Sears 45-01754 User Manual

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MANUAL

Model No.

45-01754

EXPLORER

POLY ATV CART

IMPORTANT!

The wheel bearings are not prelubricated. The wheel hubs must be lled with grease after the wheels

CAUTION:

are assembled to the axle.

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

• Assembly

and Instructions

• Operation

Carefully

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 40757 (08/24/07)

SAFETY RULES

Remember, 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.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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 vehicle 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 vehicle or the cart attachment. • Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or cart attachment without proper instructions.• Always begin with the transmission in rst (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 ll 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. •

CAUTIO N: VEHICLE BR AKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts)

1. Poly Tray

2. Wheel Support

3. Latch Stand Plate

4. Latch Stand Bracket

5. Axle

6. Wheels (2)

7. Draw Bar Tongue

8. Latch Lock Lever

9. Hitch Bracket

CARTON CONTENTS

HARDWARE PACK

Not Shown Full Size

HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3-3/4" B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"

C 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" D 2 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" E 8 Flat Washer, 1/4" F 4 Nylock Nut, 1/4" G 4 Nylock Nut, 5/16" H 11 Nylock Nut, 3/8"

REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

I 2 SEMS Nut, 5/16"

J 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" K 4 Flat Washer, 1" L 1 Extension Spring

M 1 Spring Puller Tool N 1 Hitch Pin O 1 Hair Cotter Pin

P 2 Spacer Tube

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

5/16" x 3-3/4" HEX BOLT

DRAWBAR TONGUE

LATCH LOCK LEVER

5/16" HEX NUTS (SEMS)

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

LONG END OF SPRING

LATCH LOCK LEVER

SPRING PULLER TOOL

3/8" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT

3/8" NYLOCK NUT

HITCH BRACKET

HAIR COTTER PIN

HITCH PIN

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Screwdriver (1) Pliers (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrench (2) 9/16" Wrenches

Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from 1. the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before discarding. Lay out and identify all the parts and hardware as 2. shown on pages 2 and 3. Place the latch lock lever through the slot in the draw bar 3. tongue. Assemble the 5/16" x 3-3/4" hex bolt through the tongue, lever and two 5/16" hex nuts (SEMS) (one on each side of the lever). Assemble a 5/16" nylock 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 1.

Hook the 4. 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 2.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 1

Assemble the end of the hitch bracket to the front of 5. the drawbar tongue using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt and 3/8" nylock nut. Tighten. See figure 3. Assemble the hitch pin to the tongue and hitch bracket 6. and secure it with the hair cotter pin. See figure 3.

FIGURE 3

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