Step 36: (see figure 36), Step 37: (see figure 37) – Craftsman 486.24837 User Manual

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STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)
• Assemble the cable bracket to the Inner half of the

double holes In the bottom of the clutch/ldler assembly
using two 5/16"

X

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.

CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)

Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the Inside
of the clutch/ldler 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/ldler 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.

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 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.

Did you choose the correct drive belt for

your tractor? Using the wrong length belt

may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

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