Craftsman 48624338 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

48" SPIKE AERATOR

Model No. 486.24338

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow

all Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 2

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................ 3

CARTON CONTENTS .............................................. 4

ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 4

OPERATION ............................................................. 7

MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 9

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................. 9

STORAGE ...;............................................................. 9

REPAIR PARTS ....................................................... 11

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ Back Cover

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON 48" SPIKE AERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this aerator is maintained and _ubficated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.

Ifthis aeraaator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

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.

• Read this owners manual carefully for operating and service instructions before attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this equipment.

• Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before using this equipment.

• Never allow children to operate the tractor or aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions,

• This aerator attachment has sharp points. Always handle with care and wear substantial foot wear when

operating this de-thatcher.

• Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on aerator attach- ment frame or on 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 mean--Attention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

• 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 arid loss of control, Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch,

• Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other

public thoroughfare.

• Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this

owners manual.

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the tray of the aerator.

You should record both the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24338

SHOWN FULL SiZE

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

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Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description

A B

C D

E F

2 2

1 1

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 2-1/2" Lg. Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4" Lg. Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg. Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

Hitch Pin, 3/8"

Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" Hex Nut, 5/16"

M N

Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"

4 2

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8" Lock Washer, 5/16" Flat Washer, 3/8"

Angle Bracket

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Grip

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Spike Aerator Assembly

2. Lift Handle

3. Axle Bracket

4. Wheels (2)

5. Hitch Arm Mount Brackets (3)

6. Hitch Brackets (2)

7. Hitch Mount Arms (2)

Hardware Package (See page 3)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) I/2" wrenches

(2) 9/16" wrenches

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the

carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.

CAUTION: Spike points are sharp.

Excercise caution at all times when spike

points are rotating or when points are being handled.

Assemble two hitch arm mount brackets and two

angle brackets to the bottom of the tray. Fasten the brackets to the four holes at the rear of the tray using

four 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts and 5/16" hex lock nuts. Do

not tighten completely. See figure 1.

HITCHARM

MOUNT

ANGLE 5/16" HEX

5/16" HEX / BRACKET LOCK NUT LOCK NUT

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT HE)( BOLT

FIGURE 1 REAR VIEW

BRACKET

5/16" x 3/4"

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