Craftsman 486.29281 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ADJUST TINE HEIGHT REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN TINES
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.
If a tine becomes worn a damaged, it can be replaced.
To replace any worn or damaged tines, follow the steps
below:
1. Make sure the dethatcher is turned off and unplugged
from a power source.
2. Turn dethatcher over so tines can be easily accessed.
3. Remove the six screws holding the section together
where the damaged tine resides and remove the top
section.
4. Pull out damaged tine and replace it with a new tine.
5. Reattach the top section removed in step 3 with the
screws that were removed.
ENGAGEMENT HOLE
ADJUSTMENT ARM
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
PROBLEM CAUSE
Noise in unit Foreign objects in Power Rake. 1.
2.
3.
Whistling sound from unit Belt (part number 28) is slipping 1.
Power Rake not starting Faulty cable/wiring. 1.
Motor cuts out during operation Tine rotation blocked by foreign objects 1.
Dethatching is not satisfactory
2.
3.
Tine depth set too low. 1.
2.
Grass is too tall. 1.
Spring tines have excessive wear. 1.
Belt (part number 28) malfunctioning. 1.
Grass is too tall. 1.
CORRECTION
Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for rotation to stop.
Remove foreign objects from housing.
Check Power Rake for any other damage.
Contact your local Sears Service Center.
Contact your local Sears Service Center.
Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for rotation to stop.
Remove foreign objects from housing.
Wait approximately 1 minute and then plug-in
and turn on Power Rake.
Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for motor to coot down.
Set tine depth to appropriate height.
Mow lawn before using Power Rake.
Replace spring tines (see Service and
Adjustments section on page 7.)
Contact your local Sears Service Center.
Mow lawn before using Power Rake.
7 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
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