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Craftsman 486.24003 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 486.24003 Owner's Manual

36" tow-behind universal tiller
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Owner's Manual
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36" TOW-BEHIND
U IVERSAL TILLE
Model No. 486.24003
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
IMPORTANT!
The engine is shipped without oil. Oil must be added before starting
the engine. See Engine Maintenance
on page 9 of this manual for instructions.
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
,, 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. 42488 (11/16/12)

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  • Page 1 Before using this product, read ,, Assembly this manual and follow all Safety ,, Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42488 (11/16/12)

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    ............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......Rear Cover CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship, A defective product will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is unavailable, WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-800-659-5917 or visit the web site: www.

  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    DANGER: Thiscuttingmachine is capable ofamputating h ands andfeet,andthrowing objects. F ailure to observe thefollowing safety instructions couldresult i n serious injuryor death. iMPORTANT making adjustments, except for those which must be done with the engine running. • Never place hands or feet under or into rotating Look for this symbol to point out important parts or concealed areas.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT! Add oil before starting engine. See Engine iNSTALL TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES Maintenance on page 9. Attach floating hitch to tractor draw bar (Refer to OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS on page 6.) REMOVE UNiT FROM CARTON Remove the pre-assembled 3/8" x 2" hex bolt and •...

  • Page 5: Know You R Tiller

    RIGHT HAND (RH) AND LEFT HAND (LH) ARE REMOVE THE MOWER DECK FROM THETRACTOR DETERMINED FROM DRIVERS POSiTiON BEFORE USING THE TILLER. REFER TO YOUR WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. TRACTOR OWNER'S MANUAL. KNOW YOU R TILLER Compare the illustration below with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. TINE CLUTCH LIFT HANDLE...
  • Page 6 WARNING: Flying debris can cause eye injury. Always wear eye protection before starting and while operating tiller. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER • Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until engine starts. After engine starts, move choke control gradually to RUN position. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before BEFORE STARTING...
  • Page 7 TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER Extremely hard and dry soil will need to be cross tilled at a shallow depth first, then tilled in the AROUND THE YARD direction of planting rows on the second pass at the • Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the transport final depth.

  • Page 8: Before Each Use

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace the air filter, and check tines and belts for The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter ensure have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
  • Page 9 TRANSMiSSiON LUBRiCATiON MUFFLER Check the transmission oil level after first 5 hours of Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with operation. Remove oil fill plug (figure 10). Oil level must exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark attesters be even with the plug hole (with tiller level).
  • Page 10 WARNING: Shut off (disengage) the Tine BELT GUIDE Clutch Lever, the Tiller Engine, and the CLUTCHING Tractor Engine before making any repairs. TRANSMISSION PULLEY ENGINE 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 11: Maintenance

    SPARE TINE DRIVE BOLTS WARNING: S hutoff(disengage) theTine Clutch Lever, t heTillerEngine, andthe Tractor E ngine before making anyrepairs. • 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 hold them in the proper location.
  • Page 12 Follow the instructions in 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 fuel tank Fill tank with gasoline Choke not set properly Place choke control in choke position Place throttle control in fast position Throttle control not set properly Choked improperly, flooded engine...
  • Page 13 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24003 36" TOW=BEHIND UNIVERSAL TILLER REF. PART NO. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. DESCRiPTiON QTY. QTY. HA20125 Felt Washer 66270 Idler Shaft Assembly 26707 66271 i Input Shaft Assembly 49983 Seal Flanged Lock Nut, 5/16-18 HA20145 67559 Flange and Bearing Assembly 42087 Roller Chain (Long)
  • Page 14 \ 66 ') 54...
  • Page 15 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24003 36" TOW=BEHIND UNIVERSAL TILLER REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 42463 Engine (50 State) 47600 Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 x 1" 48346 Guide - Belt HA5236 Pin, Hitch 43085 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Head 43062 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"...
  • Page 16 Ilame el n_mero abajo. 1-800-659-5917 Craftsman Help Line www.craftsman.com ® Registered Trademark / Trademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries ®...

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