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ASSEMBLY

5/16" x 3/4"

HEX BOLTS (8)

5/16" NYLOCK NUTS (8)

FRAME ANGLE

(BEND UP) 

FRAME ANGLE

(BEND DOWN)

END PLATE (2)

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 3

CAUTION:  

The spike disks have sharp 

points. To avoid injury, use extra care when 
handling the disks and when assembling 
the aerator.

•  Insert the end of the axle through one of the end 

plates. See figure 4.

•  Assemble onto the axle, in order, a short spacer, a 

spike disk and a spring. See figure 4.

NOTE:  All spike disks should face the same direction.

•  Next, starting with a spike disk, assemble seven spike 

disks and six long spacers onto the axle. See figure 4.

•  Finally, assemble a spring, a spike disk and a short 

spacer onto the axle. Push the end of the axle 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 the frame is squared 
up, and then 

tighten

. See figure 1.

•  Using a hammer, drive a spring pin into a hole in the 

axle until the pin just extends through the other side 
of the axle. Next, assemble a flanged bearing onto the 
axle as shown. See figure 2.

FIGURE 4

SPRING PIN

FLANGED BEARING 

FIGURE 2

(9) SPIKE DISKS

(2) SHORT
SPACERS

(2) SPRINGS

(6) LONG
SPACERS

FLANGED
BEARING

SPIKE DISK 

•  Carefully press or hammer a flanged bearing into 

each spike disk from the side shown in figure 3.

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...

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