Owner's Manual

40" PLUG AERATOR

IVlodel No. 486.24326

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CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

* Safety

* Assembly

* Operation

* Maintenance

* Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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PRINTED JN USA FORM NO. 40016 (1/06)

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REPAIRPARTSILLUSTRATION

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OPERATION

PARTS

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Plug Aerator fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, carl 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commercial or rental purpose& this warranty appNes for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

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

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the aerator.

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:

48624326

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 carefully for operating and service instructions before attempting to assemble or operate this equipment Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this equipment

• Read the vehic_e 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 plug aerator attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.

This aerator attachment has sharp knife points

Always handle with care and wear substantial foot wear when operating this aerator

• Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on plug aerator attachment frame or on towing vehicle

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and also pets.

• Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear

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• and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit

The vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this equipment Be aware of changing conditions on slopes. Refer to safety ru{es in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes. STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES

Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope

This equipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain, along creeks and ditches and on hillsides, to prevent tipping and loss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch.

Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other public thoroughfare

• Follow the maintenance instructions as outEined in this owners manual.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

It means -- Attention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

Key

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B

C

D

E

F

G

I

H

J

K

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Description

Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 3-1/2" Lg

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Lg

Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" Lg

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16" × 3/4" Lg.

Hair Cotter Pin_ Large

Hitch Pin

Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2"

Nylock Nut, 3/8"

Nylock Nut, 5/16"

Nylock Nut, 1/4"

Jam Nut, 1/2"

Key

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U

V

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Description

Nylock Nut, 1/2"

Flat Washer, 3/4"

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"

Clevis Pin

Hair Cotter Pin, Small

Spacer Tube, 3.70" Long

SpacerTube, 1" Long

SpacerTube, 1.33" Long

Stop Bracket

Handle Grip

Split Plastic Bearing

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Tray

2 WheelBrackets

3 MiddleBrace

4 HitchBracket

5 Tongue

6 EndPlates(2)

7 LiftHandle

8 LiftLeverAssembly

9. SingleSpoolAssemblies

10.Shaft

12.Wheels(2)

12

X

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/t6" wrenches

(2) 1/2" wrenches

(2) 9/16" wrenches

(2) 3/4" wrenches or adjustable wrenches

* Attach the lift lever assembly to the two holes in the middle of the shaft using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts

(B) and a 1/4" nyiock nuts (K). Tighten• See figure 1.

LIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT (K)

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CAUTION: Points of aerator knives are sharp! Exercise caution at all times while assembling and using the aerator

• Push split plastic bearings (Y) into both ends of all single and double spool assemblies. See figure 2

SPLIT

BEARING (Y)

J

SPLIT

BEARING (Y)

BEARING (Y) ;_

SPLIT [

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1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT (B)

FIGURE 1

T

SPLIT

BEARING (Y)

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FIGURE 2

• Identify the short end of the shaft• Assemble a 1" long spacer (S), a single spool assembly, a 133" long spacer (T), a double spool assembly, another 1.33" long spacer (T) and a 3/4" flat washer (N) onto the short end of the shaft• See figure 3

3/4" FLAT

WASHER (N)

1.33" LONG

SPACER (T)

• Assemble the end plates to the ends of the tray using four 5/18" x 3/4" hex bolts (E) and four 5/16" nylock nuts (J) for each end plate. Do not tighten until final step.

See figure 5.

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, 5/16" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT (E)

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1.33" LONG

SPACER (T)

1" LONG

SPACER (S)

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DOUBLE SPOOL

ASSEMBLY /

SINGLE SPOOL

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 3

SHORT END

OF SHAFT

FIGURE 8

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• Assemble the middle brace onto the long end of the shaft with the bent end of the brace facing the lift lever Next assemble a 370" long spacer (R), a single spool assembly, a 133" long spacer (T), a double spool assembly, a 133" long spacer (T) and a 3/4" flat washer (N) onto the long end of the shaft• See figure

4

LIFT

LEVER

MIDDLE

BRACE

3.70" LONG

SPACER (R)

133" LONG

SPACER (T)

• Assemble the tongue to the tray using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (I) as shown in figure 6. Tighten.

Assemble the two stop brackets (U) to the tongue using four 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts (O) and 1/4" nylock nuts (K). Tighten.

See figure 6

STOP

BRACKET

SINGLE SPOOL

ASSEMBLY

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DOUBLE SPOOL

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 4

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1/4" x 3/4'

HEX BOLT (O)

1.33" LONG

SPACER (T)

3/4" FLAT

WASHER (N)

REAR VIEW

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FIGURE 8

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT (K)

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3/8" NYLOCK

NUT (I)

• Assemble the hitch bracket to the tongue using two

3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D), and two 3/8" nylock nuts (l)

Tighten.

See figure 7

• Assemble the hitch pin (G) through the hitch bracket and the tongue Secure the hitch pin with the large hairpin cotter (F). See figure 7.

HITCH

PIN (G) 3/8" x 1"

HEX BOLT (D)

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• Assemble a whee{ to a wheel bracket as shown in figure 9. Use a 1/2" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (A), one 1/2" hex iam nut (L), and one 1/2" ny]ock jam nut (H).

Adjust the nuts so that the wheel is held securely with minimum end play but will spin freely. Repeat on other side• See figure 9.

1/2" NYLOCK

JAM NUT (H)

1/2" JAM NUT (L)

HITCH

BRACKET

FIGURE 7

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; :: _ 3/8 NYLOCK

NUT(I)

LARGE HAIRPIN

COTTER (F)

• Turn the tray upside down Standing behind the tray, place the long end of the shaft through the end plate on your dght as shown in figure 8. Place the other end of the shaft through the end plate on your left. Make sure the bent end of the middle brace rests flat inside the tongue.

• Assemble a 3/4" flat washer (N) and a wheel bracket onto each end of the shaft. Turn each wheel bracket to point in the opposite direction from the lift lever

Secure each wheel bracket with a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt (B) and 1/4" nylock nut (K). Tighten See figure 8.

NUT (K)

FIGURE 9 UPSIDE DOWN ViEW

Tip the aerator onto the back edge of the tray Fasten the middle brace to the bottom of the tongue using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (I). Do not tighten until final step• See figure 10.

LIFT LEVER

FIGURE 8

3/4" FLAT

WASHER (N)

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1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT (B)

UPSIDE DOWN VIEW

MIDDLE

BRACE

FIGURE 10

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Turnthelifthandleas shownin figure11andattachit

Usea 1/2" x 1-1/4"hexbolt(C)and1/2"nylocknut(M)inthe bottomholeandtheclevispinandsmallhairpincotter inthetopholeTighter,theboltandnut.Seefigure11

* Pushthegrip(V)ontothelifthandle.Seefigure11.

• Performthefollowingstepsinsequence boltsandnutsthatremainloose.Refertofigure12

a Turntheaeratorupright,thenlockthelifthandle intothetransportposition b Tightentheeightboltsatthecornersofthetray.

c Tightenthetwoboltswhicbfastenthe middle bracetothe bottomofthetray.

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CLEVIS PIN

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1/2" × 1-1/4"

HEX BOLT (C)

FIGURE 11 iiJ

FIGURE 12

KNOWYOUR PLUG AERATOR

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your plug aerator.

Compare the illustration below with your aerato_ to familiarize yourself wkh the various controls and their locations.

LIFT HANDLE

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STOP BRACKETS

LIFT HANDLE Raises the aerator to the transport position and lowers it to the operating position

STOP BRACKETS Locks the lift handle in the transport position (upper bracket) or operating position (lower bracket).

BEFORE STARTING

, Mow the lawn and remove loose clippings prior to use of the aerator

If the soil is extremely hard and dry, it is recommended that it be sprinkled or watered down for one or two hours prior to aerating

CAUTION: Points of aerator knives are sharp! Exercise caution at all times while using the aerator

CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability may be affected by the addition of an accessory or attachment Be aware of changing conditions on slopes

HOW TO USE YOUR PLUG AERATOR

Aerating means pulling small soil plugs, ranging up to three inches in length, from the soil to create small reservoirs that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down into the roots. For best aerator performance, the following lawn preparations and operating procedures are recommended

• Start tractor engine with controls in neutral and place throttle at slow engine speed.

• Engage shift lever at lowest possible forward speed and lower aerator, allowing plugger points to enter the ground.

Increase speed as conditions permit.

• Aerate in the straightest line possible, making

overlapping passes to increase the plugger point pattern

• Avoid extremely sharp turns with plugger points engaged in ground to prevent damage to lawn

• DO NOT cross over walks or drives without first raising the aerator to the transport position.

• On sloped lawns, always aerate in an up and down direction.

DO NOT attempt to follow the contour of the ground.

• DONOTattempttoaerateif groundis toowet,or muddy.

• Due to possible small rocks and gravel which can be present in aerated soil plugs, it is recommended that the plugs be raked; otherwise damage to the lawn mower blades may arise, especially when reel type mowers are used.

• To increase the depth of plugger point penetration, up to 140 Ibs. of weight, such as bags of sand or (4) concrete block& may be added to the tray. The weight can be secured to the tray with ties or straps fastened to the front and rear of the tray Fasten so that the ties or straps cannot become entangled on rotating parts.

See figure 13

CAUTION: To prevent injury, dismount from the tractor to raise or lower aerator containing added weight

FIGURE 13

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you complete regular service

Check for loose fasteners

Cleaning

Lubrication x x x

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

• Before each use make a thorough visual check of the plug aerator for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened Retighten any loose bolts and nuts

LUBRICATION

• Lubricate wheels as needed.

, Oil the spool assemblies and shaft as needed.

CLEANING

• Clean dirt off of aerator knives after each use BE

CAREFUL OF SHARP EDGES WREN CLEANING.

• Plugger points can periodically be sharpened with a small grinder to maintain good penetration.

Points should be removed to sharpen.

Follow original angle and contour of points when grinding.

° Clean the aerator and store in a dry area Coat exposed metal with light oil to prevent rust

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REPAIR PARTS FOR PLUG AERATOR MODEL 486.24328

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REPAIR PARTS FOR 40" PLUG AERATOR MODEL 486.24326

PART iQTY.

DESCRIPTION

NO

1

1

1

8

32

2

4

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24823

24619

25864

25800

25801

23687

46503

63931

63929

63930

65336

43001

43055

43351

43182

47810

48115

1509-69

46528

Tray

Middle Brace

End Plate

Lift Handle

Tongue

Shaft

Hitch Bracket

Wheel

Wheel Bracket Assembly

Spool Assembly (Double)

Spool Assembly (Single)

Lift Bracket Assembly

Hex Bolt, 3/8-18 x 1" Long

Hairpin, 3/32 x 1 8

Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" Long

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Long

Hex Nylock Nut 5/16"

Hex Nylock Jam Nut 1/2"

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long

Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" Long

REF.

PART QTY.

DESCRIPTION

NO NO.

21

22

43019

43009

2

4

Hex Jam Nut, 1/2-13 Thd

Flat Washer, 3/4"

35

36

37

38

31

32

33

34

27

28

29

30

23 741-0493A 8

24 45151 1

25 44494

26 712-3083

4

1

44500

43943

47623

43343

1

1

1

1

24924

43080

HA21362 8

47189

43088

43012

25665

44056

40016

Split Bearing, 3/4"

Spacer, 3.70" Long

Spacer, 1.33" Long

Hex Nylock Nut 1/2"

Spacer, 1.00" Long

Grip

Hitch Pin, 3/8" Flat Head

Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"

24 Knife, Aerator

24 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"

8

24

4

2

1

1

Hex Nylock Nut 3/8"

Hex Nylock Nut 1/4"

Lockwasher 5/16"

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long

Lift Stop Bracket

Clevis Pin

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