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ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 1

•  Fasten the hitch mount arms to the outside of the front 

angle brackets. Use two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16" 
nylock nuts. 

Tighten,

 then 

loosen

 the nuts slightly. 

See figure 2.

•  Fasten the hitch mount arms to the outside of the rear 

hitch arm mount brackets. Use two 5/16" x 1" carriage 
bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. 

Do not tighten yet.

 See 

figure 2.

CARTON CONTENTS

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 1/2" 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 mount brackets and two 

(short) angle brackets to the bottom of the tine shield 
at the rear. Use four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16" 
nylock nuts. 

Do not tighten yet.

 Position the brackets 

as shown in figure 1.

•  Assemble two angle brackets to the bottom of the tine 

shield at the front. Use two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 
5/16" nylock nuts. 

Do not tighten yet.

 Position the 

brackets as shown in figure 1.

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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