Craftsman 486.24838 - Manual (Page 15)

INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
This section covers the installation of the Ciutch/ldler
assembly to tractors with attachment dutches that are
either rod operated {p. 15), cable operated (p. 17) or
eiectric (p. 19). Use the appropriate instructions for your
tractor.
ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29}
» Move the attachment dutch lever on the dash pane! to
the disengaged (down) position.
* Screw the trunnion (II) onto the end of the snow
thrower engagement rod.
» Locate the dutch arm (where the mower dutch rod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the
tractor, just to the inside of the suspension arm. If
there is art extension attached to the dutch lever, the
extension, bolt and nut must be removed and stored
with the mower deck.
iMPORTANT: Re-atiach the extension to the dutch
lever before reinstalling the mower deck.
» Position the engagement rod to the inside of the
dutch arm and insert the drilled end of the rod
through the arm. Secure with a 5/64“ hairpin cotter
(JJ).
STEP 30: (SEE FIGURE 30}
* Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the
dutch/idler assembly using two 5/16” x 3/4” hex bolts
(E), 5/16” washers (U) and 5/16” nyiock nuts (CC) for
each arm. Place the washers between the arms and
the assembiy frame.
STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)
• Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
dutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55“ drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belt.
• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
puiley. Retighten the hex bolt.
• Loop the belt around the large v-puiiey, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length beit
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
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