Craftsman 486.248531 User Manual
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If your tractor is not equipped with rear refiectors,
assemble the tail reflectors to the rear fender.
Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of the
fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender
will allow. See figure 28.
CHECKLIST
Before you operate your snow thrower, please
review the following checklist to help ensure that
you will obtain the best performance from your
snow thrower.
• All assembly instructions have been completed with
ail bolts and nuts properly tightened.
• Check the engine belt and the auger belt. Make
sure they are routed properly around pulleys and
inside all belt keepers.
• Check discharge chute for proper rotation.
• Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.
• Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release
from the raised transport position. (Refer to the
Service and Adjustments section.)
• Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service
and Adjustments section.)
The following additional items are available from
Sears to help enhance the performance of your
snow thrower. See page 2.
Tire chains which can be installed to improve
traction.
Rear wheel weights which can be installed in
addition to the rear weight tray to improve traction.
Drift cutter bars which can be installed to help slice
off the edges of tali drifts.
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