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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES ..............................................................2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ....................................3
CARTON CONTENTS .....................................................4
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................4
OPERATION ............................................................... 9-10

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ............................................ 9
SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS ........................................... 10
REPAIR  PARTS  ........................................................... 11
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................Back Cover

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — 

Attention!! Become 

alert!! Your safety is involved.

•  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 
concerning 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 highways.

•  Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and 

inspected for damage after striking a foreign object.

•  Check all nuts, bolts and screws frequently making 

sure they are tight and the equipment is in safe 

 

working condition.

•  Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this 

owners manual.

•  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 turns.

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.

SAFETY

MODEL NUMBER: 

 

486.24312

SERIAL NUMBER: 

 

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DATE OF PURCHASE:   

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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.

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Dethatcher fails due to a defect in material 
or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or replacement 
if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Summary of Contents for 486.24312

Page 1: ...RINTED IN U S A FORM NO 40375 REV 2 28 07 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 ...

Page 2: ...r 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 po...

Page 3: ...ex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Lg C 4 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 D 2 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 E 4 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 F 4 Spacer 8 x 1 x 5 G 4 Flat Washer 5 8 SAE H 14 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 KEY QTY DESCRIPTION I 10 Nylock Nut 3 8 16 J 1 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 3 4 K 6 Hairpin Cotter 1 8 large L 1 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 small M 1 Axle Bushing N 2 Keeper Plate O 1 Handle Grip ...

Page 4: ...S 1 Mounting Arms 2 2 Lift Handle 3 Angle Mounting Brackets 2 4 Lift Handle Bracket 5 Hitch Bracket 6 Axle 7 Wheel 8 Mounting Shaft 9 Lift Handle Arm 10 Handle Lock Bracket 11 Tine Shield 12 Frame Mount Bracket 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 us...

Page 5: ...TINE SHIELD 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT HANDLE LIFT BRACKET 5 16 NYLOCK NUT TINES POINT TO FRONT LEFT END 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT ANGLE MOUNTING BRACKET 5 16 NYLOCK NUT TINE SHIELD 3 Assemble mounting arms to inside of angle mounting brackets using four 5 16 x 1 carriage bolts and 5 16 nylock hex nuts Fasten through rear set of holes in mounting arms Do not tighten until dethatcher is mounted to tractor...

Page 6: ... Insert axle up through axle bushing Assemble another 5 8 washer onto axle and secure with a 1 8 hairpin cotter See figure 5 FIGURE 5 ATTACHING DETHATCHER TO TRACTOR 8 Insert mounting shaft through holes in both mounting arms Secure mounting shaft to mounting arms with two large 1 8 hairpin cotters assembled into inside holes of shaft See figure 6 HITCH BRACKET FRONT 3 8 x 1 HEX BOLT 3 8 NYLOCK NU...

Page 7: ...semble handle lock bracket to lift handle arm using two 5 16 x 1 carriage bolts and 5 16 nylock hex nuts See figure 11 FIGURE 11 5 16 NYLOCK NUT 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT LIFT HANDLE ARM HITCH BRACKET FRAME MOUNT BRACKET 3 8 x 1 HEX BOLT 3 8 NYLOCK NUT 14 Assemble the hitch bracket to the frame mount bracket using four 3 8 x 1 hex bolts and 3 8 nylock nuts as shown in figure 9 15 Assemble the frame m...

Page 8: ...s a drive or garage floor Lower the tine dethatcher from transport position to rest on the level surface 23 Adjust tine shield until spring tines come in contact with level surface keeping front and back tines at the same height Tighten carriage bolts securing mounting arms to angle brackets See figure 15 24 If you need more adjustment try moving the axle bushing up or down between the mounting ar...

Page 9: ...ry area and coat spring tines with light oil when not in use TO REMOVE DETHATCHER FROM TRACTOR Refer to figure 17 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 LIFT HANDLE LIFT HANDLE BRACKET CLEVIS PIN LIFT HANDLE ARM HANDLE LOCK BRAC...

Page 10: ...ring tine from the tray c Slide a new spring tine under the locking tabs Insert a screw driver and bend down the locking tabs until the ends of the tabs are bent down even with the surface of the tray See figure 20 FIGURE 21 POCKET SCREW DRIVER AXLE BUSHING MOUNTING ARMS GROUND TINE SHIELD TINES ANGLE BRACKETS FIGURE 20 LIFT HANDLE Raises and lowers dethatcher HANDLE LOCK BRACKET Locks lift handle...

Page 11: ...ift Handle Arm 10 44213 1 Wheel 11 44148 1 Axle 12 23668 1 Pivot Bushing 13 62600 1 Lift Handle 14 26168 1 Hitch Bracket 15 47810 14 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 16 23676 2 Keeper Plate 17 43343 6 Hairpin Cotter 1 8 18 R19212113 4 Flat Washer 5 8 19 43943 1 Plastic Grip 20 44044 1 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 3 4 21 43055 1 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 22 43001 4 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 23 HA21362 10 ...

Page 12: ...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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