Craftsman 486.24837 - Manual (Page 12)

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN
ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
•
Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down.
• Hook the spring onto the end of the bolt that extends
through the nut on the bottom of the upper idler
arm. Install a 3/8" hex lock nut onto the bolt, leaving
enough space for the spring to pivot.
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
•
Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of
the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts.
• Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside
of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts.
STEP15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
•
Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and
attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter in the chain attached to
the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the
spring.
SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT
(Electric clutch tractors with
a single front deck
suspension bracket)
STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)
• Three different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed
below that is correct for your tractor. The part number
is printed on the outside of the belt.
• Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to
avoid accidentally using them.
55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTORTYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42" Electric
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTORTYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
(GT) Garden Tractor 48", 54" Electric
TABLE 1
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