Craftsman 486.248381 - Manual (Page 7)

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• Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 4 and 6.
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be
needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items may
be discarded after you have completed assembly and
checked operation of unit.
DO NOT DISCARD the two
spare shear bolts (R) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC). Refer
to the Service and Adjustments section on page 29.
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Screw Driver
(1) Knife
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service
and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual
for specific safety instructions.
• Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool
before beginning.
• Remove any front or rear attachment which is
mounted to your tractor.
• Remove the mower deck. Refer to your tractor owner's
manual for removal instructions. Mark all loose parts
and save for reassembly.
• Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owner's
manual for removal instructions.
CAUTION : Before starting to assemble the
snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key
from the tractor ignition.
FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side
of the tractor are determined from the operators position
while seated on the tractor.
REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION
BRACKET
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second screw to prevent it from falling.
• Be sure to reinstall the browning shield when so
instructed in step 3.
IDENTIFY YOU TRACTOR
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
•
Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single
mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axle, continue on to step
2.
If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket underneath the middle of the
front axle, skip to step 21 on page 13 for tractors
with dual suspension brackets.
ASSEMBLY