Craftsman 486.252444 owner manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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.

Record serial number and date of purchase in space provided below.

MODEL

NUMBER: 486.252444

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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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

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