Craftsman 12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart Owner's Manual
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1. 16 HEX NUTS SEMS LATCH LOCK 1 LEVER 5 16 NYLOCK NUT Ae E m HEX BOLT FIGURE 11 LONG END LATCH LOCK LEVER FIGURE 12 Turn cart over so that it rests right side up on its wheels Assemble the end of the hitch bracket that has two same size holes to the drawbar tongue using two 3 8 x 1 hex bolts and 3 8 nylock nuts Tighten See figure 13 Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the tongue and secure with the 1 8 hair cotter pin See figure 13 gis xq HITCH PIN HEX BOLT HITCH BRACKET 1 8 HAIR COTTER PIN FIGURE 13 OPERATION CAUTION Vehicle braking and stability CAUTION To avoid possible injury before A may be affected with the addition of an releasing the latch be sure that no one is accessory or an attachment Be aware of near the cart changing conditions on slopes To dump material from the cart remove the tailgate by e Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions lifting it straight up and out from between the guides about safe operation on slopes Release the spring latch on the tongue by pulling the latch lock lever forward away from the cart The cart Use the slope guide provided on page 11 of this bed will then tilt backwards to empty its contents After manual to determine if slope angle is too steep for emptying pull the front of the bed down2. SLOPE AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS WHILE ON A SLOPE 11 CRAFTSMAN Product questions or problems 1 888 331 4569 Customer Care Hot Line Get answers to questions troubleshoot problems order parts or schedule repair service Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas y ordenar piezas pedir servicio para la reparaci n de su equipo To help us help you register your product at www craftsman com registration Para poderte ayudar mejor registra tu producto en www craftsman com registration Join the Craftsman Club today CRAFTSMAN www craftsman com signup Receive exclusive member benefits including special pricing and offers project sharing expert advice and SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS Como miembro exclusivo recibe diversos beneficios como ofertas precios especiales proyectos nuevos consejos de expertos y nuestro programa de puntos SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS Registered Trademark Trademark of KCD IP LLC in the United States or Sears Brands LLC in other countries Marca Registrada Marca de F brica de KCD IP LLC en Estados Unidos o Sears Brands LLC in otros pa ses
3. 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 cart You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference MODEL NUMBER 486 24355 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE A SAFETY A 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 Read this owners manual before attempting to assemble or operate the cart Read the vehicle owners manual and know how to operate your tractor before using the cart attachment Do not at any time carry passengers in this cart It has not been designed to carry passengers Never allow children to operate the tractor or the cart attachment Do not allow adults to operate the tractor or cart attachment without proper instructions Always begin with
4. the transmission in first low and gradually increase speed as conditions permit 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 toa creek or ditch 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 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 Do not tow this cart on highways or on public thoroughfares Maximum towing speed is 10 m p h Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE CU E 21x 2x ES A c E 21x L 2x 12x E x 43814 7 47810 21362 K 43001 J 44 D 2 43010 47408 22 SHOWN FULL SIZE 6x L L 2x an 0 E 43014 E M zs 1223 QA 47622 HA23638 43009 43343 47407 HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS DESCRIPTI
5. toward the safe operation cart tongue until the latch snaps into place Replace the tailgate if desired e For best handling and traction distribute the weight of the load evenly in the cart e The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10 m p h e Always test to make sure your tractor has adequate towing and braking capabilities when hauling a gt IMPORTANT substantial amount of weight in your cart Use extra caution when operating on slopes DO NOT EXCEED 750 LB WEIGHT CAPACITY OF CART One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 Ibs MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service S A Service Dates Check for loose fasteners dd O Cleaning txt ixi 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS LUBRICATION e Before each use make a thorough visual check of the e At the beginning of each season lubricate with a light plug aerator for any bolts and nuts which may have machine oil the latch the latch pivot bolt and the area loosened Retighten any loose bolts and nuts of the axle where the draw bar tongue pivots Grease or oil the wheel bearings periodically Use CHECK TIRE PRESSURE automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil e Keep tires filled to the recommended tire pressure printed on the tire CLEANIN
6. G AND STORAGE e Clean dirt and debris off cart after each use e Store in a dry area Cover exposed metal with a light coat of oil PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR 12 CU FT STEEL CART MODEL 486 24355 Cart Body 43014 Hub Cap Tailgate 43866 1 4 20 x 5 8 Hex Bolt Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 47189 1 4 20 Nylock Nut Tailgate Guide 43814 5 16 18 x 3 4 Truss Hd Bolt Front Panel 46980 5 16 18 Hex Nut SEMS Wheel Support 43001 3 8 16 x 1 Hex Bolt Latch Stand Bracket 43343 1 8 Hair Cotter pin Latch Lock Lever HA21362 3 8 16 Nylock Nut Hitch Bracket 47408 Extension Spring Tongue 47622 Spring Puller Tool Axle 3 4 Dia 47407 5 16 18 x 4 Hex Bolt Front Corner Cap 47810 5 16 18 Nylock Nut Wheel 16 4 00 x 8 00 HA23638 Clevis Pin 1 8 dia x 1 Cotter Pin 44798 Flanged Bearing 3 4 Flat Washer 25912 Axle Clip Wheel Bearing 41759 Owners Manual SLOPE GUIDE 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 Ss SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING 1 d OR A FENCE POST CAUTION DO NOT OPERATEYOURTRACTOR AND CART ONA SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR S TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A
7. ON 43866 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 5 8 47408 Spring 43001 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 47407 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 3 4 43814 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 43014 Hub Cap 47189 Nylock Nut 1 4 43343 Hair Cotter Pin 47622 Spring Puller Tool HA23638 Clevis Pin 1 2 x 1 3 4 25912 Axle Clip 44798 Flange Bearing 47810 Nylock Nut 5 16 46980 Hex Nut 5 16 SIMS HA21362 Nylock Nut 3 8 43009 Washer 3 4 43010 Cotter Pin 1 8 OVOZZETAC PhP po a py ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS DESCRIPTION 2 Tailgate Guides Front Panel 2 Corner Caps Wheel Support 1 Latch Lock Lever Axle 1 Hitch Bracket Tongue 1 Wheel Support Cart Body 1 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Wheel 1 Tailgate TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY e Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level 2 7 16 wrenches surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway 2 1 2 wrenches See figure 1 2 9 16 wrenches e Assemble halves together using three 1 4 x 5 8 hex 1 Screwdriver bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts as shown in figure 1 Do not 1 Pliers tighten See figure 1 HEX BOLT 1 4 e Select a smooth level surface for assembling the cart On NP R e Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts NYLOCK NUT 5 16 from the carton Be sure the carton is empty before discarding e Lay out all parts as shown in the carton contents CAUTION Do not leave the cart unattended in an upright position while assembling Pay close attention to the stab
8. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 12 CU FT STEEL CART For Missing Parts or Assembly Model No 486 24355 Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 e Safety CAUTION Assembly Before using this product read 1 this manual and follow all Safety Operation Rules and Operating Instructions e Maintenance e Parts Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www craftsman com PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 41759 12 10 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ie dali cialis 3 MAINTENANCE m incisa aca 9 FULL SIZE HARDWARE 4 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION 10 CARTON ne 5 REPAIR PARTS LISTo annin a 11 ASSEMBLY ainera OS 5 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE Back Cover OPERATION oir 9 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
9. ility of the cart while it remains in an upright position FIGURE 1 e Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on the outside of the cart Assemble to the bottom of the cart body using four 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolts and 5 16 nylock nuts Do not tighten See figure 2 e Position the tailgate guides on the inside of the cart bodies with guide channels to the front Assemble using four 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts Do not tighten See figure 2 e Pull the cart body halves together and tighten the four truss head bolts and then tighten the four hex bolts in the sides of the cart Do not tighten the three hex bolts in the bottom of the cart 1 4 NYLOCK NUT TAILGATE GUIDE 1 4 x 5 8 HEX BOLT ES 5 16 x 3 4 5 16 NYLOCK NUT TAILGATE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET FIGURE 2 e Carefully reverse the position of the cart so that it in figure 3 TAILGATE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET FIGURE 3 rests on the tailgate reinforcement bracket as shown e Assemble the front panel over the end of the cart using four 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts as shown in figure 4 Leave empty the two holes shown in the bottom of the panel Pull the cart body halves together and tighten the two bolts in the bottom of the front panel then tighten the bolt in each side At this time tighten the three bolts in the bottom of the cart which we
10. ort and the latch stand bracket Assemble the axle through the wheel support and the tongue See figure 9 AXLE WHEEL SUPPORT DRAW BAR LATCH STAND BRACKET FIGURE 9 Assemble an axle clip a flat washer a wheel with the valve stem facing out and another flat washer onto each end of the axle Place an additional flat washer on each end of the axle if there is space for it Secure each wheel on the axle with a cotter pin spreading the ends of the pin around the axle Press a hub cap onto the flat washer on each end of the axle See AXLE CLIP Hook the short end of the spring into the hole in the latch lock lever Use the spring puller tool to hook the long end of the spring into the square hole in the tongue The spring puller tool can be stored when finished See figure 12 IMPORTANT Make sure the tongue is securely locked to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock lever SPRING PULLER TOOL z figure 10 WASHER FLAT WASHER COTTER PIN HUB CAP FIGURE 10 Place the latch lock lever through the slot in the draw bar tongue Assemble the 5 16 x 3 3 4 hex bolt through the tongue the lever and two 5 16 hex nuts SEMS one on each side of the lever Assemble the 5 16 hex lock nut onto the end of the bolt and tighten so that the bolt can still rotate freely Tighten the two 5 16 nylock nuts against the sides of the latch lock lever so that the lever is centered in the slot See figure 11 5
11. re assembled in figure 1 LEAVE HOLES OPEN FOR 1 4 x 5 8 LATCH STAND BRACKET HEX BOLTS 1 4 NYLOCK NUT 1 4 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 4 Assemble the wheel support to the cart using eight 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolts and 5 16 nylock nuts as shown in figure 5 Heads of bolts go to the inside of cart bed Tighten 5 16 x 3 4 TRUSS HEAD BOLT WHEEL SUPPORT FIGURE 5 Turn the latch stand bracket so that the aligning tab is at the rear bottom of the bracket Assemble the latch stand bracket to the cart using four 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts TIGHTEN See figure 6 LATCH STAND BRACKET 1 4 x 5 8 HEX BOLT ALIGNING TAB AT BOTTOM 1 4 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 6 Assemble the two corner caps to the front corners of the cart using four 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts TIGHTEN See figure 7 Assemble two 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts to the two rear corners of the cart TIGHTEN See figure 7 1 4 NYLOCK NUT AE Wy 1 4 NYLOCK NUT 1 4 x 5 8 Za HEX BOLT FIGURE 7 Insert a flange bearing into each side of the tongue as shown in figure 8 FLANGE BEARING TONGUE FLANGE BEARING FIGURE 8 lower the cart to rest upside down on its top flanges with the wheel support facing up See figure 9 Lay the drawbar tongue open side facing up onto the wheel supp
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