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Owner's Manual
DETHATCHER FOR SWEEPERS
Model No. 486.24218
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
®
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
FORM NO. 41268 (7-21-09)
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual DETHATCHER FOR SWEEPERS Model No. 486.24218 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. ® DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 STOP • Safety...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SAFETY RULES ... 2 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ... 3 CARTON CONTENTS ... 4 ASSEMBLY ... 4 CRAFTSMAN 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 or 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 from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty does not include items considered to expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period. 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 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the dethacther. -
Page 3: Full Size Hardware Chart
REF. pART No. qTY. 46526 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" 44292 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" 43085 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 48813 U-Bolt, 1/4-20 48811 Transport Hook 43081 Washer, 5/16" R19171616 Washer, 1/2" 43070 Washer, 3/8" 43055 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32" 47189 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE DESCRIpTIoN REF. pART No. qTY. DESCRIpTIoN 47810 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 43019 Jam Nut, Plain 1/2-13... -
Page 4: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS 1. Spring Tines (7) 2. Frame Assembly 3. Gauge Wheel 4. Mount Brackets (2) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) 7/16" Wrench (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 3/4" or Adjustable Wrenches (1) Knife 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. • Turn the frame assembly as shown in figure 1. • Assemble seven spring tines to the top of the frame tube. Use a 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, two 3/8" flat washers and a 5/16" nylock nut for each spring tine. Place one 3/8" flat washer on top of the frame tube and the second 3/8" flat washer on top of the spring tine. See figure 1. ASSEMBLY NOTE: On sweepers smaller than 42", use only five spring tines. - Page 5 SWEEpERS WITH TWo HITCH TUBES Skip to page 6 for sweepers with single hitch tubes. • Assemble a conduit clamp onto each end of the sweeper height adjustment tube so that the straight part of the clamp is on top of the tube. • Remove the hitch brackets from the sweeper's hitch tubes. Slide the transport hook onto the L.H. hitch tube as shown in figure 3. • Reassemble the hitch brackets and bolts to the hitch tubes. Refer to your sweeper owner's manual. HEIGHT ADJ. CONDUIT TUBE CLAMP FIGURE 3 • 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.
- Page 6 SWEEpERS WITH A SINGLE HITCH TUBE NoTE: The dethatcher attaches to the sweeper's offset tube. This prevents you from offsetting the sweeper. • Assemble the four bearings to the two spacers and then slide each through a clamp. CLAMP BEARING SPACER FIGURE 7 • Attach each of the bearing, spacer, and clamp assemblies to a mount bracket using a 1/2 x 3-1/2" hex bolt and 1/2" nylock jam nut. 1/2 x 3-1/2" HEX BOLT FIGURE 8 • Fasten each clamp to the spring mount frame assembly using one 5/16 x 1-3/8" clevis pin, 5/16" washer, and 3/32" hair cotter pin. 3/32" HAIR COTTER PIN BEARING FIGURE 9 • Secure the two mount brackets to the inner holes of the...
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Page 7: Operation
HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER RAISING/LOWERING THE DETHATCHER • To raise the dethatcher for transport, lift up on the front of the dethatcher and secure it with the transport hook. Lower the dethatcher by releasing the transport hook. SETTING THE OPERATING 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. • 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. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. - Page 8 NOTES Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE...
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Page 9: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24218 DETHATCHER REF. pART No. qTY. 64650 Spring Mount Frame Assem. 46761 Spring Tine 48098 Gauge Wheel 26624 Mount Bracket 46526 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" 44292 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" 43085 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 48813 U-Bolt, 1/4-20 48811 Hook, Transport 43081 Washer, 5/16" R19171616 Washer, 1/2" 43070 Washer, 3/8" 43055 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32" Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE PARTS 23 20 DESCRIpTIoN REF. - Page 10 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE...
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