Craftsman 486.248473 User Manual

Operator's Manual
CRAFTSHAN+
Model No. 486.248473
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40967 (02/22/08)

Craftsman 486.248473 Specifications

General

Product Type	Snow Blower
Engine Type	4-Cycle
Engine Displacement	208cc
Oil Capacity	20 oz
Clearing Width	24 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.5 gallons

Summary

SAFETY RULES

General Safety Precautions

Bullet points detailing essential safety measures for operation.

ASSEMBLY

Tools and Preparation

Initial Scoop Assembly

Lift and Tilt Assemblies

Pivot and Control Rods

Handle and Cable Assemblies

Dump Handle and Control Pin Installation

Final Scoop Assembly Step

INSTALL FRONT SCOOP ON TRACTOR

Mounting for Single Suspension Tractors

Steps 19 & 20 for mounting on single suspension tractors.

Mounting for Dual Suspension Tractors

Steps 21-23 for mounting on dual suspension tractors.

Step 24: Mount Scoop to Tractor

Final physical attachment of the assembled scoop to the tractor.

ADJUSTMENTS & CHECKS

Step 25: Adjust Tilt Bracket & Pin Stop

Fine-tuning pivot points for proper function of the scoop.

Step 26-28: Lift & Stop Bracket Adjustments

Step 29: Check Dumping Operation

OPERATION

How to Use Your Scoop

Instructions for loading, dumping, and lifting operations.

Operating Precautions

Warnings about capacity, speed, and safe slope operation.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Tasks

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues and Solutions

Addresses common problems and their corresponding corrections.

PARTS

Repair Parts List

SLOPE SAFETY GUIDE

Measuring and Using the Slope Guide

Slope Operation Warnings

Critical safety advice for operating on inclines and hills.