Craftsman 48624385 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS.

MANUAL

Model No.

486.24385

CAUTION: Before usingthis product,,

readthis manual and follow

all Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions.

CRAFTSMAN

UTILITY 10 POLY

CONVERTIBLE CART

•. Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Safety Rules ............................................................ 2

Warranty .................................................................. 2

Full Size Hardware Chart ........................................ 3

Assembly ................................................................. 4

Operation ................................................................ 8

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.

Maintenance ............................. ............................... 9

Storage .................................................................... 9

Repair Parts Illustration ......................................... 10

Repair Parts List ................................................... 10

Slope Gauge ......................................................... 11

Parts Ordering/Service ........................... Back Cover

• 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 attach-

ment.

• 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 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 to a creek or ditch.

J ,_ Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions. ltmeans--Attentlonl! IBecome alertH Your safety is involved.

• 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

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. Be aware of chang- ing conditions on slopes. Stay off steep slopesl

• Do not tow this cart on highways or public thorough-

fares•

• Maximum towing speed is 10 m.p.h.

• Do not load more weight into the push cart than you

can handle and control comfortably.

• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructionsas

outlined in this manual.

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POLY CART

For one year from the date of purchase, when this poly cart is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in matedal or workmanship free of

-charge. If this poly cart is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the

date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructionscontained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART- MENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product isin the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legai rights,and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Seam, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE

B ./ D _-E I-F G H

_1_/N J

•

R_.

No.

-A-

Quant.

B C D E F G H

2 2 4 2 2 5 8

Description

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 4"

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1• Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 2"

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"

Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg.

Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 4" Clevis Pin, 3/8 =x 1•

Lock Washer, 3/8"

Ref. Quant.

No.

L 8 M 4 N 1 O 12

P 10

Q 3

R 2 S 2 T 1

U 1 V 2

• IT /U V

Not Shown Full Size

Description

Flat Washer, 1/4"

Fiat Washer, 3/4" Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Hex Nut, 1/4-20 SEMS Hex Nut 5/16-18 SEMS

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1" Lg.

Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" Extension Spring

Plastic Cap Hub Cap

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

1. Poly Tray

2. Handle Tube

3. Tool Holder Bracket

4. Latch Stand Plate

5. Latch Stand Bracket

6. Wheel Support

7. Front Tongue

8. Rear Tongue

9. Wheels (2)

10.Axle

11. Hitch Bracket

12. Leg Stand Bracket

13.Latch Lock

14. Latch Mount Brackets (2)

CARTON CONTENTS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Screwdriver (1) Pliers

(2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

• Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from

the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before

discarding.

• Lay out all the parts shown on pages 3 and 4. NOTE: All 1/4" fiat washers should be assembled so

that they rest directly against the poly tray surface.

Assemble the latch lock between the latch mount brackets using a 1/4' x 3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex

lock nut. Tighten so that the latch lock can still pivot. Attach the extension spring to the latch lock and the latch mount bracket as shown in figure 1.

• Insert the 3/8" x 1" clevis pinthrough the holes in the

latch mount brackets and secure with a 1/8' hairpin cotter. See figure 1.

LATCH MOUNT BRACKETS

1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

EXTENSION SPRING

1/8" HAIRPIN

3/8" X 1" CLEVIS PIN

FIGURE 1

LATCH LOCK

COTTER

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