Craftsman 486.243152 Manual De Usuario

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Service Dates

  Check for loose fasteners

X

 Lubrication

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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
 

Fill in dates as you

  complete regular service.

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ore each use

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•  Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.

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Before each use check all nuts and bolts for tightness.

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Lubricate wheels at least once a year or as needed.

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If rust appears on the shield or spring tines, sand

lightly and coat with enamel paint.

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Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal

with light oil when not in use.

Regular removal of thatch is critical to maintenance of a 
healthy lawn. Excessive thatch prevents air, water and
fertilizer from reaching the roots. To effectively dislodge
excessive thatch from your lawn, read these instructions
for proper adjustment and operation of the dethatcher.

•  Move the towing vehicle onto a level surface, such

as a driveway or garage floor and attach the tine
dethatcher to the vehicle hitch. See figure 7.

•  Lower the dethatcher into operating position using the

lift handle. Loosen the two nylock nuts and carriage
bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch
arm mount brackets at the rear of the tine shield.
Adjust the tine shield until it is level and both the front
and rear spring tines are in contact with the ground. 
Retighten the hex nuts. See figure 7.

•  Vary the vehicle's forward speed until the best

dethatching action is achieved.

•  For best results, use a crisscross pattern on your

lawn.

•  If the dethatcher appears to be "jumping" during

use, then extra weight should be added to the tine
shield. In most conditions extra weight will be needed.
Concrete patio blocks are recommended for weight
because of their low profile; however any type of
weight is suitable if it can be tied down to the shield.
Secure weight by using suitable binding material such
as rubber tie down straps or wire, fastening to the
holes in the shield flange. See figure 8.

•  To remove a spring tine, insert a screw driver or

punch into the locking tab and pry up. Replace spring
tine and pry tab down. See figure 9.