Owner`s Manual
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1. LIFT HANDLE LIFT HANDLE Raises the aerator to the transport position and lowers it to the operating position STOP BRACKETS Locks the lift handle in the transport position upper bracket or operating position lower bracket BEFORE STARTING e Mow the lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of the aerator e If the soil is extremely hard and dry it is recommended that it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior to aerating CAUTION Points of aerator knives are sharp Exercise caution at all times while using the aerator CAUTION Vehicle braking and stability may be affected by the addition of an accessory or attachment Be aware of changing conditions on slopes HOW TO USE YOUR PLUG AERATOR Aerating means pulling small soil plugs ranging up to three inches in length from the soil to create small reservoirs that will bring oxygen fertilizer and water down into the roots For best aerator performance the following lawn preparations and operating procedures are recommended e Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place throttle at slow engine speed e Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and lower aerator allowing plugger points to enter the ground Increase speed as conditions permit e Aerate in the straightest line possible making overlapping passes to increase the plugger point pattern e Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points engaged in2. Cotter Pin 3 32 Knife Aerator Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hex Nylock Nut 3 8 Hex Nylock Nut 1 4 Lockwasher 5 16 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 Long Lift Stop Bracket Clevis Pin Owners Manual Get it fixed at your home or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sSears ca For expert home solutions advice www managemyhome com Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada Call anytime day or night www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparacion Au Canada pour service en fran ais a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 4 800 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 800 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 www sears ca Sears Registered Trademark Trademark SM Service Mark of
3. ground to prevent damage to lawn e DO NOT cross over walks or drives without first raising the aerator to the transport position e On sloped lawns always aerate in an up and down direction DO NOT attempt to follow the contour of the ground e DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is too wet or muddy e Due to possible small rocks and gravel which can be present in aerated soil plugs it is recommended that the plugs be raked otherwise damage to the lawn mower blades may arise especially when reel type mowers are used e To increase the depth of plugger point penetration up to 140 Ibs of weight such as bags of sand or 4 concrete blocks may be added to the tray The weight can be secured to the tray with ties or straps fastened to the front and rear of the tray Fasten so that the ties or straps cannot become entangled on rotating parts See figure 13 FIGURE 13 CAUTION To prevent injury dismount from the tractor to raise or lower aerator containing added weight MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service MH m E PRR ervce Va Check for loose fasteners SS JA dha AAN PE Cleaning XY 11 o 1 e T S S NT bubrication CX 1 S S S S S S T o S CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS LUBRICATION e Before each use make a thorough visual check of the e Lubrica
4. IDE lt N A 3 8 NYLOCK NUT I 1 4 NYLOCK NUT K FIGURE 6 HITCH BRACKET Assemble the hitch bracket to the tongue using two 3 8 x 1 hex bolts D and two 3 8 nylock nuts I Tighten See figure 7 Assemble the hitch pin G through the hitch bracket and the tongue Secure the hitch pin with the large hairpin cotter F See figure 7 HITCH PIN G 3 n x1 NI BOLT D NUT I LARGE HAIRPIN COTTER F FIGURE 7 NOTE wheel bracket leave off the 3 Turn the tray upside down Standing behind the tray place the long end of the shaft through the end plate on your right as shown in figure 8 Place the other end of the shaft through the end plate on your left Make sure the bent end of the middle brace rests flat inside the tongue Assemble a 3 4 flat washer N and a wheel bracket onto each end of the shaft Turn each wheel bracket to point in the opposite direction from the lift lever Secure each wheel bracket with a 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolt B and 1 4 nylock nut K Tighten See figure 8 If there is not enough room on the shaft for the flat washer s from that end of the shaft FIGURE 8 N LIFT LEVER 1 4 NYLOCK NUT K WHEEL IN MI WASHER N 1 4 x 1 3 4 HEX BOLT B UPSIDE DOWN VIEW FIGURE 9 Assemble a wheel to a wheel bracket as shown in figure 9 Use a 1 2 x 3 1 2 hex bolt A one 1 2 hex jam nut L and one 1 2 nylock jam nut H Adju
5. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 40 PLUG AERATOR DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Model No 486 24326 Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 e Safety CAUTION o Assembly Before using this product read f this manual and follow all Safety j Operation Rules and Operating Instructions e Maintenance e Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 40016 REV 05 15 08 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES vrciesiietecwntenran nin dashes 2 STORAGE aaa dansa aane sengga gan wan aaa gg Saha aa a a awa Be 10 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART 3 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION 12 CARTON CONTENT S asi asa b nana nega aaa Ta aaa a aa aan 4 REPAIR PARTS LIS Tsu ii rani abaan dagan a an oa 13 ASSEMBIY Gi a6 naar d aaa nana dadia aa aa dad aa baana aaa 4 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE 2 Back Cover OPERATION azas aan gang aaa aga aaa ga ns a i 8 MAINTENANCE E rissen aa aa sa abad aa EE ea saa Sae daga ia 10 WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it if this Plug Aerator fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair or replacement if repair proves impossible If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives y
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7. Spacer Tube 1 Long Nylock Jam Nut 1 2 Spacer Tube 1 33 Long Nylock Nut 3 8 Stop Bracket Nylock Nut 5 16 Handle Grip Nylock Nut 1 4 Split Plastic Bearing Jam Nut 1 2 S lt CHMDOVOZE O N Aada ana AR A B C D E F G H l J K L NOON 00 AN ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS 1 Tray 5 Tongue 9 Single Spool Assemblies 2 2 Wheel Brackets 2 6 End Plates 2 10 Shaft 3 Middle Brace 7 Lift Handle 11 Double Spool Assemblies 2 4 Hitch Bracket 8 Lift Lever Assembly 12 Wheels 2 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMEL CAUTION Points of aerator knives 7 16 wrenches are sharp Exercise caution at all times 2 2 1 2 wrenches 2 9 16 wrenches 2 3 4 wrenches or adjustable wrenches while assembling and using the aerator e Push split plastic bearings Y into both ends of all single and double spool assemblies See figure 2 e Attach the lift lever assembly to the two holes in the SPLIT middle of the shaft using two 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolts BEARING Y B and a 1 4 nylock nuts K Tighten See figure 1 LIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY SPLIT BEARING Y 1 4 NYLOCK SPLIT BEARING Y 1 4 x 1 3 4 HEX BOLT B FIGURE 1 BEARING Y FIGURE 2 e Identify the short end of the shaft Assemble a 1 long spacer S a single spool assembly a 1 33 long spacer T a double spool assembly another 1 33 long spacer T and a 3 4 flat washer N onto th
8. across without proper instructions the face of a slope e This aerator attachment has sharp knife points e This equipment should be operated at reduced speed Always handle with care and wear substantial foot on rough terrain along creeks and ditches and on wear when operating this aerator hillsides to prevent tipping and loss of control Do not e Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on plug aerator drive too close to a creek or a ditch attachment frame or on towing vehicle e Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other e Keep the area of operation clear of all persons public thoroughfare particularly small children and also pets e Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE l o oo WW HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS Key Qty Description Key Qty Description Hex Bolt 1 2 x 3 1 2 Lg Nylock Nut 1 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 3 4 Lg Flat Washer 3 4 Hex Bolt 1 2 x 1 1 4 Lg Hex Bolt 1 4 x 3 4 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 Lg Clevis Pin Hex Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 Lg Hair Cotter Pin Small Hair Cotter Pin Large Spacer Tube 3 70 Long Hitch Pin
9. e short end of the shaft See figure 3 Assemble the end plates to the ends of the tray using four 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts E and four 5 16 nylock nuts J for each end plate Do not tighten until final step See figure 5 1 33 LONG 3 4 FLAT SPACER T WASHER N 5 16 x 3 4 HEX BOLT E 5 16 NYLOCK NUT J 6 1 33 LONG Q SPACER T EX f DY 1 LONG R SPACER S DOUBLE SPOOL ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 SHORT END SINGLE SPOOL ASSEMBLY OF SHAFT FIGURE 3 e Assemble the tongue to the tray using four 3 8 x 1 e Assemble the middle brace onto the long end of the shaft with the bent end of the brace facing the lift lever Next assemble a 3 70 long spacer R a single spool assembly a 1 33 long spacer T a double spool assembly a 1 33 long spacer T and a 3 4 flat washer N onto the long end of the shaft See figure MIDDLE BRACE 3 70 LONG SPACER R 1 33 LONG _ SPACER T SINGLE SPOOL ASSEMBLY DOUBLE SPOOL ASSEMBLY 1 33 LONG SPACER T 3 4 FLAT WASHER N FIGURE 4 REAR VIEW hex bolts D and 3 8 nylock nuts I as shown in figure 6 Tighten Assemble the two stop brackets U to the tongue using four 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts O and 1 4 nylock nuts K Position the bottom bracket as far to the right side as possible Position the top bracket as far to the left side as possible Tighten See figure 6 3 8 x 1 HEX BOLT D STOP BRACKET U 1 4 x 3 4 HEX BOLT 0 RIGHT S
10. ou specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 The model number and serial numbers will be found on a MODEL NUMBER 486 24326 decal attached to the aerator SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference A SAFETY A 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 e Read this owners manual carefully for operating and e Always begin with the transmission in first low gear service instructions before attempting to assemble or and engine at low speed and gradually increase operate this equipment Be thoroughly familiar with speed as conditions permit the proper use of this equipment e The vehicle braking and stability may be affected e Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety with the attachment of this equipment Be aware of rules and know how to operate the vehicle before changing conditions on slopes Refer to safety rules in using this equipment the vehicle owner s manual concerning safe operation e Never allow children to operate the tractor or plug on slopes STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES aerator attachment and do not allow adults to operate e Always operate up and down a slope never
11. st the nuts so that the wheel is held securely with minimum end play but will spin freely Repeat on other side See figure 9 1 2 NYLOCK JAM NUT H 1 2 x 3 1 2 HEX BOLT A UPSIDE DOWN VIEW Tip the aerator onto the back edge of the tray Fasten the middle brace to the bottom of the tongue using two 3 8 x 1 hex bolts D and 3 8 nylock nuts I Do not tighten until final step See figure 10 3 8 x 1 HEX BOLT D MIDDLE Ca BRACE FIGURE 10 e Turn the lift handle as shown in figure 11 and attach it e Perform the following steps in sequence to tighten the to the side of the lift lever that is indicated Use a 1 2 bolts and nuts that remain loose Refer to figure 12 x 1 1 4 hex bolt C and 1 2 nylock nut M in the bottom hole and the clevis pin and small hairpin cotter a Turn the aerator upright then lock the lift handle in the top hole Tighten the bolt and nut See figure 11 into the transport position e Push the grip V onto the lift handle See figure 11 b Tighten the eight bolts at the corners of the tray c Tighten the two bolts which fasten the middle brace to the bottom of the tray L GRIP V 1 2 x 1 1 4 HEX BOLT C FIGURE 12 FIGURE 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR PLUG AERATOR Read this owner s manual and safety rules before operating your plug aerator Compare the illustration below with your aerator to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations
12. te wheels as needed plug aerator for any bolts and nuts which may have e Oil the spool assemblies and shaft as needed loosened Retighten any loose bolts and nuts CLEANING e Clean dirt off of aerator knives after each use BE CAREFUL OF SHARP EDGES WHEN CLEANING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Plugger points can periodically be sharpened with a small grinder to maintain good penetration Points should be removed to sharpen Follow original angle and contour of points when grinding STORAGE e Clean the aerator and store in a dry area Coat exposed metal with light oil to prevent rust PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR PLUG AERATOR MODEL 486 24326 OANODOAABRWN REPAIR PARTS FOR 40 PLUG AERATOR MODEL 486 24326 REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION NO NO NO NO i 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 8 1 1 8 32 2 4 2 Tray Middle Brace End Plate Lift Handle Tongue Shaft Hitch Bracket Wheel Wheel Bracket Assembly Spool Assembly Double Spool Assembly Single Lift Bracket Assembly Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Long Hairpin 3 32 x 1 8 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Long Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Long Hex Nylock Nut 5 16 Hex Nylock Jam Nut 1 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Long Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 Long Hex Jam Nut 1 2 13 Thd Flat Washer 3 4 Split Bearing 3 4 Spacer 3 70 Long Spacer 1 33 Long Hex Nylock Nut 1 2 Spacer 1 00 Long Grip Hitch Pin 3 8 Flat Head Hair
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