Operation - Craftsman 486.243201 Owner's Manual

Utility 10 poly convertible cart
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KNOWYOUR
CART
HANDLE TUBE
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LATCH LOCK
LEG STAND
BRACKET
LATCH LOCK
CLEVIS PIN
/
3/8" × 4"
CLEVIS PIN
FRONT
TONGUE
HITCH PIN
HANDLE TUBE
LATCH LOCK
FRONT TONGUE
LEG STAND BRACKET
HITCH PIN
3/8" x 4" CLEVIS PIN
LATCH LOCK CLEVIS PIN
Used to transport and dump the cart when it is converted into a push cart.
Secures the cart bed to the tongue.
Extends forward or folds under the cart for towing with a tractor or pushing by hand.
Supports the front of the cart when the front tongue is folded under the cart.
Use to attach the cart to your tractor.
Secures the front tongue in either the extended (shown) or folded position.
Prevents the latch lock mechanism from accidentally releasing.
HOW TO USE YOUR TOW CART
DO NOT EXCEED 500 LB. CAPACITY OF CART
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 Ibs.
CAUTION:
Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
accessory or attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
USING AS ATOW CART
To convert the cart for towing, remove the plastic cap
from the tongue. Remove the 4" long clevis pin and
hairpin cotter which secure the front tongue in storage
position underneath the rear tongue. Pivot the front
tongue outward and secure it in the towing position
using the same clevis pin and hairpin cotter. Refer to
drawing above.
The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10 m.p.h.
Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on
safe operation on slopes.
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Use the slope guide provided on page 11 of this
manual to determine whether slope angle is too steep
for safe operation.
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.
For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of
the load evenly in the cart.
To dump material from the cart, remove the 1" long
clevis pin from the latch on the tongue and release the
latch. 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. Reinstall the clevis pin in the latch to 3revent
accidental release of the latch.
CAUTION:
To avoid possible injury,
be sure no one is near the cart before
releasing the latch.

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