Craftsman 48624003 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
36" TOW-BEHIND
®
U IVERSAL TILLE
Model No. 486.24003
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
IMPORTANT! The engine is shipped without oil. Oil must be added before starting
the engine. See Engine Maintenance on page 9 of this manual for instructions.
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42488 (11/16/12)
WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 3
ASSEMBLY ..................................................................... 4
OPERATION ................................................................ 5-7
MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 8-9
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship, A
defective product will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is unavailable,
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-800-659-5917 or visit the web site: www.
craftsman.corn
All of the above warranty coverage is void if this riding equipment is ever used while providing commercial services or if
rented to another person.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:
Expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, including but not limited to spark
plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups.
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused impacting objects that
bend the frame, axle assembly or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage
caused by improperstorage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the product clear of
flammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained inthe operator's manual.
Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general,
fuel should be used within 30 days of itspurchase date.
Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ................................ 10-11
STORAGE ..................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 12
REPAIR PARTS ........................................................ 13-15
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................ Rear Cover
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Record serial number and date of purchase in space
provided below.
MODEL NUMBER: 486.24003
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
The model and serial number will be found on the
model plate attached to the right hand chassis.
You should record both serial number and date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINETYPE Regular Unleaded
OIL (20 oz. Capacity): Above 32 F: SAE 20
Below 32 F: SAE 5W30
SPARK PLUG Gap: .030"
TILLING GROUND SPEED: Approx. 2 MPH
TILLING WIDTH: 36 in.
TILLING TINE SPEED: 230 RPM
DANGER:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,andthrowingobjects.Failureto
observethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
iMPORTANT
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means -- Attention!
Become Alert! Your safety is involved.
TRAINING
• Read opening and service instructions carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate the machine without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders,
particularly small children and pets.
PREPARATION
• Check fuel and lubrication before starting the engine.
• Do not fill the gasoline tank while the engine is
running or still hot.
• Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors.
• Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine.
• Inspect the area to be tilled. Remove glass, wire,
metal objects, large sticks, and stones. Avoid
underground pipes and wiring.
• Have a complete working knowledge of your tractor
and know how to handle your tractor with a tiller or
other attachment attached.
OPERATION
• Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Operate the tiller in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Always proceed slowly and carefully while operating
tiller.
• Personal injury may result from contact with the
augers or debris thrown by this machine. Always stay
a safe distance away from the augers.
• Shut off engine before leaving tiller unattended.
• Check for loose fasteners or parts before each use.
• Never store tiller inside a building while gasoline is
in the tank. Allow engine to cool before storing in an
enclosure.
• Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead wire
before cleaning augers, removing obstacles, or
making adjustments, except for those which must
be done with the engine running.
• Never place hands or feet under or into rotating
parts or concealed areas. Keep hands and feet
clearly away from auger elements, belts, pulleys,
etc. while engine is running.
• Wear substantial shoes and eye protection while
using tiller.
• Never attempt to make a maintenance adjustment
while engine is running, except on the carburetor.
• Never run the engine indoors.
• Never operate machine without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
• Disengage the tine clutch lever and stop the tiller
and tractor engines before getting off the tractor.
• Disengage the tine clutch lever and stop the tiller
engine before transporting tiller.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this
manual and the engine owner's manual.
• Disconnect spark plug wire before making a
maintenance adjustment or repair.
• Store gasoline in UL-approved non-spill containers.
• Only use manufacturer replacement parts.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not
be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). Ifa
spark attester is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California, the above law is required by
law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on Federal lands. A spark attester for the
muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Authorized Service Center.
IMPORTANT! Add oil before starting engine. See Engine
Maintenance on page 9.
REMOVE UNiT FROM CARTON
• Cut all four corners of the carton from top to bottom
and lay panels flat. (See Figure 1)
Remove the lag screw that holds the floating hitch to
the packing skid.
Remove wooden top and side supports.
Remove four hex bolts, hex nuts, and flat washers
from the hold down brackets at the rear of the carton.
Remove and save the two flat washers and cotter
pins from the rear axle. Reuse when attaching gauge
wheels.
Discard all other packing hardware.
WOOD TOP HOLD DOWN
SUPPORTS BRACKET
LAG SCREW
iNSTALL TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES
Attach floating hitch to tractor draw bar (Refer to
OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS on page 6.)
Remove the pre-assembled 3/8" x 2" hex bolt and
3/8" nylock nut from the left hand tine assembly. Slide
the tine assembly onto the transmission axle on the
left side of the tiller and secure with the hex bolt and
nylock nut. (See Figure 3.) Repeat for opposite side.
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
L
WOOD SIDE "_-_
SUPPORTS
HEX BOLT
PACKING HEX NUT
SKID FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 1
iNSTALL TILLER GAUGE WHEELS
Assemble gauge wheels onto rear axle with the
extended end of the hub facing inward. Secure with
the flat washers and cotter pins that were removed
from the axle during unpacking. (See Figure 2.)
EDGE HEX BOLT
3/8" x 2" AXLE
FIGURE 3
iNSTALL (WHEEL) WEIGHTS TO TILLER
NOTE: Weights are not furnished with the tiller. Wheel
weights may be purchased to mount to the tiller if extra
weight is required. (Refer to the OPERATION section of
this manual.)
Remove the four hex bolts and nuts located
approximately 3-1/2" from the front edge of the tine
shields. See Figure 4.
Secure (wheel) weights to tine shield using bolts and
nuts furnished with the weights. See Figure 4.
LONG_
__ WEIGHT
WHEEL
COTTER PIN
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 2
/ /
TINE
SHIELD
REAR AXLE
NUTS
GAGE WHEELS
FIGURE 4
RIGHT HAND (RH) AND LEFT HAND (LH) ARE REMOVE THE MOWER DECK FROM THETRACTOR
DETERMINED FROM THE DRIVERS POSiTiON BEFORE USING THE TILLER. REFER TO YOUR
WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. TRACTOR OWNER'S MANUAL.
KNOW YOU R TILLER
Compare the illustrationbelow with your tillerto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
TINE
CHOKE
CONTROL
FUEL
SHUT
OFF
CLUTCH
LEVER
FLOATING HITCH
LIFT HANDLE
\
DEPTH STAKE
SAFETY SWITCH - prevents engine from starting while
tine clutch lever is engaged
LiFT HANDLE - selects tilling or transport position by
moving gage wheels
THROTTLE
PULL START
FIGURE 5
RECOIL START HANDLE - used to start the engine
THROTTLE CONTROL - controls engine speed
FUEL SHUT OFF - shuts of fuel to engine
TINE CLUTCH LEVER - starts and stops tine rotation
FLOATING HITCH - telescoping hitch limits shock loads
to tractor
CHOKE CONTROL - used when starting a cold engine
DEPTH STAKE - controls tilling/cultivating depth
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