Craftsman 486.248371 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
LOCATE TRACTOR'S MODEL LABEL
Look under your tractor seat to locate the model number
label shown below. This manual Is for tractors with model
numbers that start with 247 as shown below.
CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the
snow thrower, remove the sparkplug wlre(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key
from the tractor Ignition.
247 MODEL TRACTORS
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FOR PARTS AND SERVICE CALL 1-800-4UY-HOME
SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT: If your model number starts with 917, use
the owner's manual and the parts that are contained In
the other parts bag.
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Knife
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.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REOUIRED
General Purpose Grease
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
• Remove all loose parts, parts bags and hardware
bags from the carton. Lay out and Identify parts and
hardware using the Illustrations on pages 4, 5 and 6.
The parts bag labeled for 917 model tractors will not
be needed.
IMPORTANT: Not all Items supplied In the hardware
bag 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 (K) and 5/16" nylock
nuts (HH). Refer to the Service and Adjustments section
on page 18.