Craftsman 48624350 User Manual 48 PLUG AERATOR Manuals And Guides L0811596
CRAFTSMAN Aereator Attachment Manual L0811596 CRAFTSMAN Aereator Attachment Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Aereator Attachment installation guides
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MRN° 48" PLUG AERATOR DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Model No. 486.24350 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. www.sears.com/craftsman FORM NO. 42130 (10/01/08) WARRANTY .................................................................... 2 MAINTENANCE SAFETY ........................................................................... 3 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS .......................................... .............................................................. 9 CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................... 10 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4 REPAIR PARTS LIST ..................................................... 11 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 5 PARTS ORDER/SERVICE OPERATION .................................................................... 9 ............................ 9 BACK PAGE ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the 48" Plug Aerator. MODEL NUMBER: 486.24350 SERIAL NUMBER: You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. 2 DATE OF PURCHASE: Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 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 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 plug aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions. This aerator attachment has sharp knife points. Always handle with care and wear substantial foot wear when operating this aerator. Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on plug aerator attachment frame or on towing vehicle. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and also pets. Always begin with the transmission in first (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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tray Wheels (2) Wheel Brackets (3) Tongue End Plates (2) Lift Handle 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 1 Hitch Bracket Shaft Middle Brace Knives (32) Double Spool Assemblies (4) Hardware Pack (Shown next page) 5 11 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 3 _D E F J jG 3 \ \ \\\ / S Q / R /. / ............................................... I i.......................................................................................... T / / \ ............................................. 1 / I I I I I I I I I I I ..................................... I....... NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE JO .............................................................. REF A B C D E F G H I J K L 4 QTY 2 3 6 6 8 32 1 1 2 12 4O 3 DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Lg. Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Lg. Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Lg. Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Lg. Hex Bolt, 5/16"x 3/4" Lg. Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Hitch Pin Hair Cotter Pin Nylock Nylock Nylock Nylock Jam Nut, Nut, Nut, JW JV Nut, 1/2" 3/8" 5/16" 1/4" j REF M N O P Q R S T U V W QTY 2 32 8 8 1 2 1 2 1 1 8 DESCRIPTION Jam Nut, 1/2" Lock Washer, 5/16" Flat Washer, 3/4" (2 for shims) Spacer, 1/4" Long Spacer Tube, 3.90" Long Spacer Tube, 1.00" Long Spacer Tube, 2.38" Long Spacer Tube, 5.29" Long Shoulder Spacer Handle Grip Split Plastic Bearing Call 1-866-578-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) * (2) (2) (2) (2) 7/16" wrenches 1/2" wrenches 9/16" wrenches 3/4" wrenches or adjustable wrenches * CAUTION: POINTS OF AERATOR KNIVES ARE SHARP! EXERCISE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE ASSEMBLING AND USING THE AERATOR. Assemble a wheel bracket to the middle hole in the shaft so that the hub of the bracket faces the short end of the shaft. Fasten the bracket to the shaft using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. Tighten. Pre-assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" he× bolt and a 3/8" nylock nut to the smaller hole in the wheel bracket. insert the bolt from the hub side of the bracket. Do not tighten till step 12. SHORT END OF SHAFT 318" x 1-114" HEX BOLT STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) * * 1/4" NYLOCK NUT Assemble eight aerator knives on the outside of each double spool assembly. Rotate each knife to insert the locking tab into the spool plate, then align the square holes and secure with a 5/16" × 3/4" carriage bolt, a 5/16" Iockwasher, and a 5/16" nylock nut. Push split plastic bearings into both ends of each double spool tube. ! 114"x 1-314" HEX BOLT NYLOCK NUT 5116" x 314" CARRIAGE BOLT SPLIT BEARING 5116" LOCK WASHER \ / 5116" NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 2 STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) * Assemble a double spool assembly, a 5.29" long spacer, another double spool assembly, a 1.00" long spacer and a 3/4" fiat washer onto the short end of the shaft. 3/4" FLAT WASHER 1.OO"LONG SPACER 5.29" LONG SPACER SPLIT BEARING SHORT END FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 5 STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6) * * Assemble a 2.38" long spacer, a 3/4" flat washer, the middle brace, a 3/4" flat washer and a 3.90" long spacer onto the long end of the shaft. The bent lip of the middle brace must face the short end of the shaft. Next assemble a double spool assembly, a 5.29" long spacer, another double spool assembly, a 1.00" long spacer and a 3/4" flat washer onto the shaft. 2.38" LONG SPACER Assemble a wheel to a wheel bracket using a 1/2" x 3-1/2" hex bolt, a 1/2" jam nut and al/2" nylock jam nut. Adjust the nuts so that the wheel is held securely but will spin freely. Repeat on other side. MIDDLE BRACE 3.90" LONG SPACER LONG END OF SHAFT 3/4" FLAT WASHER 3/4" FLAT WASHER 1/2" NYLOCK JAM NUT 1/2"JAM NUT 1/2" x 3-1/2" HEX BOLT 5.29" LONG SPACER FIGURE 6 1.00" LONG SPACER FIGURE 4 STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5) STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7) * * Rotate the wheel bracket fastened to the middle of the shaft so that it is pointing upward. Assemble an end plate, a 3/4" flat washer and a second wheel bracket onto the long end of the shaft. Point this wheel bracket as shown in figure 5. Secure it to the shaft using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 1/4" nylock nut. Tighten. Repeat on short end of shaft. MIDDLE WHEEL BRACKET POINTING UP * Assemble the hitch bracket to the tongue using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. Tighten. Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the tongue. Secure it with the hair cotter pin. HITCH PIN 318"x 1" HEX BOLT / \ 1/4" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT i i I ' S__3_"NYLOCK HAIR COTTER PIN 3/4" FLAT WASHER I_"NYLOCK NUT NUT FIGURE 7 FIGURE 5 6 Cal11-866-576-8388formissing partsorassemblyhelp DO NOT RETURN TO STORE STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8) STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9) IMPORTANT: Make sure the tray is turned so that the locking notch is at the front. • Assemble the tongue to the tray using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two 3/8"x 1-1/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" long spacers, and four 3/8" nylock nuts. Tighten. Assemble two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, four 1/4" long spacers and two 3/8" nylock nuts to the holes on the other side of the slot in the tray. Tighten. 318" × 1" HEX BOLT Place the tray between the end plates. Temporarily insert one 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt into each back corner and one of the front corners of the tray to hold end plates together at three of the four corners. Rotate the middle brace up against the tongue, aligning it with the holes that are closest to the slot in the tray. Fasten the brace to the tongue using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. Do not tighten till step 12. 318" × 1=1/4" HEX BOLT 318" x 1" HEX BOLT 3/8" × 1-1/4" HEX BOLT, 5116" x 314" HEX BOLT _, (Temporary) LOCKING NOTCH SPACER 1/4" LONG 3/8" NYLOCK NUT 318" NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 7 STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10) STEP 12: * * Fasten the end plates to the corners of the tray using eight 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten till step 12. 5116" x 314" HEX BOLT / 5/16" NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 10 (SEE FIGURE 12) Perform the following steps in sequence to assure secure locking of the lift handle. a. Turn the aerator upright, then place the lift handle into the transport locking notch at the front end of the slot in the tray. b. Stand on the right side of the aerator and push against the tray, which will force the lift handle over to the right side of the notch. c. Keep the tray and lift handle in this alignment and tighten the eight bolts at the corners of the tray. d. Tighten the two bolts which fasten the middle brace to the tray. e. After performing these steps, some effort should be required to shift the lift handle from the transport locking notch over into the slot to lower the aerator. When the aerator is raised, the lift handle should spring back over into the transport locking notch. PUSH AGAINST THIS SIDE STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11) * * Place the lift handle through the slot in the tray. Fasten the lift handle to the smaller, inner hole in the middle wheel bracket using the bolt and nut which you pre-assembled earlier (figure 2). Fasten the lift handle to the larger, outer hole in the wheel bracket using a 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, the shoulder spacer, and a 3/8" nylock nut. Tighten both nylock nuts. Push the grip onto the lift handle. / GRIP FIGURE 12 318" x 1-114" HEX BOLT 3_"NYLOCK NUT PRE-ASSEMBLED NUT AND HEX BOLT FIGURE 11 8 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up to three inches in length, from the soil to create small reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down into the roots. For best aerator performance, the following lawn preparations and operating procedures are recommended. CAUTION: POINTS OF AERATOR KNIVES ARE SHARP! EXERCISE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING THE AERATOR. • = • CAUTION: TO PREVENT INJURY, DISMOUNT FROM TRACTOR TO RAISE OR LOWER AERATOR CONTAiNiNG ADDED WEIGHT. Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of lawn aerator. Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place throttle at slow engine speed. Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the ground. Increase speed as conditions permit. Aerate in the straightest line possible, making overlapping passes to increase the plugger point pattern. Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn. DO NOT cross over walks or drives without first raising the aerator to the transport position. On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down direction. DO NOT attempt to follow the contour of the ground. To increase the depth of plugger point penetration, up to 140 Ibs. of weight, such as bags of sand or (4) concrete blocks, may be added to the tray. The weight can be secured to the tray with ties or straps fastened to the front and rear of the tray. Fasten so that the ties or straps cannot become entangled on rotating parts. If the ground is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended that it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior to aerating. DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is too wet, (muddy). Do to small rocks and gravel which are normally present in aerated soil plugs, it is recommended that the plugs be raked; otherwise damage to the lawn mower blades may arise, especially when reel type mowers are used. Plugger points can periodically be sharpened with a small grinder to maintain good penetration. Points should be removed to sharpen. Follow original angle and contour of points when grinding. For storage, clean the aerator and lightly oil all exposed metal parts to prevent rust. Oil the spool assemblies and shaft as needed. Oil the wheel hubs as needed. Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 9 48" PLUG AERATOR MODEL NO. 486.24350 24 12 11 8 / 9 3 16 / I I 14 z® 3 19 31 12 9 \ i i i I I 24 27 21 4 / 3O I I 14 10 \ \ \ \ 11 \ \ \ \ 29 14 I 24 26 \\ J / 24 28 \ \ 25 \ \\ / 29 25 27 18 / 17 33 10 Call 1-868-578-8388 \\ 24 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE REE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PARTNO. 24625 24623 24619 24624 24103 24626 23687 46503 63931 63929 43087 43001 23625 HA21362 44685 43182 43086 47810 QT_ REE PART NO. QT_ 1 1 2 1 Tray (48") Middle Brace End Plate Lift Handle DESCRIPTION 19 20 21 22 1509-69 47189 46526 43019 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 Tongue Shaft(48") Hitch Bracket Wheel 3 4 6 6 8 12 1 Wheel Bracket Assembly Spool Assembly (Double) Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Long Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Long Spacer, 1/4" Long Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Thd. Spacer, Shoulder 8 32 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Long Lock Washer, 5/16" 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 48115 43009 741-0439A 44474 44500 46537 47675 47707 47623 43343 24924 43080 42130 40 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 Thd. Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 2 8 8 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 32 32 1 DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" Long Hex Jam Nut, 1/2-13 Thd. Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2" Thd. Flat Washer, 3/4" Split Bearing, 3/4" Spacer, 2.38" Long Spacer, 1.00" Long Spacer, 3.90" Long iSpacer, 5.29" Long i , iGnp Hitch Pin, 3/8" Flat Head Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" Knife, Aerator iCarriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Owners Manual 11 Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 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