Craftsman 48624372 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
CRRFT$14RN
48" SPIKE AERATOR
Model No. 486.24372
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
ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 4
OPERATION ............................................................. 6
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 7
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................. 7
STORAGE ................................................................. 7
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........................... 8
REPAIR PARTS LIST ............................................... 9
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. Back Page
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
For oneyearfrom the date of purchase, when this aeratorismaintained and lubricated accordingto the operatingand
maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
If this aerator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warrantydoesnotcoverrepairsnecessary because of operator negligenceor abuse, includingthefailure 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.
Thiswarrantyappliesonly whilethis productisinthe UnitedStates.
This warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and you may alsohave otherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
Sears, Roebuckand Co. D/817 WA. HoffmanEstates,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.
• Readthe owners manual carefullyfor operatingand
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 spike
aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate
withoutproper instructions.
• Wear eye protection when operating the aerator.
• Wear substantial footwear when operating the
aerator.
• Do not allow anyone to ride or siton spike aerator
attachment 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.
The model number and serialnumber will be found on a
decal attached to the spike shield.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
• Alwaysbegin with the transmission in first (low)gear
and engine at low speed, and graduallyincrease
speed as conditionspermit.
• The vehicle brakingand stabilitymay be affectedwith
the attachmentof thisequipment.Beaware of
changingconditionsonslopes. Refer to safety rulesin
the vehicleowner's manual concerningsafe operation
on slopes.STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES.
• Always operate up and down a slope, never across
theface of a slope
• This equipmentshouldbe operated at reducedspeed
on roughterrain,alongcreeks and ditchesand on
hillsides,to preventtippingand lossof control.Do not
drivetoo closeto a creek or a ditch.
• Do nottow thisequipmenton a highwayor anyother
publicthoroughfare.
• Followthe maintenance instructionsas outlinedinthis
ownersmanual.
MODEL NUMBER: 486.24372 I
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
I
I
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
REF. I QTY.
A 2 Hex Bolt,3/8-16 x 2-1/2" Lg.
B 2 Hex Bolt,3/8-16 x 1" Lg.
C 2 Hex Bolt,5/16-18 x 2" Lg.
D 2 Hex Bolt,5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Lg.
E 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
F 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
G 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
H 6 Hex Nut, 5/16"
I 4 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
DESCRIPTION REF. QTY.
J
4 Hex LockNut, 3/8"
K
6 Lock Washer, 5/16"
L
2 LockWasher, 3/8"
M
2 Flat Washer, 5/16"
N
2 Flat Washer, 3/8"
O
2 Axle Bushing
P
2 Bushing,Short
Q
2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3/4" Lg.
R
2 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
S
2 Grip
DESCRIPTION
3
CARTON CONTENTS
1. Spike Shield Assembly
2. Hitch Mount Arm (2)
3. Hitch Bracket (2)
4. Wheel Assembly (2)
4
5. Hitch Arm Mount Bracket (2)
6. Transport Handle (2)
Hardware Package (Page 3)
6
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 1/2"Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Remove all parts and hardware packages fromthe
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify
using the illustration on page 3 and the illustration at
the top of this page.
FIGURE 1
4
Assemble two hitch arm mount brackets to the
spike shield assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex
boltsand 5/16" hex locknuts. Do not tighten at yet.
See figure 1.
HITCH ARM MOUNT
SPIKE SHIELD
ASSEMBLY
_ _,..5/16" x 3/4'"
_'_- HEX BOLT
i
_'<"_'5/16'" HEX
LOCK NUT
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