Owner's Manual
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40" TINE DETHATCHER
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Model No. 486.243152
Model No. 486.24316
CAUTION:
• Safety
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
FORM NO. 42107 (8/14/08)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
SHOWN FULL SIZE
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
J
K
Ref. Qty.
Description
Ref.
Qty.
Description
A
B
C
D
E
F
2
2
2
11
4
1
Shoulder Bolt
H
I
J
K
19
2
4
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Angle Bracket
Grip
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
Hitch Pin, 3/8"
1
G
1
3
ASSEMBLY
•
Assemble two (tall) hitch arm mount brackets and two
CARTON CONTENTS
(short) angle brackets to the bottom of the tine shield
at the rear. Use four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16"
nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. Position the brackets
as shown in figure 1.
1
•
Assemble two angle brackets to the bottom of the tine
shield at the front. Use two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and
5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. Position the
brackets as shown in figure 1.
2
5
3
HITCH ARM
MOUNT BRACKET
ANGLE
6
BRACKET
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT
4
7
ANGLE
BRACKET
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 1
1. Hitch Mount Arms (2)
2. Lift Handle
3. Hitch Brackets (2)
4. Axle Bracket
5. Hitch Arm Mount Brackets (3)
6. Wheels (2)
7. Tine Shield Assembly
•
•
Fasten the hitch mount arms to the outside of the front
angle brackets. Use two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16"
nylock nuts. Tighten, then loosen the nuts slightly.
See figure 2.
Fasten the hitch mount arms to the outside of the rear
hitch arm mount brackets. Use two 5/16" x 1" carriage
bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See
figure 2.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench or adjustable wrench
(1) Pliers
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
•
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify
using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.
FIGURE 2
4
•
•
Assemble the front ends of the hitch mount arms
together using two 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 5/16"
nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 3.
Assemble the hitch brackets to the top and bottom of
the hitch mount arms using two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts
and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure
3.
•
Assemble the wheels to the axle bracket using two
shoulder bolts and two 3/8" nylock nuts. Tighten. See
figure 5.
SHOULDER BOLT
•
Assemble the 3/8" hitch pin through the hitch brackets
and secure it with a 1/8" hair cotter pin. See figure 3.
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
1/8" HAIR
COTTER PIN
FIGURE 5
HITCH
BRACKET
5/16" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
•
•
Assemble a hitch arm mount bracket to the axle
bracket using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts and 5/16"
nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 6.
Insert the lift handle down through the tine shield.
Attach it to the just assembled hitch arm mount
bracket using a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt and a 5/16" nylock
nut. Tighten. See figure 6.
Position the hitch arm mount bracket so that there is
side tension on the lift handle when it is locked in the
up position. Tighten the nuts. See figure 6.
Assemble the grip onto the end of the lift handle. See
figure 6.
5/16" x 2"
3/8" HITCH PIN
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 3
•
Tighten the bolts and nuts assembled in figure 3.
Tighten the bolts and nuts assembled in figure 1.
Tighten the rear bolts and nuts assembled in figure 2.
•
•
•
Assemble the axle bracket to the outside of the rear
angle brackets using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and
5/16" nylock nuts. The angled ends of the axle bracket
must point as shown in figure 4. Tighten the bolts and
nuts and then loosen slightly.
GRIP
LIFT HANDLE
AXLE BRACKET
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK
5/16"
NUT
NYLOCK
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 1"
NUT
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 6
5
OPERATION
Regular removal of thatch is critical to maintenance of a
OPERATING TIPS
healthy lawn. Excessive thatch prevents air, water and
fertilizer from reaching the roots. To effectively dislodge
excessive thatch from your lawn, read these instructions
for proper adjustment and operation of the dethatcher.
•
•
•
Vary the vehicle's forward speed until the best
dethatching action is achieved.
For best results, use a crisscross pattern on your
lawn.
ADJUSTMENT OF TINE SHIELD
•
Move the towing vehicle onto a level surface, such
as a driveway or garage floor and attach the tine
dethatcher to the vehicle hitch. See figure 7.
If the dethatcher appears to be "jumping" during
use, then extra weight should be added to the tine
shield. In most conditions extra weight will be needed.
Concrete patio blocks are recommended for weight
because of their low profile; however any type of
weight is suitable if it can be tied down to the shield.
Secure weight by using suitable binding material such
as rubber tie down straps or wire, fastening to the
holes in the shield flange. See figure 8.
•
Lower the dethatcher into operating position using the
lift handle. Loosen the two nylock nuts and carriage
bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch
arm mount brackets at the rear of the tine shield.
Adjust the tine shield until it is level and both the front
and rear spring tines are in contact with the ground.
Retighten the hex nuts. See figure 7.
HITCH
MOUNT
ARMS
CARRIAGE BOLT
& NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 7
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
Lubrication
X
X
•
•
•
Before each use check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
Lubricate wheels at least once a year or as needed.
If rust appears on the shield or spring tines, sand
lightly and coat with enamel paint.
•
To remove a spring tine, insert a screw driver or
punch into the locking tab and pry up. Replace spring
tine and pry tab down. See figure 9.
•
Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal
with light oil when not in use.
SCREW
DRIVER
FIGURE 9
6
PARTS
40" TINE DETHATCHER MODELS 486.243152, 486.24316
15
8
15
6
15
15
4
16
3
18
4
10
16
12
12
16
15
1
17
19
17
20
16
16
1
7
1
16
2
11
16
15
15
9
12
12
5
16
13
11
16
7
16
14
13
2
5
16
21
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
REF. PART
NO. NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
23442
23981
43783
47633
43021
24836
23914
24594
24595
24596
43029
23826
3
2
10
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Hitch Arm Mount Bracket
Hitch Bracket
Spring Tine
Spring Alignment Wire
Wheel
Tine Shield
Hitch Mount Arm
Lift Plate
Axle Bracket
Lift Handle
Shoulder Bolt
Angle Bracket
13 HA21362
2
2
15
23
4
1
2
1
1
Nylock Nut, 3/8-16
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
43840
43063
47810
44326
43943
44180
47623
43343
42107
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
Handle Grip
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"
Hitch Pin, 3/8" (Flat Head)
Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
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