ModeJ No, 486.24537
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manuaU and follow aH Safety
RuUes and
Operating Instructions.
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,, Safety
,, AssembLy
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www, sears,com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49526 (2/05)
SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 8
CARTON CONTENTS ................................................. 8
ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 4
OPE RATION ................................................................ 5
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ........................................ 6
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................ 7
REPAIR PARTS MST .................................................. 7
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................... Back Page
UMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this product is maintained and lubricated according to the operating
and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in materia! or workmanship free of
charge. Ifthis product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to
maintain 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.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
The model number and serial numbers wil! be found on a
decal attached to the hitch assembly.
You should record both the seria! number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
486.24537
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
Read this owners manual and your vehicle and sleeve
hitch owners manuals before using this rake.
Do not allow children to operate the vehicle or rake.
Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or rake
without proper instructions.
Do not allow anyone to ride on the rake.
Before lowering and operating the rake, be sure no
one is near the area of operation.
Lower the rake when leaving the vehicle unattended.
user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the
attachment of this rake. Drive slowly with the rake 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 the
equipment is in safe operating condition.
Always place the sleeve hitch in the lowered position
when installing or removing the rake.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
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QTY.
24
24
1
DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8"
Slotted Hex Nut, 1"
REF.
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QTY.
1
1
1
DESCRIPTION
Haircotter Pin
Pivot Pin
Cotter Pin
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CARTON CONTENTS
1 Hitch Assembly
2 Rake Pivot Assembly
3 Rake Tines (24)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 1ol/2" Wrenches or 14" Adjustable Wrenches
Align the hitch assembly (pointing in direction shown)
and the rake assembly, Place the hitch assembly
down onto the threaded stud on the rake assembly
and install the 1" slotted hex nut onto the threaded
stud, Tighten the nut until it is just snug, See figure 2,
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
, Remove a!l parts and hardware packages from the
carton, Lay out al! parts and hardware and identify,
ASSEMBLINGTHE RAKE
Attach the 24 rake tines to the rake pivot assembly
using a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt and 3/8" nylock hex nut for
each tine, Insert the ends of the tines through the
slots in the rear of the rake pivot assembly, Make sure
a!l nuts and bolts are securely tightened, See figure 1,
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
2
RAKE PIVOT ASSENBLY
L
3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT
RAKE TJNE
FIGURE 1
Y
HITCH ASSEMBLY
1" SLOTTED HEX NUT
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FIGURE 2
RAKE ASSEMBLY
Back the slotted nut off unti! the first slot in the nut
lines up with the hole in the threaded stud, if the hitch
assembly will not pivot on the threaded stud, back the
nut off to the next slot, Install the cotter pin through
the stud and spread the ends of the pin, See figure 3,
1" SLOTTED HEX NUT
COTTER PIN
STUD
HOLE
FIGURE 3
Locktherakeassemblyinthestraightaheadposition
byinstallingthepivotpinthroughtheholeintherear
ofthehitchassembly,Securethepivotpinusingthe
haircotterpin,Seefigure4,
ATTACHUNG AND REMOVING RAKE
CAUTION: Use care when working around
a raised rake, Keep hands and feet out from
under the rake at all times, Serious injury can
result should the rake drop unexpectedly,
CAUTION: Always place the sleeve hitch
in the lowered position when installing or
removing the rake,
Refer to your sleeve hitch manual and to figure 5,
Attach the rake to the sleeve hitch on your tractor
using the sleeve hitch pin,
Screw the two sleeve hitch stabilizer bolts against the
rake hitch and then tighten the jam nuts to eliminate
looseness in the hookup,
, Adjust the sleeve hitch so that the rake is free to go
below ground leve! but can still be raised a minimum
of 5" above ground for transport,
Stabilizer bolts and jam nuts should be loosened
before removing the rake from the sleeve hitch,
STABILIZER BOLTS
TRACTOR SLEEVE HITCH
FIGURE 5
ADJUSTING ANGLE OF RAKE
The rake can be angled 24 degrees in either direction
as shown in figure 6. To change the angle:
a. Raise the rake so that the tines of the rake are
off the ground.
b. Remove the pivot pin from the hitch assembly.
c. Pivot the rake assembly to the right or the left.
d. Align the hole in the pivot plate with the hole in
the hitch assembly. Install the pivot pin through the
aligned holes and secure with the haircotter pin.
To reverse the rake, remove the cotter pin and slotted
nut from the threaded stud on the rake assembly.
Remove the rake pivot assembly from the hitch
assembly, rotate it 180 degrees and then reattach it to
the hitch assembly.
RAKE CAN BE
ROTATED 24
DEGREES IN
EITHER DIRECTION
PIVOT PLATE
HOW TO USE YOUR RAKE
Use this rake for scraping and leveling of loose or lightly
compacted dirt and gravel, and for back filling. For
improved traction, use wheel weights and/or tire chains.
Before starting, make sure the material to be graded,
such as dirt, is dry enough. Squeeze some in your
hand and if it forms a bali that does not crumble, the
material may be too wet for raking.
Drive the tractor at a speed which fits conditions and
the type of work being performed. When leveling with
the rake, a slower speed will allow loose material to
be more evenly deposited in low spots.
For light back filling work, the rake assembly can be
reversed by rotating it 180 degrees. This allows you
to back up with your tractor and push dirt to fil! larger
holes.
. Do not back the rake into piles of dirt or gravel at high
speed.
FIGURE 6
CUSTOMER RESPONSJBmLmES
, Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /. ,_/,,_/"_ -/_°__//'_/_÷x-_,,
Fill in dates as you 6@_ _._{_'-Y_
, complete regular service. __ .......... Serv!ce Da!es
Check for loosefasteners X
Cleaning X X
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
,, Before each use make a thorough visual check of the
rake for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CLEANING
,, Wipe off or wash off loose dirt from the rake after
each use to help prevent rust,
STORAGE
,, Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint to
help prevent rust.
,, Store inside in a clean, dry area.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24537 SLEEVE HITCH ROCK RAKE
1
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RER
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
PART
NO.
65063
64780
25165
48978
HA21362
QTY= DESCRiPTiON
RER PART QTY=
NO. NO.
DESCRiPTiON
1 Hitch Assembly
1 Rake Pivot Assembly
24 Rake Tine
1 Pivot Pin
24 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 (Nylock)
6
7
8
9
43001
43343
48968
46855
49526
24 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
1 Slotted Hex Nut, 1"-8
1 Cotter Pin, 3/16" x 2"
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