Craftsman 486.248381 - Manual (Page 19)

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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES
FIGURE 42
TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)
LEFT FRONT HOLE
FIGURE 43 VIEW OF BOTTOM
STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)
• Hook the spring from the parts bag through the end of
the tensioning chain.
• Hook the other end of the spring onto the bottom of
the bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the
upper idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a
3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the bolt, leaving enough
space for the spring to pivot freely between the two
nuts.
• Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) to the chain, placing
it in the fifth link from the spring.
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN (LL)
5TH LINK
LEFT
SIDE
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT (DD)
SPRING
RIGHT
SIDE
ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)
•
Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Use the table below to select
the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part
number is printed on the outside of the belt .
• Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid
accidentally using it.
55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" Electric
TABLE 2
STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)
• Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(E), 5/16" washers (U) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for
each arm. Place the washers between the arms and
the assembly frame.
• Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
FIGURE 41
STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)
• Pace the extra tensioning chain (PP) through the left
front hole in the clutch/idler assembly and then turn
the assembly upside down.
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (E)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (CC)
TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)
5/16" WASHER (U)