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Owner's Manual

Model No. 486.24219

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.  48830 (REV. 6/06) 

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 6079 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 486.24219

Page 1: ...nual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 48830 REV 6 06 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: ...low anyone to ride or sit on the dethatcher lawnsweeper or towing vehicle Keep the 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 cond...

Page 3: ... U Bolt E 1 Transport Hook F 2 Washer 5 16 G 2 Washer 1 2 H 14 Washer 3 8 I 2 Hair Cotter Pin 3 32 REF QTY DESCRIPTION J 4 Hex Nut 1 4 K 7 Hex Nut 5 16 L 1 Jam Nut Plain 1 2 M 1 Jam Nut Nylock 1 2 N 2 Vinyl Cap O 2 Conduit Clamp P 2 Keeper Bracket Q 1 Nylon Tie N NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE P O Q A SHOWN FULL SIZE B C E F G D I J K L M H ...

Page 4: ...UT 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 seven spring tines to the top...

Page 5: ...r owner s manual 3 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 these steps 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 U...

Page 6: ...tively 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 steep dips in the ground while deth...

Page 7: ... 2 Hair Cotter Pin 3 32 11 44025 1 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION NO NO PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 24219 DETHATCHER 12 R19171616 2 Washer 1 2 13 43019 1 Jam Nut Plain 1 2 13 14 48115 1 Jam Nut Nylock 1 2 13 15 48813 2 U Bolt 1 4 20 16 43178 4 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 17 726 0178 1 Nylon Tie 18 48811 2 Hook Transport 19 25054 2 Bracket U Bolt Clamp 20 44481 2 Vinyl Cap 48830 1 Owne...

Page 8: ...l 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 or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only ...

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