Service and adjustments troubleshooting – Craftsman POWER RAKE 486.2928 User Manual

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ServICe aNd adjUSTMeNTS

TrOUBLeSHOOTING

adjUST TINe HeIGHT

The tine height is pre-adjusted for average lawn and
may not need to be changed. Changes can be made to
tine height if working conditions require it. Only make
adjustments to tine height when Power Rake is turned
off and unplugged from a power source. There are 5
positions for the tines (.7", .9", 1.1", 1.4" and 1.7"). Pull
adjustment arm out from engagement hole, move it and
then let it re-engage in the desired height position. Make
adjustments by 1-step increments only and alternate
between left and right sides when making adjustments.
Adjustment arms

must always be same height position

when using the machine.

rePLaCe daMaGed Or wOrN TINeS

If a tine becomes worn a damaged, it can be replaced.
To replace any worn or damaged tines, follow the steps
below:

Make sure the dethatcher is turned off and unplugged

1.

from a power source.
Turn dethatcher over so tines can be easily accessed.

2.

Remove the six screws holding the section together

3.

where the damaged tine resides and remove the top
section.
Pull out damaged tine and replace it with a new tine.

4.

Reattach the top section removed in step 3 with the

5.

screws that were removed.

PrOBLeM

CaUSe

COrreCTION

Noise in unit

Foreign objects in Power Rake.

Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and

1.

wait for rotation to stop.
Remove foreign objects from housing.

2.

Check Power Rake for any other damage.

3.

whistling sound from unit

Belt (part number 79) is slipping

Contact your local Sears Service Center.

1.

Power rake not starting

Faulty cable/wiring.

Contact your local Sears Service Center.

1.

Motor cuts out during operation

Tine rotation blocked by foreign objects

Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and

1.

wait for rotation to stop.
Remove foreign objects from housing.

2.

Wait approximately 1 minute and then plug-in

3.

and turn on Power Rake.

Tine depth set too low.

Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and

1.

wait for motor to cool down.
Set tine depth to appropriate height.

2.

Grass is too tall.

Mow lawn before using Power Rake.

1.

dethatching is not satisfactory

Spring tines have excessive wear.

Replace spring tines (see Service and

1.

Adjustments section on page 7.)

Belt (part number 6) malfunctioning.

Contact your local Sears Service Center.

1.

Grass is too tall.

Mow lawn before using Power Rake.

1.

ADJUSTMENT ARM

ENGAGEMENT HOLE

FIGUre 10

FIGUre 11

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