This video gives a really good overview of how the belts connect, in addition to how to connect the snowblower to the frame. I now understand the belts for the first time.
Nice job with your video. When mounting the blower to the front bracket on the tractor I struggled every year until I got myself a moving dolly from Harbor freight, added a piece of 3/4” plywood. I now store blower on the dolly making it easy to move around in my shop and when it comes time to mount it it’s at the right height to line up.
I just noticed your comment was placed in my "held for review" folder by YT. Ingenious modifications and additions on your tractor! I'd love to see them in action. Thanks for your comments!
I too have my Craftsman 42" snowblower sitting on a Harbor Freight dolly. I also have a 7' Winter Wolf snow plow sitting on two dolly's, one at each end. I'm going to figure out a way to sit these 'upright' on the dolly's so the control levers on the blower, and the A frame on the plow, will sit straight up in the air to conserve floor space in my barn. Happy & safe snow removal.... it's almost here!
I had this exact setup. As frustrating as it was initially to figure out how to assemble it, I took a job in accomplishing it. I got rid of mine a few years ago as the entire setup was actually too big for my driveway. This is idea for a long straight driveway like yours. Thank you
15:32 mark. Don't dangle the loose end of the chain inside the pulley drive assy. Use a tie-wrap to secure it up out of the way on the outside of the tractor frame. If it gets snagged in the belt it will shred the belt. I have the same blower.
@@manabouthome It looks like the chain end on each side might be what goes up through the mounting pin, if not it would be a good idea to modify it so it does, that way it would kill 2 birds with one stone.
The Craftsman manual says, "Note: To prevent the chain from dragging on the ground, loop the end of the chain through the pivot lock pin." The chain's not long enough to drag on the ground! And it's not long enough to tangle with the belts and pulleys either. The way I showed in the video has never been a problem for me. However, I did loop the chain ends through the loops of the pivot lock pins when I installed the snow blower last week. And this seems fine as well. The manual calls for using the hairpin cotters to retain the pivot lock pins. I've never had a problem with any of this. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you. Good luck with the snow blower. Mine has been virtually trouble free, except for some damage I inflicted. I haven't even had to replace a belt yet! Thank you for watching.
I just got the craftsman t100 rated at 11 hp. Any thought on if thats enough hp for a 42 in auger impeller? I did not think i needed the power i was using push mower and a 24 inc thrower. Now that i have the lawn tractor, i see the possibilities.
I looked that one up on Lowes... It doesn't appear that they offer a snow blower attachment for it. I don't know what's available for a smaller tractor/snow blower combination. You would also need tire chains and wheel weights. You have a gear/manual transmission, which is a good thing. Have you searched TH-cam to see what other guys are doing with your tractor model?
Thank you! The long belt drives the auger and the impeller in the snow blower. The upper belt under the tractor's belly, transmits power from the engine (PTO clutch) to the long belt (below), via a vertical shaft with a pully on top and a pulley on the bottom. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I brought it here from Washington State. 1994 and almost zero rust. They don't use road salt, and I avoid taking it out during our Winters here.
I had a few things but the comments below have already covered them. The Harbor Freight cart works perfectly for mounting and storage... Also, the tensioner chains do go through the pivot lock pins. Lastly, the Craftsman is not made by Husqvarna. Both are made by MTD Equipment, which makes a number of other brands as well. So many parts are interchangeable. I believe when Lowes started selling Craftsman the difference between Husqvarna and Craftsman became even smaller. But these are normal cosmetic and branding differences.
My only question is why not just use your full size Ford tractor with front end bucket to clear your driveway after snow falls. Don’t get me wrong I have used a 1994 18 ho craftsman lawn tractor and 42” snowblower attachment to clear my driveway for the past 22 years but hated having to manually mount and remove the blower and mower deck each year. If I had the luxury of owning the full size Ford I’d use that for snow clearing chores and just reserve the lawn tractor for mowing the grass with no need to perform the seasonal switch out of the different attachments.
There are several reasons. For one, if I only use my compact tractor's loader bucket to clear snow, I have to be the one to always do it. I'm trying to get my son to help out by doing the snow blowing. He's not ready to operate the tractor yet. That right there is reason enough! But, if you ever get the opportunity to clear snow with a tractor loader bucket, you'll understand why it's not the best way to do it. A snow blower throws the snow out of the way. A snow plow pushes the snow aside. A loader bucket just pushes it into a pile in front of the tractor and it spills over both sides as you go, making a big mess behind you. I've tried it, and it's very inefficient check this out! th-cam.com/video/KMhy7F7Nsd8/w-d-xo.html Thank you watching and commenting!
@@manabouthome Thanks for your explanation. Fully understand your points. I have a 4.5-acre piece of property that I've owned for the last 22 years. The previous property owner sold me his Sears Lawn Tractor and all attachments (snow blower, 44-inch mower deck, garden trailer and fertilizer drop box) for the grand sum of $400. My kids are grown and out on their own now, but I do remember enticing both of them into mowing during those adolescent, early teen years before they could legally drive. The newness of driving the tractor quickly eroded over time and all interest in mowing evaporated once they had their driver's license. Thanks again for your explanation.
My kid enjoys mowing the lawn on the Craftsman tractor. He puts his ear buds in and listens to whatever he's into that day, and enjoys the ride. Take care.
Good question! I've reviewed the maintenance section of the manual, and there's no mention of lubricating those items. The auger gear box appears to be a sealed unit without any provision for oil changing/adding. Hopefully it's full of grease. The horizontal shaft has flange bearings on its ends, which are actually plastic split bushings. I've never actually lubricated them. I'm not thrilled with this design, but it's working fine with no problems so far. Thanks for watching.
I have a craftsman pro series 7400 model 917.986450 and I cannot for the life of me figure out what snowblower attachment or cab I can use. In fact I’m having trouble finding any parts. It looks a lot like yours. Could it be a husky?
Mine was manufactured by Husqvarna. It's the same model number as yours. I think the snow blower is discontinued, but if you check this comment thread, I previously provided some info on a possible alternative. You might also try looking at Agri-Fab snow blowers. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the video. I have a Craftsman t100 lawn tractor and I can't find a Craftsman snowblower for it. I can find it online, but its unavailable. Will a Husqvarna blower work if the tractor could be made by Husqvarna? I really need one for my tractor.
Husqvarna built my tractor and snow blower. The snow blower is discontinued. www.snowblowersdirect.com/Craftsman-24837/p11723.html I got my tractor/snow blower combo off Craig's list for less than the value of the snow blower. Sometimes, it's possible to get lucky! I certainly did. I can't say for sure, but this snow blower at Lowe's looks exactly the same as mine, except the color. www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-42-in-Two-stage-Residential-Attachment-Snow-Blower/50429906 It may be worth checking it out. I've been asked the same question a few times. If you find one that works, please share the information in the comments here. There are other guys who would like to know! Thank you for watching!
Great video Tom Thank you I have a 2016 craftsman 8600 pro series 247.204470 Cannot seems to find a a snowblower attachment That is made to fit this model Do you think your attachment may fit And what model number is it please Thank you
It looks like it's discontinued... www.snowblowersdirect.com/Craftsman-24837/p11723.html However, my tractor was manufactured by Husqvarna. And Lowe's carries a Husqvarna snow blower that looks just like it... www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-42-in-Two-stage-Residential-Attachment-Snow-Blower/50429906 ...maybe check to see if it's compatible. My snow blower is model 486.248373 . Thanks for watching!
According to my snow blower manual, they use one of two different size top belts, depending on the deck size of the tractor. It's either a 55" belt, or a 56" belt. This is the belt that wraps around the pto clutch pulley. If the LT deck is 38" or 42", the tractor uses the 55" belt. If the tractor is a lawn tractor (LT) with a 48" deck size, it uses the 56" belt. If the tractor is a garden tractor (GT) with a 48" or 54" deck, it uses the 56" belt. They're part #46989 and 48138. I've added links in the description that might help you find what you need. Thank you for watching!
Nice video. I have the same snow blower. It did work great in the past, till now... the Belt keeps keeps rips and falling off. What size of the belt do you use?
I really don't know. But I tried looking it up. Thanks to your question, I now know this belt is obsolete, and it isn't so easy to find a replacement for. This is the closest I found: www.amazon.ca/Agri-Fab-Snowblower-Attachment-Equipment-Manufacturer/dp/B079SRCXFZ . I'm going to pull the belt from my machine before it breaks, and measure it! I'll let you know what I learn. Thank you for watching and your question!
Hi Mike. I had an opportunity to remove the belt and measure it today. It's 5/8" wide, so that's a "B" profile. It measures 115-1/2" along the outside diameter. I marked it with a Sharpie, into 24" sections, and added up the sections (4 x 24" + 19-1/2" left over = 115-1/2"). This link might be helpful as to what that means. www.mdsofmi.com/v-belt-size-chart/ It looks like 115" outside length is a standard size. I'm guessing that would work, since it's only 1/2" less. www.mdsofmi.com/product/b-section-v-belt-b112/ I can't vouch for this listed belt. I've never tried these. But the price seems reasonable! Goog luck, and thanks for watching.
@@manabouthome Just curious, I have a Craftsman rider and a given model number can have several different sears part numbers with different configurations. ie YT4000 came with a few different engines.
I see... Did you happen to notice the grease fitting on my front axle center bolt? A custom addition! It can be seen better in my tractor maintenance video. I replaced the stock bolt with a 5/8" shoulder bolt (precision ground). Then the axle center bushings were replaced with Oilite Bronze bearings and washers... and I added the grease fitting to keep it all lubricated. The front axle stays much better aligned than it was. Thank you for watching!
This video gives a really good overview of how the belts connect, in addition to how to connect the snowblower to the frame. I now understand the belts for the first time.
Great to hear! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Nice job with your video. When mounting the blower to the front bracket on the tractor I struggled every year until I got myself a moving dolly from Harbor freight, added a piece of 3/4” plywood. I now store blower on the dolly making it easy to move around in my shop and when it comes time to mount it it’s at the right height to line up.
That's a great idea! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@manabouthome here is my video on some modifications I made on my tractor video isn’t the best quality.
th-cam.com/video/GBWR50L0Tuo/w-d-xo.html
I just noticed your comment was placed in my "held for review" folder by YT. Ingenious modifications and additions on your tractor! I'd love to see them in action. Thanks for your comments!
I too have my Craftsman 42" snowblower sitting on a Harbor Freight dolly. I also have a 7' Winter Wolf snow plow sitting on two dolly's, one at each end.
I'm going to figure out a way to sit these 'upright' on the dolly's so the control levers on the blower, and the A frame on the plow, will sit straight up in the air to conserve floor space in my barn. Happy & safe snow removal.... it's almost here!
thanks very clear and descriptive ❤️
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.
I had this exact setup. As frustrating as it was initially to figure out how to assemble it, I took a job in accomplishing it. I got rid of mine a few years ago as the entire setup was actually too big for my driveway. This is idea for a long straight driveway like yours. Thank you
Thank you for watching and commenting!
I just bought a lawn tractor just like this! Now to try and source the snowblower attachment
There's a little bit of information regarding the snowblower attachment availability in the comments. Good luck and thank you for watching!
15:32 mark. Don't dangle the loose end of the chain inside the pulley drive assy. Use a tie-wrap to secure it up out of the way on the outside of the tractor frame. If it gets snagged in the belt it will shred the belt. I have the same blower.
I appreciate your suggestion. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@manabouthome It looks like the chain end on each side might be what goes up through the mounting pin, if not it would be a good idea to modify it so it does, that way it would kill 2 birds with one stone.
The Craftsman manual says, "Note: To prevent the chain from dragging on the ground, loop the end of the chain through the pivot lock pin." The chain's not long enough to drag on the ground! And it's not long enough to tangle with the belts and pulleys either. The way I showed in the video has never been a problem for me. However, I did loop the chain ends through the loops of the pivot lock pins when I installed the snow blower last week. And this seems fine as well. The manual calls for using the hairpin cotters to retain the pivot lock pins. I've never had a problem with any of this. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great video. I am considering the sno thrower attachment.
Thank you. Good luck with the snow blower. Mine has been virtually trouble free, except for some damage I inflicted. I haven't even had to replace a belt yet! Thank you for watching.
I just got the craftsman t100 rated at 11 hp. Any thought on if thats enough hp for a 42 in auger impeller? I did not think i needed the power i was using push mower and a 24 inc thrower. Now that i have the lawn tractor, i see the possibilities.
I looked that one up on Lowes... It doesn't appear that they offer a snow blower attachment for it. I don't know what's available for a smaller tractor/snow blower combination. You would also need tire chains and wheel weights. You have a gear/manual transmission, which is a good thing. Have you searched TH-cam to see what other guys are doing with your tractor model?
Best video I’ve seen on this snow blower. Just to be sure I understand: one belt drives the auger and the other drives the fan?
Thank you! The long belt drives the auger and the impeller in the snow blower. The upper belt under the tractor's belly, transmits power from the engine (PTO clutch) to the long belt (below), via a vertical shaft with a pully on top and a pulley on the bottom. Thanks for watching!
Never mind the snowblower... That FORD is clean!
Thanks! I brought it here from Washington State. 1994 and almost zero rust. They don't use road salt, and I avoid taking it out during our Winters here.
Nice job
Thank you!
I had a few things but the comments below have already covered them. The Harbor Freight cart works perfectly for mounting and storage... Also, the tensioner chains do go through the pivot lock pins.
Lastly, the Craftsman is not made by Husqvarna. Both are made by MTD Equipment, which makes a number of other brands as well. So many parts are interchangeable. I believe when Lowes started selling Craftsman the difference between Husqvarna and Craftsman became even smaller. But these are normal cosmetic and branding differences.
Thanks for the info and for watching!
thank you
You're welcome! Thank you for watching.
My only question is why not just use your full size Ford tractor with front end bucket to clear your driveway after snow falls. Don’t get me wrong I have used a 1994 18 ho craftsman lawn tractor and 42” snowblower attachment to clear my driveway for the past 22 years but hated having to manually mount and remove the blower and mower deck each year. If I had the luxury of owning the full size Ford I’d use that for snow clearing chores and just reserve the lawn tractor for mowing the grass with no need to perform the seasonal switch out of the different attachments.
There are several reasons. For one, if I only use my compact tractor's loader bucket to clear snow, I have to be the one to always do it. I'm trying to get my son to help out by doing the snow blowing. He's not ready to operate the tractor yet. That right there is reason enough! But, if you ever get the opportunity to clear snow with a tractor loader bucket, you'll understand why it's not the best way to do it. A snow blower throws the snow out of the way. A snow plow pushes the snow aside. A loader bucket just pushes it into a pile in front of the tractor and it spills over both sides as you go, making a big mess behind you. I've tried it, and it's very inefficient check this out! th-cam.com/video/KMhy7F7Nsd8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you watching and commenting!
@@manabouthome Thanks for your explanation. Fully understand your points. I have a 4.5-acre piece of property that I've owned for the last 22 years. The previous property owner sold me his Sears Lawn Tractor and all attachments (snow blower, 44-inch mower deck, garden trailer and fertilizer drop box) for the grand sum of $400. My kids are grown and out on their own now, but I do remember enticing both of them into mowing during those adolescent, early teen years before they could legally drive. The newness of driving the tractor quickly eroded over time and all interest in mowing evaporated once they had their driver's license. Thanks again for your explanation.
My kid enjoys mowing the lawn on the Craftsman tractor. He puts his ear buds in and listens to whatever he's into that day, and enjoys the ride. Take care.
Interesting comments, on this unit how do you lubricate the front gear box and auger horizontal shaft? On snow blower assembly.
Good question! I've reviewed the maintenance section of the manual, and there's no mention of lubricating those items. The auger gear box appears to be a sealed unit without any provision for oil changing/adding. Hopefully it's full of grease. The horizontal shaft has flange bearings on its ends, which are actually plastic split bushings. I've never actually lubricated them. I'm not thrilled with this design, but it's working fine with no problems so far. Thanks for watching.
I have a craftsman pro series 7400 model 917.986450 and I cannot for the life of me figure out what snowblower attachment or cab I can use. In fact I’m having trouble finding any parts. It looks a lot like yours. Could it be a husky?
Mine was manufactured by Husqvarna. It's the same model number as yours. I think the snow blower is discontinued, but if you check this comment thread, I previously provided some info on a possible alternative. You might also try looking at Agri-Fab snow blowers. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the video. I have a Craftsman t100 lawn tractor and I can't find a Craftsman snowblower for it. I can find it online, but its unavailable. Will a Husqvarna blower work if the tractor could be made by Husqvarna? I really need one for my tractor.
Husqvarna built my tractor and snow blower. The snow blower is discontinued. www.snowblowersdirect.com/Craftsman-24837/p11723.html
I got my tractor/snow blower combo off Craig's list for less than the value of the snow blower. Sometimes, it's possible to get lucky! I certainly did.
I can't say for sure, but this snow blower at Lowe's looks exactly the same as mine, except the color. www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-42-in-Two-stage-Residential-Attachment-Snow-Blower/50429906
It may be worth checking it out.
I've been asked the same question a few times. If you find one that works, please share the information in the comments here. There are other guys who would like to know!
Thank you for watching!
@@manabouthome thank you. I will check it out!
@@craigb9489 Good luck!
Great video Tom
Thank you
I have a 2016 craftsman 8600 pro series 247.204470
Cannot seems to find a a snowblower attachment
That is made to fit this model
Do you think your attachment may fit
And what model number is it please
Thank you
It looks like it's discontinued... www.snowblowersdirect.com/Craftsman-24837/p11723.html
However, my tractor was manufactured by Husqvarna. And Lowe's carries a Husqvarna snow blower that looks just like it... www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-42-in-Two-stage-Residential-Attachment-Snow-Blower/50429906 ...maybe check to see if it's compatible. My snow blower is model 486.248373 . Thanks for watching!
What size is the druve belt on top? I lost mine and dont know what size to purchase
According to my snow blower manual, they use one of two different size top belts, depending on the deck size of the tractor. It's either a 55" belt, or a 56" belt. This is the belt that wraps around the pto clutch pulley.
If the LT deck is 38" or 42", the tractor uses the 55" belt.
If the tractor is a lawn tractor (LT) with a 48" deck size, it uses the 56" belt.
If the tractor is a garden tractor (GT) with a 48" or 54" deck, it uses the 56" belt.
They're part #46989 and 48138.
I've added links in the description that might help you find what you need.
Thank you for watching!
Just wanted to say thanks for a great video. Made it easy to understand how everything works on the used setup I just bought with no manual.
Nice video. I have the same snow blower. It did work great in the past, till now... the Belt keeps keeps rips and falling off. What size of the belt do you use?
I really don't know. But I tried looking it up. Thanks to your question, I now know this belt is obsolete, and it isn't so easy to find a replacement for. This is the closest I found: www.amazon.ca/Agri-Fab-Snowblower-Attachment-Equipment-Manufacturer/dp/B079SRCXFZ . I'm going to pull the belt from my machine before it breaks, and measure it! I'll let you know what I learn. Thank you for watching and your question!
Hi Mike. I had an opportunity to remove the belt and measure it today. It's 5/8" wide, so that's a "B" profile. It measures 115-1/2" along the outside diameter. I marked it with a Sharpie, into 24" sections, and added up the sections (4 x 24" + 19-1/2" left over = 115-1/2"). This link might be helpful as to what that means. www.mdsofmi.com/v-belt-size-chart/ It looks like 115" outside length is a standard size. I'm guessing that would work, since it's only 1/2" less.
www.mdsofmi.com/product/b-section-v-belt-b112/ I can't vouch for this listed belt. I've never tried these. But the price seems reasonable! Goog luck, and thanks for watching.
I'm using a 1/2" x 112" it stays in better then the 5/8" belt
@@rdr202 thank you sir. I had enough of problems with it, and went and bought kubota b-series 3point pto 6ft wide, no more belts
What's the Sears part number of that tractor? You know like 247.27048 etc. Should be a sticker under the seat.
917.986450 ...why do you ask?
@@manabouthome Just curious, I have a Craftsman rider and a given model number can have several different sears part numbers with different configurations. ie YT4000 came with a few different engines.
I see... Did you happen to notice the grease fitting on my front axle center bolt? A custom addition! It can be seen better in my tractor maintenance video. I replaced the stock bolt with a 5/8" shoulder bolt (precision ground). Then the axle center bushings were replaced with Oilite Bronze bearings and washers... and I added the grease fitting to keep it all lubricated. The front axle stays much better aligned than it was. Thank you for watching!
@@manabouthome Awesome. Do you know what trans is in your tractor?
@@karatejoe5049 No. I've never looked into it.