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Summary of Contents for 486.24372

Page 1: ...TOR Model No 486 24372 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...is 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 withoutproper instructions Wear eye protection when operating the aerator Wear substantial footwear when operating the aerator Do not allow anyone to ride or si...

Page 3: ...2 Lg D 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Lg E 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Lg F 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Lg G 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Lg H 6 Hex Nut 5 16 I 4 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 J K L M N O P Q R S 4 Hex LockNut 3 8 6 Lock Washer 5 16 2 LockWasher 3 8 2 Flat Washer 5 16 2 Flat Washer 3 8 2 Axle Bushing 2 Bushing Short 2 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 3 4 Lg 2 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 2 Grip 3 ...

Page 4: ...hitch arm mount brackets to the spike shield assembly using two 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts and 5 16 hex lock nuts Do not tighten at yet See figure 1 REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON Remove all parts and hardware packages fromthe carton Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustration on page 3 and the illustration at the top of this page HITCH ARM MOUNT SPIKE SHIELD ASSEMBLY _ _ 5 16 x 3 4...

Page 5: ...ock nut Tighten securely See figure3 Install a rubber grip on each transport handle See figure 3 Assemble a transport handle with wheel to the bottom middle hole in each end plate as shown in figure 3 Use a 3 8 x 1 hex bolt and 3 8 hex lock nut Tighten but do not over tighten the handle must pivot freely SPIKE SHIELD RUBBERGRiP 3 8 HEX LOCK ASSEMBLY TRANSPOP r NUT_ _ HANDLE _L _ 318 x 1 JIpe_ 7 HE...

Page 6: ... the lawn and remove loose clippings before using the aerator Drive to starting point with aerator in transport mode Lower aerator spikes by pulling the transport handles back Set the tractor throttle at slow speed and engage the shift lever in the lowest possible forward speed Increase speed as conditions permit Aerate in the straightest line possible making overlapping passes to increase spike p...

Page 7: ...al check of the snow thrower for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened Retighten any loose bolts and nuts LUBRICATION Oil the wheel bearings at least once every season Refer to figure 6 CLEANING Clean off dirt after each use FIGURE 6 SHARPENING SPIKE POINTS Spike points can periodically be sharpened with a small grinder to maintain good penetration The spike disks should be removed from the a...

Page 8: ...REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 24372 12 29 2O 18 9 16 26 25 31 25 26 31 D 11 13 26 26 25 ...

Page 9: ... Hub Axle End Plate Spring Pin 1 4 x 2 Long Hex Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Long Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 Thread Flat Washer 1 59 O D x 25 32 I D Reinforcement Bracket Hitch Bracket Transport Bar Hitch Arm Hitch Arm Mounting Bracket Wheel Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Lg Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Lg Lock Washer 3 8 Flat Washer 3 8 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 16 Thread Axle Bushing Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Lg Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 ...

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Page 12: ...or replacement parts _ ou need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 80...

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