Craftsman 486.252443 Owner's Manual page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ................................................................ 2
SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 4
OPERATION ................................................................ 6
MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 9
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ................................. 11
STORAGE ................................................................. 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 13
REPAIR PARTS ......................................................... 14
PARTS ORDERING!SERVICE .................... Rear Cover
LiMiTED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWERED TRACTOR 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 materia! 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 wil! apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
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, electrica! and mechanical
damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oi!, or failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stab).
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 wil! 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 wi!! 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 I°800°4°MyoHOME.
This warranty gives you specific lega! 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: 486.252443
SERIAL
NUMBER:
DATE OF
PURCHASE:
The model and serial numbers will be found on a
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
_'HORSEPOWER: 5.5 H.R
DISPLACEMENT 12.48 CU. IN.
GASOLINE TYPE REGULAR UNLEADED
OIL TYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32 ° F)
APPSF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32 ° F
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZ.
SPARK PLUG (GAP .030")
TILLING GROUND SPEED Approx. 2 MPH
TILLING WIDTH 36 INCHES
TILLING TINE SPEED 200 RPM