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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

Safety Rules .............................................................2
Warranty ...................................................................2
Full Size Hardware Chart .........................................3
Assembly ..................................................................4
Operation ..................................................................6

Maintenance .............................................................6
Storage .....................................................................6
Repair Parts Illustration ............................................7
Repair Parts List .......................................................7
Parts Ordering/Service ............................ Back Cover 

SAFETY

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.

•  Read the owners manual carefully for operating and 

service instructions before attempting to assemble or 
operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with 
the proper use of this equipment. 

•  Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety 

rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before  
using this equipment.

•  Never allow children to operate the tractor or spike 

aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate 
without proper instructions. 

•  Wear eye protection when operating the aerator.
•  Wear substantial footwear when operating the aerator.
•  Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on spike aerator 

attachment frame or on 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.

•  The 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 safe operation 
on slopes. 

STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES.

•  Always operate up and down a slope, never across the 

face of a slope

•  This equipment 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.

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

Attention!!  Become 

alert!!  

Your safety is involved.

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Spike Aerator 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 486.243361

Page 1: ...al and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 40505 12 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: ... gradually increase speed as conditions permit The 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 safe operation on slopes STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES Always operate up and down a slope never across the face of a slope This equipment should be operated at reduc...

Page 3: ...olt Carriage 5 16 x 1 B 12 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 3 4 C 2 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 1 1 4 D 2 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 2 E 2 Spring Pin 1 4 x 1 1 4 F 1 Hair Cotter Pin G 20 Nut Nylock 5 16 Ref Qty Description H 11 Flanged Bearing I 6 Spacer Tube Long J 2 Spacer Tube Short K 2 Spring L 1 Hitch Pin M 4 Hitch Arm Mount Bracket CARTON CONTENTS A B C D E F H I J L M G SHOWN ACUTAL SIZE NOT SHOWN ACUTAL SIZE K ...

Page 4: ...le through the second end plate See figure 4 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 1 2 open or boxed end wrench 1 Hammer Lay out and identify all parts and hardware as shown in Carton Contents and Hardware Pack illustrations Assemble the two frame angles one with the bend up and the other with the bend down to the two end plates using eight 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts and eight 5 16 nylock nuts Make sure that th...

Page 5: ...e hitch mount arms using two 5 16 x 2 hex bolts and two 5 16 nylock nuts as shown in figure 8 Do not tighten yet 4 HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKETS 4 5 16 NUTS NYLOCK 4 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLTS HITCH MOUNT ARMS 2 5 16 x 2 HEX BOLTS 2 5 16 x 1 1 4 HEX BOLTS 2 5 16 NUTS NYLOCK HITCH BRACKETS HITCH MOUNT ARMS 2 5 16 NUTS NYLOCK 5 16 x 3 4 HEX BOLT 5 16 x 3 4 HEX BOLT HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKETS 5 16 NUTS NYLOCK ...

Page 6: ...e spike point pattern To prevent lawn damage avoid sharp turns On sloped lawns aerate in up and down direction DO NOT aerate across the face of slopes To increase spike point depth penetration add weight as required The aerator frame holds up to three concrete blocks at approximately 35 pounds each Weights can be secured to frame with straps or other binding material See figure 9 Service Dates Che...

Page 7: ...r Cotter Pin 40505 1 Owner s Manual REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 24012 2 Angle Frame 2 24332 9 Disc Spike 3 45151 6 Spacer Tube Long 4 741 0249 11 Bearing Flanged 5 26143 1 Axle 6 23903 2 End Plate 7 44665 2 Pin Spring 8 43182 12 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 9 47810 20 Nut Nylock 5 16 18 10 48130 2 Spacer Tube Short PARTS LIST FOR 36 SPIKE AERATOR MODEL NO 486 243361 A B C D 17 18 11 11 12 12 10 5 3...

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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