Craftsman 486.24414 - Manual (Page 15)

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DOZER SPRING LOCKOUT: (Figure 34)
To lock dozer blade spring trip action for heavy dozer
work, install two 1/2" x 2-3/4" hex bolts (A) (included
in hardware package.) Secure with two 1/2" nylock
nuts (P).
BLADE SHOE ADJUSTMENT: (Figure 35)
Blade shoes on end of blade may be raised for clean
dozing 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
(P)
(A)
FIGURE 34
BLADE
SHOE
BLADE
FIGURE 35
BLADE ANGLE LOCK BARS: (Figure 33)
If angle lock bars DO NOT completely disengage
from slots in pivot plate assembly, adjustment of cable
is required.
ADJUST BLADE SPRINGS: (Figure 33)
To change spring tension, stand in front of blade
assembly and adjust the nuts at the upper end of the
springs. Turn counter clockwise to decrease tension
and clockwise to increase tension.
Adjust spring adjustment nuts approximately 1"
from end when moving snow or other light material.
Keep spring tension light for safety. This frees the
blade to spring trip and return if a hidden obstacle is
encountered.
SPRING ADJUSTMENT
NUTS (OUTSIDE)
SPRING ADJUSTMENT
NUTS (INSIDE)
BLADE
ASSEMBLY
PIVOT PLATE
ASSEMBLY
CABLE
LOCK
BARS
SPRING
ADJUSTMENT
BOLTS
FIGURE 33
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS