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Owner's
Manuam
®
5.5 HORSEPOWER
36" TOW-BEHIND
Modet No. 486.252443
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read
this manuaU and follow aH Safety
RuUes and
Operating
Instructions.
mMPORTANT-
READ THINSFIRST!!!
For Missing Parts or AssembUy Questions
PUease Call 866-576-8388
Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX 217-728-2032
or e-maiU info@agri-fab.com
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.
• Safety
• Assembly
o Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www, sears,com/craftsman
PRBNTED BNU.S.A.
FORM NO. 49637 (1/05)
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- Page 1 Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST. FAX 217-728-2032 or e-maiU 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 PRBNTED BNU.S.A. FORM NO. 49637 (1/05)
- 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 wi!! apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
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Page 3: Operation
WARNING: T hiscuttingmachine iscapable ofamputating h ands andfeetandthrowing objects. F ailure to observe thefollowing s afetyinstructions couldresult i nserious injuryordeath. IMPORTANT • Stopengineanddisconnect sparkplugleadwire before cleaning augers, r emoving obstacles, or making adjustments, except f orthosewhichmust Warnings, Cautions, andNotes area means ofattracting bedonewiththeenginerunning. - Page 4 TO REMOVE UNiT FROM TO iNSTALL THE TILLER 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 Ib. tractor wheel weights may be purchased to mount to the Tiller if extra weight is required. (Refer to the Operation section of this manual.) •...
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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 titter to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save the manuaN for future reference. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE THROTTLE CONTROL FUEL SHUT OFF SAFETY SWITCH... - Page 7 Theoperationof anytiller canresult in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gJasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilJing. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety gtasses.
- Page 8 TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER ® If the soil is extremely hard and dry, it may be AROUND THE YARD desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first, " Pull forward on tift handle until it locks in the up, then tilt in the direction of planting rows on the second pass at the final depth.
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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 ptug and clean air filter assure proper air- have been subjected to operator abuse or negNgence. -
Page 10: Tiller Lubrication
TILLER LUBRiCATiON • Clean engine as instructed in the engine Check transmission oi{ levet 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 WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine CLUTCHING Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the Tractor TRANSMiSSiON PULLEY ENGINE 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 WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine and the Tractor Engine before making any repairs, The Tiller drive components are protected from damage by (shearable) Grade 5 hex bolts in the Tine Assemblies, The hex bolts drive the tines and TINE CARE hold them in the proper location, Should the Tine Assemblies strike or pick up a large hidden object...
- Page 13 Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the Engine ManuaU when performing any work on the Engine. PROBLEM: ProbabJe Cause ----_ Possible Remedy WiLL NOT START OR NARD TO START No gasotine in Fuel Tank Fill tank with gasoJine Choke not set proper_y Place Choke Control in "CHOKE"...
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- Page 15 Ref. Part Ref, Part } Qty. }Req. Number Description Number Description Req. 1273020t12E 43054 Engine Bolt, 3/8-!6 x 2" 48346 Guide - Belt 47600 Bolt, Hex 5/16_24 x 1" 43085 HA20935 Bolt, 5/t6-!8 x 1-1/2" Hex Head Tine Shield Assembly - RH HAt15321 43062 Screw, 5/18q 8 x 5/18"...
- Page 16 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.252443 5.5 HPTOW BEHIND TILLER Ref. Part Qty. Number Descdption 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 20 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!_ _¸¸ For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1o800-488ol 222 Anytime, day or night www._e_rs.com For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to doqt-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSM ! 1-800o366oPART...