Craftsman 486.24219 User's Manual | Page 6
6
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER
RAISING/LOWERING THE DETHATCHER
• 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.
SETTING THE OPERATING POSITION
• 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
wasdeterminedinfigure2whenyouassembledthe
wheel.
• Set the sweeper to the desired operating height. (The
best height is usually with the brushes set about /"
down into the grass.) Refer to your sweeper owner's
manual for sweeper.
USING THE 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
excessive thatch from your lawn.
• Start with the tractor in low gear. Vary the forward
speed to determine the best speed for maximum
dethatcher performance.
• Use a crisscross pattern to achieve the most even
removal of thatch.
• On slopes, always operate in an up and down
direction only.
• 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
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
X
Check for worn or damaged parts
X
X
Cleaning
X
X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Bef
ore each use
After each use
Ev
ery season
Bef
ore stor
age
•
If rust appears on the spring tines, sand lightly and
coat with enamel paint.
•
Always store in a dry area, and coat exposed metal
with light oil when not in use.
•
Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
•
Clean after each use to help prevent rust.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
Related Manuals for Craftsman 486.24219
-
Gardena Lawn Aerator EVC 1000/30 User's Manual
7 pages
-
Craftsman Lawn Aerator 486.243361 User's Manual
8 pages
-
Craftsman Lawn Aerator 486.24336 User's Manual
8 pages
-
Craftsman Lawn Aerator 486.243152 User's Manual
8 pages
-
Snapper Lawn Aerator Thatcher 1690819 User's Manual
12 pages
-
Snapper Lawn Aerator 3544 User's Manual
4 pages
-
John Deere Lawn Aerator Aercore 1000 User's Manual
8 pages
-
John Deere Lawn Aerator Aercore 1500 User's Manual
8 pages
-
John Deere Lawn Aerator HD200 User's Manual
12 pages
-
John Deere Lawn Aerator Aercore 2000 User's Manual
8 pages
-
John Deere Lawn Aerator Aercore 800 User's Manual
8 pages
-
John Deere Lawn Aerator HD300 User's Manual
12 pages
-
Billy Goat Lawn Aerator AE550 User's Manual
12 pages
-
Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator AS-30 BH User's Manual
11 pages
-
Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator 15 & 25 GALLON TOW-BEHIND LAWN SPRAYER User's Manual
10 pages
-
Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator AS-30 BH User's Manual
11 pages
-
Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator Brinly-Hardy Lawn Aerator PA-40 BH User's Manual
12 pages
-
Agri-Fab Lawn Aerator 45-02951 User's Manual
12 pages
-
Agri-Fab Lawn Aerator 45-03431 User's Manual
8 pages
-
Agri-Fab Lawn Aerator 45-0346 User's Manual
20 pages
-
Agri-Fab Lawn Aerator 45-0365 User's Manual
4 pages
-
Agri-Fab Lawn Aerator 45-0381 User's Manual
12 pages
-
Classen Lawn Aerator TA-25D User's Manual
30 pages
-
Land Pride Lawn Aerator Core Aerators CA2572 User's Manual
24 pages