Craftsman 486.243001 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

I CRRFTSMRN°I

40" FRONT MOUNT

TINE DETHATCHER

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all

Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions.

•Safety

•Assembly

*Operation

•Maintenance

.Parts

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!H

For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48391(2/02)

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

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

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

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

OPERATION .............................................................. 8

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE .................................... 10

SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS ..................................... 10

REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 1!

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

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON

For one year from the date of purchase, when this dethatcher is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and

maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.

If this dethatcher 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

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:

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.243001

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 safety rules in the vehicle owners manual and

know how to operate your equipment, before using

the tine dethatcher.

• Never operate vehicle and tine dethatcher attachment

without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow

anyone to ride or sit on the tine dethatcher.

• Never allow children to operate the tractor or

dethatcher attachment, and do not allow adults to

operate without proper instructions.

• Eye Protection should be worn when operating the

tine dethatcher.

• Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear, and

gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

Recommended maximum operating speed is 3

M.P.H.

• Always stop vehicle and lift dethatcher to transport

position before making short tums.

• When de-thatching do not drive too close to a creek

or ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards

which could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

• Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to

the safety rules in the vehicle owners manual con-

cerning safe operation on slopes. STAY OFF STEEP

SLOPES.

• This equipment is not meant for street or highway

use. Watch for traffic when de-thatching near high-

ways.

•Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and

inspected for damage after strikinga foreign object.

•Check all nuts, bolts and screws frequently making

sure they are tight and the equipment is in safe

working condition.

•Followthe maintenance instructionsas outlined in thi,_

owners manual.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attentionl! ]

Become alertll Your safety is involved. I

SHOWN FULL SIZE

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

Key

Qty

Description

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16"-18 x 1" Lg.

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

Flat Washer, 5/8=SAE.

Lock Washer, 5/16"

•Lock Washer, 3/8"

Key Qty

G14

H 4

I 1

K 1

M 1

Description

Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Thd.

Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thd.

Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3/4"

Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" (large)

Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" (small)

Keeper Plate

Handle Grip

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Mounting Arms (2)

2. Lift Handle

3. Angle Mounting Brackets (2)

4, Lift Handle Bracket

5, Hitch Bracket

6. Axle

7. Wheels (2)

8. Mounting Shaft

9. Lift Handle Arm

10. Handle Lock Bracket

11.Tine Shield

Stop engine and let muffler cool

before attempting to install dethatcher

hitch brackets.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• 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.

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM TRACTOR

• Remove any front mounted attachments which may

be installed on your tractor.

•Mark all loose parts and save for reassembly.

ASSEMBLING DETHATCHER

Assemble handle lift bracket to forward set of holes on

left end of tine shield. Use two 5/16" x 1" carriage

bolts, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Tighten.

See figure 1.

HANDLE LIFT BRACKET -....

5/16" x 1"

CARRIAGE

LEFT END

TINE

SHIELD

TINES POINT

_TO FRONT

5/16" HEX NUT

FIGURE 1

Assemble mounting arms to inside of angle mounting

brackets using four 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16"

lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten until

dethatcher is mounted to tractor. See figure 3,

Loosely assemble front ends of mounting arms

together using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock

washers and 3/8" hex nuts, Place axle bushing

between front ends of mounting arms, centering

bushing up and down. Tighten bolts securely in

front ends of mounting arms. See figure 3.

5/16" LOCK

WASHER

5/16" x 1"

CARRIAGE BOLT

MOUNTING ARM

5/16" AXLE BUSHING

HEX

NUT

3/8"

HEX

3/8" x 1" NUT

HEX BOLT3/8" LOCK

WASHER

• Assemble angle mounting brackets to tine shield

using four 5/16" x t" carriage bolts, 5/16" lock wash-

era and 5/16" hex nuts. Tighten. See figure 2.

5/16" x 1"

CARRIAGE BOLT

ANGLE I

MOUNTING

BRACKET

TINE

SHIELD

5/16" LOCK

WASHER

5/16" HEX NUT

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

• Apply a light coating of oil to the axle.

• Assemble a 21/32" washer, the wheel (long end of

hub first) and another 21/32" washer onto axle.

Secure with a 1/8" hairpin cotter. See figure 4.

%___.._/ NHEEL

1/8" HAIRPIN co'n'ER

FIGURE 4

Assemblea21/32"washerontoaxle.Insertaxleup

throughaxlebushing.Assembleanother21132"

washerontoaxleandsecurewitha1/8"hairpin

cotter.Seefigure5.

3OTTER

21132"

WASHER

FIGURE 5

Assemble a1/8" hairpin cotter to one end of mounting

shaft. Insert other end of mounting shaftthrough

holes in both mounting arms, assembling two keeper

plates (as shown) onto shaft between arms. Secure

mounting shaft to mounting arms with a (large) 1/8"

hairpin cotter in end of shaft. See figure 6.

1/8" HAIRPIN MOUNTING (LARGE) 1/8"

COTTER SHAFT HAIRPIN COTTER

KEEPER

PLATES

FIGURE 6

A'rrACHING DETHATCHER TO TRACTOR

Remove two self threading bolts from front cross-

member of tractor. Assemble bolts through lower slots

in hitchbracket, then reinstall them back intofront

cmssmembar. (Make sure notches at top of hitch

bracket and cressmember are aligned.) See figure 7.

From behind tractor's front crossmember, inserttwo

3/8" x 1" hex bolts through holes in crossmember

(shown in figure 7) and through upper slots in hitch

bracket. Secure with two 3/8" lockwashers and two

3/8" hex nuts.

SELF THREADING BOLT

FRONT MUFFLER

3/8" HEX NUT

3/8" LOCKWASHER

SELF THREADING BOLT

3/8" x 1"

HEX BOLT

HITCH BRACKET

FIGURE 7

• Assemble handle lock bracket to lift handle arm using

two 5116" x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16" lock washers and

5/16" hex nuts. See figure 8.

._llb"Xl"

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16" HEX NUT

LIFTARM

5/16" LOCK

WASHER

HANDLE LOCK

BRACKET

FIGURE 8

Assemble lift handle arm to left side of hitch bracket

using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" lock washer and

5116" hex nuts. See figure 9.

FRONT

5/16" HEX NUT

HITCH BRACKET

5/16" x 1"

HEX BOLT

LIFT HANDLE/

FIGURE 9

Slide keeper plates toward center of mounting shaft.

Attach assembled dethatcher to hitch plate by placing

mounting shaft into slots at front of hitch plate. See

figure 10.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

PLATE SHAFT

FIGURE 10

PLATES

Slide one keeper plate to each side of mounting shaft

with lip under hitchplate and secure with 1/8" (large)

hairpin cotter. See figure 11.

HITCH

KEEPER

PLATE

IFIGURE 11

LARGE HAIRPIN COTTER

•Install vinyl grip on lifthandle as shown in figure 12.

• Slide lift handle down between lift handle arm and

handle lock bracket. See figure 12.

• Assemble lift handle to lift handle bracket using 3/8" x

314"clevis pin and 3/32" (small) hairpin cotter.

See figure 12.

LIFT HANDLE

Z/LIIJ SRACKET

_ _"/_l_ _'__ LIFT HANDLE

BRACKET

FIGURE 12

• Raise and lock dethatcher in transport position (see

operation instructions on page 8). Move tractor with

front mounted dethatcher onto a level surface, such

as a drive or garage floor. Lower the Une dethatcher

from transport position to rest on the level surface.

• Adjust tine shield until spring tines come in contact

with level surface, keeping front and back tines at the

same height. Tighten mounting arm carriage bolts in

angle brackets to lock in adjustment. See figure 13.

•If you need more adjustment, try moving the axle

bushing up or down between the mounting arms. Be

sure to retighten the bolts securing the bushing.

MOUNTING

ARMS

AXLE

BUSHING ANGLE BRACKETS

GROUND

FIGURE 13

KNOW YOUR DETHATCHER

LIFT HANDLE

LOCK

LIFT HANDLE

Raises and lowers dethatcher.

HANDLE LOCK BRACKET

Locks lift handle in raised transport position.

HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER

To raise dethatcher to transport position:

• Pull lift handle back so that stud in handle is pulled

past handle lock bracket. Push down and forward on

handle so that stud falls into notch on handle lock

bracket to lock in position. See figure 14.

To lower dethatcher to work position:

• Pull back and up on handle to release stud from notch

in handle lock bracket. Lower by holding up on handle

and pushing forward, allowing stud to pass through

lock bracket. See figure 14.

NOTCH [

FIGURE 14

OPERATING TIPS

De-thatching is recommended for eady spring, late fall

and prior to fertilizing. It is not recommended to de-thatch

with every mowing of the lawn. The tine dethatcher can

be easily removed for storage (Maintenance/Storage).

•Always being with transmission in first (low) gear, and

gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

•The tine dethatcher is designed to pull up dead grass

in your lawn. Do not attempt to use dethatcher in field

mowing.

•For best results, use a "criss-cress"pattern on your

lawn.

•Vary vehicle speed to determine speed for best

thatching action.

•The front and rear tines should be kept level.

Refer to figure 13 on page 7.

•Stop vehicle and lift dethatcher to transport positio

when making sharp turns.

_USTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section,

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service.

Check for loose fasteners

Lubrication

Service Dates

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

•Before each use check all nuts and bolts for tight-

ness. Tighten loose fasteners before using.

LUBRICATION

•Before each use apply a small amount of motor oil

between washer and wheel bearing and between

washer and top of pivot sleeve. See figure 15,

OIL

I OIL

FIGURE 15

LIFT HANDLE ,a_

J, Z, _JJ ..,cK r

FIGURE 16

STORAGE

•Alwaysstorein a dryarea,and coatspringtineswith

lightoil whennotin use.

TO REMOVE DETHATCHER FROM TRACTOR

(Refer to figure 16).

•Lower dethatcher to ground.

•Remove 3/32" (small) hairpin cotter and 3/8" x 3/4"

clevis pin from lift handle. Remove handle from

handle lift bracket.

•Slide lift handle out between lift handle arm and

handle lock bracket.

(Refer to figure 17).

• Remove the two inside 1/8" (large) hairpin cotters

from mounting shaft and slide keeper plates to center

of mounting shaft. Reinsert hairpin cotters through

small holes in mounting shaft for storage.

• Lift dethatcher assemble from hitch bracket.

MOUNTING

SHAFT

PLATE

1/8" HAIRPIN

COFFERS

(INSIDE)

FIGURE 17

Levelingthedethatcher

•Move tractor with front mounted dethatcher onto a

level surface, such as adrive or garage floor,

•Lower dethatcher from transport position to reston

level surface.

• Loosen carriage bolts through mounting arms and

angle brackets. (Refer to figure 3 on page 5.)

• Adjust tine shield until spring tines come in contact

with level surface, keeping front and back tines at

same height. Tighten mounting arm carriage bolts on

top of dethatcher shield to lock adjustment. See figure

18.

• If you need more adjustment, try moving the axle

bushing up o[ down between the mounting arms. Be

sure to retighten the bolts securing the bushing. See

figure 18.

MOUNTING

ARMS

AXLE

BUSHING ANGLE BRACKETS

GROUND

•To replace a spring tine:

a. Insert a screw driver or punch into hole and pry

locking tab out from center loop of spring tine.

b. Remove old spring tine from pocket.

c. Slide a new spring tine into pocket. Insert a screw

driver or punch into hole and bend down locking

tab until it wedges inside center loop of spring tine.

See figure 19.

POCKET

FIGURE 19

FIGURE 18

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