Craftsman 486.242182 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Always begin with the transmission in first low gear and engine at low speed and gradually increase speed as conditions permit Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this equipment Be aware of changing conditions on slopes Refer to safety rules in the vehicle owner s manual concerning safe operation on slopes STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES Always operate up and down a slope never across the face of a slope This equipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain along creeks and ditches and on hillsides to prevent tipping and loss of control Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual lawnsweeper or towing vehicle Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and also pets Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved N Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS TI cme ID T Ln CI 13 46526 47025 43085 48813 48811 43081 R19171616 43070 43055 47189 47810 43019 o Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 48115 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 48812 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 43003 U Bolt 1 4 20 43015 Transport Hoo2. and 1 2 nylock jam nut 1 2 NYLOCK x JAM NUT 1 2 x 3 1 2 HEX BOLT FIGURE 8 e Assemble one 5 16 x 3 1 2 hex bolt and 5 16 nylock nut to the bottom hole of each mount bracket 5 16 x 3 1 2 HEX BOLT FIGURE 9 e Fasten each clamp to the spring mount frame assembly using one 5 16 x 1 3 8 clevis pin 5 16 washer and 3 32 hair cotter pin 5 16 x 1 3 8 CLEVIS PIN FIGURE 10 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE e Secure the two mount brackets to the drawbar offset tube of the sweeper using two 3 8 U bolts four 3 8 lock washers and four 3 8 hex nuts Do not tighten yet VE PHN 3 8 U BOLT EZT 3 8 LOCK WASHER SN 3 8 HEX NUTS FIGURE 11 e Center the dethatcher on the front of the sweeper housing e Place the double transport hook onto the sweeper hitch tube Lift up the front of the dethatcher and slide it into the double hooks to secure it in the transport position e Tighten the U bolts and nuts assembled in figure 11 FIGURE 12 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER USING THE DETHATCHER RAISING LOWERING THE DETHATCHER Regular removal of thatch is critical to the maintenance of a healthy lawn Thatch is layer of stems clippings e To raise the dethatcher for transport lift up on the runners roots and leaves that have not decayed front of the
3. dethatcher and secure it with the transport Excessive thatch prevents air water and fertilizer from hook Lower the dethatcher by releasing the transport reaching the roots The dethatcher will effectively dislodge hook excessive thatch from your lawn e Start with the tractor in low gear Vary the forward SETTING THE OPERATING POSITION speed to determine the best speed for maximum dethatcher performance e The operating height of the dethatcher is controlled by the gauge wheel at the front of the dethatcher and is not adjustable The correct wheel position was determined in figure 2 when you assembled the wheel e Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even removal of thatch e On slopes always operate in an up and down direction only e Set the sweeper to the desired operating height The best height is usually with the brushes set about 1 2 down into the grass Refer to your sweeper owner s manual e Avoid extremely sharp turns e Avoid towing the dethatcher across sudden steep dips in the ground while dethatching Loss of ground contact with the gauge wheel could cause the dethatcher to be pulled back underneath the sweeper MAINTENANCE STORAGE 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 lt Q5 Service Dates Check for loose fasteners x Check fo
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5. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN DETHATCHERFORSWEEPERS O Kor aeran STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Model No 486 242182 Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 ee CAUTION e Safety Before using this product read e A mbl this manual and follow all Safety sane b y Rules and Operation 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 41505 rev 06 07 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULE opssisosesi iandien encima 2 OPERATION ceisir paesed eneae dered 7 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART 3 MAINTENANCE STORAGE neeese 7 CARTON CONTENTS corirsudeuesinnndiia iiaa i 4 REPAIR PARTS s iceiieuse iene aie iaei 9 ASSEMBLY orsus nun a E 4 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE eee Back Page WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date or purchase return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes This warranty does not include items considered to expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
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7. hatcher to the conduit clamps using two 5 16 x 1 3 8 clevis pins 5 16 washers and 3 32 hair cotter pins See figure 4 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MIDDLE SETTING 5 16 x 1 3 8 4 ZA CLEVIS PIN 5 16 WASHER 3 32 HAIR COTTER PIN FIGURE 4 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE If you have a 30 sweeper skip to figure 6 Make sure the sweeper height adjustment handle is still set to about the middle of it s adjustment range Center the dethatcher with the sweeper Assemble the keeper brackets bend to the inside to the sweeper s hitch tube outside of the conduit clamps Use a u bolt and two 1 4 nylock nuts per bracket Position the keeper brackets against the sides of the conduit clamps approximately perpendicular to the ground Tighten the nuts without bending the keeper brackets See figure 5 ee ya RI COIN d 1 4 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 5 Lift the front of the dethatcher and secure it in transport position using the transport hook See figure 6 TRANSPORT HOOK FIGURE 6 SWEEPERS WITH A SINGLE HITCH TUBE NOTE The dethatcher attaches to the sweeper s offset tube This prevents you from offsetting the sweeper e Assemble the four bearings to the two spacers and then slide each through a clamp oD BEARING BEARING Nes FIGURE 7 e Attach each of the bearing spacer and clamp assemblies to a mount bracket using a 1 2 x 3 1 2 hex bolt
8. k 44481 Washer 5 16 48917 Washer 1 2 25054 Washer 3 8 46499 Hair Cotter Pin 3 32 741 0248 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 42212 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 46853 Jam Nut Plain 1 2 13 wo Jam Nut Nylock 1 2 13 Clevis Pin 5 16 x 1 3 8 Lock Washer 3 8 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Vinyl Cap Clamp Bracket U Bolt Clamp Spacer Flange Bearing Double Transport Hook U Bolt 3 8 Ow DYN PD DA NHANNNNA ABD Of PD Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help 3 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS NOTE On sweepers smaller than 42 use only five spring tines 1 Spring Tines 7 2 Frame Assembly e Assemble a vinyl cap onto each end of the frame tube 3 Gauge Wheel See figure 1 4 Mount Brackets 2 5 16 x 1 1 2 VINYL CAP 6 Dp a HEX BOLT E 3 8 WASHER lt gt Ze Ly bi 5 16 NYLOCK NUT VINYL CAP FIGURE 1 Assemble a 1 2 washer the wheel another 1 2 washer and the 1 2 plain jam nut onto the 1 2 x 3 1 2 hex bolt See figure 2 e Insert the bolt through the welded bracket and assemble the 1 2 nylock jam nut onto the bolt Adjust the nuts so that there is no end play in the wheel and then tighten the nuts securely against the welded TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY bracket Make sure the wheel still turns freely See figure 2 1 7 16 Wrench 2 1 2 Wrenches 2 3 4 or Adjustable Wrenches 1 Knife Use this hole for 42 amp 46 sweepers Use this h
9. ole for smaller sweepers REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON e Remove all parts and hardware packages from the Q 1 2 NYLOCK carton Lay out all parts and hardware and identify JAM NUT using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4 E e Turn the frame assembly as shown in figure 1 1 27 JAMNUT e Assemble seven spring tines to the top of the frame 1 2 WASHER tube Use a 5 16 x 1 1 2 hex bolt two 3 8 flat u washers and a 5 16 nylock nut for each spring tine fee ASR Place one 3 8 flat washer on top of the frame tube 1 2 x 3 1 2 and the second 3 8 flat washer on top of the spring HEX BOLT tine See figure 1 FIGURE 2 4 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE SWEEPERS WITH TWO HITCH TUBES Skip to page 6 for sweepers with single hitch tubes e Assemble a conduit clamp onto each end of the sweeper height adjustment tube so that the straight part of the clamp is on top of the tube e Remove the hitch brackets from the sweeper s hitch tubes Slide the transport hook onto the L H hitch tube as shown in figure 3 e Reassemble the hitch brackets and bolts to the hitch tubes Refer to your sweeper owner s manual TRANSPORT HOOK CONDUIT CLAMP os TUBE FIGURE 3 e Connect the sweeper to the tractor Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about the middle of it s adjustment range e Place the dethatcher in front of the sweeper housing underneath the hitch tubes e Connect the det
10. r worn or damaged parts X XI O Eo e R GG ER e Before each use check all nuts and bolts for e If rust appears on the spring tines sand lightly and tightness coat with enamel paint e Clean after each use to help prevent rust e Always store in a dry area and coat exposed metal with light oil when not in use 8 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 242182 DETHATCHER REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION _ 64650 46761 48098 27117 46526 47025 43085 48813 48811 43081 R19171616 43070 43055 47189 oh Spring Mount Frame Assem 47810 Spring Tine 43019 Gauge Wheel 48115 Mount Bracket 48812 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 43003 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 43015 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 44481 U Bolt 1 4 20 48917 Transport Hook 25054 Washer 5 16 46499 Washer 1 2 741 0248 Washer 3 8 42212 Hair Cotter Pin 3 32 46853 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 41505 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 Jam Nut Plain 1 2 13 Jam Nut Nylock 1 2 13 Clevis Pin 5 16 x 1 3 8 Lock Washer 3 8 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Vinyl Cap Clamp Bracket U Bolt Clamp Spacer Flange Bearing Double Transport Hook U Bolt 3 8 Owner s Manual ANoOaRWND NNMNHANMNNNWN N A DMPO ANMNNNNAANW AN Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help 9 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 10 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN
11. vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 Attachment Hotline The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the dethatcher You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference MODEL NUMBER 486 242182 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 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 service instructions before attempting to assemble or operate the dethatcher Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of the dethatcher Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules and know how to operate the vehicle before using the dethatcher Read the lawnsweeper owners manual and safety rules and know how to operate the lawnsweeper before using the dethatcher e Never allow children to operate the tractor or dethatcher attachment and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions This dethatcher attachment has sharp tine points Always handle with care and wear substantial foot wear when operating this dethatcher Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on the dethatcher
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