Craftsman 486.242051 User manual

Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMANI
ROW CROP CULTIVATOR
Model No. 486.242051
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
•Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48337 (5/02)

Safety Rules ............................................................ 2
Warranty ................................................................. 2
Full Size Hardware Chart ........................................ 3
Assembly ................................................................ 4
Operation ................................................................ 4
Maintenance ........................................................... 4
Storage ................................................................... 4
Repair Parts Illustration .......................................... 5
Repair Parts List ..................................................... 5
Parts Ordering/Service ........................... Back Cover
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this row crop cutlivator is maintained and lubricated according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workman-
ship free of charge. If this row crop cultivator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only
90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to
maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
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.
• Read this owners manual and your vehicle and
sleeve hitch owners manuals before using this
equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate vehicle or cultiva-
tor.
• Do not allow adults to operate vehicle or cultivator
without proper instructions.
• Do not allow anyone to ride on the cultivator.
• Before lowering and operating the cultivator, be
sure no one is near the area of operation.
• Lower cultivator when leaving vehicle unattended.
• Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with
the attachment of this equipment. Drive slowly with
cultivator in transport position. Stay off of steep
slopes.
• Stop and inspect for damage after striking an
object. Repair any damage before continuing
operation.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure that the
equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Lock tractor lift handle in down position when
attaching or removing cultivator from sleeve hitch.
,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
486.242051
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal
attached to the
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
2

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART
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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO.
A 5 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2" Lg.
B 9 U-Bolt, 3/8-16 Thread
C 23 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thread
D 10 Flat Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.
E 23 Lock Washer, 3/8"
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CARTON CONTENTS
1. Depth Gauge Bar (2)
2. Frame Assembly
3. Cultivator Tang (7)
4. Hitch Assembly 3

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
Refer to the illustration on page 5 and the full size
hardware chart on page 3. Be sure to place a 3/8" flat
washer under any bolt head or lock washer which
otherwise would tighten down directly against a frame
tube or the hitch assembly.
Attach the hitch assembly to the frame using five
3/8" x 2-1/2" hex bolts, ten 3/8" flat washers, five
3/8" lock washers and five 3/8" hex nuts.
Tighten.
Assemble seven cultivator tangs to the frame tubes
using seven U-bolts with fourteen 3/8" lock wash-
ers and 3/8" hex nuts. The alignment of rear
tangs should be offset from front tangs. Tighten.
NOTE: The arrangement and the number of tangs
can vary as long as the balance of the cultivator
is maintained.
Assemble the depth gauge bars to the rear of the
frame using two U-bolts with four 3/8" lock wash-
ers and 3/8" hex nuts. Attach each bar using the
set of holes on the bar that will provide the desired
depth of tang penetration. Tighten.
NOTE: For effective depth control do not position a
depth gauge bar directly behind a front tang.
ATTACHING CULTIVATOR TO TRACTOR
CAUTION: Lock the tractor lift handle in
,l_ down position attaching or removing
when
the cultivator from the sleeve hitch.
Refer to your sleeve hitch owners manual.
• Attach the cultivator to the sleeve hitch on your
tractor using the sleeve hitch pin.
• Tighten the two stabilizer bolts and jam nuts to
eliminate looseness in the hookup.
• Adjust the sleeve hitch so that the cultivator is free
to go below ground level but can still be raised an
adequate distance above ground for transport.
• Loosen the stabilizer bolts and jam nuts before
removing the cultivator from the sleeve hitch.
STABILIZER BOLTS_
TRACTOR SLEEVE HITCH
The cultivator may be used for breaking up compacted
soil, for working loose soil and for cultivating between
crop rows. For improved traction use wheel weights
and/or tire chains.
• Drive at a slow speed when cultivating soil.
• Adjust or remove cultivator tangs as needed for
working between rows.
Adjust working depth of tangs by raising or lower-
ing the depth gauge bars. Select the appropriate
set of adjusting holes for conditions.
Up to 100 lbs. of concrete blocks or other weight
may be strapped or tied to the cultivator frame to
improve tang penetration. The cultivator should be
attached to the tractor's sleeve hitch (in down
position) before adding weight.
Do not back up when cultivator is engaged in soil.
4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and follow the procedures listed in this section.
• Check for loose bolts after each use.
• Clean the tangs after each use and lightly oil any
exposed metal.
• Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint
before storing.
• Store inside a dry area.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.242051
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7
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REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY.
NO. NO. NO. NO.
1
2
3
4
63656 1 Hitch Ass'y. 5 43432
64279 1 Frame Assembly 6 43015
43022 7 Cultivator Tang 7 43003
24238 2 Depth Gauge Bar 8 46853
9 43070
48337
DESCRIPTION
5 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2" Lg.
23 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thread
23 Lock Washer, 3/8"
9 U-Bolt, 3/8-16 Thread
10 Flat Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.
1 Owners Manual
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NOTES
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NOTES
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