OWNERS MANUAL Model No, 486.24336 CRAFTSMAN ° 36" SPIKE AERATOR CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A. PRINTED IN U.S.
Safety Rules ............................................................ Warranty .................................................................. Full Size Hardware Chart ........................................ 2 2 3 Assembly ................................................................. Operation ................................................................ 4 6 Maintenance ............................................................ 6 Storage .................................................
SHOWNACUTALSIZE Ref. Qty. A B C D E F 4 12 2 2 4 12 NOTSHOWNACUTALSIZE DescriptionBolt, Carriage, 5/16" x 1" Bolt, Hex, 5/16" x 3/4" Bolt, Hex, 5/16" x 1-1/4" Bolt, Hex, 5/16" x 2" Washer, 3/4" Std. Wrt. Lock Washer, 5/16 _ Ref. Qty. G H I J K L 12 8 2 8 10 4 Description. Nut, Hex Plain 5/16" Nut, Hex Lock 5/16" Spring Pin, 1/4" x 2" Tube, Spacer Hub, Spike Disk Hitch Arm Mount Bracket CARTON CONTENTS i 0/ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Hitch Bra_cket(2) 6.
& Assemble onto the axle, in order, two 3/4" washers, a spike disk hub and a spike disk. (The pegs on the hub fit into the holes in the disk.) See figure 2. CAUTION: The spike disks have sharp points. To avoid injury, use extra care when handling the disks and when assembling the aerator. Next, assemble onto the axle, in order, a spike disk hub, a spacer and a spike disk. Repeat until all of the spike disks have been assembled onto the axle. See figure 2.
e_÷Attach two hitcharm mount brackets to the middle _; holes ir_thefr0nt frame angle (bend pointing down) as shown in figure 4. Fasten each bracket with a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt, a 5/16" lock washer and a 5/16" plain hex nut. Make sure the brackets are aligned straight and then tighten. See figure 4. Assemble the hitch mount arms to the foul hitch arm_ mount brackets as shown in figura 6. Use f0_5/16! _ 1" carriage bolts, four 5/16" lock washers and four "; ' 5/16" plain hex nuts.
• points. Exercise caution at all times when CAUTION: Spikediskshavesharp using the aerator. BEFORE • • • USING YOUR AERATOR • = DO NOT attempt to aerate if ground is muddy. If ground is extremely hard or dry, it is recommended that it be watered down for 1 or 2 hours prior to use. • Mow lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of lawn aerator. '_ Attach the aerator to the tractor hitch and check to see that the aerator is level.
8 8 9 15 \ I 16 18 11 I 16 \ 5 16 15 12 17 PARTS REF. NO_ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. 24012 23900 46499 45148 24013 23903 45187 43182 43064 1540-162 LIST FOR 36" SPIKE AERATOR QTY. 2 9 8 10 1 2 2 12 8 4 DESCRIPTION Angle Frame Disc, Spike Spacer, Tube Hub, Spike Disc Axle End Plate Pin, Spring Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 PLTD Nut, He_( Lock 5/16-18 Washer, 3/4" 7 MODEL REF. NO. PART NO. QTY.
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