Craftsman Outdoor Cart 486243201 User Manual

Owner's Manual  
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Model No. 486.243201  
CAUTION:  
• Safety  
Before using this product, read  
this manual and follow all Safety  
Rules and Operating Instructions.  
• Assembly  
• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Parts  
PRINTED IN USA  
FORM NO. 40303 (6/06)  
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS  
HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE  
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Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 4"  
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"  
Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg.  
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 4"  
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1"  
Flat Washer, 1/4"  
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Nylock Nut, 5/16"  
Nylock Nut, 3/8"  
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"  
Extension Spring  
Plastic Cap  
Hub Cap  
Hitch Pin  
Noise Reduction Pad  
Axle Clip  
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P
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R
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Nylock Nut, 1/4"  
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ASSEMBLY  
CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)  
1. Poly Tray  
6. Latch Stand Bracket  
7. Hitch Bracket  
8. Leg Stand Bracket  
9. Latch Lock  
11. Wheel Support  
12. Axle  
13. Wheels (2)  
14. Handle Grip  
2. Handle Tube  
3. Front Tongue  
4. Rear Tongue  
5. Latch Stand Plate  
10. Latch Mount Brackets (2)  
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CARTON CONTENTS  
Insert the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin (H) through the holes  
in the latch mount brackets and secure with an 1/8"  
hairpin cotter (M).  
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY  
(1)Screwdriver  
(1)Pliers  
(2)7/16" Wrenches  
(2)1/2" Wrenches  
(2)9/16" Wrenches  
LATCH MOUNT  
BRACKETS  
(J) 1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
(E) 1/4" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
(N) EXTENSION  
Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts  
from the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before  
discarding.  
SPRING  
Lay out all the parts shown on pages 3 and 4.  
NOTE: All 1/4" flat washers should be assembled so that  
they rest directly against the poly tray surface.  
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)  
(M) 1/8" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
Assemble the latch lock between the latch mount  
brackets using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt (E) and a 1/4"  
nylock nut (J). Tighten so that the latch lock can still  
pivot. Attach the extension spring (N) to the latch lock  
and the latch mount bracket.  
(H) 3/8" x 1"  
LATCH LOCK  
CLEVIS PIN  
FIGURE 1  
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STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)  
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)  
Assemble the latch lock subassembly to the rear  
tongue using two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts (E) and 1/4"  
nylock nuts (J). Tighten.  
Assemble the hitch bracket to the front tongue using  
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (B) and 3/8" hex nylock nuts  
(L). Tighten.  
Assemble the plastic cap (O) to the front end of the  
rear tongue.  
Assemble the leg stand bracket to the front tongue  
using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (C) and 5/16" nylock  
nuts (K). Tighten.  
LATCH LOCK  
SUB-ASSEMBLY  
(E) 1/4" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
LEG STAND  
(B) 3/8" x 1"  
BRACKET  
HEX BOLT  
(C) 5/16" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
HITCH  
BRACKET  
REAR  
TONGUE  
FRONT  
TONGUE  
(J) 1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
(O) PLASTIC CAP  
(L) 3/8" NYLOCK NUT  
(K) 5/16" NYLOCK NUT  
FIGURE 2  
FIGURE 4  
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)  
Place the front tongue inside the rear tongue as  
shown in figure 5. Fasten the tongues together using  
a 3/8" x 4" hex bolt (A) and a 3/8" nylock nut (L).  
Tighten, leaving the nut just loose enough that the  
tongues can pivot freely.  
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)  
Lay the rear tongue (open side facing up) onto the  
Wheel Support. Assemble the axle through the wheel  
support and the second hole from the end of the  
tongue.  
Insert the 3/8" x 4" clevis pin (G) through the tongues  
and secure with a 1/8" hairpin cotter (M).  
AXLE  
(M) 1/8" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
FRONT  
TONGUE  
REAR  
TONGUE  
(L) 3/8"  
NYLOCK NUT  
WHEEL  
SUPPORT  
(G) 3/8" x 4"  
CLEVIS PIN  
(A) 3/8" x 4"  
HEX BOLT  
FIGURE 3  
FIGURE 5  
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STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)  
(F) 5/16" x 3/4"  
TRUSS HEAD  
BOLT  
Assemble an axle clip (S) and a wheel with the valve  
stem facing out onto the axle. Assemble a hub cap  
(P) by pressing or tapping it onto the axle. Repeat on  
other end of axle.  
WHEEL  
AXLE  
(K) 5/16"  
NYLOCK NUTS  
(S) AXLE CLIP  
(P) HUB CAP  
LATCH  
STAND  
PLATE  
FIGURE 6  
PADS (R)  
LATCH STAND  
BRACKET  
FIGURE 7  
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)  
Insert two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (D) through the  
handle tube as shown in figure 8. Holding the bolts in  
place in the handle, insert the bolts through the holes  
in the poly tray, allowing the legs of the handle to slip  
beneath the latch stand bracket. Secure the two bolts  
with two 1/4" flat washers (I) and 1/4" nylock nuts (J).  
Do not tighten yet.  
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)  
Attach two noise reduction pads (R) to the bottom of  
the latch stand bracket.  
Turn the assembled tongue, wheel support and  
wheels over to the upright position. Place the latch  
stand bracket onto the tongue between the latch lock  
assembly and the raised tab. Place the poly tray onto  
the wheel support and latch stand bracket. Fasten  
the tray to the wheel support using eight 5/16" x 3/4"  
truss head bolts (F) and 5/16" nylock nuts (K). Do not  
tighten yet.  
(I) 1/4" FLAT  
(J) 1/4" NYLOCK  
WASHER  
NUT  
(D) 1/4" x 1-3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
Place the latch stand plate between the latch stand  
bracket and the poly tray.  
LATCH STAND  
BRACKET  
FIGURE 8  
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STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)  
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 11)  
Align the holes in the handle with the holes in the  
bottom of the poly tray, the latch stand plate and the  
latch stand bracket. Fasten together using four 1/4"  
x 1-3/4" hex bolts (D), 1/4" flat washers (I) and 1/4"  
nylock nuts (J). Tighten.  
Assemble the hitch pin (Q) through the tongue and  
hitch bracket and secure it with the 1/8" hairpin cotter  
(M).  
(Q) HITCH PIN  
At this time tighten all bolts which were left loose.  
(D) 1/4" x 1-3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
HITCH  
BRACKET  
(I) 1/4" FLAT  
WASHER  
(M) 1/8" HAIRPIN  
COTTER  
FIGURE 11  
(J) 1/4"  
NYLOCK  
NUT  
FIGURE 9  
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE
12)  
Attach two noise reduction pads (R) on each side of  
the front tongue.  
CART WITH TONGUE ARRANGED FOR TOWING  
LATCH LOCK  
FRONT  
TONGUE  
(H) 3/8" x 1"  
CLEVIS PIN  
PADS (R)  
(G) 3/8" x 4"  
CLEVIS PIN  
FIGURE 10  
PADS (R)  
FIGURE 12  
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OPERATION  
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OUR CART  
HANDLE TUBE  
LATCH LOCK  
LEG STAND  
BRACKET  
HITCH PIN  
LATCH LOCK  
CLEVIS PIN  
3/8" x 4"  
CLEVIS PIN  
FRONT  
TONGUE  
HANDLE TUBE  
LATCH LOCK  
Used to transport and dump the cart when it is converted into a push cart.  
Secures the cart bed to the tongue.  
FRONT TONGUE  
LEG STAND BRACKET  
HITCH PIN  
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.  
3/8" x 4" CLEVIS PIN  
LATCH LOCK CLEVIS PIN  
Secures the front tongue in either the extended (shown) or folded position.  
Prevents the latch lock mechanism from accidentally releasing.  
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.  
HOW TO USEYOUR TOW CART  
DO NOT EXCEED 500 LB. CAPACITY OF CART  
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.  
CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability  
may be affected with the addition of an  
accessory or attachment. Be aware of  
changing conditions 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 prevent  
accidental release of the latch.  
USING AS A TOW 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.  
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury,  
be sure no one is near the cart before  
releasing the latch.  
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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USING AS A PUSH CART  
For best handling, and to help prevent accidental  
tipping, distribute the weight of the load evenly in the  
cart.  
IMPORTANT: Leave the latch lock clevis pin in place at  
all times while using the cart as a push cart. The clevis  
pin is shown in figure 1 on page 4.  
Do not load more weight into the push cart than you  
can handle and control comfortably.  
To convert the cart for push operation, remove the 4"  
long clevis pin and hairpin cotter which secure the  
tongue in the towing position. (See drawing on page  
8.) Pivot the front tongue into the storage position  
underneath the rear tongue and secure it using the  
same clevis pin and hairpin cotter. (See figure 5 on  
page 5.) Place the plastic cap over the exposed end  
of the tongue.  
To dump material from the push cart, lift up on the  
handle and tilt the cart forward.
Be sure
that the latch  
mechanism on the tongue is locked and secured with  
the clevis pin to prevent accidental release of the  
latch.  
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Fill in dates as you  
complete regular service.  
Service Dates  
Check for loose fasteners  
Check for worn or damaged parts  
Check tire pressure  
Lubricate  
X
X
X
X
Clean  
X
X
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE  
Check for loose fasteners before each use.  
Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.  
Keep tires filled to recommended tire pressure printed  
on the tire.  
OIL  
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond  
the maximum recommended pressure  
printed on side of tire.  
OIL  
GREASE  
FIGURE 13  
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. See figure 13.  
Grease or oil the wheel bearings periodically (at least  
once each season). Use grease or 20 weight oil. See  
figure 13.  
CART SPECIFICATIONS  
STORAGE  
Tires:  
Axle:  
Capacity:  
Approx. Sh. Wt.  
14" x 4" Pneumatic  
Clean thoroughly before storing.  
5/8" Dia. Steel  
Up to 500 Lbs. Max.  
55 Lbs.  
Remove any rust from painted surfaces and coat with  
touch up paint.  
Store in a dry area.  
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PARTS  
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Poly Tray  
Axle  
18 HA21362  
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Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Thread *  
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43036  
Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. Wrought  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg. *  
Truss Hd Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.*  
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 Thread *  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" *  
Extension Spring  
Hairpin, Cotter 1/8"  
Hub Cap  
Plastic Cap  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg. *  
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 4" Lg. *  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Lg. *  
Foam Grip  
Noise Reduction Pad  
Axle Clip, 5/8"  
Wheel Assembly  
Tongue, Front  
Tongue, Rear  
Latch Stand Plate  
Latch Stand Bracket  
Handle Tube  
Wheel Support  
Latch Lock  
Bracket, Latch Mounting  
Hitch Pin  
Hitch Bracket  
Leg Stand Bracket  
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 4"  
Clevis Pin 3/8" x 1"  
Nylock Nut 1/4-20 Thread *  
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