Craftsman 486.252444 - Manual (Page 2)

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LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWERED TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned
up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts
found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning
your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a
trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil
filters.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or
glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by impacting
objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical
damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale).
In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with the equipment proves defective in
material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the
battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to
your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This
Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE,
SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state.
WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 4
OPERATION .................................................................... 6
MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 9 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..................................... 11
STORAGE ..................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 13
REPAIR PARTS ............................................................. 14
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................ Rear Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GASOLINE TYPE REGULAR UNLEADED
OIL TYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32° F)
(API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32° F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZ.
SPARK PLUG (GAP .030")
TILLING GROUND SPEED Approx. 2 MPH
TILLING WIDTH
36 INCHES
TILLING TINE SPEED 200 RPM
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NUMBER: ______________________________
SERIAL
NUMBER: ______________________________
DATE OF
PURCHASE: ____________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a
plate attached to the right hand chassis.
You should record both serial number and date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future
reference.
Record serial number and date of purchase in space
provided below.
486.252444