Sears 486.244062 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS
The snow blade attachement is designed to move
new loose snow in depths up to 6” - 8'".
A
HIDDEN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE
SUDDEN STOPS OR CHANGE IN
DIRECTION.
A
WITH THE SNOW BLADE IN THE "UP”
POSITION DO NOT DEPRESS THE
PLUNGER WITHOUT HOLDING BACK
ON THE LIFT CONTROL LEVER OR
SNOW BLADE MAY SUDDENLY DROP.
Attachment depth control knob:
Adjust attachment lift lever movement with
attachment DEPTH CONTROL KNOB (See
figure 22) for maximum movement between
locking notches and to prevent lever from lock­
ing in the down lock notch. See figure 22 .
CONTROLS
Become familiar with all of the controls and
adjustments on the tractor and snow blade
before operating. Refer to tractor owner's manual for
tractor controls. Controls for operating snow blade
are as follows:
A. Attachment lift lever:
Located on right hand side of tractor. See figure
22. Move lever forward to lower snow blade. Pull
lever back to raise and lock snow blade.
B. Lift lever plunger:
Located on top of attachment lift lever. See
figure 22. Pull back on attachment lift lever and
depress plunger to release.
NOTE
Some tractors are equipped with
depth control notches instead of a
depth control knob. See below.
Attachment depth control notches: (some models)
To adjust your snow blade to the best operating
height, depress plunger on attachment lift lever,
select one of six settings and release plunger.
D. Blade lock release:
Located on the right hand side of tractor at front
of foot rest. See figure 22. Raise blade to
transport position. Push forward on the blade
lock release lever (with right foot) and hold while
pushing or pulling on the blade pivot rod to move
snow blade angle to left, center and right.
Remove foot from blade lock release lever to
lock blade into position.