Craftsman 486244050 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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AG CART

Model No. 486.244050

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 3

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................ 4

CARTON CONTENTS .............................................. 5

ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 5

OPERATION ........................................................... 10

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 11

STORAGE ............................................................... 11

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .....:................... 12

REPAIR PARTS LIST ............................................. 13

SLOPE GUIDE ........................................................ 15

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON

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

If this 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 instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers wil_be found on a

decal attached to the front panel. You should record both the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.244050

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.

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 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.

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 con- cerning safe operation on slopes. Refer also to the

slope guide on page 15 of this manual. Stay off

steep slopest

• Do not unhook your cart from the tractor while on a slope. The cart could unexpectedly roll down the slope.

• Do not tow this cart on highways or on public thor- oughfares.

• 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 mean--Attention!!

Become alertH Your safety is involved.

HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE

REF.

B C

D E F G H

J K L

QTY.

2 2

22 34 26

8 5

DESCRIPTION

,=xBolt, 1/2-13 x 4-1/2" Lg. ,_xBolt, 3/8-16 x 4" Lg. !x Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" l.g.

.'x Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg. ;x Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" Lg,

.=xBolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.

._xBolt, !/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. .'x Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1/2" Lg.

3tted Bolt, 5/16-16 x 3/4" Lg

._xNut, 1/4-20 Thread .'x Nut, 5/16-18 Thread

._xNut, 3/8-16 Thread ._xLock Nut, 1/2-13 Thread

,ck Washer, 1/4"

REF. IQTY, DESCRIPTION

O 26

P 8

Q 6

R 1 S 4

T 8 U 1

V 1

W 1

X 8 Y 4

Z 2 AA 1 BB 4

Lock Washer, 5/16" Lock Washer, 3/8

Flat Washer, 1/2" (small) Flat Washer, 1/2" (large) Flat Washer, 3/4" (small) Flat Washer, 3/4" (large)

Spacer Bushing Pivot Bushing Haircotter Pin, 1/8"

Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1" Lg. Hub Cap

Plastic Flange Bearing Hitch Pin

Plastic Split Bearing

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Tailgate

2. Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket

3. Cart Bed (2)

4. Front Panel

5. Wheel Support

6. Axle, Rear

7. Front Axle Support

8. Front Axle Channel

9. Tie Rod

10. Tongue, Rear Section

11. Tongue, Front Section

12. Hitch Bracket

13. Wheels (4)

14. R.H. Axle Spindle

15. L.H. Axle Spindle

16. Tongue Reinforcement Angle

17. Corner Caps (2)

18. Tailgate Guides (2)

19. Pivot Bars (2) Hardware Package (page 4 )

IMPORTANT: Due to the weight of the cart after all four

wheels are attached, it is recommended that someone

assist you when it is time to lower the cart onto it wheels.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Screwdriver

(1) Pliers (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches (2) 3/4" Wrenches

(4) Recommended - small bricks or blocks of wood

(2" x 4") for chocking the wheels,

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify

using the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.

• Lay out all the parts and hardware as shown on pages 2 and 3.

• Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway.

See figure 1.

• Assemble halves together using nine 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolts, 1/4" lock washers and 1/4" hex nuts as shown

in figure 1. Do not tighten at this time.

1/4" x 1/2" HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX NUT

FIGURE 1

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