• Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49788 (REV. 7/05) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!! For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Please Call 866-576-8388 Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST. FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail info@agri-fab.com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours di rect ly to your home. ® TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCESSORIES...........................................................2 SAFETY RULES..........................................................3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART................................4 CARTON CONTENTS.................................................5 ASSEMBLY..................................................................6 OPERATION..............................................................15 MAINTENANCE ........................................................17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS...............................18 STORAGE .................................................................19 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................19 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION.........................20,22 REPAIR PARTS LIST ...........................................21,23 SLOPE GUIDE..........................................................27 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .....................Back Page WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 46" 2-STAGE SNOW THROWER For one year from the date of purchase, when this snow thrower is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge. If this snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DE PART MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and snow thrower. MODEL NUMBER: 486.248463 SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________ The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the snow thrower. You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. WHEEL WEIGHT TIRE CHAINS DRIFT CUTTER BARS KIT NO. 71-52050 2 SAFETY Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment. • Read this owner's manual carefully and know how to operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow children to operate the equipment. • Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children, and pets. • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects. • Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine. • Do not operate equipment without wearing ad e quate winter outer garments. • Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet and improve footing on slippery surfaces. • Check fuel before starting the engine. Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors. Gasoline is an ex treme ly flammable fuel. • Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted to clear the type surface it will be used on. • Do not use the snow thrower without the rear weight attached to the tractor. • Never make any adjustments while the engine is running. • Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during operation or while performing and adjustment or repair. • Do not place hand or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and then thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair any damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower. • If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause. Vibration i...