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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
®
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
Whenoperatedandmaintainedaccordingtotheinstructionssuppliedwithit,ifthisTineDethatcher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speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SAFETYRULES ..........................................................2
FULLSIZEHARDWARECHART ................................3
CARTONCONTENTS ................................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ..................................................................4
OPERATION ................................................................6
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ........................................ 6
REPAIRPARTS .........................................................7
PARTSORDERING/SERVICE ....................BackCover
Lookforthissymbolto pointoutimportantsafetyprecautions. Itmeans—Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
• Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(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.
• Readthis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
dethatcher attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instructions.
• Thisdethatcherattachmenthassharptinepoints.
Alwayshandlewithcareandwearsubstantialfoot
wear when operating this dethatcher.
• Donotallowanyonetorideorsitondethatcher
attachment frame or on towing vehicle.
• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
particularly small children, and also pets.
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.
SAFETY
SERIALNUMBER: __________________
DATEOFPURCHASE: __________________
Themodelnumberandserialnumberswillbefoundona
decal attached to the dethatcher.
Youshouldrecordboththeserialnumberandthedateof
purchaseandkeepinasafeplaceforfuturereference.
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
SHOWN FULL SIZE
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
Ref. Qty. Description
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
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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gure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
gure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
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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gure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gure1.
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• Assemblethefrontendsofthehitchmountarms
togetherusingtwo5/16"x1-1/4"hexboltsand5/16"
nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet. Seegure3.
• Assemblethehitchbracketstothetopandbottomof
thehitchmountarmsusingtwo5/16"x2"hexbolts
and5/16"nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet. Seegure
3.
• Assemblethe3/8"hitchpinthroughthehitchbrackets
andsecureitwitha1/8"haircotterpin.Seegure3.
• Tightentheboltsandnutsassembledingure3.
Tightentheboltsandnutsassembledingure1.
Tightentherearboltsandnutsassembledingure2.
FIGURE 4
• Assembletheaxlebrackettotheoutsideoftherear
anglebracketsusingtwo5/16"x1"hexboltsand
5/16"nylocknuts.Theangledendsoftheaxlebracket
mustpointasshowningure4.Tightenthebolts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
gure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gure6.
• Insertthelifthandledownthroughthetineshield.
Attachittothejustassembledhitcharmmount
bracketusinga5/16"x1"hexboltanda5/16"nylock
nut. Tighten.Seegure6.
• Positionthehitcharmmountbracketsothatthereis
sidetensiononthelifthandlewhenitislockedinthe
up position. Tightenthenuts.Seegure6.
• Assemblethegripontotheendofthelifthandle.See
gure6.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 3
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
1/8" HAIR
COTTER PIN
5/16" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT
3/8" HITCH PIN
HITCH
BRACKET
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
AXLE BRACKET
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
SHOULDER BOLT
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OPERATION
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
ServiceDates
Checkforloosefasteners X
Lubrication X
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Before each use
Aftereachuse
Everyseason
Before storage
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.
• Beforeeachusecheckallnutsandboltsfortightness.
• Lubricatewheelsatleastonceayearorasneeded.
• Ifrustappearsontheshieldorspringtines,sand
lightly and coat with enamel paint.
• Alwaysstoreinadryarea,andcoatexposedmetal
with light oil when not in use.
Regular removal of thatch is critical to maintenance of a
healthylawn.Excessivethatchpreventsair,waterand
fertilizerfromreachingtheroots.Toeffectivelydislodge
excessivethatchfromyourlawn,readtheseinstructions
forproperadjustmentandoperationofthedethatcher.
ADJUSTMENT OF TINE SHIELD
• Movethetowingvehicleontoalevelsurface,such
asadrivewayorgarageoorandattachthetine
dethatchertothevehiclehitch.Seegure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gure7.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
OPERATING TIPS
• Varythevehicle'sforwardspeeduntilthebest
dethatching action is achieved.
• Forbestresults,useacrisscrosspatternonyour
lawn.
• Ifthedethatcherappearstobe"jumping"during
use,thenextraweightshouldbeaddedtothetine
shield.Inmostconditionsextraweightwillbeneeded.
Concretepatioblocksarerecommendedforweight
becauseoftheirlowprole;howeveranytypeof
weightissuitableifitcanbetieddowntotheshield.
Secureweightbyusingsuitablebindingmaterialsuch
asrubbertiedownstrapsorwire,fasteningtothe
holesintheshieldange.Seegure8.
HITCH
MOUNT
ARMS
CARRIAGE BOLT
& NYLOCK NUT
• Toremoveaspringtine,insertascrewdriveror
punchintothelockingtabandpryup.Replacespring
tineandprytabdown.Seegure9.
FIGURE 9
SCREW
DRIVER
7
*PurchaseCommonHardwareLocally
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
1 23442 3 HitchArmMountBracket
2 23981 2 HitchBracket
3 43783 10 SpringTine
4 47633 2 SpringAlignmentWire
5 43021 2 Wheel
6 24836 1 TineShield
7 23914 2 HitchMountArm
8 24594 1 LiftPlate
9 24595 1 AxleBracket
10 24596 1 LiftHandle
11 43029 2 ShoulderBolt
12 23826 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
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