SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................ 3
ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 4
OPERATION ............................................................. 6
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 7
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................. 7
STORAGE ................................................................. 7
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........................... 8
REPAIR PARTS LIST ............................................... 9
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. Back Page
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
For one yearfrom the date of purchase, when this aeratorismaintained and lubricated accordingto the operatingand
maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
If this aerator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warrantydoes notcoverrepairsnecessary because of operator negligenceor abuse,includingthe failure tomaintain
the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual. ,
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES.
Thiswarrantyappliesonly whilethis productisinthe UnitedStates.
This warrantygives youspecificlegalrights,and you may alsohave otherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state.
Sears, Roebuckand Co. D/817 WA. HoffmanEstates,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 the owners manual carefullyfor operatingand
service instructions before attempting to assemble or
operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with
the proper use of this equipment.
• Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety
rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before
using this equipment.
• Never allow children to operate the tractor or spike
aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate
withoutproper instructions.
• Wear eye protection when operating the aerator.
• Wear substantial footwear when operating the
aerator.
• Do not allow anyone to ride or siton spike aerator
attachment frame or on towing vehicle.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and also pets.
•Alwaysbegin with the transmission in first (low)gear
and engine at low speed, and graduallyincrease
speed as conditionspermit.
• The vehiclebrakingand stabilitymay be affectedwith
the attachmentof thisequipment. Beaware of
changingconditionsonslopes. Refer to safety rulesin
the vehicleowner'smanual concerningsafe operation
on slopes.STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES.
• Always operateup and down a slope, never across
theface of a slope
• This equipmentshouldbe operated at reducedspeed
on roughterrain,alongcreeks and ditchesand on
hillsides,to preventtippingand lossof control.Do not
drivetoo closeto a creek or a ditch.
• Do nottow thisequipmenton ahighwayor anyother
publicthoroughfare.
•Followthe maintenance instructionsas outlinedinthis
ownersmanual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety Is involved.
The model number and serialnumber will be found on a
decal attached to the spike shield.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
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MODEL NUMBER: 486.24372 I
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SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
