Sears 486.244031 User manual

owners
manual
Model No.
486.244031
42"
SNOW BLADE
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
42'" SNOW BLADE
Use this manual for all 502 series tractors
EXCEPT those listed here:
502.25426, 502.25428,
502.25469, 502.25928
For these models use
486.244090 snow blade.
502.25429,
manual for
• Assembly
• Operation
•Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill. 60684 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A,
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate
the equipment.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS ,. ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
1. Read the tractor and snow blade owners 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 (tow) gear and gradually increase speed as required.
42" SNOW BLADE CARTON CONTENTS
ALSO SEE PAGE 3)
13
12
15
While confirming parts count, we
suggest that you clear any paint from
the 1/8" pin holes in part reference
numbers 2, 3 and 4 to make assembly
easier.
CARTON CONTENTS
REE QTY.
NO.
1 1
2 1
3 1
4 1
5 1
6 1
7 1
8 2
DESCRIPTION
Blade Assembly
Push Channel/Pivot Plate Assembly
Lift Assembly
Guide Bracket Assembly
Spring Assembly
L.H. Hitch Plate
R.H. Hitch Plate
Lift Pivot Plates
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO.
9 2 Lift Mount Angles
10 1 Angle Lock Bar (long)
11 1 Angle Lock Bar (short)
12 1 Rope
13 1 Hitch Plate Bracket
14 1 Connecting Link [long offset)
15 1 Pivot Shaft
1 Parts Package (Not Shown)
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NOTE: Installation of your snow blade may not
require all of the hardware shown. Some hardware
may be left over depending on the tractor which you
are attaching to,
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK: (Figure A}.
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO.
A 1 Angle Lock Spring
B 1 Spring Pin 1/4 x 1"
C 2 Carriage Bo{t 3/8-16 x !"
D 6 Lock 'Washer 3/8
E 6 Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16
G 2 Hex Bolt 7/16-14 x 1"
H 4 Thread Cutting Bolt 5/16-18 x 1"
I 2 Lock Washer 7/16"
J 2 Hex Nut 7/16-14"
K 2 Clevis Pin t/2 z 1"
L 9 Hairpin Cotter 1/8"
M 1 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
N 3 Flat Washer 3/8" Std.
O 1 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4"
P 2 Washer, Flat 31 x.990 x .020 Thk.
Q 2 Hairpin Cotter 3/32"
R 6 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1"
S 6 Lock Washer 5/16"
T 6 Hex Nut 5/16 18"
U 1 He× Bolt 1/2-13 x 1-1/4"
V 2 Flat Washer 7/16" Std.
W 2 Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13"
X 2 Keeper Plate
Y 3 Pivot Bushing
Z 1 Lift Arm Link
AA 2 Connecting Link (short offset)
AB 2 Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1"
AC 2 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"
AD 4 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18
AE 1 Spring Mount Rod
AF 2 Palnut, 3/8"
CLEVIS
1/2 x1"
3/8 x 1-1/4"
W
K
3/8 x3/4" 3/8 x 1" 5/16 x 1" 5/16 x 1"
3!8 x 1" N
3/8"" STD
._._E 5/16" NUT
LOCKNUT AD 1[ l_-LJu"/5/1_ T
318"
I3/32" HAIRPIN
1/8- HAIRPIN
H
_-_ i" LOCK
v
7/1 "
7/16" STD.
FIGURE FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
3
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEIVIBLY
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(1) Screwdriver
(1) 1/2" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 9/16" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 5/8" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) 3/4" Open End or Box Wrench
(1) Adjustable Wrench
Refer to carton contents figure on page 2 and figure
Aon page 3 of snow blade supplement for parts and
hardware needed to assemble snow blade.
.
NOTE
RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND
(L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM
OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE
SEATED ON TRACTOR.
Assemble (long) angle lock bar, and (short) angle
lock bar together using two 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts. Do
Not Tighten. See figure 1.
3/8"" CARRIAGE BOLTS ANGLE LOCK BAR
33188::'°cKWASHERS/(LONG)
•'ANGLE LOCK BAR
ISHORT)
FIGURE 1
2. Assemble angle lock spring through angle lock
bars positioning end hook as shown. See figures
1 and 2.
ANGLE LOCK PIVOT BOLT
SPRING /
ANGLE
LOCK BARS _- PIVOT
'BRACKET
CHANNEL
BRACKET--1/4" x 1"SPRING PIN
FIGURE 2
3. Assemble hook of angle lock spring into hole of
bracket under pivot bolt. Pull lock bars up to
extend spring just enough to allow assembly of
angle lock bars down through slot in pivot
bracket and channel. See figures 1 and 2.
4. Using a hammer drive 1/4" x 1" spring pin
through slot in bracket and hole in end of lock
bars until flush with bracket. See figure 2.
Tighten 3/8" hex nuts left loose in step 1.
5. Using a hammer drive a 3/8" palnut onto one
end of spring mount rod. Insert the other end
of the spring mount rod through both small
holes in the pivot plate. Support end (with
palnut) of the spring mount rod with a block of
wood and hammer on the remaining palnut. See
figure 3.
3/8" PALNUT _l
SPRING
MOUNT
ROD
3/8'" PALNU"
FIGURE 3
__ IVOT
PLATE
ASSEMBLY OF SNOW BLADE
TO LAWN TRACTOR
Remove mower or any other attachment you may
have mounted to your tractor. Mark all loose parts
and save for reassembly. Refer to owner's manual
for removal of mower/attachment.
REMOVE
SCREWS
FIGURE 4
Remove two screws (see figure 4 from each side
side of tractor frame. Assemble hitch plate
bracket to each side of tractor frame using new
longer 5/16-18 x 1" thread cutting bolt (replac-
ing screws previously removed) and tighten
securely with 5/16-18 hex lock nuts. See figure
5.
4
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!5/16" x 1" THREAD
CUTTING SCREW
WITH 5/16" HEX
/_ LOCK NUT ON INSIDE
'_OF TRACTOR FRAME
HITCH PLATE
BRACKET
FRONT \T
FIGURE 5
.Assemble right and left hand hitch plates to out-
side of hitch plate bracket with offset as shown
in figure 6, using 5/16-18 x 1" carriage bolt and
7/16" x 1" hex bolt on each side; tighten
securely with lock washers and hex nuts. See
figure 6.
NOTE
Offset on hitch plates must be toward inside
as shown in figure 6.
7/16" x 1" HEX BOLT
FRONT 7/16" LOCK WASHER
"*_ 7/16" HEX NUT
(R.H.) HITCH
PLATE
oo°I
oo %
5/16" LOCK WASHER
5/16" HEX NUT
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
yBOLT
IL.H.) HITCH PLATE
FIGURE 6
5
3. Assemble one 1/2" x 1-1/4 °' hex bolt into slotted
hole in channel assembly, (see figure 7) with one
1/2" hex nut and one 7/16" standard washer
on top side and one 1/2" hex nut and 1-7/16"
standard washer under channel. Do not tighten
at this time.
4. Assemble channel assembly to front of tractor
shown in figure 7 and 8.
FRONT VIEW
HITCH
\
1/2" x1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
CHANNEL ASS'Y.
7/16"-WASHER
1/2"
HEX
NUTS
FIGURE 7
5.
SHAFT
Assemble keeper plates over each end of pivot
shaft with lip under hitch plates, (see figure 8)
and secure with two 1/8" (large) hairpin
cotters through small holes near each end of
shaft.
(R.H.) HITCH PLATE (L.H.) HITCH PLATE
KEEPER PLATE
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER
FIGURE 8
6. Adjust 1/2" x 1-1/4" stop bolt, previously
assembled into channel assembly (step 2). See
figure 9. Adjust hex nuts, above and below
channel to provide at least !/8" clearance
between channel and the tractor engine pulley
with the stop bolt positioned against frame
member. See figure 9.
_NOTE
The stop bolt must be tightened in
place before assembling blade
assembly to channel.
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ENGINE
PULLEY,_
BOLT
/8" MINIMUM.
CLEARANCE _2" HEX NUT
CHANNEL ASS'Y. FRAME MEMBER
FIGURE 9
.Assemble blade assembly to channel assembly
by sliding one end of pivot bar into right hand
bracket and then sliding back into left hand
bracket. See figure 10. Secure by assembling
two 1/8" x 1" cotter pins into small holes near
ends of pivot bar. Spread ends to retain.
NOTE
Blade shoes are factory assembled to
blade assembly in lower setting. See
adjustments step "C" on page 10, for
repositioning.
BLADE ADJUST SPRING (TOP)
5/16" HEX NUT
5/16" WASHER
\PLASTIC
CAP
BLADE
CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY
ROD BRACKET
5/16" HEX NUT
(BOTTOM)
BLADE
ASS'Y
\\
SHAFT
1/8" x 1" COTTER PIN
RIGHT HAND BRACKET
FIGURE 10
.To assemble blade adjust spring, remove plastic
cap, 5/16" flat washer and one 5/16" hex nut.
Adjust the remaining 5/16" hex nut on the long
bolt to approximately one inch down from end
of bolt threads. Assemble adjusting bolt through
hole in top edge of blade and hold in place with
.
10.
11.
5/16" hex nut removed earlier. Do not tighten
5/16" hex nut at this time. Push down on the
spring and hook end of spring over rod bracket
as shown in figure 10. Tighten 5/16" hex nut
on top edge of blade down against the bottom
5/16" hex nut. Replace plastic cap over end of
adjusting bolt threads. See figure 10.
If there are two square holes on the underside
middle of both the right and left hand footrests
go directly to step 15.
If there are not two square holes on the under-
side middle of both the right and left hand
footrests proceed with step 11.
Cut out the templates furnished with this
supplement. Remove the 5/16-18 hex nuts,
angle brackets and carriage bolts from the right
and left hand footrests. See figure 11.
FRONT
DRILL TWO
HOLES REMOVE HEX NUTS BRACKET AND CARRIAGE
BOLTS (SQUARE HOLES
WILL BE USED TO
ALIGN TEMPLATE)
TAPE TEMPLATE
TO BOTTOM OF
EACH FOOTREST
FIGURE 11
12. Position templates to the underside of each foot-
rest, align squares on template with square
holes in bottom of each footrest (holes for angle
brackets removed in step 11). Tape template in
place, to bottom of each footrest.
13. Use a center punch to make the new hole center
locations, then drill two 13/32" diameter holes
in each footrest and on through each rubber pad
on top of each footrest.
14. Reassemble angle brackets to footrests removed
in step 11.
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15. Locate two holes on underside of right and left
hand footrests (see figure 12) (holes drilled in
step 13) and push a sharp tool, such as a small
screwdriver, up through the footrest holes and
the rubber pads on top side of each footrest.
\
REST
HOLES
RIGHT HAND
FOOT REST
(BOTTOM VIEW)
FIGURE 12
16 Enlarge holes in rubber pads to allow assembly
of two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts through each
footrest, (see figures 13 and 14) and through
each lift mount angle. Assemble lift mount
angles, with large hole facing to outside of
tractor and secure using two 5/16" lock
washers and two 5/16" hex nuts under each
footrest. See figure 14.
ENLARGED
RUBBER HOLE 5/16" x 1"'
PAD CARRIAGE BOLT
(R.H.) FUOT REST
FIGURE 13
BOTTOM VIEW
5/16" LOCK WASHER
5/16" HEX NUT
.5/16" x 1"
,CARRIAGE BOLTS
LIFT MOUNT ©
5116"' LOCK WASHER 5/16;' HEX NUT
FIGURE 14
17. Assemble lift pivot plate to inside of left hand lift
mount angle. See figure 15, Secure with one
1/2" x 1"' clevis pin (from inside through moun-
ting holes) and one t/8" (large) hairpin cotter
through small hole in clevis pin. See figures !5
and 16. NOTE: Do not assemble lift pivot plate
to right hand lift mount angle at this time.
,-_.- FRONT / /
__ ___ (L.H.) FOOT REST (L H ) LIFT
.... L _., MOUNI: ANGLE
(R.H.) LIFT J ....
MOUNT ANGLE
•- -rT-i
FIGURE 15
LEFT HAND SIDE VIEW
/'
/
\
FIGURE 16
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18. Pre-assembly lift arm link to inside of long arm
on lift assembly. See figure 17.
NOTE
Lift assembly must be positioned as
shown with long arm toward front
and off center to the right. See figure
17.
SHORT
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT.
FRONT
3/8" STD.
WASHER
PIVOT
BUSHING
LIFT ARM LINK
3/8" STD.
WASHER
3/8" HEX
NUT
SHORT
ARM
FIGURE 17
19. Assemble one 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt through
3/8" flat washer, through pivot bushing,
through large hole in lift arm link (near angle
end), and through hole in long arm nearest the
end. Secure with one 3/8" lock washer and one
3/8" hex nut on outside. See figure 17. NOTE:
Lift arm link must pivot freely.
22. Assemble lift arm link (lift assembly) over
channel rod and insert pivot shaft end (from
right hand side of tractor) into hole in left hand
lift pivot plate. See figure 18. Secure lift arm link
to channel rod with 1/8" (large) hairpin cotter.
See figure 19.
TRACTOR LIFT
ARM IL.I t_) 3/8" HEX BOLT
318"" LOCK WASHER
3/8" HEX NUT
TRACTOR
LIFT ARM
(R,H.}
LIFT
ASS'y.
FIGURE 18
SHORT
ARM (R.H.)
LIFT
ARM
LINK
/
CHANNEL
ROD
23. Assemble lift pivot plate over right hand end of
pivot shaft, as shown in figure 19, and secure
with 1/8" hairpin cotters (large) in small holes
near each end of pivot shaft.
(R.H.) TRACTOR
LIFT ARM
LIFT
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW
2" x 1" CLEVIS
PIN
COTTERS
LIFT
PIVOT
PLATE
20.
21.
NOTE
Lift arm link must be positioned as
shown in figures 17 and 18.
Assemble one 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolt from inside,
through second hole from end of long arm.
Secure with one 3/8" lock washer and one 3/8"
hex nut on outside. This bolt is used as a limit
stop for the lift arm link. See figure 18.
Move tractor attachment lift lever all the way
back and lock in position. See figure 23, page 9.
FIGURE 19
I_ NOTE
Lift pivot plate is assembled inside of
mount angle with top bend towards
center of tractor.
24. Raise right hand end of lift assembly to align
upper hole in lift pivot plate with hole in lift
mount angle. See figure 20.
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25. Move tractor attachment lift lever forward.
Secure connecting links (slotted end) to
tractor lift arms (inside of left side and outside
of right side) using flat washers and 3/32"
(small) hairpin cotters. See figure 20 below.
26. Assemble connecting links to outside of each
short arm of the lift assembly, using 3/8" x 1"
hex bolts, pivot bushing and tighten securely
with 3/8" flat washer, 3/8" lock washer and
3/8" hex nut on inside of short arms. See figure
20.
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW
(R.H.) TRACTOR
LIFT ARM LIFT
LIFT ARM MOUNT ANGLE
(OUTSIDE
FOOTREST)
1/2"" x 1""
CLEVIS PIN
.1/8"' HAIRPIN j_
COTTER
LIFT ASS'Y. _
CONNECTING
I.INK WITH
LONG OFFSET
LIFT PIVOT PLATE
CONNECTING LINK
Le__) _ - WITH
SHORT OFFSE:r
"3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER
FIGURE 20
NOTE
Use connecting link with long offset
if (RH) lift arm is located to outside of
footrest. See figure 20.
27. Assemble guide bracket assembly shaft end into
the left hand hitch plate. See figures 21 and 22.
Slide guide assembly back to the right and into
hole in the right hand hitch plate. Secure with
a 1/8" (large) hairpin cotter in each end. See
figure 22. Lower front end of guide bracket
assembly to straddle channel assembly.
FRONT VIEW IR,H.) HITCH PLATE
,-SHAFT
,END
,(L.H.)
PLATE
FIGURE 21
ASSEMBLY
(R.H.) HITCH PLATE
FRONT VIEW
1/8"'
ASS'Y.
ANG
LOCK
BARS
PIVOT
SHAFT
ROPE
)NT AXLE
(LH.)
HITCH
PLATE
FIGURE 22
28. Secure rope to top hole in angle lock bars. See
figure 22. Thread rope as shown, under left
hand side of tractor, proceeding over pivot shaft,
inside left hand hitch plate, under front axle and
tie rod, continuing outside of frame up to
tractor steering column. See figure 22. Tie rope
securely to steering column, taking up most of
the slack in rope.
SECURE ROPE TO PREVENT EN-,
TANGELMENT WITH STEERING .
LINKAGE AND FRONT WHEEL_
STEERING COLUMN
BLADE
SHOE
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
FIGURE 23
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
and ADJUSTMENTS
The snow blade attachment is designed to move new
loose snow in depths up to 6" -- 8"
HIDDEN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE
SUDDEN STOPS OR CHANGE IN
DIRECTION.
CONTROLS
Become familiar with all of the controls and
adjustments on the tractor and snow blade before
operating. Refer to tractor owners manual for
tractor controls. Controls for operating snow blade
are as follows:
A. Lift control lever:
Located on right hand side of tractor. See figure
23, page 9. Move lever forward to lower snow
blade. Pull lever back to raise and lock snow
blade.
B. Lift lever plunger:
Located on top of lift control lever. See figure
23. Pull back on lift control lever and depress
plunger to release.
ADJUSTMENTS
A. Blade angle lock bars:
Blade angle can be adjusted at the blade pivot
in front of tractor by first raising the blade to
transport position, pull back on angle lock bars
to release the blade and pivot to the right,
center, or left positions. Release lock bars to
lock.
To adjust blade angle from the tractor seat:
Raise blade to transport position, shift tractor
to low speed range, pull back on rope to release
angle lock bars. Move.tractor forward slowly,
dragging the right, or left end of blade against
snow bank (or other object) to angle blade to
right or left. Release rope to lock.
B. Adjust blade spring:
Blade adjust spring tension is adjustable to
permit blade to tilt forward to by pass solid
obstructions.
KNOW THE TERRAIN. AVOID EXCEP-
TIONALLY SHARP SLOPES OR DROP-
OFFS WHICH MAY BE HIDDEN BY
THE SNOW.
NEVER RUN THE SNOW BLADE
INTO HEAVY MATERIAL AT HIGH
SPEED.
C. Blade shoe adjustment:
Blade shoes on ends of blade, (see figure 23),
may be raised for close work on smooth
surfaces or lowered to raise the blade to work
on rough or uneven areas. Make sure both shoes
are set evenly and nuts are tightened securely,
_1_ NOTE
Wheel weights and tire chains should
be used with your snow blade to im-
prove traction. These accessories are
available at your nearest Sears retail
or catalog store.
OPERATION
&WITH THE SNOW BLADE IN THE "UP"
POSITION DO NOT DEPRESS THE
PLUNGER WITHOUT HOLDING BACK
ON THE LIFT CONTROL LEVER OR
SNOW BLADE MAY SUDDENLY DROP.
.
.
10
&INSPECT THE AREA TO BE WORKED
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING
THE SNOW BLADE. AVOID PIPES,
ROOTS, CURBS OR OTHER HEAVY
OBSTRUCTIONS.
Prepare the lawn tractor engine for cold weather
use following instructions furnished with lawn
tractor.
Always begin with transmission infirst (low)
gear and gradually increase speed as required.
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3. DO NOT always push snow in the same
direction causing excessive build up with each
successive pass.
4. If blade is stored in heated area, allow lawn
tractor and blade to adjust to outdoor
temperature before operating to reduce icing on
the metal surfaces.
.Refer to figure 25 below and remove 1/8" (large)
hairpin cotters from ends of guide bracket
assembly and remove guide bracket assembly.
FRONT VIEW
(R.H) HITCH PLATE
&ALWAYS LOWER BLADE TO
GROUND BEFORE LEAVING
TRACTOR.
TO REMOVE SNOW BLADE
FROM TRACTOR
1. Lower blade to ground with blade in the center
(straight) position.
2. Refer to figure 24 below and;
A. Remove 3/32" (small) hairpin cotters and
washers from right and left hand lift arms.
.Remove 1/8" (large) hairpin cotters and
two 1/2." x 1" clevis pins near top of left
hand and right hand lift pivot plates and
lower the lift assembly to the ground.
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW
(R.H.) TRACTOR
LIFT ARM 1/2"" x 1;NCLEVIS
i LIFT_d 1/8" HAIRPIN
MOUNT ---
ANG' COTTER
_'_,_j_ | r'_- LIFT PIVOT PLATE /_
3/32 HAIRPIN _ _" "_
COT rER X
CONNECTING LINK
FIGURE 24
I_ NOTE
Lift mount angles do not require
removal for re-assembly of mower
deck. See figure 24. 11
AXLE
.(L.H,)
HITCH
PLATE
KEEPER
PLATES
BARS ROPE iGUIDE BRACKET ASS'Y.
FIGURE 25
4,
.
Refer to figure 25 above and remove 1/8"
(large) hairpin cotters from ends of channel
assembly pivot shaft and remove keeper plates.
Lift the channel assembly pivot shaft out of the
hitch plates and lower channel to the ground,
I1_ NOTE
Hitch plates do not require removal for
re-assembly of mower deck, except
for use of the rear hagging attach-
ment with front weight. See figure
25.
Remove rope (if installed) from tractor and save
all loose parts and hardware for re-assembly of
blade to tractor.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure. For improv-
ed snow removal performance, coat the blade with
automotive type paste wax,
LUBRICATION
Oil all pivot points so that they will work freely.
STORAGE
When the snow blade is not being used, remove all
dirt and rust and touch up with paint.
Apply alight coat of grease or rust preventative to
the blade and oil pivot points.
Store in an area where it is protected from weather.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.244031 -- 42" SNOW BLADE
REF PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF.
NO. NO.
143080 31
2 44326
3 43064
4 43081
5 23863
6 23070
7 23117
8 62870
9 23131
10 43262
11 43349
12 62550
13 23855
14 23130
15 43263
16 44043
17 43O83
18 43081
19 43331
20 23151
21 23129
22 23660
23 23659
24 23661
25 23662
26 62551
27 62565
28 43010
29 43348
30 43351
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
50
51
52
54
55
56
PAR D.TY. DESCRIPTION
8 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x
3/4" *
8 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1"
14 Hex Lock Nut 5/16_18 ''*
4 Washer 5/16 Std. Wrt.*
1 Blade - 42"
2 Shoe
1 Wear Plate 42"
1 Reinf: Plate Ass'y.
1 Special Pivot Bolt
1 Hex Lock Nut 1/2-13"
2 Spring Pin 1/4 x 1"
1 Channel Ass'y.
1 Pivot Plate Ass'y.
t Spring Mount Bracket
1 Adjustment Spring
1 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3-1/4"
(Special)
8 Hex Nut 5/16-18"
1 Washer 5/16 Std., Wrt.*
1 Plastic Cap
1 Angle Lock Bar (short)
1 Angle Lock Bar (long)
1 Hitch Plate, R.H
1 Hitch Plate, L.H.
2 Lift Mount Angle
2 Lift Pivot Plate
1 Lift Ass'y.
1 Guide Brk's Ass'y.
2 Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1"
1 Angle Lock Spring
1 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1-1/4"*
57
58
59
60
61
43350
43O03
43082
43343
43407
43087
43070
43O19
43055
43086
23747
23624
23625
23631
43737
62766
R74760716
43555
R73220700
44056
1540-118
43001
44283
44137
23775
23856
23122
44917
45060
2 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1"
6 Spring Lock Washer 3/8"
6 Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16"*
9 Hairpin Cotter 1/8"
1 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4"
1 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
3 Washer 3/8 Std. Wrt.*
2 Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13"
2 Hairpin Cotter 3/32"*
6 Spring Lock Washer 5/16"
2 Connecting Link
2 Keeper Plate
3 Pivot Bushing
1 Lift Arm Link
1 Rope
1 Hitch Plante Bracket
2 Hex Bolt 7/16-14 x 1"*
2 Spring Lock Washer 7/16"*
2 Hex Nut 7/16-14"*
2 Clevis Pin 1/2 z 1" (Special)
3 Washer 7/16
2 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1..*
4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1"
(Thd. Cutting)
2 Washer, Flat .51 x.990 x
.020 Thk.
1 Connecting Link
1 Spring Mount Rod
1 Pivot Shaft
2 Patnut, 3/8"
1 Owner Manual
*Purchase common hardware locally. Sears, Roebuck and Co. reserves the right to make
any changes in design or improvements without
imposing any obligation to install the same upon its
items heretofore manufactured.
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Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your
Craftsman Tractor
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief
explanations of how they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, it may change
in future years -- more attachments may be added, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be
made in these attachments, or some may be availalble.
Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those do are indicated) and
are designed for easy attaching and detaching. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores,
catlog sales offices, and through the catalog.
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty, closely-spaced with extra-large cross links that give a smooth ride and
outstanding traction.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
Weight (each)
30 lb.
33 lb.
Fits
Lawn Tractors with 8in. rims
Lawn or Yard Tractors with 10-in rims
A mounting bracket is available to mount one 55 pound weight on the rear of your tractor frame for added traction.
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SEARS
owners
manual
Model No.
486.244031
42""
SNOW BLADE
How to Order
Repair Parts
42" SNOW BLADE
Atways mention the Model Number when requesting service or
repair parts for your Snow Blade.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service
Center and most Sears stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
OTHE PART NUMBER
OTHE PART DESCRIPTION
ITHE MODEL NUMBER
QTHE NAME OF MERCHANDISE
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will
be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu-
tion Center for handling.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON 42"" SNOW BLADE
For one year from date of purchase, when this Snow Blade is main-
tained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge
any defect in material or workmanship.
If this Snow Blade is used for commercial or rental purposes, this
warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
-- repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence,
including the failure to maintain the equipment according to
instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING IT TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATED.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the
United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL
60684
FORM NO. 45060 (Rev. 2/92)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill. 60684 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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