolt in the fourth hole in step 21,
assemble a 5/16" flange nut onto the bolt after the side
plate is installed.
*Go to step 25 on this page.
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
(SEE NOTE)
1/2"WASHER
STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)
* Remove any bolts found in the holes shown.
REMOVE BOLTS
IF PRESENT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 22 RIGHT SiDE ViEW
STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)
* Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
three holes shown in the tractor frame. Use three 3/8"
x 1" thread forming bolts, 1/2" washers and 3/8" lock
washers. Tighten all bolts and repeat for the L.H. side.
NOTE: Ifthe bolt inserts freely into the front hole, assemble
a 3/8" flanged nut onto the bolt.
(3) 1/2"WASHERS
(3) 3/8"LOCK
WASHERS
(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS
318" FLANGED NUT
(SEE NOTE)
FIGURE 23 RIGHT SiDE ViEW
STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)
* Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" washer to the
outside of each side plate, securing them with a 3/8"
flanged nut.
5/16" FLANGED
NUT
(SEE NOTE)
FIGURE 21
(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS
(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS
RIGHT SiDE ViEW 14 FIGURE 24
SHOULDER
BOLT 3/8" FLANGED
3/8" WASHER NUT
RIGHT SiDE ViEW

iNSTALLiNG HANGER BRACKETS
For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension arms
using the attachment lift lever.
STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or 26)
On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets
*Remove the bolt and nut that fasten the L.H. and R.H.
foot rest brackets to the frame.
*Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the
inside of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts and 3/8" flanged nuts. Bolt heads go on inside of
tractor frame. Repeat for the R.H. side.
BOLTREMC,VED
FROMTHIS HOLE 3/8" FLANGED
NUT
!
3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT
SUSPENSION ARM
\ \
L.H. HANGER _.
BRACKET --
FIGURE 25 LEFT SIDE VIEW
On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets
*Find the empty hole beneath the foot rest. Attach the
L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside of
the frame using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt and a 3/8"
flanged nut. Bolt head goes on inside of tractor frame.
Repeat for the R.H. side.
3/8" FLANGED
SUSPENSION ARM
\
\ \\\
L.H. HANGER _.
BRACKET
FIGURE 26 LEFT SIDE VIEW
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INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS
STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 27)
Remove the bolt, washer and nut which fasten the
sway bar bracket to the L.H. side of the tractor frame.
Replace with a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" flanged nut.
Bolt goes on inside of frame.
@
SHOULDER BOLT
BOLT REMOVED
FROMTHiS HOLE
_\'\ SWAYBAR
\\ \'\. BRACKET
3/8"
FLANGED
/NUT
Y
FIGURE 27 LEFT SIDE VIEW
STEP 28: (SEE FIGURE 28)
Assemble a shoulder bolt and 3/8" flanged nut to the
R.H. side of the tractor frame, using the first empty
hole to the rear of the R.H. hanger bracket. Bolt goes
on inside of frame.
SHOULDER BOLT
R.H. HANGER BRACKET
FIGURE 28 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

iNSTALLiNG CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler
assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are
either rod operated (p. 16), cable operated (p. 18) or
electric (p. 20). Use the appropriate instructions for your
tractor.
ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29)
• Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.
Screw the trunnion onto the end of the snow thrower
engagement rod.
Locate the clutch arm (where the mower clutch rod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the
tractor, just to the inside of the suspension arm. If
there is an extension attached to the clutch lever, the
extension, bolt and nut must be removed and stored
with the mower deck.
IMPORTANT: Re=attach the extension to the clutch
lever before reinstalling the mower deck.
Position the engagement rod to the inside of the
clutch arm and insert the drilled end of the rod
through the arm. Secure with a 5/64" hairpin cotter.
Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket. Add extra washers if needed.
Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
5116"x 3/4" HEX BOLT
5/16"
WASHER
/
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5/16" WASHERS
5/16" NYLOCK NUT / /
TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)
FIGURE 30
TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM
ENGAGEMENT ROD
/
\SUSPENSION ARM
5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER
REMOVE EXTENSION,
BOLT AND NUT
(IF PRESENT)
FIGURE 29 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 30: (SEE FIGURE 30)
Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts
for each bracket.
STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)
Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belts.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
#46989 ,/_
DRIVE BELT
FIGURE 31
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
16

STEP32:(SEEFIGURE32)
• Besuretoliftupthefrontendoftheengagementrod
asshownwhenperformingthenextoperation.You
cantemporarilysupporttherodusingarubberband
tiedtotheenginepulleykeeper.
Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe
asfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedrearpulley
framebracketsontothetwoshoulderboltsyou
assembledtotheinsideofthetractorframe.Liftthe
frontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.
hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"
hairpincotters.
PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
__ ....... (use second hole)
............................. ENGAGEMENT
1/8" HAiRPiN COTTER
f
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WiTH
ORiGiNAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
TRUNNION
J
STOP BOLT
[]
iDLER ARM
3/8" THiN
WASHER
5/64" HAiRPiN
COTTER
FIGURE 33 RIGHT SiDE VIEW
STEP 34: (SEE FIGURE 34)
Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.
iMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.
Go to step 48 on page 22.
FIGURE 32 RIGHT SiDE VIEW
STEP 33: (SEE FIGURE 33)
Make sure the attachment clutch lever on the dash
panel is in the disengaged (down) position.
Pivot the upper idler arm so that it rests against
the stop bolt and is pointing toward the front as
shown. Screw the trunnion along the threads of the
engagement rod until it is aligned at the front end of
the idler arm slot. Attach the trunnion to the slot using
the 3/8" thin washer and a 5/64" hairpin cotter.
Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.
NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a
pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
Left Side
of Tractor
ENGINE
PULLEY
BOLT
FIGURE 34
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VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

CABLEOPERATEDMANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)
*Assemble the cable bracket to the inner half of the
double holes in the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly
using two 5/16" × 3/4" carriage bolts and 5/16" nylock
nuts. Use the front holes in the cable bracket if your
tractor has a 42" mower deck. Use the rear holes if
your tractor has a 46" mower deck.
5/16" x3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
CABLE
BRACKET
46" 42"
DECKS DECKS _@ _ 5/16" NYLOCK
NUT
FIGURE 35
STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)
• Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts for
each bracket.
Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket. Add extra washers if needed in step 39.
Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT
5/16"
WASHER
/
STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)
Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belts.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the fiat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
fiat idler pulley with the fiat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS FLAT iDLER
PULLEY
#46989 ,_
DRIVE BELT
FIGURE 37
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
5/16"x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5/16" WASHERS
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
O
/ /
TENSIONING CHAIN
(lower idler arm)
FIGURE 36
18

STEP38:(SEEFIGURE38)
• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto
thedisengaged(down)position.
Placetheclutch/idlerassemblyonthefloorontheright
sideofthetractor.
Attachthetractor'sclutchcabletothecablebracket.
Securethecablehousingguide(groovedown)tothe
cablebracketusingtheoriginalcollaranda5/64"hair
cotterpin.
Placeaspacerontheweldedpinontheidlerarm.
Hooktheendoftheclutchspringoverthepinand
secureitwitha1/4"washeranda5/64"haircotterpin.
5164"HAIR
COTTER PiN
SPACER
/
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE 5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN
FIGURE 38
STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)
Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.
NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a
pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched pulley frame
brackets onto the two shoulder bolts you assembled
to the inside of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the
assembly and attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger
brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1/8" hairpin
cotters.
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WiTH
ORiGiNAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
PIVOT LOCK PiN
use second hole)
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER
FIGURE 39
STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)
Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.
iMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.
Go to step 48 on page 22.
ENGINE Left Side
PULLEY of Tractor
KEEPER
ENGINE
PULLEY
BOLT
FIGURE 40
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ELECTRICATTACHMENTCLUTCHES
STEP41:(SEEFIGURE41)
• Turntheclutchidlerassemblyupsidedown.
Hookthespring(ontotheendoftheboltthatextends
throughthenutonthebottomoftheupperidler
arm.Installa3/8"hexlocknutontothebolt,leaving
enoughspaceforthespringtopivot.
3/8" HEX F'
LOCK NUT
SPRING
©
ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
FIGURE 41 BOTTO MVl EW
STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)
Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.
TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)
3/32" HAIRPIN
111 COTTER IN
5th LINK
TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)
FIGURE 42
STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)
Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts
for each bracket.
Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each
bracket.
5116"x 3/4" HEX BOLT
5116"
WASHER
/
5116"x 1"
HEX BOLT
(4) 5116"WASHERS /
/
5116" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 43
STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)
Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed
below that is correct for your tractor. The part number
is printed on the outside of the belt.
Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to
avoid accidentally using them.
55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" Electric
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
TABLE 2
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