Craftsman 48624219 User Manual DETHATCHER Manuals And Guides L0303046
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Owner's Manual I CRAFTSHAN I DETHATCH FOR ;WEEPERS Model No. 486.24219 • • • • • CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. IMPORTANT Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts - READ THIS FIRST!!! For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Please Call 217-728-8388 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., www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. FORM NO. 48830 (REV. 1/03) SAFETY RULES ........................................................ FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... ASSEMBLY ................................................................ LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 2 3 4 4 OPERATION .............................................................. MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ...................................... REPAIR PARTS ........................................................ PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ON CRAFTSMAN 6 6 7 ................. Back Page DETHATCHER For one year from the date of purchase, when this dethatcher is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge. If this dethatcher 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 MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. BY CONTACTING 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 The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the dethacther. MODEL NUMBER: 486.24219 SERIAL NUMBER: You should record both the serial number and the date of DATE OF PURCHASE: purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. 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. • • • • • • • Read this owners manual carefully for operating and service instructions before attempting to assemble or operate the dethatcher. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of the dethatcher. Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before using the dethatcher. Read the lawnsweeper owners manual and safety rules, and know how to operate the lawnsweeper before using the dethatcher. 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 the dethatcher, lawnsweeper or towing vehicle. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and also pets. • • • • • how to operate Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. 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. 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. 2 SHOWN FULL SIZE f \ NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE JP REF. A B C D E F G H I QTY. 1 7 2 2 1 4 7 9 2 DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2" Clevis Pin, 5/16" x 1-3/8" U-Bolt Transport Hook Lock Washer, 1/4" Lock Washer, 5/16" Washer, 5/16" Washer, 1/2" REF. J K L M N O P Q R QTY. 2 4 7 1 1 2 2 2 1 DESCRIPTION Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32" Hex Nut, 1/4" Hex Nut, 5/16" Jam Nut, Plain 1/2" Jam Nut, Nylock 1/2" Vinyl Cap Conduit Clamp Keeper Bracket Nylon Tie CARTON CONTENTS • • 1. Spring Tines (7) 2. Frame Assembly 3. Gauge Wheel • Turn the frame assembly as shown in figure 1. Assemble the spring tines to the top of the frame tube using seven 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. (On sweepers smaller than 42", use only 5 spring tines.) See figure 1. Assemble a vinyl cap onto each end of the frame tube. See figure 1. 5116"x 1-1/2" 1 \ HEX B,OLT \ VINYL CAP _ ._ _"'>/./O -1 VINYL CAP FIGURE 1 TOOLS (1) (2) (2) (1) REQUIRED Assemble a 1/2" washer, the wheel, another 1/2" washer and the 1/2" plain jam nut onto the 1/2" x 31/2" hex bolt. See figure 2. Insert the bolt through the welded bracket and assemble the 1/2" nylock jam nut onto the bolt. Adjust the nuts so that there is no end play in the wheel and then tighten the nuts securely against the welded bracket. Make sure the wheel still turns freely. See figure 2. FOR ASSEMBLY 7/16" Wrench 1/2" Wrenches 3/4" or Adjustable Knife Wrenches Use this 42" & 46" sweepers Use this hole for smaller sweepers 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. 1/2" NYLOCK JAM NUT 1/2" JAM NUT 1/2" WASHER HER 1/2" x 3-1/2" HEX BOLT FIGURE 2 4 • Assemblea conduitclampontoeachendof the sweeperheightadjustmenttubeso thatthe straight partofthe clampis ontop ofthe tube.Seefigure3. • Removethe hitchbracketsandthe bolts,if present, fromthe endsof the sweeper'shitchtubes.Slide the transporthookontothe L.H.hitchtubeas shownin figure3. • Reassemble the hitchbracketsandboltsto the hitchtubes.Referto yoursweeperowner'smanual. If you have a 30" sweeper, skip these steps. • Make sure the sweeper height adjustment handle is still set to about the middle of it's adjustment range. • Center the dethatcher with the sweeper. • Assemble the keeper brackets (bend to the inside) to the sweeper's hitch tube, outside of the conduit clamps. Use a u-bolt, two 1/4" lock washers and two 1/4" hex nuts per bracket. Position the keeper brackets against the sides of the conduit clamps, approximately perpendicular to the ground. Tighten the hex nuts without bending the keeper brackets. See figure 5. "_ KEEPER BRACKET U-BOLT TRANSPORT HOOK ÷_ CONDUIT CLAMP FIGURE 3 I_"LOCKWASHER • • • I_"HEX Connect the sweeper to the tractor. Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about the middle of it's adjustment range. Place the dethatcher in front of the sweeper housing, underneath the hitch tubes. Connect the dethatcher to the conduit clamps using two 5/16" x 1-3/8" clevis pins, 5/16" washers and 3/32" hair cotter pins. See figure 4. NUT FIGURE 5 Lift the front of the dethatcher and secure it in transport position using the transport hook. See figure 6. To keep the transport hook from sliding back along the hitch tube, you can fasten the supplied nylon tie around the hitch tube behind the transport hook. See figure 6. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. MIDDLE SETTING NYLON TIE / FIGURE 4 FIGURE 6 5 TRANSPORT HOOK HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER RAISING/LOWERING e USING port hook. Lower the dethatcher by releasing the transport hook. e Ii THE OPERATING • lodge excessive thatch from your lawn. Set the sweeper to the desired operating height. (The best height is usually with the brushes set about 1/2" down into the grass.) Refer to your sweeper owner's manual for sweeper. Start with the tractor in low gear. Vary the forward speed to determine the best speed for maximum dethatcher performance. • Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even removal of thatch. • On slopes, always operate in an up and down direction only. • Avoid extremely sharp turns. Avoid towing the dethatcher across sudden steep dips in the ground while dethatching. Loss of ground contact with the gauge wheel could cause the dethatcher to be pulled back underneath the sweeper. RESPONSIBILITIES Read and follow the maintenance MAINTENANCE • POSITION The operating height of the dethatcher is controlled by the gauge wheel at the front of the dethatcher and is not adjustable. The correct wheel position was determined in figure 2 when you assembled the wheel. CUSTOMER DETHATCHER Regular removal of thatch is critical to the maintenance of a healthy lawn. Thatch is layer of stems, clippings, runners, roots and leaves that have not decayed. Excessive thatch prevents air, water and fertilizer from reaching the roots. The dethatcher will effectively dis- THE DETHATCHER To raise the dethatcher for transport, lift up on the front of the dethatcher and secure it with the trans- SETTING THE schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Service Dates Check for loose fasteners Check for worn or dama4_ed parts Cleaning e Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for tightness. • If rust appears on the spring tines, sand lightly and coat with enamel paint. e Clean after each use to help prevent rust. • Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal with light oil when not in use. 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24219 DETHATCHER 19 17 / 16 20 16 / 19 18 20 10 REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 64650 46761 48098 43085 43081 43086 43083 48812 47413 43055 44025 1 7 1 7 9 7 7 2 2 2 1 Spring Mount Frame Assem. Spring Tine Gauge Wheel Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Washer, 5/16" Lock Washer, 5/16" Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Clevis Pin, 5116" x 1-3t8" Clamp Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32" Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 R19171616 43019 48815 48813 43178 43177 48811 25054 44481 726-0178 48830 2 1 1 2 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 Washer, 1/2" Jam Nut, Plain 1/2-13 Jam Nut, Nylock 1/2-13 U-Bolt, 1/4-20 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Lock Washer, 1/4" Hook, Transport Bracket, U-Bolt Clamp Vinyl Cap Nylon Tie Owner's Manual ,.., ..,. ,.., ,.., 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 MAnytime, 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 Anytime, day or night www.sears.com For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirect s_ ! 1-800-366-PART 6am - tt pm CST (1-800-366-7278) 7 days a week www.sears.com/pa rtsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement: 1-800-827-6655 7a.m. 5pm. Para ped_r serv_c_o de reparac_6n a dom_c_ho, y para ordenar plezas con entrega a domlclho. 1-888-SU-HOGAR CST, Mon.-Sat. Au Canada -_ (1-888-784-6427) [ HomeCentrar SEL=I'41i4fS r] pour service en franqa_s. 1-877-LE-FOYER s. (I-877-533-6937)
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