Craftsman Lawn Mower 486242182 User Manual
Owner's Manual  
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DETHATCHER FOR SWEEPERS  
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Model No. 486.242182  
CAUTION:  
• Safety  
Before using this product, read  
this manual and follow all Safety  
Rules and  
• Assembly  
• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Parts  
Operating Instructions.  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
www.sears.com/craftsman  
FORM NO. 41505 rev. (06/07/10)  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS  
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REF. PART NO. QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
REF. PART NO. QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
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43085  
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48811  
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Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"  
U-Bolt, 1/4-20  
Transport Hook  
Washer, 5/16"  
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48115  
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25054  
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741-0248  
42212  
46853  
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Jam Nut, Nylock 1/2-13  
Clevis Pin, 5/16" x 1-3/8"  
Lock Washer, 3/8"  
Hex Nut, 3/8-16  
Vinyl Cap  
Clamp  
Bracket, U-Bolt Clamp  
Spacer  
43081  
R19171616  
43070  
Washer, 1/2"  
14 Washer, 3/8"  
43055  
47189  
47810  
43019  
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Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"  
Flange Bearing  
Double Transport Hook  
U-Bolt, 3/8  
Nylock Nut, 1/4-20  
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18  
Jam Nut, Plain 1/2-13  
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ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS  
NOTE: On sweepers smaller than 42", use only five spring  
tines.  
1. Spring Tines (7)  
2. Frame Assembly  
3. Gauge Wheel  
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Assemble a vinyl cap onto each end of the frame tube.  
See figure 1.  
4. Mount Brackets (2)  
5/16" x 1-1/2"  
HEX BOLT  
VINYL CAP  
3/8" WASHER  
1
5/16" NYLOCK NUT  
VINYL CAP  
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FIGURE 1  
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Assemble a 1/2" washer, the wheel, another 1/2"  
washer and the 1/2" plain jam nut onto the  
1/2" x 3-1/2" hex bolt. See figure 2.  
Insert the bolt through the welded bracket and  
assemble the 1/2" nylock jam nut onto the bolt. Adjust  
the nuts so that there is no end play in the wheel and  
then tighten the nuts securely against the welded  
bracket. Make sure the wheel still turns freely. See  
figure 2.  
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY  
(1)  
(2)  
(2)  
(1)  
7/16" Wrench  
1/2" Wrenches  
3/4" or Adjustable Wrenches  
Knife  
Use this hole for  
42" & 46" sweepers  
Use this hole for  
smaller sweepers  
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON  
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Remove all parts and hardware packages from the  
carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify  
using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.  
Turn the frame assembly as shown in figure 1.  
Assemble seven spring tines to the top of the frame  
tube. Use a 5/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, two 3/8" flat  
washers and a 5/16" nylock nut for each spring tine.  
Place one 3/8" flat washer on top of the frame tube  
and the second 3/8" flat washer on top of the spring  
tine. See figure 1.  
1/2" NYLOCK  
JAM NUT  
1/2" JAM NUT  
1/2" WASHER  
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1/2" WASHER  
1/2" x 3-1/2"  
HEX BOLT  
FIGURE 2  
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SWEEPERS WITH TWO HITCH TUBES  
If you have a 30" sweeper, skip to figure 6.  
Skip to page 6 for sweepers with single hitch tubes.  
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Make sure the sweeper height adjustment handle is  
still set to about the middle of it's adjustment range.  
Center the dethatcher with the sweeper.  
Assemble the keeper brackets (bend to the inside)  
to the sweeper's hitch tube, outside of the conduit  
clamps. Use a u-bolt and two 1/4" nylock nuts per  
bracket. Position the keeper brackets against the sides  
of the conduit clamps, approximately perpendicular  
to the ground. Tighten the nuts without bending the  
keeper brackets. See figure 5.  
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Assemble a conduit clamp onto each end of the  
sweeper height adjustment tube so that the straight  
part of the clamp is on top of the tube.  
Remove the hitch brackets from the sweeper's hitch  
tubes. Slide the transport hook onto the L.H. hitch  
tube as shown in figure 3.  
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Reassemble the hitch brackets and bolts to the hitch  
tubes. Refer to your sweeper owner's manual.  
KEEPER BRACKET  
U-BOLT  
TRANSPORT  
HOOK  
HEIGHT ADJ.  
TUBE  
CONDUIT  
CLAMP  
FIGURE 3  
1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
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Connect the sweeper to the tractor. Set the sweeper  
height adjustment handle to about the middle of it's  
adjustment range.  
FIGURE 5  
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Place the dethatcher in front of the sweeper housing,  
underneath the hitch tubes.  
Connect the dethatcher to the conduit clamps using  
two 5/16" x 1-3/8" clevis pins, 5/16" washers and  
3/32" hair cotter pins. See figure 4.  
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Lift the front of the dethatcher and secure it in  
transport position using the transport hook. See  
figure 6.  
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
MIDDLE SETTING  
TRANSPORT HOOK  
5/16" x 1-3/8"  
CLEVIS PIN  
5/16" WASHER  
3/32" HAIR  
COTTER PIN  
FIGURE 6  
FIGURE 4  
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SWEEPERS WITH A SINGLE HITCH TUBE  
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Assemble one 5/16 x 3-1/2" hex bolt and 5/16" nylock  
nut to the bottom hole of each mount bracket.  
NOTE: The dethatcher attaches to the sweeper's offset  
tube. This prevents you from offsetting the sweeper.  
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Assemble the four bearings to the two spacers and  
then slide each through a clamp.  
5/16" NYLOCK NUT  
CLAMP  
BEARING  
BEARING  
5/16 x 3-1/2"  
HEX BOLT  
SPACER  
FIGURE 7  
FIGURE 9  
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Fasten each clamp to the spring mount frame  
assembly using one 5/16 x 1-3/8" clevis pin, 5/16"  
washer, and 3/32" hair cotter pin.  
•
Attach each of the bearing, spacer, and clamp  
assemblies to a mount bracket using a 1/2 x 3-1/2" hex  
bolt and 1/2" nylock jam nut.  
5/16 x 1-3/8"  
CLEVIS PIN  
1/2" NYLOCK  
JAM NUT  
5/16" WASHER  
1/2 x 3-1/2"  
HEX BOLT  
3/32" HAIR  
COTTER PIN  
FIGURE 10  
FIGURE 8  
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Secure the two mount brackets to the drawbar offset  
tube of the sweeper using two 3/8" U-bolts, four 3/8"  
lock washers and four 3/8" hex nuts. Do not tighten  
yet.  
3/8" U-BOLT  
3/8" LOCK WASHER  
3/8" HEX NUT  
FIGURE 11  
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Center the dethatcher on the front of the sweeper  
housing.  
Place the double transport hook onto the sweeper hitch  
tube. Lift up the front of the dethatcher and slide it into  
the double hooks to secure it in the transport position.  
Tighten the U-bolts and nuts assembled in figure 11.  
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DOUBLE TRANSPORT HOOK  
FIGURE 12  
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OPERATION  
USING THE DETHATCHER  
HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER  
Regular removal of thatch is critical to the maintenance  
of a healthy lawn. Thatch is layer of stems, clippings,  
runners, roots and leaves that have not decayed.  
Excessive thatch prevents air, water and fertilizer from  
reaching the roots. The dethatcher will effectively dislodge  
RAISING/LOWERING THE DETHATCHER  
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To raise the dethatcher for transport, lift up on the  
front of the dethatcher and secure it with the transport  
hook. Lower the dethatcher by releasing the transport  
hook.  
excessive thatch from your lawn.  
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Start with the tractor in low gear. Vary the forward  
speed to determine the best speed for maximum  
dethatcher performance.  
SETTING THE OPERATING POSITION  
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The operating height of the dethatcher is controlled  
by the gauge wheel at the front of the dethatcher  
and is not adjustable. The correct wheel position  
was determined in figure 2 when you assembled the  
wheel.  
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Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even  
removal of thatch.  
On slopes, always operate in an up and down  
direction only.  
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Set the sweeper to the desired operating height. (The  
best height is usually with the brushes set about 1/2"  
down into the grass.) Refer to your sweeper owner's  
manual.  
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Avoid extremely sharp turns.  
Avoid towing the dethatcher across sudden steep  
dips in the ground while dethatching. Loss of ground  
contact with the gauge wheel could cause the  
dethatcher to be pulled back underneath the sweeper.  
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
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Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Fill in dates as you  
complete regular service.  
Service Dates  
Check for loose fasteners  
Check for worn or damaged parts  
Cleaning  
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Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for  
tightness.  
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If rust appears on the spring tines, sand lightly and  
coat with enamel paint.  
Clean after each use to help prevent rust.  
Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal  
with light oil when not in use.  
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PARTS  
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.242182 DETHATCHER  
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REF. PART NO. QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
REF. PART NO. QTY.  
DESCRIPTION  
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64650  
46761  
48098  
27117  
46526  
47025  
43085  
48813  
48811  
43081  
R19171616  
43070  
43055  
47189  
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Spring Mount Frame Assem.  
Spring Tine  
Gauge Wheel  
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47810  
43019  
48115  
48812  
43003  
43015  
44481  
48917  
25054  
46499  
741-0248  
42212  
46853  
41505  
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Nylock Nut, 5/16-18  
Jam Nut, Plain 1/2-13  
Jam Nut, Nylock 1/2-13  
Clevis Pin, 5/16" x 1-3/8"  
Lock Washer, 3/8"  
Hex Nut, 3/8-16  
Vinyl Cap  
Clamp  
Bracket, U-Bolt Clamp  
Spacer  
Mount Bracket  
Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"  
U-Bolt, 1/4-20  
Transport Hook  
Washer, 5/16"  
Washer, 1/2"  
Flange Bearing  
Double Transport Hook  
U-Bolt, 3/8  
14 Washer, 3/8"  
2
4
Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"  
Nylock Nut, 1/4-20  
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