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Craftsman 486.24311 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 486.24311 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 486.24311 Owner's Manual

Tine de-thatcher for 42" lawnsweepers

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OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
486.24311
CAUTION'.
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
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CRRFTSI4RN
TINE DE-THATCHER
(For 42" Lawnsweepers)
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
F_RfNTED IN U,S,A.

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 486.24311 CRRFTSI4RN TINE DE-THATCHER (For 42" Lawnsweepers) CAUTION'. Read Rules for Safe Operation • Safety and Instructions • Assembly Carefully • Operation • Maintenance • Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A. F_RfNTED IN U,S,A.
  • Page 2: Warranty

    Malr_tenance ............Safety Rules ............Storage ..............Warranty ..............Troubleshooting ............ Full Size Hardware Chart ........Repair Parts Illustration ........9 Assembly ............... Repair Parts List .........._,.. 10 Operation ............... Parts Ordering/Service ..., ....Back Cover Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperty or if the user does not understand...
  • Page 3 (NOT SHOWN ACTU/_L SIZE) Qty, Description Qty. Descrlption ..Flat Washer, 5/16" Std, Wrt. Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/4" Lg. Lock Washer, 5/16" Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. Tooth Lock Washer Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x t" Lg. Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"...
  • Page 4 CARTON CONTENTS(LooseParts{nCarton) 5, Channel H itchBracket 1, TineShield 6. HeightAdjustmentLever 2. SpringTines (12) 7, HeightAdjustmentHandle 3. HitchMountBars (2) 8, Pivot Rod 4, HitchMountArms(2) 9. SpringAlignmentRod TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 1/2" Wrenches " Place one end of the spring alignment rod against a (1) Hammer hard surface and use a hammer to tap a 1/4"...
  • Page 5 Assembte the spring tines with rod to the rear of the Assemble the hftch arm mount brackets to the top tine shield using six 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts, tooth of the tine shield using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt, a lock washers, 5/16"...
  • Page 6 Assemble the plastic grip onto the height adjustment lever, See figure 7. Assemble the height adjustment lever to the middle angle bracket using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt and a 5/16" HE)( NUT 5/16" hex lock nut, Tighten so that the lever can (ORIGINAL) pivot.
  • Page 7 Fasten the sweeper height adjustment strap to the new height adjustment handle, re-using the original 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt, tooth lock washer, 5/16" flat washer and knob. Place the tooth lock washer between the handle and the strap, See figure 1 t. HITCH MOUNT 3/32"...
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR DETHATCHER HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RAISING/LOWERING THE DE-THATCHER HANDLE (SWEEPER) To independently raise or lower the de-thatcher, simply loosen the height adjustment knob which HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT locks the de-thatcher height adjustment lever in LEVER (DETHATCHER) place.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    USING THE DE-THATCHER Depending on conditions, it may be necessary to make Regular removal of thatch is critical to the maintenance adjustments to the original height and level settings of of a healthy lawn. Thatch is layer of stems, clippings, the de-thatcher.
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  • Page 11 REPAIR PARTS FOR TINE DE-THATCHER MODEL NO. 486.24311 REF, PART QTY, DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION i , i,.i Tine Shield 24171 44917 Palnut, 3/8" 24172 Hitch Mount Arm 43055 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" 24173 Channel Hitch Bracket 43086 Lock WaSher, 5/16"...