Craftsman 486.252443, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...RTANT READ THINSFIRST For Missing Parts or AssembUy Questions PUease Call 866 576 8388 Mon Fri 7 am 5 pm CST FAX 217 728 2032 or e maiU info agri fab com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home Safety Assembly o Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman PRBNTED BNU S A FORM NO 49637 1 05 ...

Page 2: ...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 de...

Page 3: ...the engine Donotfillthegasoline tankindoors when theengine is running orwhiletheengine is stillhot Wipeoffanyspilledgasoline before startingthe engine Inspect theareatobetilled Remove glass wire metalobjects largesticks andstones Avoid underground pipesandwiring Haveacomplete workingknowledge ofyourtractor andknowhowto handle yourtractorwithatilleror otherattachment attached Follow maintenance ins...

Page 4: ... WHEELS Assemble Gauge Wheels onto the Rear Axle with the extended end of Hub facing inward Secure with the Flat Washers and Cotter Pins which you removed from the axle during unpacking See fig 2 TO INSTALL THE TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES Attach the floating hitch to the tractor s draw bar Refer to Operating instructions on page 7 Remove the preassembled 3 8 x 2 hex bolt and 3 8 hex lock nut from the L...

Page 5: ...the Tiller if extra weight is required Refer to the Operation section of this manual Remove two Carriage Bolts and Nuts from each Tine Shield located approximately 3ol 2 from the front edge See fig 4 Place Wheel Weights on Tine Shield and secure with long Bolts and Nuts furnished with the Weights See fig 4 LONG BOLT WHEEL TINE SHIELD FIG 4 ...

Page 6: ...E BOLTS DISENGAGED FLOATING HITCH STAKE SUPPORT BRACKF GUARD TINE SHIELD ADJUSTMENT TINES GAGE WHEELS FIG 5 SAFETY SWITCH prevents engine from starting while tine clutch lever is engaged LIFT HANDLE selects tilling or transport position by moving gage wheels TINE CLUTCH LEVER starts and stops tine rotation FLOATING HITCH telescoping hitch limits shock loads to tractor RECOIL START HANDLE used to s...

Page 7: ...may not require choking Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pu l slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous ful arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Let rope rewind slowly Do not let starter handle snap back against star...

Page 8: ... of titting but may vary depending upon soil conditions m _so_L_l the tiller should be started in the shallowest depth position and lowered one position at a time after each pass in each position If the soil is extremely hard and dry it may be desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first then tilt in the direction of planting rows on the second pass at the final depth Where possible we r...

Page 9: ...ine maintenance iMAINTENANOESCHEDULE _ _ _ o _ o Fill in dates as you _ _ _ _ ___ J _ _ 4 comp ete regu ar serv ce 1_ _ _ _ _ Check Engine Oil Level X Change Engine Oil X X Service Dates 7 1 Service air cleaner precleaner X Service air cleaner cartridge X X Replace spark plug Clean cooling system i Check valve clearance Check for loose fasteners Lubricate Tiller x i Lubricate Tiller Transmission X...

Page 10: ...life OIL FILL PLUG C TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark attesters could create a fire hazard inspect periodically and replace if necessary _f your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged RG 10 ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING Always stop engine...

Page 11: ... the belt guide is accidenta iy altered return it to the correct setting 6 1 2 above the tine shield support plate Remove the screw from the top of the belt guard Remove the hex nut from the rear of the guard Remove the belt guard to allow access to drive belt Disengage tine clutch lever and remove bell Reverse above procedures for installation of new belt TRANSMiSSiON PULLEY CLUTCHING PULLEY BELT...

Page 12: ...e at the end of the season or if the unit wil not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure ENGINE Follow the instructions in the Service Storage section of the Engine Manua Lubricate as instructed in the Customer Responsibilities sectio...

Page 13: ...th Stake and Wheels for shallower tilling Partially plugged Air Cleaner _ Remove and dean or replace Dirty Air Screen Clean Air Screen Spark Plug dirty improper gap or wrong type _ Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap Oil in gasoline _ Drain and refill gas Tank and Carburetor C_ogged Fuel Tank _ Remove and dean Poor compression _ Major Engine overhaul ENGMNE OVERHEATS Low oil level or dirty oil _ Add...

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Page 16: ...145 23 HA20155 24 HA20138 Dust Cap Locknut 5 16 18 Flange Bearing Assy Gasket Flange Locknut 1 4 20 Hex Drive Housing Bearing Assy LH Gasket Drive Housing Tine Shaft Assy Drive Housing Bearing Assy RH Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 5 8 Grade 8 Washer Felt Seal Rubber Plug Transmission Oil Washer Thrust Chain Assembly 40 Chain Assembly 50 input Shaft Assembly Idler Shaft Assembly Ring Retainer 5 8 Dia Shaft Bol...

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