Craftsman 486.24206 User manual

Operator's Manual
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DISC CULTIVATOR
Model No. 486.24206
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CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42128 (12/16/08)

SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 2
WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 3
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 4
OPERATION .................................................................... 6
MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 6
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ..................................... 7
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...................... BACK PAGE
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 disc
cultivator.
Do not allow adults to operate vehicle or disc cultivator
without proper instructions.
Do not allow anyone to ride on the disc cultivator.
Before lowering and operating the disc cultivator, be
sure no one is near the area of operation.
Lower disc cultivator when leaving vehicle unattended.
Wear substantial footwear when using disc cultivator.
The disc edges are sharp!
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the
attachment of this equipment. Drive slowly when disc
cultivator is 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 disc cultivator from sleeve hitch.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means -- Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect
in material or workmanship within one year from the date or purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman
outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental
purposes.
This warranty does not include items considered to expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the
warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the Disc Cultivator.
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:
486.24206
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B 4
C 4
D 4
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DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2" Lg. F 4 He× Nut, 3/4"
Carriage Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2" G 16 Flat Washer, 3/4"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Lg. H 2 Bearing Sleeve
Nylock Nut, 3/8" I 4 Spacer
Nylock Nut, 1/2"
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5
1. Tray
2. Draw Bar
3. Hitch Bracket
4. Bearing Hanger Bracket (2)
5. Disc Blade (8)
6. Hex Bolt, 3/4" x 16" (2)
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(2) 1-1/8" Wrenches or 10" Adjustable Wrenches
(1) Grease Gun
CAUTION: Disc blades have sharp edges. Use
care in handling and assembly. Wear gloves for
extra protection against cuts.
Remove loose parts and hardware package from the car-
ton. Lay out and identify as shown on pages 2 and 3.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Assemble four discs to each bearing hanger bracket
using a bearing sleeve (unplated), a 3/4" x 16" hex
bolt, eight 3/4" flat washers, two spacers and two 3/4"
hex nuts. Be sure the discs face the same direction
relative to the hanger bracket as shown in the figure
1. Tighten the first hex nut and then tighten the
second hex nut against the first.
Lubricate the bearings through the grease fittings in
the bearing hanger bracket assemblies until grease is
forced out through the bearings.
BEARING HANGER
BRACKET 314" FLAT WASHER
SPACER
BEARING SLEEVE
SPACER
3/4" HEX NUTS
3/4" x 16"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
Assemble the hitch bracket to the draw bar using two
1/2" x 1-1/2" carriage bolts and 1/2" nylock nuts.
DRAW BAR
HITCH BRACKE1
1/2" x 1=1/2"
CARRIAGE BOLT
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
•Position the tray with the slots angled either toward
rear center or front center. (Refer to Operation section
for more information.) Assemble the drawbar to the
bottom of the tray using two 1/2" x 1-1/2" carriage
bolts and 1/2" nylock nuts.
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FIGURE 3
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ASSEMBLY OF SINGLE CULTIVATOR
The following instructions describe the two types of disc
arrangement. The discs can also be mounted farther
apart by using the outer slots in the tray.
Assemble the disc assemblies to the tray using four
3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts.
Swivel the disc assemblies so that the carriage bolt is
centered in the angle adjustment slot. Tighten. This
places the discs at the standard 15 degree angle.
See figures 4 and 5.
CONCAVE (DISHED) SiDE OF DiSC FACES OUTWARD
3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
ANGLE I
ADJUSTMENT I
SLOT
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 4
ASSEMBLY OF TANDEM CULTIVATORS
(Requires purchase of a second cultivator.)
The front cultivator should be assembled as shown in
figure 4. The rear cultivator should be assembled using
the following instructions. Note that the position of the tray
and drawbar are the reverse of the front cultivator.
Assemble the disc assemblies to the outer slots in
the tray using four 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts and
3/8" nylock nuts. Swivel the disc assemblies so that
the carriage bolt is centered in the angle adjustment
slot. This places the discs at the standard 15 degree
angle. Tighten.
CONCAVE (DISHED) SIDE OF DiSC FACES INWARD
3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
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ADJUSTMENT
SLOT THIS END
AT FRONT
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
CONCAVE (DISHED) SiDE OF DiSC FACES iNWARD
3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
SLOT
3/8"NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 5
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ATTACHING CULTIVATOR TO TRACTOR
CAUTION: Lock tractor lift handle in down
position when attaching or removing the disc
cultivator from sleeve hitch.
Refer to your sleeve hitch owners manual.
• Remove the stabilizer bolts from the tractor's sleeve
hitch as shown in figure 7 to allow side to side motion
of the disk cultivator.
Attach the disc cultivator to the sleeve hitch on your
tractor using the sleeve hitch pin.
Adjust the sleeve hitch so that the disc cultivator is
free to lower below ground level but can still be raised
an adequate distance above ground for transport.
STABILIZER BOLTS
(REMOVE) TRACTOR SLEEVE HITCH
FIGURE 7
ATTACHING TANDEM CULTIVATORS
Attach the front cultivator as instructed above.
Attach the rear cultivator to the front cultivator by
fastening the rear drawbars together using a 1/2"
x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/2" nylock nut. Do not
completely tighten the nut, allowing a slight amount of
play between the rear drawbars.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to raise the tractor
sleeve hitch when connected to disc cultivators
in tandem arrangement.
The disc cultivator is used to break up clods of dirt in
plowed soil. It can also be used to cultivate between rows
of young plants.
Before starting make sure the soil is dry enough by
squeezing some in your hand. If it forms a ball that
doesn't crumble then the soil is too wet for cultivating.
Wet soil will pack between the disc blades.
Adjust the discs to the desired angle setting. The
angle can be varied from 10 to 20 degrees. Start with
a setting of 15 degrees (the carriage bolt centered
in the angle adjustment slot in the bearing hanger
bracket). The greater the angle, the greater the
cultivating action.
To break up dirt clods in plowed soil, start cultivating
slowly at first. As the clods are broken up the speed
may be gradually increased. Disc the soil using a
crisscross pattern for best results.
To cultivate young crops by straddling the rows, move
the discs to the maximum width setting. To throw
the dirt to the outside, the concave side of the discs
should face outward with the disc assemblies angled
toward the rear center. To throw dirt to the inside, to
smother young weeds in the crop row, the concave
side of the discs should face inward with the disc
assemblies angled toward the front center.
To use two cultivators in tandem, the disc assemblies
should be positioned as shown in figure 8, with the
inside discs almost touching on the front cultivator
and 8" to 10" apart on the rear cultivator. With this
arrangement the front cultivator will throw the dirt to
the outside and the rear cultivator will throw the dirt
back to the inside.
Up to 100 Ibs. of weight may be added to help
increase penetration. Concrete blocks or other weight
may be tied or strapped to the cultivator tray. Before
adding weight, the cultivator should be attached to
the tractor with the sleeve hitch in the down position.
1/2" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT I_"NYLOCK NUT
Check for loose bolts after each use.
Clean the disks and lightly oil any exposed metal
after each use.
Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint
before storing.
Store inside a dry area.
FIGURE 8
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MODEL #486.24206 DiSC CULTIVATOR
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NO. NO.
1 24850
2 24851
3 24852
4 40106
5 63510
6 44488
7 46858
8 46857
9 24240
QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF.
NO.
1 Draw Bar 10
1 Hitch Bracket 11
1 Tray 12
8 Notched Blade Disc 13
2 Bearing Hanger Brkt. Assembly 14
4 Bearing (included in #63510) 15
2 Grease Fitting (included in #63510) 16
2 Hex Bolt, 3/4-10 x 16" Lg. 17
2 Bearing Sleeve
PART
NO.
46859
1540-162
46860
710-0305
HA21362
47660
43020
712-3083
42128
QTY. DESCRiPTiON
4 Spacer, 3/4" i.D. x 4-1/4" Lg.
16 Flat Washer, 3/4" Std. Wrt.
4 Hex Nut, 3/4-10 Thread
4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Lg.
4 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Thread
4 Carriage Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" Lg.
1 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" Lg.
5 Nylock Nut, 1/2-13 Thread
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