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Instructions.  \nWant more informationor assembly tips?Scan for VideoInstruction Guide.  \n# Operator's Manual\n\nCRAFTSMAN  \n42\"-2 STAGE SNOW THROWERTRACTOR ATTACHMENTModel No.486.248373  \nFITS SERIES 917 CRAFTSMAN TRACTORS AND HUSQVARNA TRACTORS.  \nSears Brands Management Corporation,Hoffman Estates,IL60179 U.S.A.www.craftsman.com  \nDO NOT RETURN TO STOREFor Missing Parts or AssemblyQuestions Call 1-866-576-8388  \n·Safety  \n·Assembly  \n·Operation  \n·Maintenance  \n·Parts  \n## TABLE OF CONTENTS\n\nACCESSORIES……        …    ……   ………   …2SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS…………  …………    28SAFETY RULES……  ……      ……………   ……3STORAGE………       …  ……………  …  …  …29FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART…  ………………………4TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………    29CARTON CONTENTS…………   …  ………   ……6REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION…………  ………30,32,34ASSEMBLY……………   ……………………  …………7REPAIR PARTS LIST………  ……………………31,33,34OPERATION……………   …………………………………26SLOPE GUIDE………………………………………………35MAINTENANCE……………  ………  …………………  …27PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE………………BACK COVER  \n## WARRANTY\n\nONEYEAR FULL WARRANTY  \nWhen operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it,if this Snow Thrower fails due to a defectin material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,call 1-888-331-4569 to arrange for free repair (orreplacement if repair proves impossible).  \nlf this product is used for commercial or rental purposes,this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.  \nThis warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  \nSears,Roebuck and Co.,D817WA,Hoffman Estates,IL 60179  \n## ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS\n\nThese and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit.Call 1-888-331-4569 to find out if they are available.  \nIf available,they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-888-331-4569.  \n\n| WHEEL WEIGHT   | TIRE CHAINS   | SNOW CAB   |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| The model number and serial numbers willbe found on a  \u003Cbr>decal attached to the snow thrower.  \u003Cbr>You should record both the serial number and the date of  \u003Cbr>purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.   | MODEL NUMBER:  \u003Cbr>486.248373  \u003Cbr>SERIAL NUMBER:   |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | DATE OF PURCHASE:   |\n|  |  |\n\nSAFETY  \n184045  \n199682  \nDo not place hands near rotating parts.Keep clear of thedischarge opening at all times.  \n·Never allow children to operate the equipment.  \n·Never allow adults to operate the equipment withoutproper instruction.  \n·  Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral beforestarting engine.  \n·  Do not operate equipment without wearing adequatewinter outer garments.  \n·Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet andimprove footing on slippery surfaces.  \n·Check fuel before starting the engine.Do not removethe fuel cap or fillthe fuel tank while the engineis running or hot.Do not fill the fuel tank indoors.Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.  \n·Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted toclear the type surface it willbe used on.  \n·Do not use the snow thrower without wheel weightsattached to the tractor.  \n·Never make any adjustments while the engine isrunning.  \n·Always wear safety glasses or eye shield duringoperation or while performing adjustment or repair.  \n·Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts.Keepclear of the discharge opening at all times.  \n·Do not carry passengers.  \n·After striking a foreign object,stop the engine,removethe wire from the spark plug and then thoroughlyinspect the snow thrower for damage.Repair anydamage before restarting and operating the snowthrower.  \n·If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally,stopthe engine immediately and check for the cause.Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.  \n·Stop the engine whenever you leave the operatingposition,before unclogging the snow thrower ormaking any adjustments or 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