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Owner's Manual

Model No. 486.24331

32" SPIKER SPREADER

FORM NO. 48070 (REV. 5/20/08) 

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read 
this manual and follow all Safety 
Rules and Operating Instructions.

•  Safety
•  Assembly
•  Operation
•  Maintenance
•  Parts

STOP

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

Summary of Contents for 486.24331

Page 1: ...ebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 ...

Page 2: ...rchase and keep in a safe place for future reference WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it if this Spiker Spreader fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair or replacement if repair proves impossible If this product is used for comme...

Page 3: ...ructions Read the chemical label for instructions and cautions for handling and applying chemicals Wear eye and hand protection when handling and using lawn chemicals Always begin with the transmission in first low gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit Maximum towing speed 10 M P H Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards which could caus...

Page 4: ...g Screw K 6 Nylock Hex Nut 1 4 L 10 Nylock Hex Nut 5 16 M 2 Jam Hex Nut 1 2 N 2 Nylock Jam Hex Nut 1 2 O 2 Flat Washer 1 4 P 2 Nylon Washer 21 64 Q 4 Flat Washer 5 16 R 4 Flat Washer 1 2 REF QTY DESCRIPTION S 10 Flat Washer 5 8 T 3 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 1 2 U 1 Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 V 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 W 1 Chain with Connector X 13 Flanged Bearing Y 1 Compression Spring Z 1 1 4 Thick Spacer AA 2 ...

Page 5: ... Cover 2 Flow Control Lever 3 Center Brace 4 Hopper Assembly 5 Hitch Tube 2 6 Lift Handle 7 Spike Disk 7 8 Drive Disk Assembly 2 9 Wheel 2 10 Transport Tube Assembly 11 Hitch Bracket 2 12 Spiker Shaft Assembly 1 2 3 8 12 10 9 4 6 7 5 11 ...

Page 6: ...EX BOLT FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 5 16 x 1 3 4 HEX BOLT 5 16 FLAT WASHER 5 16 NYLOCK HEX NUT On the left side insert a 5 16 x 1 3 4 hex bolt through a 5 16 flat washer and then through the rear hole in the hopper and the hitch tube Assemble the transport tube onto the bolt and secure it with a 5 16 nylock hex nut Do not tighten yet See figure 3 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 7 16 Wrenches 2 1 2 Wrenches 2 ...

Page 7: ...nto the hole at the end of the flow control lever using a 1 4 nylock hex nut Tighten the nut leaving it loose enough that the ferrule can pivot freely See figure 7 Assemble the grip onto the end of the flow control lever See figure 7 FLOW CONTROL LINK FERRULE GRIP FLOW CONTROL LEVER 1 4 NYLOCK HEX NUT 1 4 NYLOCK HEX NUT 1 4 NYLOCK HEX NUT Assemble the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes using two 5 ...

Page 8: ...he front and rear bolts See figure 8 FIGURE 10 EXTENSION SPRING NYLON WASHER 3 32 x 3 4 COTTER PIN FLOW CONTROL LEVER FLOW CONTROL LINK FEED PLATE 1 4 NYLOCK HEX NUT 1 4 NYLOCK HEX NUT 1 4 NYLOCK HEX NUT Move the flow control lever as far as it will go to the OFF position Push the feed plate back as far as it will go to the closed position See figure 10 Place a nylon washer onto the bent end of th...

Page 9: ...acer tube a drive disk a 5 8 flat washer another drive disk and a second 5 8 flat washer onto the shaft Fit the short spacer tube onto the flanged bearing in the end plate See figure 14 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 IMPORTANT When assembling the spike disks be sure they face in the direction shown in the instructions Place two spike disks separated by a long spacer tube onto the shaft Fit the long spacer tu...

Page 10: ...t Fit the long spacer tube onto the ends of the flanged bearings in the disks See figure 17 FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Place two 5 8 flat washers separated by a long spacer tube onto the shaft See figure 18 FIGURE 18 5 8 FLAT WASHER LONG SPACER TUBE SPIKE DISK LONG SPACER TUBE FIGURE 19 Place two spike disks separated by a long spacer tube onto the shaft Fit the long spacer tube onto the ends of the flan...

Page 11: ...IGURE 21 FIGURE 23 Place a 5 8 flat washer onto the end of the spike disk shaft and secure the shaft with a 1 8 x 1 1 2 cotter pin See figure 22 Fasten the two drive disks to the shaft using two 1 8 x 1 1 2 cotter pins See figure 22 5 8 FLAT WASHER 1 8 x 1 1 2 COTTER PIN DRIVE DISKS FIGURE 22 Assemble the chain onto the two sprockets on the left side of the hopper Fasten the ends of the chain toge...

Page 12: ...ired Move the spreader to the area where application is to begin FIGURE 24 FLOW CONTROL LEVER PLASTIC WING NUT LIFT HANDLE Loosen the plastic wing nut and move it to the desired setting Retighten the nut See figure 24 Making sure the flow control lever is in the OFF position fill the hopper breaking up any lumps Lower the aerator spikes to the operating position Start the spreader in motion and th...

Page 13: ... in spike disks and at end of spike axle Remove chain cover clean and oil drive chain CLEANING Always empty spiker spreader after each use storing leftover material in it s original bag Wash the spiker spreader and dry thoroughly after each use For easiest application first apply material across both ends of the area Two or three passes on each end are sufficient Then apply material back and forth...

Page 14: ...2 3 5 6 10 16 19 10 11 63 12 12 62 13 21 14 13 7 8 8 9 13 17 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 18 28 29 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 30 31 22 23 25 23 26 27 42 42 43 43 44 44 46 47 48 45 56 57 57 58 59 58 58 15 59 43 34 43 54 43 58 59 F B 42 32 24 C 20 60 61 4 59 59 59 ...

Page 15: ... 47960 1 Chain with Connector 31 43848 1 Grip Control Arm 187 x 75 32 43943 1 Grip Height Adjustment 32 38 33 47959 1 Link Flow Control 34 47969 1 Ferrule 5 16 Thread x 1 4 Hole 35 43224 3 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 2 1 4 36 44180 2 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 2 37 43085 2 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 1 1 2 38 43084 2 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 1 3 4 39 43063 1 Bolt Hex 5 16 x 1 40 44731 2 Screw Self Tapping 1 4 x 1 41 43012 1 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 ...

Page 16: ...iances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca For expert home solutions advice www managemyhome com Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U ...

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