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Owner's Manual

Model No. 486.24218

DETHATCHER FOR SWEEPERS

®

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read 
this manual and follow all Safety 
Rules and 
Operating Instructions.

•  Safety
•  Assembly
•  Operation
•  Maintenance
•  Parts

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.  41268 (7-21-09)

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Summary of Contents for 486.24218

Page 1: ...nual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 41268 7 21 09 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 ...

Page 2: ...e area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and also pets 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 s...

Page 3: ...6 18 x 1 1 2 8 48813 2 U Bolt 1 4 20 9 48811 1 Transport Hook 10 43081 2 Washer 5 16 11 R19171616 2 Washer 1 2 12 43070 14 Washer 3 8 13 43055 2 Hair Cotter Pin 3 32 14 47189 4 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 REF part no qty description 15 47810 9 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 16 43019 1 Jam Nut Plain 1 2 13 17 48115 3 Jam Nut Nylock 1 2 13 18 48812 2 Clevis Pin 5 16 x 1 3 8 19 44481 2 Vinyl Cap 20 48917 2 Clamp 21 25054 ...

Page 4: ...T 1 2 WASHER 1 2 NYLOCK JAM NUT Use this hole for 42 46 sweepers Use this hole for smaller sweepers 1 2 JAM NUT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 7 16 Wrench 2 1 2 Wrenches 2 3 4 or Adjustable Wrenches 1 Knife 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 Turn the frame assembly as shown in figure 1 Assemble ...

Page 5: ... 32 HAIR COTTER PIN 5 16 WASHER 5 16 x 1 3 8 CLEVIS PIN HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MIDDLE SETTING If you have a 30 sweeper skip to figure 6 Make sure the sweeper height adjustment handle is still set to about the middle of it s adjustment range Center the dethatcher with the sweeper Assemble the keeper brackets bend to the inside to the sweeper s hitch tube outside of the conduit clamps Use a u bolt and tw...

Page 6: ...ount bracket using a 1 2 x 3 1 2 hex bolt and 1 2 nylock jam nut 3 32 HAIR COTTER PIN 5 16 WASHER 5 16 x 1 3 8 CLEVIS PIN 5 16 NYLOCK NUT 5 16 x 2 1 2 HEX BOLT FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 DOUBLE TRANSPORT HOOK Fasten each clamp to the spring mount frame assembly using one 5 16 x 1 3 8 clevis pin 5 16 washer and 3 32 hair cotter pin Secure the two mount brackets to the inner holes of the drawbar o...

Page 7: ...he roots The dethatcher will effectively dislodge excessive thatch from your lawn Start with the tractor in low gear Vary the forward speed to determine the best speed for maximum dethatcher performance Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even removal of thatch On slopes always operate in an up and down direction only Avoid extremely sharp turns Avoid towing the dethatcher across sudden s...

Page 8: ...8 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE NOTES ...

Page 9: ... 1 2 6 44292 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 7 43085 7 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 8 48813 2 U Bolt 1 4 20 9 48811 1 Hook Transport 10 43081 2 Washer 5 16 11 R19171616 2 Washer 1 2 12 43070 14 Washer 3 8 13 43055 2 Hair Cotter Pin 3 32 REF part no qty description 14 47189 4 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 15 47810 9 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 16 43019 1 Jam Nut Plain 1 2 13 17 48115 3 Jam Nut Nylock 1 2 13 18 48812 2 Clevis Pi...

Page 10: ...10 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 11: ...11 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 12: ...that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Cent...

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