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Owner's Manual

I CRAFTSMANI
ROW CROP CULTIVATOR
Model No. 486.242051

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CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions.

IMPORTANT

- READ

THIS

For Missing Parts or Assembly
Please Call 217-728-8388

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

FIRST???
Questions

Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX 217-728-2032
or e-mail info@agri-fab.com
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.

Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Estates,

IL 60179

U.S.A.

FORM NO. 48337 (5/02)

Safety Rules ............................................................
Warranty .................................................................
Full Size Hardware Chart ........................................
Assembly ................................................................
Operation ................................................................

Maintenance ...........................................................
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Storage ...................................................................
4
Repair Parts Illustration ..........................................
5
Repair Parts List .....................................................
5
Parts Ordering/Service ........................... Back Cover

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

CULTIVATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this row crop cutlivator is maintained and lubricated according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge. If this row crop cultivator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only
90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to
maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand
the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
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Read this owners manual and your vehicle and
sleeve hitch owners manuals before using this
equipment.
Do not allow children to operate vehicle or cultivator.
Do not allow adults to operate vehicle or cultivator
without proper instructions.
Do not allow anyone to ride on the cultivator.
Before lowering and operating the cultivator, be
sure no one is near the area of operation.
Lower cultivator when leaving vehicle unattended.

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Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with
the attachment of this equipment. Drive slowly with
cultivator in transport position. Stay off of steep
slopes.
Stop and inspect for damage after striking an
object. Repair any damage before continuing
operation.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure that the
equipment is in safe operating condition.
Lock tractor lift handle in down position when
attaching or removing cultivator from sleeve hitch.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

It means--Attention!!

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal
attached to the

MODEL NUMBER:

You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

DATE OF PURCHASE:

SERIAL NUMBER:

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how to operate

486.242051

FULL SIZE HARDWARE

CHART

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CARTON
1.
2.
3.
4.

REF.
NO.

QTY.

A
B
C
D
E

5
9
23
10
23

DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2" Lg.
U-Bolt, 3/8-16 Thread
Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thread
Flat Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.
Lock Washer, 3/8"

CONTENTS

Depth Gauge Bar (2)
Frame Assembly
Cultivator Tang (7)
Hitch Assembly
3

TOOLS
(2)

REQUIRED

ATTACHING

FOR ASSEMBLY

CULTIVATOR

TO TRACTOR

9/16" Wrenches
CAUTION:

Refer to the illustration on page 5 and the full size
hardware chart on page 3. Be sure to place a 3/8" flat
washer under any bolt head or lock washer which
otherwise would tighten down directly against a frame
tube or the hitch assembly.

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Lock the tractor lift handle in
down position when attaching or removing
the cultivator from the sleeve hitch.

Refer to your sleeve hitch owners manual.
• Attach the cultivator to the sleeve hitch on your
tractor using the sleeve hitch pin.

Attach the hitch assembly to the frame using five
3/8" x 2-1/2" hex bolts, ten 3/8" flat washers, five
3/8" lock washers and five 3/8" hex nuts.
Tighten.
Assemble seven cultivator tangs to the frame tubes
using seven U-bolts with fourteen 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts. The alignment of rear
tangs should be offset from front tangs. Tighten.

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Tighten the two stabilizer bolts and jam nuts to
eliminate looseness in the hookup.

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Adjust the sleeve hitch so that the cultivator is free
to go below ground level but can still be raised an
adequate distance above ground for transport.

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Loosen the stabilizer bolts and jam nuts before
removing the cultivator from the sleeve hitch.

NOTE:
The arrangement
and the number of tangs
can vary as long as the balance of the cultivator
is maintained.
Assemble the depth gauge bars to the rear of the
frame using two U-bolts with four 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts. Attach each bar using the
set of holes on the bar that will provide the desired
depth of tang penetration. Tighten.
STABILIZER BOLTS_
NOTE: For effective depth control do not position a
depth gauge bar directly behind a front tang.

TRACTOR SLEEVE HITCH

The cultivator may be used for breaking up compacted
soil, for working loose soil and for cultivating between
crop rows. For improved traction use wheel weights
and/or tire chains.
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Drive at a slow speed when cultivating

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Adjust or remove cultivator tangs as needed for
working between rows.

Adjust working depth of tangs by raising or lowering the depth gauge bars. Select the appropriate
set of adjusting holes for conditions.
Up to 100 lbs. of concrete blocks or other weight
may be strapped or tied to the cultivator frame to
improve tang penetration. The cultivator should be
attached to the tractor's sleeve hitch (in down
position) before adding weight.

soil.

Do not back up when cultivator

4

is engaged in soil.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and follow the procedures

listed in this section.

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Check for loose bolts after each use.

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Clean the tangs after each use and lightly oil any
exposed metal.

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Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint
before storing.

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Store inside a dry area.

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.242051
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4

7

5

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46

REF.
NO.

PART
NO.

QTY.

1
2
3
4

63656
64279
43022
24238

1
1
7
2

DESCRIPTION

REF.
NO.

Hitch Ass'y.
Frame Assembly
Cultivator Tang
Depth Gauge Bar

5
6
7
8
9

5

PART
NO.
43432
43015
43003
46853
43070
48337

QTY.

5
23
23
9
10
1

DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2" Lg.
Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thread
Lock Washer, 3/8"
U-Bolt, 3/8-16 Thread
Flat Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.
Owners Manual

NOTES

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NOTES

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Get it fixed, at your home or ours!
For repair of major brand appliances in your own home...
no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

1-800-4-MY-HOME

sMAnyt,me,

day or night

(1-800-469-4663)

www.sears.com

To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics
for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center.

1-800-488-1222

Anyt,me,

day or n,ght

www.sears.com

For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals
that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirect sM!

1-800-366-PART
(1-800-366-7278)

6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST,
7 days a week

www.sears.com/partsdirect

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement:

1-800-827-6655
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST, Mon. - Sat.

Para ped_r servtc_o de reparac_6n a dom_cd_o,
y para ordenar plezas con entrega a dOmlClhO:
1-888-SU-HOGAR
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pour service

(1-877-533-6937)

(1-888-784-6427)

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