Craftsman 486244281 48" snow blade

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To attach loose end of cable to handle assembly, pass
cable around outside and underneath handle assembly
as shown in figure 26. Mount one 5/16" jam nut approxi-
mately 3/4" onto threaded end of control cable. Insert
threaded end of cable up through cable mount ear on
handle assembly and secure with a second 5/i6" jam
nut. Tighten. See figure 27.
NOTE: Some further adjustment may be required after
blade assembly ]s completed.
HANDLE ASS'Y CABLE MOUNT EAR
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BALL 5/16" _
END JAM NUTS
HANDLE
GRIP
FIGURE 27
(Right Hand Side View
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Attach lock release grip assembly to handle assembly
using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and one 5/16" hex lock
nut. Do not overtighten lock nut; grip assembly must
pivot freely. See figure 28.
Assemble ball end of cable to a cable end fitting as was
done previously to other end of cable. Secure cable end
fitting to weld bolt on lock release grip with a 1/4" hex lock
nut. Do not overtighten lock nut; cable fitting must pivot
freely. See figure 28,
5/16" x 1.1/2" 1/4" WELD.
HEX BOLT BOLT
CABLE END
FITTING
/
LOCK
RELEASE
GRIP
CABLE
5/16" HEX
LOCK NUT _1_
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY CABLE END
FITTING
FIGURE 28
(Right Hand Side View
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Attach the long end of the blade pivot rod down through
the blade pivot shaft. Attach the short end ofthe pivot rod
to the lift handle tube. Secure both ends with a hairpin
cotter pushed through to loop end. See figure 29.
Raise the blade to the transport position by pulling
back and down on the lift handle tube. See figure 30.
(This wilt require extra effort since the extension spring
is not yet attached.)
Attach the long end of the extension spring to the upper
hole in the pivot support bracket and the short end to the
center slot in the channel as shown in figure 29.
Use the two plastic ties to 'h01dthe cable securely to the
outside of the handle tube and away from the tractor to
avoid direct heat from the tractor muffler. See figure 29.
BLADE PIVOT ROD
LIFT HANDLE PLASTIC
HAIRPIN TUBE TIES
COTTER EXTENSION
SPRING
HAIRPIN
BLADE
PIVOT SHAFT
CHANNEL ASS'Y
PIVOT SU PPORT BRACKET
FIGURE 29
(Left Hand Side View)
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