Craftsman 757.243481 User Manual

CRAFTSMAN.

OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL NO.

757.243481

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

FOR USE WITH RIDERS

AND LAWN/GARDEN TRACTORS

LAWN AERATOR

(PLUG-TYPE)

Assembly

Installation

Operation

Repair Parts

L-1S90-SC-2 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60t79, U. S. A.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON AERATOR

For 2 years from the date of purchase, when this Aerator is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty does not cover:

---repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner’s manual; and Aerator used for commercial or rental purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This

warranty applies only while this product is in use 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, IL 60179, U.S.A.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Aerator, It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you can not easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair your Aerator.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain

your Aerator properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

• THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE FRONT CORNER OF THE TRAY.

• YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE

757.243481

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the "SAFETY RULES". * Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring

for and using your Coring Aerator.

WARRANTY..............................................2

SAFETY RULES CARTON CONTENTS

ASSEMBLY...........................................5&6

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................................

3&4

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTY............................7

REPAIR PARTS

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Know controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE

OWNER’S MANUAL

Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, do

not allow adults to operate without proper

instruction and without having read the owner's manual.

’ Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets

a safe distance away.

> Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear

loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.

* Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor/attach

ment and area being covered. Don’t let other

interests distract you.

► Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other

hidden hazards.

Keep the vehicle and attachment in good operating

condition and keep safety devices in place.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condition.

The vehicle and attachment should be stopped and

inspected for damage after striking a foreign

object. The damage should be repaired before

restarting and operating the equipment.

' See tractor equipment owner’s manual for safe

operation of the equipment.

• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.

> Watch out for traffic when crossing or near

roadways.

* When using any attachment , don't allow anyone

near the vehicle while in operation.

To avoid damage to Spoons, always engage transport wheels to raise the Spoons when crossing concrete or asphalt walks, drives, or roads.

^Use the Aerator only on an established

lawn, never on newly laid sod.

• To avoid possible personal injury and/or equipment never exceed the recommended operating speed range of 3 to 5 MPH.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION!

No A L-1S90-SC-2

Owner s Manual No. B Z-1530 1 Used Hardware Bag

Plugging (Spoon) Tines 1 Used

BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON

No C 2-1531 Hardware Bag

1 Used

CAUTION

• Only tow your Aerator behind vehicles for which it was designed, lawn/garden tractors.

• Do not stand/ride on Aerator, bodily injury could result.

• Never exceed the Weight Tray capacity of 150 pounds

• Do not attempt to disconnect Aerator from tractor with weight in Hopper.

• When backing, carefully back straight to avoid Jack

knifing, which could result in damage to equipment.

30Z

No. 9 B-54 27-10 Frame Angle

2 Used

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No. 12 B-4859-10 Lift Handle Assembly 1 Used

No. 13 B-5309-10 Outer Tube Assembly 2 Used

No.D Z-1531-A Hardware Bag

Nylon Bearings 1 Used

No. 14 B-5311-10 Center Tube Assembly