Craftsman 486.248381 - Manual (Page 11)

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THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN
ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
• Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for each arm. Place the
arms on the outside of the frame with the notches to
the rear.
• Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and
attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 16 VIEW OF BOTTOM
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
• Hook one end of the spring supplied in the parts bag
through the end link of the tensioning chain.
• With the clutch/idler assembly turned upside down,
hook the other end of the spring onto the end of the
bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper
idler arm. Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the
bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for
the spring to pivot freely.
• Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) to the chain, placing
it in the fifth link from the spring.
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN (LL)
5TH LINK
LEFT
SIDE
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT (DD)
SPRING
RIGHT
SIDE
ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
• Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and place
the extra tensioning chain (PP) through the left front
hole.
FIGURE 15
TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)
LEFT FRONT HOLE
STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)
•
Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Use the table below to select
the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part
number is printed on the outside of the belt .
• Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid
accidentally using it.
SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT
(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck
suspension bracket)
55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42" Electric
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
(GT) Garden Tractor 48", 54" Electric
TABLE 1
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (CC)
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (E)
TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)