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                        Operator's Manual
®
STOP
42" SNOW BLADE
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Model No. 486.244412
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
•	 Saf ety
Before using this product, read 
•	 Assemb ly
and follow all Safety, Assembly 
•	 Oper ation
and Operating Instructions
•	 Maintenance
•	 P ar ts
IMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or 
Assembly Questions Call 866-576-8388
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY .................................................................... 2 MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 15 SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS....................................16 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS........................... 3 STORAGE.................................................................16 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ..............................
                    
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                        ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These	 and	 other	 accessor ies	 are	 recommended	 f or	 use	 with	 y our	 unit. 	 Call	 1-800-4-MY -HOME®	 to	 find	 out	 if	 the y	 are	 a v ailab le . 	 If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. WEIGHT BRACKET WHEEL WEIGHT    TIRE CHAINS SNOW CAB FOR DRAW BAR FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART A E H B C D F G V U P N O M I J T K Q R L S REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION A 46071 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20
                    
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                        18 PARTS IN PACKAGES NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 5 10  6 8 4 7 9 2 11 3  REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION  REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION  1 2 Cable End Fitting 7 1 Blade Adjust Spring  8 1 Plastic Grip  2 1 Cable Mount Bracket  3 1 Angle Lock Spring 9 1 Grip Assembly  10 2 Angle Lock Bars  4 2 Nylon Tie  5 1 Spring Mount Rod 11 1 Blade Pivot Shaft  6 1 Channel Pivot Pin CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton) 14 12 17 16 22 13 15 24 22 23 20 21 19  REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION  REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION  12 1 Hanger Bracket, L.H. 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODEL TRACTORS (1) Pliers LOCATE MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKETS (1) Hammer •	 Look under the front of your tractor.  (1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set) •	 If there is a single mower deck suspension  (1) 9/16"  Open End or Box End Wrench bracket located underneath the middle of the front  (1) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench axle as shown in the image below, proceed to  (1) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGL
                    
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                        STEP 2:  (SEE FIGURE 3) INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL  •	 Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the  FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8"  x 1" carriage bolts (H), three large 1/2" washers (M)  (see note) and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). For the IDENTIFY YOUR SUSPENSION BRACKETS rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large •	 Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown below.   1/2" washer (M) and a 5/16" nylock nut (
                    
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                        STEP 2:  (SEE FIGURE 6) INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS •	 Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the two front empty  holes on the right side of the tractor frame using two  STEP 1:  (SEE FIGURE 7) new 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D), 3/8" lock washers (R),  •	 Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the  and	3/8"	flat	w ashers	(N)	as	sho wn. 	F or	the	rear	hole ,	 illustration. use a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt (D), 3/8" lock washer (R)  and	3/8"	flat	w asher	(N)	with	a	large	1/2"	w asher	(M)	 placed betw
                    
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                        INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 917 MODEL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 247 MODEL TRACTORS TRACTORS STEP 1:  (SEE FIGURE 11) STEP 1:  (SEE FIGURE 9) •	 Assemble one slotted angle support bracket to the  •	 Assemble one angle support bracket to the topmost  top set of holes in the quick attach brackets using two  set of holes in the hanger brackets using two 3/8" x  3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Do  1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (L). Assemble  not tighten the second angle support bracket to t
                    
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                        3/8" NYLOCK NUT (L) STEP 3:  (SEE FIGURE 13) STEP 4:  (SEE FIGURE 14) •	 Assemble a shoulder bolt (V) and a 3/8" nylock nut •	 Pull out on the attachment pins on the hitch assembly  (L) to the front bracket on each side of the tractor, and swing the top of the pins down away from the  unless a shoulder bolt is already present. holes they were in. •	 Hook the hitch assembly onto the shoulder bolts in  the sides of the tractor frame. •	 Align the holes in the hitch assembly with the holes  in the 
                    
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                        STEP 3:  (SEE FIGURE 17) BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR ALL TRACTORS •	 Using a hammer, assemble a 3/8" palnut (S) onto one  end of the spring mount rod. Insert the other end of  STEP 1:  (SEE FIGURE 15) the spring mount rod through the pivot plate using the  •	 Assemble the two angle lock bars together as shown  rear set of holes.  Support the assembled end of the  in	figure	6,	so	that	all	holes	are	aligned. 	Use	one	3/8"	 spring mount rod on a block of wood, and assemble  x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (E) and on
                    
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                        STEP 5:  (SEE FIGURE 19) STEP 7:  (SEE FIGURE 21) •	 Assemble one 5/16" jam nut (I) approximately 3/4" •	 To attach the blade to the channel assembly, align  onto threaded end of control cable that has no rubber the notched holes in the pivot plate with the notched  cap or preassembled nuts. Assemble threaded cable holes in the blade. Insert a 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin (P)  end through round hole in cable mount bracket and down through the hole at the bend in the blade pivot  secure with another 
                    
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                        STEP 8:  (SEE FIGURE 22) STEP 10:  (SEE FIGURE 24) •	 Assemble the large 1/2" washer (Q) onto the channel •	 Remo v e	the	r ub ber	cap	and	the	first	jam	n ut	from	the	 pivot pin. threaded end of the control cable and slide them onto  •	 Attach the channel assembly to the tractor by placing the control cable wire. Adjust the second jam nut on  the end of the channel assembly up inside the pivot the threads so that it is approximately 3/4" from end.  support bracket on the tractor. Align the hole 
                    
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                        STEP 12:  (SEE FIGURE 26) •	 Place the end of the blade pivot rod down through the  blade pivot shaft. Attach the other end of the blade  pivot rod to the lift handle tube. Secure both ends with  a hairpin cotter (O). The holes for the hairpin cotters  should be parallel to the ground. •	 Use the two plastic ties to hold the cable securely  to the outside of the handle tube and away from the  tr actor	to	a v oid	direct	heat	from	the	tr actor	m uffler . •	 Squeeze the grip assembly to check blade
                    
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                        OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW BLADE Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow blade. Compare the illustration below with your snow blade to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. LIFT HANDLE TUBE LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASSEMBLY BLADE PIVOT ROD ANGLE LOCK BARS BLADE ADJUST SPRING LIFT HANDLE ROD BLADE SHOE CONTROL CABLE BLADE PIVOT SHAFT LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASS'Y. Unlocks the blade to swivel to the right and left. LIFT HANDLE TUBE Raises or lowers the b
                    
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                        Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with CAUTION:  Carefully inspect the area  your snow blade for traction. These accessories are to be worked before operating the snow  available at your nearest Sears retail store. blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs or other  heavy obstructions. Using the Snow blade •	 Prepare the lawn tractor engine for cold weather  CAUTION:  Know the terrain. Avoid  using instructions furnished with the lawn tractor. exceptionally steep slopes or drop-offs  •	 Alw a ys
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To Adjust Blade Spring To Adjust the Blade Pivot Lock Mechanism •	 The tension of the blade adjust spring may be altered •	 If the blade will not unlock and pivot, the angle lock  to permit the blade to tilt forward to bypass solid bars are not disengaging from the slots in the pivot  obstructions.  To change the spring tension, adjust the plate. To correct, adjust the 5/16" hex jam nuts to  nuts at upper end of the spring bolt. Standing in front draw the end of the contr
                    
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                        TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Blade	is	difficult	to	r aise . Lift mechanism is binding Lubricate pivot points as shown in  figure	29	on	page	15. Blade	is	difficult	to	piv ot. Handle tube is binding on lift rod. Lubricate lift handle rod as instructed  in	figure	23	on	page	12. Blade will not unlock to pivot. Lock mechanism is out of adjustment Refer to the Service and Adjustments  and is not disengaging. section on page 16. 17                                                            
                    
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                        PARTS 18 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.244412 - 42" SNOW BLADE 22 49 38 9 51 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY 21 3 20 25 7 1 44 27     23 8 54 43 32 36 4 11 15 57 31 5 17 B 25 44 4 25 19 C 7 35 24 14 8 44 B 37 44 2 38 48 41 36 47 40 16 39 44 62 41 48 35 34 45 46 33 16 A 63 62 65 47 55 10 42 36 16 26 64 56  A 16 13 29 16 C 12 16 25 61 52 51 30 47 16 44 28 50 52 16 60 51 66 52 9 58 5 58 18 53 51,59 51 67                                                                                                                
                    
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                        19 REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.244412 - 42" SNOW BLADE REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 23114 1 Blade 42" 36 43010 3 Cotter Pin 1/8" x 1-1/4" 2 23117 1 Wear Plate 42" 37 43348 1 Angle Lock Spring 3 62980 1 Reinforcement Plate Assembly 38 746-0260 2 Cable End Fitting 4 43080 6 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4" 39 731-0869 1 Grip, Plastic 5 44326 8 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1" 40 46471 1 Handle, Grip  7 43081 4 Washer, 5/16" 41 712-0256 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16-24 Thread 8
                    
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                        To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.com