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Craftsman 486.252445 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 486.252445 Owner's Manual

36" tow-behind universal tiller
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36" TOW-BEHIND
U IVERSAL TILLE
Model No. 486.252445
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 49424 (10/24/08)

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  • Page 1 Before using this product, read ,, Assembly this manual and follow all Safety ,, Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49424 (10/24/08)

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.

  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    WARNING: T hiscuttingmachine iscapable ofamputating h ands andfeetandthrowing objects. F ailure to observe thefollowing safety instructions couldresult i n serious injuryor death. iMPORTANT • Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead wire before cleaning augers, removing obstacles, or making adjustments, except for those which must Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are a means of attracting be done with the engine running.
  • Page 4 REMOVE UNiT FROM CARTON iNSTALL TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES • Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton Attach the floating hitch to the tractor's draw bar and lay panels flat. (See Figure 1) (Refer to OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6.) Remove the preassembled 3/8"...

  • Page 5: Know You R Tiller

    RIGHT HAND (RH) AND LEFT HAND (LH) ARE WE RECOMMENDTHATYOU REMOVETHEMOWER DETERMINED FROM DRIVERS POSiTiON DECK BEFORE USINGTHETILLER. REFERTOYOUR WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. TRACTOR OWNER'S MANUAL. KNOW YOU R TILLER Compare the illustration below with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE THROTTLE CONTROL FUEL SHUT OFF...
  • Page 6 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 7 TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER If the soil is extremely hard and dry, it may be desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first, AROUND THE YARD then till in the direction of planting rows on the second • Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up, pass at the final depth.

  • Page 8: General Recommendations

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belts for wear. The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.

  • Page 9: Engine Maintenance

    TILLER LUBRiCATiON CLEANING Check transmission oil level after first 5 hours of • Clean engine as instructed in the engine manual. Clean wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. operation. Remove Oil Fill Plug (Figure 10). Oil Level Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all must be even with the Plug Hole (with Tiller level.) If gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 10 WARNING: S hutoff(disengage) theTine BELT GUIDE Clutch Lever, t heTillerEngine andtheTractor CLUTCHING Engine before making anyrepairs. TRANSMiSSiON PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY TO REPLACE V-BELT Replace V-belt if it has been damaged considerably from slipping under heavy loads or if it show cracks or frayed edges.
  • Page 11 SPARE TINE DRIVE BOLTS WARNING: S hutoff(disengage) theTine ClutchLever, t heTillerEngine andtheTractor Engine beforemaking anyrepairs. • The Tiller drive components are protected from damage by (shearable) Grade 5 hex bolts in the Tine Assemblies. The hex bolts drive the tines and hold them in the proper location.
  • Page 12 Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine. PROBLEM Probable Cause Possible Remedy WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START No gasoline in fuel tank Fill tank with gasoline Choke not set properly Place choke control in choke position Place throttle control in fast position...
  • Page 13 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.252445 36" TOW=BEHIND UNIVERSAL TILLER REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION HA20125 Felt Washer 66270 Idler Shaft Assembly 26161 66271 i Input Shaft Assembly 49983 HA20145 Seal Flanged Lock Nut, 5/16-18 66072 HA20128 Flange and Bearing Assembly Roller Chain (Long)
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  • Page 15 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.252445 36" TOW=BEHIND UNIVERSAL TILLER REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 40993 Engine (49 State) 40711 Nylock Nut, 8-32 40997 Engine (California) 47600 Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 x 1" 48346 Guide - Belt HA5236 Pin, Hitch 43085...
  • Page 16 Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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