Craftsman 486244281 48" snow blade

User Manual - Page 16

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OPERATION
NOTE:
Wheel weights and tire chains must be used with
your snow blade for traction, These accessories
are available at your nearest Sears retail store.
If the model of your tractor begins with #536
(model number found in your owners manual or on
the model plate decal), then you will need to use
the 6" bolts included in your wheel weight kit and
discard the longer 8" bolts. Use as instructed to
mount wheel weights to the rear wheels of your
tractor,
CAUTION: KNOW THE TERRAIN.
AVOID EXCEPTIONALLY STEEP
SLOPES OR DROP OFFS WHICH MAY
BE HIDDEN BY THE SNOW.
NEVER RUN THE SNOW BLADE INTO
HEAVY MATERIAL AT HIGH SPEED.
CAUTION: INSPECTTHEAREATO BE
WORKED CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING THE SNOW BLADE.
AVOID PIPES, ROOTS, CURBS OR
OTHER HEAVY OBSTRUCTIONS.
Using the Snowblade
Prepare lawn tractor engine for cold weather using
instructions furnished with the lawn tractor.
Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and
gradually increase speed as required.
DO NOT repeatedly push snow in the same direction
causing excessive build up with each successive pass.
CAUTION: ALWAYS LOWER BLADE
TO GROUND BEFORE LEAVING
TRACTOR.
NOTE: When working under the hood of a SERIES 536
tractor while snow blade isattached, the hood may
not stay up on its own; therefore, you may need to
lay something (such as a piece of wood) over the
engine housing to keep the hood propped up.
To reduce icing on blade, allow lawn tractor and blade to
adjust to outdoor temperature before operating,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Lubrication Points
Lubricatethe points shown in figure 32 for easier opera-
tion. Use the grease packet furnished with the snow
blade for lubrication of the lift handle rod and the lift
handle tube assemblies.
Maintenance
During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cottersto be sure they are secure. Forimproved
snow removal performance, coat the blade with
automotive type paste wax.
HANDLE TUBE
LUBRICATE
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FIGURE 32
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