Craftsman 71-24278 Owner's manual

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Operator's Manual

®

SNOw Cab

Model No. 486.24278

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

CaUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 28119 (08/17/15)

SaFETY RULES

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.

• This cab provides foul weather protection only. It does not provide protection against exhaust fumes, collision, rollover or other accidents.

• Read the snow cab and vehicle owner's manuals and know how to operate your vehicle before using the snow cab attachment.

• Be sure there is adequate ventilation when using the tractor and snow cab in confined areas.

The snow cab will restrict your field of vision in some directions. Use extra caution when operating your tractor with the snow cab attached.

Watch out for low tree limbs or other overhead obstructions that may not previously have interfered with operation of the tractor. The extra height of the snow cab may cause these objects to become obstacles.

Check the area of operation thoroughly before using the tractor.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — attention!! become alert!! Your safety is involved.

waRRaNTY

CRaFTSMaN LIMITED waRRaNTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.

WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective part will be replaced free of charge. If a replacement part is unavailable, the product will be replaced with one of equal value.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty

This warranty does not cover expendable items that can wear out from normal use or deterioration within the warranty period, including but not limited to tires, belts, exterior fi nishes or product labels.

This warranty does not apply to a product that is damaged or altered through transportation, misuse, abuse, corrosion, accident, neglect modifi cation or mishandling.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions

Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline

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1.

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3.

Base Assembly

Weight Bracket

Drawbar Bracket

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CaRTON CONTENTS

4. U-Tube

5. Upright Tubes (2)

6. Rope

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5

7.

8.

9.

Support Rods (3)

Top Tubes (2)

Vinyl Canopy

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9

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A

REF QTY

A 1

DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-3/4"

B

C

2

4

Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 2"

Hex Bolt, 1/4 x 1-1/2"

D

E

F

8 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

2 Flat Washer, 5/16"

4 Nylock Nut, 1/4"

B

HaRDwaRE PaCKaGE

SHOWN FULL SIZE

C D

F

I

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

J

G

3

REF QTY

G 8

DESCRIPTION

Nylock Nut, 5/16"

H

I

1

4

Nylock Nut, 5/8"

Spiral Hook

J

K

2 Footrest Clamp

2 Plastic Knob

E

H

K

aSSEMbLY

LOCaTE MODEL LabEL OF TRaCTOR

• Look under your tractor seat and locate the serial number as shown. Refer to the chart below and check that your tractor is compatible.

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STEP 1:

(SEE FIGURE 1)

• Assemble the drawbar bracket to the base assembly using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts.

See figure 3. Do not tighten yet.

• Attach the weight bracket to the base assembly using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts.

Note: The weight bracket holds up to three suitcase type weights to improve traction. Purchase weights separately.

WEIGHT BRACKET

MODEL

247. 000000

SERIAL

000000A000000

COMPaTIbLE MODEL NUMbERS

247.28906

247.28981

247.28980

247.28875

247.28672

247.20442

247.20444

247.20440

247.20443

247.20445

193653

BASE

ASSEMBLY

DRAWBAR

BRACKET

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" x 1"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 1

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR aSSEMbLY

(2)

(2)

(1)

(2)

7/16" Wrenches

1/2" Wrenches

3/4" Wrench

15/16" Wrenches

REMOVaL OF PaRTS FROM TRaCTOR

• Remove any rear mounted attachments which may be installed on your tractor

• Mark and save all removed parts.

STEP 2:

(SEE FIGURE 2)

• Hook the base assembly under the shoulder bolts on the sides the tractor frame using the front notches in the base assembly. Align the hole in the bottom of the base assembly with the hole in the tractor drawbar.

Insert the 5/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and secure it with the

5/8" nylock nut.

Note: The seat may need to be tilted forward on some tractors to ease assembly.

5/8" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

5/8" NYLOCK NUT

SHOULDER BOLT

4

FIGURE 2

STEP 3:

(SEE FIGURE 3)

• Assemble the upright tubes to the base assembly using two 5/16-18 x 2" carriage bolts (from outside) and two 5/16" flat washers and plastic knobs (from inside).

5/16" x 2"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

PLASTIC

KNOB

STEP 5:

(SEE FIGURE 5)

• Install a footrest clamp with preassembled bolt onto the front edge of each footrest, with the bolt underneath the footrest.

• Raise the tractor's hood. Place the snow cab canopy onto the tubing frame, draping the front flap down in front of the tractor's dash panel. Lower the hood, trapping the front flap under the hood. Secure the sides of the canopy by fastening the elastic hooks to the bottom edge of the footrest and fender. Levers or handles on snowthrowers and snow blades should be located outside of the cab.

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

FIGURE 3

RAISE HOOD

STEP 4:

(SEE FIGURE 4)

• Assemble the top tubes to the upright tubes using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (from outside) and two 1/4" nylock nuts (inside). Do not tighten yet.

• Fit the front U-tube onto the top tubes. Fasten the tubes together using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (on outside) and two 1/4" nylock nuts (on inside). Tighten

all loose bolts.

• Fit the three support rods into the holes in the top tubes, with the rods arching upward. Do not over bend the rods when installing.

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

SUPPORT ROD

FIGURE 5

FRONT FLAP

ELASTIC HOOKS

FOOTREST CLAMP

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 4

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

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STEP 6:

(SEE FIGURE 6)

• Assemble two spiral hooks into holes on top of u-tube at front of tubing frame.

• Insert ends of rope down through spiral hooks attached to u-tube and then insert ends through two grommets in front of canopy.

FIGURE 6

ROPE

OPERaTION

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your tractor with the Snow Cab.

CaUTION: watch out for low tree limbs and other overhead objects which may interfere with the snow cab.

CaUTION: This cab provides foul weather protection only. It does not provide protection against exhaust fumes, collision, rollover or other accidents.

CaUTION: Never transport the tractor in an open truck or open trailer while the snow cab is attached.

• Check the area of operation thoroughly before using the tractor with the snow cab. The added height of the snow cab and a reduced field of vision require extra caution during operation.

• Enter the snow cab on the left side at the rear.

Unfasten the elastic hook at the bottom and the velcro fastener in the top in the rear corner.

• Operate outside controls on a snowthrower or snow blade through the access flaps in the sides of the canopy.

• Up to three suitcase type weights can be added to the weight bracket on the snow cab to increase traction of the rear tires.

• Remove the upper snow cab frame and canopy before you transport the tractor in an open truck or open trailer.

STEP 7:

(SEE FIGURE 7)

• Insert one end of rope through a third spiral hook and tie a knot in end of rope.

• Assemble spiral hook with rope attached through hole in footrest clamp.

• Insert other end of rope through remaining spiral hook. Tie a knot in end of rope so that when hooked to other footrest clamp the rope is tight and canopy frame is stable.

ROPE

SPIRAL HOOK

FOOTREST CLAMP

FIGURE 7

MaINTENaNCE

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• Before each use make a thorough visual check of the snow cab for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

• The vinyl portion of the canopy can be washed using water only, or a mild liquid soap and water.

• The plastic windows should only be washed using running water, or a mild liquid soap and water. Wash the windows with your bare hands only. A cloth, sponge or brush will scratch the clear plastic.

IMPORTaNT: Never clean the windows when the plastic is dry. The clear plastic will scratch.

• Clean the vinyl canopy thoroughly and allow to dry before storing. Refer to the Cleaning section.

• Store the snow cab in a clean, dry area away from direct sun light.

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REPaIR PaRTS ILLUSTRaTION

486.24278 SNOw Cab

To purchase repair parts, call 1-888-331-4569

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6

7

REF PaRT NO QTY

1 64717 1

DESCRIPTION

Base Assembly

2 25014 2 Upright Tube

3

4

25013

25012

2 Top Tube

1 U-Tube

25015

48895

25141

43720

44977

43081

43648

3

1

1

Support Rod

Vinyl Canopy

Drawbar Bracket

2 Plastic Knob

2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"

2 Flat Washer, 5/16"

4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

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20

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7 14

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20

21

REF PaRT NO QTY

12 47189 4

DESCRIPTION

Nylock Nut, 1/4-20

13 46703 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Self Thd.

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15

41615

25703

1 Hex Nut, 5/8-11 Nylock

1 Weight Bracket

49017

49016

64802

47810

43063

47951

28119

1

4

2

Rope

Spiral Hook

Footrest Clamp

8 Nylock Nut 5/16-18

8 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"

1 Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-3/4"

1 Owner's Manual

Product questions or problems?

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Get answers to questions, troubleshoot problems, order parts, or schedule repair service.

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