Craftsman 486.248371 User Manual
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STEP 13 (SEE FIGURE 13)
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Assemble a 1/2" x 1" washer onto the bent end of a
support link and then insert the threaded end into a
support tube and the bent end into the rear hole in
a front mounting plate, Assemble another 1/2" x 1"
washer onto the end of the link and secure it with
a small 5/64" hairpin cotter. Repeat for the other
support link.
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Tighten the bolt and nut in each rear frame bracket.
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Tighten the bolt and nut in each support link.
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Tighten the jam nuts so that all looseness is
eliminated from the support links and support tubes.
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
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Remove the belt guard for the PTO pulley on the
tractor. Refer to "Cutting Deck Removal" in the
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section of your
tractor Operator's Manual.
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Install the drive belt onto the tractor's PTO pulley. You
may need to temporarily lift the belt from the large
pulley on the clutch idler assembly.
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Reinstall the belt guard for the tractor's PTO pulley.
Be sure the belt guard is installed in the notch on the
side of the tractor's electric clutch.
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Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin
cotter will allow. Secure the chain in this position by
inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain.
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DO NOT start the engine until the PTO
pulley belt guard has been reinstalled. The
tractor's electric clutch could be damaged.
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