Craftsman 486.243361 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 486.243361 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 486.243361 Owner's Manual

36" spike aerator

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Owner's Manual
36" SPIKE AERATOR
Model No. 486.243361
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
®
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
FORM NO. 40505 (12/06)

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 36" SPIKE AERATOR Model No. 486.243361 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. ® DO NOT RETURN TO STORE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Rules ...2 Warranty ...2 Full Size Hardware Chart ...3 Assembly ...4 Operation ...6 Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. •...
  • Page 3: Full Size Hardware Chart

    SHOWN ACUTAL SIZE Ref. Qty. Description Bolt, 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" Spring Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/4" Hair Cotter Pin Nut, Nylock 5/16" CARTON CONTENTS 1. End Plate (2) 2.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    CAUTION: The spike disks have sharp points. To avoid injury, use extra care when handling the disks and when assembling the aerator. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 1/2" open or boxed end wrench (1) Hammer Lay out and identify all parts and hardware as shown in Carton Contents and Hardware Pack illustrations.
  • Page 5 • Slide a flanged bearing onto the axle and push it into the hole in the end plate. See figure 5. • Drive a spring pin into the hole in the axle until the pin just extends through the other side of the axle. The spring pins secure the axle in the frame and should also prevent the axle from rotating. See figure 5. FIGURE 5 •...
  • Page 6: Operation

    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. Adjust by loosening the bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch arm mount brackets.
  • Page 7: Repair Parts Illustration

    PARTS LIST FOR 36" SPIKE AERATOR MODEL NO. 486.243361 REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 24012 Angle Frame 24332 Disc, Spike 45151 Spacer Tube, Long 741-0249 11 Bearing, Flanged 26143 Axle 23903 End Plate 44665 Pin, Spring 43182 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4"...
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