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Craftsman 486.252442 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 486.252442 Owner's Manual

5 horsepower 36" tow-behind universal tiller
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Owner's Manual
I CRRFTSHRN I
5 HORSEPOWER
36" TOW-BEHIND
UNIVERSAL TILLER
Model No. 486.252442
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions.
IMPORTANT
- 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.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 48792 (2/03)

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  • Page 1 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 Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48792 (2/03)
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. IMPORTANT • Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead wire before cleaning augers, removing obstacles,...
  • Page 4 TO REMOVE UNIT FROM TO INSTALL THE TILLER CARTON GAUGE WHEELS • Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton Assemble Gauge Wheels onto the Rear Axle with the and lay panels flat. (See Fig. 1) extended end of Hub facing inward. Secure with the •...
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL (WHEEL) 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.) •...

  • Page 6: Know Your Tiller

    KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustment& Save the manual for future reference. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE --.,.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER • if the soit is extremely hard and dry, it may be desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first, AROUND THE YARD then till in the direction of planting rows on the • Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up, second pass at the final depth.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belts for wear. The warranty on this Tiller does not cover items that A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air- have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.

  • Page 10: Tiller Lubrication

    TILLER LUBRICATION CLEANING Clean engine as instructed in the engine Check transmission oil tevei after first 5 hours of • manual. operation. Remove Oil Fill Plug (Fig. 10). Oil Level must be even with Plug Hole (with Clean wheels, finish, etc.
  • Page 11 BELT GUIDE CLUTCHING Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine TRANSMISSION PULLEY ENGINE Tractor Engine before making any repairs. PULLEY PULLEY TO REPLACE V-BELT Replace V-belt if it has been damaged considerably from slipping under heavy loads or if it show cracks or frayed edges.
  • Page 12 SPARE TINE DRIVE BOLTS Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine Tractor Engine before making any repairs. The Tiller drive components are protected from damage by (shearable) Grade 5 hex bolts in the Tine Assemblies.
  • Page 13 Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine. PROBLEM: Probable Cause _ Possible Remedy WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START No gasoline in Fue! Tank Fill tank with gasoline Choke not set properly ----_ Place Choke Control in "CHOKE"...
  • Page 14 _"o 75._...
  • Page 15 t,.rl E3"_ Ref. Part Qty. Ref. Part Qty, Number Description Req. Number Description Req, r- O 126402-0161 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2" Engine 43054 48346 Guide - Belt 47600 Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 x 1" 43085 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Head HA20935 Tine Shield Assembly - RH HAl15321...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.252442 5 HP TOW BEHIND TILLER Part Qty. Number Description Req. HA20344 Dust Cap 43064 Locknut, 5/16-18 * HA20123 Flange & Bearing Assy HA20122 Gasket, Flange 43013 Locknut, 1/4-20 Hex * HA20120 Drive Housing & Bearing Assy - LH HA20136 Gasket, Drive Housing HA20127...
  • Page 17 NOTES...
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  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, 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...

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