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Owner's Manual
®

36" TOW-BEHIND

U IVERSAL TILLE

DO NOT RETURN

For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Model No. 486.252445

CAUTION:

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

Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Hoffman

Estates,

TO STORE

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts

IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 49424 (10/24/08)

WARRANTY ....................................................................
SAFETY RULES .............................................................
ASSEMBLY .....................................................................
OPERATION ................................................................
MAINTENANCE ...........................................................

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

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3
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5-7
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ................................ 10-11
STORAGE .....................................................................
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TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................
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REPAIR PARTS ........................................................
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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................ Rear Cover

POWEREDTRACTOR

ATTACHMENTS

For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up
according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to
be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman
equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
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Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by impacting objects
that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage
caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
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Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In
general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY

ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with the equipment proves defective in material
or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no
charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears
Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this
product is in the United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE,
SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Record serial number and date of purchase in space
provided below.
MODEL NUMBER: 486.252445
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
The model and serial number will be found on the
model plate attached to the right hand chassis.
You should record both serial number and date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE TYPE
OIL (20 oz. Capacity):

Re ular Unleaded
Above 32 F: SAE 20
Below 32 F: SAE 5W30

SPARK
TILLING
TILLING
TILLING

Gap: .030"
Approx. 2 MPH
36 in.
230 RPM

PLUG
GROUND SPEED:
WIDTH:
TINE SPEED:

WARNING:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputating
handsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failureto
observethefollowingsafetyinstructions
couldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
iMPORTANT

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are a means of attracting
attention to important or critical information in this
manual.

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Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means -- Attention!
Become Alert! Your safety is involved.

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TRAINING
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Read opening and service instructions carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate the machine without proper
instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.

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Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead wire
before cleaning augers, removing obstacles, or
making adjustments, except for those which must
be done with the engine running.
Never place hands or feet under or into rotating
parts or concealed areas. Keep hands and feet
clearly away from auger elements, belts, pulleys,
etc. while engine is running.
Wear substantial shoes and eye protection while
using tiller.
Never attempt to make a maintenance adjustment
while engine is running, except on the carburetor.
Do not run the engine indoors; carbon monoxide
fumes are dangerous to inhale.
Never operate machine without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
Disengage the Tine Clutch Lever, stop tiller and
tractor engines before getting off the tractor.
Disengage the Tine Clutch Lever and stop the tiller
engine during transportation to and from the work
area.

PREPARATION

MAINTENANCE

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Check the fuel and lubrication before starting the
engine. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors when
the engine is running or while the engine is still hot.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine.
Inspect the area to be tilled. Remove glass, wire,
metal objects, large sticks, and stones. Avoid
underground pipes and wiring.
Have a complete working knowledge of your tractor
and know how to handle your tractor with a tiller or
other attachment attached.

OPERATION
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Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Operate the tiller in daylight or good artificial
light.
Personal injury may result from contact with the
augers or debris thrown by this machine. Therefore,
always stay a safe distance away from the augers.
Stop the tiller engine when leaving your tiller
unattended.
Check before each use for loose fasteners or parts.
Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside of a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in
an enclosure.

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AND STORAGE

Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this
manual and your Engine Owner's Manual supplied
with the unit.
Disconnect spark plug wire before making
maintenance adjustment or repair.
Store gasoline in an approved metal container in a
cool, dry place.
Safety and performance levels can be assured only
by the use of specified replacement parts.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered or grass-covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark attester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark attester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California, the above law is required by
law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on Federal lands. A spark attester for the
muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Authorized Service Center.

REMOVE
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UNiT FROM CARTON

iNSTALL TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES

Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton
and lay panels flat. (See Figure 1)
Remove the lag screw that holds the floating hitch to
the packing skid.
Disassemble and discard carton's wood top and side
supports.
Remove four hex bolt, hex nuts and flat washer from
the hold down brackets at the rear of the carton.
Remove and save the two Flat Washers and Cotter

Attach the floating hitch to the tractor's draw bar
(Refer to OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6.)
Remove the preassembled 3/8" x 2" hex bolt and 3/8"
nylock nut from the L.H. Tine Assembly'. Slide the tine
assembly onto the Transmission Axle on the left side
of the tiller and secure with the hex bolt and nylock
nut. (See Figure 3.) Repeat for the R.H. side.

Pins from the rear axle. Reuse when attaching gauge
wheels.
Discard all other packing hardware and hold down
brackets.

LAG SCREW

WOOD TOP
SUPPORTS

3/8" NYLOCK
NUT

HOLD DOWN
BRACKET

EDGE

3/8" x 2"
HEX BOLT

AXLE

FIGURE

INSTALL
L

WOOD SIDE
SUPPORTS

"_-_
PACKING
SKID

FIGURE

INSTALL TILLER

HEX BOLT
HEX NUT
FLAT WASHER

1

(WHEEL)

3

WEIGHTS

TO TILLER

NOTE: Weights are not furnished with the Tiller. 30
lb. tractor wheel weights may be purchased to mount
to the Tiller if extra weight is required. (Refer to the
OPERATION section of this manual.)
Remove two Hex Bolts and Nuts from each Tine
Shield, located approximately 3-1/2" from the front
edge. See Figure 4.
Place (Wheel) Weights on Tine Shield and secure
with long Bolts and Nuts furnished with the Weights.
See Figure 4.

GAUGE WHEELS

Assemble Gauge Wheels onto the Rear Axle with
the extended end of Hub facing inward. Secure with
the Flat Washers and Cotter Pins which you removed
from the axle during unpacking. (See Figure 2.)

WHEEL

LONG_

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/

WEIGHT

/

TINE
SHIELD

REAR AXLE

COTTER PiN

NUTS

GAGE WHEELS

FLAT WASHER

FIGURE

2

FIGURE

4

RIGHT HAND (RH) AND LEFT HAND
DETERMINED
FROM THE DRIVERS
WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

(LH) ARE
POSiTiON

WE RECOMMENDTHATYOU
REMOVETHEMOWER
DECK BEFORE USINGTHETILLER. REFERTOYOUR
TRACTOR OWNER'S MANUAL.

KNOW YOU R TILLER
Compare the illustration below with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

THROTTLE CONTROL

FUEL SHUT OFF

SAFETY SWITCH

LOWER

CHOKE CONTROL

LiFT HANDLE
RAISE
EXTRA TINE BOLTS

ENGAGED
TINE CLUTCH LEVER,

DEPTH STAKE
DISENGAGED
STAKE SUPPORT BRACKET
FLOATING HITCH

"DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
TINE SHIELD

TINES

GAGE WHEELS

FIGURE

SAFETY SWITCH - prevents engine from starting while
tine clutch lever is engaged

5

RECOIL START HANDLE - used to start the engine
THROTTLE CONTROL - controls engine speed

LIFT HANDLE - selects tilling or transport position by
moving gage wheels

FUEL SHUT OFF - shuts of fuel to engine

TINE CLUTCH LEVER - starts and stops tine rotation

CHOKE CONTROL - used when starting a cold engine

FLOATING HITCH - telescoping hitch limits shock loads
to tractor

DEPTH STAKE - controls tilling/cultivating depth

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting
your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the
spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
BEFORE

STARTING

YOUR TILLER

FILL THE ENGINE WITH OIL! Your tiller engine is
shipped without oil or gasoline. Add oil and gas as
instructed in the separate engine manual.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
with the engine running, or while the engine
is hot. Do not smoke while filling tank.

STOPPING YOUR TILLER
TINES
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Raise tiller to transport position.
Pull forward on tine clutch lever.

Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until
engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control
gradually to RUN position.
Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.

ATTACHING TILLER TO TRACTOR
(See Figure 6)
Rear wheel weights and tire chains can be used on
tractor if additional traction is required for tilling.
Place Tiller on ground level and back up tractor to it.
Attach Hitch Bracket Extension to Floating Hitch of
tiller with a Hitch Pin and Hair Cotter Pin
Fasten Hitch Bracket Extension to Tractor Drawbar
with a 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt and 1/2" Nylock Nut.
HITCH BRACKET EXTENSION CAN BE ATTACHED
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 60RTURNED UPSIDE DOWN
FOR TRACTORS WITH SHORTER DRAWBARS.

ENGINE (Refer to separate engine manual.)
Move throttle control to "STOP" position.
Turn shut off to "OFF" position.
Never use choke to stop engine.

STARTING YOUR TILLER
(Refer to separate engine manual.)

CAUTION:
are hot!

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III

HEX BOLT,
li2-13 X 1-114"
HITCH

The muffler and adjacent areas
HITCH
1/2" NYLOCK

Check oil and gas in Tiller engine.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Pull forward on tine clutch lever to disengage tines.
A safety switch prevents engine from starting while
tines are engaged.
Turn shut off to "ON" position.
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking.)
Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST
position.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind
slowly.
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.

NUT

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/
HAIR COTTER PIN

FIGURE

BREAKING

6

IN YOUR TILLER

Break=in your belts, pulleys and the control before you
actually begin tilling.
Start engine with tiller attached to tractor in transport
position. Engage Tine Clutch Lever to start tine
rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes.
Check tine operation and adjust if necessary. See
TINE OPERATION CHECK in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual.

TRANSPORTING

YOUR TILLER

If the soil is extremely hard and dry, it may be
desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first,
then till in the direction of planting rows on the second
pass at the final depth.
Where possible, we recommend tilling in a pattern
similar to that shown in Figure 7. Make the first pass,
then skip a space equal to the width of the tiller and
make the return pass. Then till the skipped area.
Tilling in this pattern will enable you to maintain better
control. If the passes were made side-by-side, the
tractor and tiller would tend to pull toward the tilled
(soft) side.
Check ground moisture: If you can make a ball in your
hand out of ground to be tilled, do not till soil if too
wet. This causes lumps which are difficult to work up.
When operating for the first time, proceed slowly and
carefully until you become familiar with the proper
method of operating the tiller.
In soil that was tilled the year before, select the tilling
depth at which the tiller engine runs comfortable and
does not stall or pull down. Lower depth for additional
passes if great depth is desired.
Whenever working multiple passes, go perpendicular
to the previous tilling direction.
In cases where the soil is too hard to get proper
penetration or if tiling action causes tiller to hop or
bounce, it will be necessary to purchase a set of tiller
(wheel) weights.

AROUND THE YARD
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Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up,
transport position.
AROUND TOWN
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Drain fuel tank.
Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

TO ADJUST DEPTH STAKE
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Depth stake has five position holes to select tilling
depth from 1 to 5 inches.
The top stake hole selects the shallowest tilling
depth and the bottom stake hole selects the deepest
position.
To change depth, remove the hair cotter pin from the
clevis pin which is connecting the depth stake to the
stake support bracket.
Grasp the top of the depth stake, remove the clevis
pin and reposition the depth stake. Insert clevis pin
and hair cotter pin.

IMPORTANT: THE DEPTH STAKE SHOULD NEVER
BE REMOVED FROM THE TILLER. IT IS DESIGNED
TO PROTECT THE TRACTOR TRANSAXLE FROM
THRUSTING ACTION OF THE TILLER.

TiLLiNG

CULTIVATING

The most efficient tillage is obtained when tiller
engine is operated at full throttle. The sound of the
tiller engine will tell you. When tiller engine is lightly
loaded, raise gauge wheels to increase tilling depth.
If engine seems to be overloaded or stalls out, lower
gauge wheels for shallower tilling.
Operate tiller engine at full throttle and operate
tractor in slowest forward speed with tractor engine
at idle speed or just above idle.You will soon learn
the proper combination of tilling depth and speed for
good tillage.
Soil conditions will determine how deep tiller can
penetrate on the first pass. In extremely hard ground,
several passes may be necessary to till to a depth of
6 inches. While in soft ground, tiller may penetrate to
a depth of 6 inches in the first pass.

TiLLiNG

Your tiller may be used for cultivating which requires a
minimum of two (2) inches of soil penetration.
Set depth stake so the tiller will penetrate soil to a
depth of 2 to 3 inches. The tiller engine should be run
at full throttle except when cultivating small plants.
A slower engine is necessary to prevent burying the
plants. See Figure 8.

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HINTS
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IMPORTANT OPERATING HINTS
NOTE: The following is a general guideline of tilling, but
may vary depending upon soil conditions.
In virgin soil, tiller should be started in shallowest
depth position and lowered one position at a time
after each pass in each direction.

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