Craftsman 486.29281 - Manual (Page 7)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUST TINE HEIGHT REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN TINES
The tine height is pre-adjusted for average iawn and
may not need to be changed. Changes can be made to
tine height if working conditions require it. Oniy make
adjustments to tine height when Power Rake is turned
off and unpiugged from a power source. There are 5
positions for the tines (.7", .9", 1.1", 1.4" and 1.7"). Puli
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
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2 .
3.
4.
5.
Make sure the dethatcher is turned off and unplugged
from a power source.
Turn dethatcher over so tines can be easily accessed.
Remove the six screws holding the section together
where the damaged tine resides and remove the top
section.
Pull out damaged tine and replace it with a new tine.
Reattach the top section removed in step 3 with the
screws that were removed.
TROUBLESHOOTIN J
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Noise in unit Foreign objects in Power Rake. 1. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for rotation to stop.
2. Remove foreign objects from housing.
3. Check Power Rake for any other damage.
Whistiing sound from unit Belt (part number 28) is slipping 1. Contact your local Sears Service Center.
Power Rake not starting Faulty cable/wiring. 1. Contact your local Sears Service Center.
Motor cuts out during operation Tine rotation blocked by foreign objects 1. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for rotation to stop.
2. Remove foreign objects from housing.
3. Wait approximately 1 minute and then plug-in
and turn on Power Rake.
Tine depth set too low. 1. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for motor to cool down.
2. Set tine depth to appropriate height.
Grass is too tall. 1. Mow lawn before using Power Rake.
Dethatching is not satisfactory Spring tines have excessive wear. 1. Replace spring tines (see Service and
Adjustments section on page 7.)
Belt (part number 28) malfunctioning. 1. Contact your local Sears Service Center.
Grass is too tall. 1. Mow lawn before using Power Rake.
Call 1 -866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
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