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40" TINE DETHATCHER

Model No. 486.243152

Model No. 486.24316

Owner's Manual

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. 42107 (8/14/08) 

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

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STOP

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

Summary of Contents for 486.243152

Page 1: ...this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 42107 8 14 08 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: ...quipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain along creeks and ditches and on hillsides to prevent tipping and loss of control Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other public thoroughfare Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual Read this owners manual carefully for operating and service instructio...

Page 3: ...tion A 2 Shoulder Bolt B 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 2 Lg C 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 4 Lg D 11 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 Lg E 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 F 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 G 1 Hitch Pin 3 8 Ref Qty Description H 19 Nylock Nut 5 16 I 2 Nylock Nut 3 8 J 4 Angle Bracket K 1 Grip A B C D E F G K H I J ...

Page 4: ... wrenches 1 9 16 wrench 1 3 4 wrench or adjustable wrench 1 Pliers 1 Hitch Mount Arms 2 2 Lift Handle 3 Hitch Brackets 2 4 Axle Bracket 5 Hitch Arm Mount Brackets 3 6 Wheels 2 7 Tine Shield Assembly 2 4 6 1 5 3 7 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKET ANGLE BRACKET 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT ANGLE BRACKET Assemble two tall hitch arm ...

Page 5: ...and nuts and then loosen slightly Assemble the wheels to the axle bracket using two shoulder bolts and two 3 8 nylock nuts Tighten See figure 5 FIGURE 6 Assemble a hitch arm mount bracket to the axle bracket using two 5 16 x 1 carriage bolts and 5 16 nylock nuts Do not tighten yet See figure 6 Insert the lift handle down through the tine shield Attach it to the just assembled hitch arm mount brack...

Page 6: ...hatcher to the vehicle hitch See figure 7 Lower the dethatcher into operating position using the lift handle Loosen the two nylock nuts and carriage bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch arm mount brackets at the rear of the tine shield Adjust the tine shield until it is level and both the front and rear spring tines are in contact with the ground Retighten the hex nuts See figure 7...

Page 7: ... 4 Angle Bracket REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION NO NO 13 HA21362 2 Nylock Nut 3 8 16 14 43840 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 15 43063 15 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 16 47810 23 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 17 44326 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 18 43943 1 Handle Grip 19 44180 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 20 47623 1 Hitch Pin 3 8 Flat Head 21 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 42107 1 Owner s Manual PARTS 40 TINE DETHATCHER MODELS 486 2431...

Page 8: ...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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