Craftsman 15 Cu Ft Poly Tow Cart Owners Manual
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Operator's Manual ® 15 Cu. Ft. Poly Cart STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Model No. 486.24247 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41761 (12/12/14) TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY & SAFETY...................................................2 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART.....................................3 CARTON CONTENTS......................................................4 ASSEMBLY.......................................................................4 OPERATION.....................................................................8 MAINTENANCE...............................................................8 SLOPE GUIDE.................................................................9 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION................................... 10 REPAIR PARTS LIST...................................................... 11 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE.......................BACK PAGE WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will be replaced free of charge. For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www. craftsman. com/warranty This warranty does not cover expendable items that can wear out from normal use or deterioration within the warranty period, including but not limited to tires, belts, exterior finishes or product labels. This warranty does not apply to a product that is damaged or altered through transportation, misuse, abuse, corrosion, accident, neglect, modification or mishandling. This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the 15 Cu. Ft. Poly Cart. MODEL NUMBER: 486.24247 You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________ SAFETY Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS – ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. 1. Read this owners manual before attempting to assemble or operate the cart. 2. Read the vehicle owners manual and know how to operate your tractor, before using the cart attachment. 3. Do not at any time carry passengers in this cart. It has not been designed to carry passengers. 4. Never allow children to operate the tractor or the cart attachment. 5. Do not allow adults to operate the tractor or cart attachment without proper instructions. 6. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. 7. Tow the cart at reduced speed over rough terrain and hillsides or near creeks and ditches to prevent tipping over and loss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch. 8. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this cart. Do not fill cart to maximum weight capacity without checking the capability of the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the cart attached. 9. Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes. Refer also to the slope guide on page 11 of this manual. Stay off steep slopes! 10. Do not tow this cart on highways or on public thoroughfares. 11. Maximum towing speed is 10 m.p.h. 12. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual. 2 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART REF QTY. DESCRIPTION REF QTY. DESCRIPTION A 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 4" J 4 Flat Washer, 1/4" B 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" K 4 Flat Washer, 1" C 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" L 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" D 8 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" M 1 Extension Spring E 4 Nylock Nut, 1/4" N 1 Hitch Pin F 9 Nylock Nut, 5/16" O 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" G 2 SEMS Nut, 5/16" P 1 Spring Puller Tool H 1 Nylock Nut, 3/8" Q 2 Thick Washer I 2 Hub Cap SHOWN FULL SIZE E A B C J I D F G L H K NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE M P N O Q 3 CARTON CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. Poly Tray Wheel Support Latch Stand Plate 4. 5. 6. Latch Stand Bracket Draw Bar Tongue Wheels (2) 7. Latch Lock Lever 8. Hitch Bracket 9. Axle 1 3 2 4 7 9 8 5 6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Phillips Screwdriver (1) Pliers (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrench (2) 9/16" Wrenches G F step 1: (see figure 1) • Verify that all parts and all fasteners on pages 2 and 3 are included in the carton and parts bag. Refer to page 2 to identify fasteners used in the following instructions. • Place the latch lock lever (7) through the slot in the tongue (5). Assemble the hex bolt (A) through the tongue, the lever, and two (SEMS) hex nuts (G) placed on each side of the lever. Assemble the nylock nut (F) onto the end of the hex bolt (A) and tighten so that the hex bolt (A) can still rotate freely. Tighten the two (SEMS) hex nuts (G) against each side of the latch lock lever (7) so that it is centered in the slot. 7 5 A FIGURE 1 4 step 2: (see figure 2) • step 4: (see figure 4) Hook the short end of the spring (M) into the hole in the latch lock lever. Use the spring puller tool (P) to hook the long end of the spring into the square hole in the tongue. The spring puller tool can be stored when finished. • Lay the tongue (open side facing up) onto the wheel support (2). Assemble the axle (9) through the wheel support and the tongue. 9 M 2 FIGURE 4 step 5: (see figure 5) • P FIGURE 2 Assemble a washer (K), a thick washer (Q) a wheel (6) with the valve stem facing out, and another washer (K) onto the axle. Assemble a cotter pin (L) to the axle. Press a hub cab (I) onto the washer (K). Repeat on other end. step 3: (see figure 3) • • Assemble the end of the hitch bracket (8) down through the slot at the front of the tongue. Fasten it to the tongue using the hex bolt (B) and hex nut (H). Tighten. K 6 Q K Assemble the hitch pin (N) and hair cotter pin (O) to the tongue and hitch bracket. B N L 8 I FIGURE 5 H O FIGURE 3 5 step 6: (see figure 6) • step 7: (see figure 7) Assemble the latch stand plate (3) and the latch stand bracket (4) at the front of the tray using four hex bolts (C), washers (J) and hex nuts (E). The aligning tab on the bottom of the latch stand bracket must be towards the rear of the cart. Tighten. • Place the tray onto the wheel support and position it so that the latch stand bracket locks into the latch lock lever. Fasten the tray to the wheel support using eight truss head bolts (D) and hex nuts (F). Tighten. D C J 3 4 E F FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 6 NOTES 7 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1. At the beginning of each season, using a light machine oil, lubricate the latch, the latch pivot bolt, and the area of the axle where the draw bar tongue pivots . CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES. 2. Grease or oil the wheel bearings periodically. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil. 1. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on safe operation on slopes. 3. Check periodically for loose bolts. 4. Keep tires filled to the recommended tire pressure of 12-14 Lbs. 2. Use the slope guide provided on page 11 of this manual to determine whether slope angle is too steep for safe operation. 3. For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of the load evenly in the cart. 4. Always test to make sure your tractor has adequate towing and braking capabilities whenever hauling a substantial amount of weight in your cart. Use extra caution when operating on slopes. CART SPECIFICATIONS Tires: 15" x 6" Pneumatic Axle: 1" Dia. Steel Capacity: Up to 750 Lbs. Max. Approx. Sh. Wt. 105 Lbs. NOTE DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY OF CART (See the specifications on this page.) One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs. 5. To dump material from the cart, release the spring latch on the tongue by pulling the latch lock lever forward, away from the cart. The cart bed will then tilt backwards to empty its contents. After emptying, pull the front of the bed down toward the cart tongue until the latch snaps into place. 6. The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10 m.p.h. CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY, BEFORE RELEASING THE LATCH BE SURE THAT NO ONE IS NEAR THE CART. 8 (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and cart. Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual. SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST F O L D A LONG DOTTE D L IN E , REPR ESENT ING A 1 0 DEGRE E SLO PE CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND CART ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR'S TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE. AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS WHILE ON A SLOPE. 9 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION 1 18 20 10 3 4 19 2 6 27 15 13 7 15 17 24 22 25 11 9 14 13 8 16 5 16 23 21 12 10 26 REPAIR PARTS LIST REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 48608 1 Poly Tray 2 25106 1 Wheel Support 3 24386 1 Latch Stand Plate 4 24497 1 Latch Stand Bracket 5 24750 1 Tongue, Draw Bar 6 46272 2 Wheel Assembly 7 24498 1 Latch Lock Lever 8 23014 1 Hitch Bracket 9 24897 1 Axle, 1" 10 43088 4 Flat Washer, 1/4" 11 47407 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 4" 12 47622 1 Spring Puller Tool 13 44488 4 Wheel Bearing, 1" 14 43093 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" Dia. x 1-1/2" * 15 43601 4 Washer, 1" 16 47810 9 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock * 17 43001 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" * 18 43814 8 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 19 47189 4 Hex Nut, Nylock 1/4-20 20 43012 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" * 21 47408 1 Extension Spring 22 23353 1 Hitch Pin 23 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" * 24 46980 2 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 (SEMS) 25 43014 2 Hub Cap 26 HA21362 1 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Nylock * 27 25483 2 Washer, 1.03 x 1.75 x 0.25" 48611 1 Owner's Manual * Purchase Common Hardware Locally 11 Product questions or problems? 1-888-331-4569 Customer Care Hot Line Get answers to questions, troubleshoot problems, order parts, or schedule repair service. 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