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2 NEUTON

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 GARDEN CART 

Safety & Operating Instructions

 

Summary of Contents for Garden Cart

Page 1: ...n Cart Safety Operating Instructions PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS INC WWW NEUTONOWNERS CO ...

Page 2: ...ree at 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 if you have any questions or difficulties as you get used to your new Cart We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper Thanks once again for all of us at Country Home Products Inc Country Home Products Inc Meigs Road P O Box 25 Vergennes VT 05491 Toll free phone 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 Fax 1 802 877 1213 Web site www neutonowners com E mail info ...

Page 3: ...PTER 4 17 CHARGING AND CARING FOR THE BATTERY 17 About the Battery 17 Charging the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 18 About the Overload Safety Feature 19 Caring for the Battery 20 Disposing of the Battery Responsibly 20 Recycling a Used Battery 20 CHAPTER 5 21 OPERATING YOUR NEUTON GARDEN CART 21 Understanding the Control Switches 21 Loading Your Cart 22 Turning The Cart On 22 Moving Forward Fas...

Page 4: ...DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY 32 Parts List Handlebar Tray Assembly 32 Schematic Handlebar Tray Assembly 33 Parts List Bucket Assembly 34 Schematic Bucket Assembly 35 Parts List Drivetrain Assembly 36 Schematic Bucket Assembly 37 NOTES 38 Warranty 39 iv NEUTON GARDEN CART Safety Operating Instructions ...

Page 5: ...EUTON1 638 8661 they will be happy to help you When you call please have your order number available so we can help you quickly Conventions Used In This Manual This manual enlists a number of techniques to help you get the most out of these instructions and ultimately the most out of your Cart THIS WARNING SYMBOL ALERTS YOU TO ESSENTIAL OPERATING SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS THAT ...

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Page 7: ...the NEUTON Garden Cart It explains how to set up and safely operate your new NEUTON Garden Cart Carefully adhering to the safety and operating instructions in these instructions will ensure many years of productive use The NEUTON Garden Cart is designed for residential use Your performance might vary depending on the weight of your load the slope of the terrain and the texture of the driving surfa...

Page 8: ... AND DOWN FOR SMALL CHILDREN USE EXTRA CARE WHEN APPROACHING BLIND CORNERS SHRUBS TREES OR OTHER OBJECTS THAT MAY OBSCURE YOUR VISION WEAR SHOES WITH NON SLIP TREADS IF YOU HAVE SAFETY SHOES WEAR THEM DO NOT USE YOUR CART WHILE BAREFOOT OR WEARING OPEN SANDALS IF YOU ARE EVER UNSURE ABOUT AN ACTION YOU ARE ABOUT TO TAKE PLEASE DON T DO IT Preparing to Use Your Cart READ UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL I...

Page 9: ...OHOL DO NOT USE YOUR CART FOR ANY JOB OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED USE ONLY MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES VEN TERRAIN AND SLOPES USE EXTREME CAUTION TO ENSURE S WHILE RUNNING IN FORWARD GEAR THIS CAN DAMAGE GE TO THE MOTOR AND GEARS DO NOT TOW ANYTHING BEHIND YOUR CART OR AND S OVERLOADING CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE NLY DISPERSE THE LOAD IN YOUR CART S BUC...

Page 10: ...essary and then turn slowly and gradually Do not move near drop offs ditches or embankments The Cart could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not park your Cart on hills or steep slopes G THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY DON T Using components other than those supplied could cause overheating fire or expl...

Page 11: ...aged part Batteries contain sulfuric acid To prevent burns avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing To prevent fire or explosion keep sparks and open flames away from the battery Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short circuit it with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys When short circuited the battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns Never throw awa...

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Page 13: ...box The battery is shipped already mounted in the drive train Clip the straps on the drive train s box then with its housing down slide the drive train out The battery stays neatly nestled within the drive train s housing Two zip ties hold it in place for ease of assembly later Do not remove the zip ties at this time The zip ties need never be removed unless you require a replacement battery in th...

Page 14: ...issing any of these items please call Customer Service at 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 for assistance Upper Bucket Lower Bucket 207241 209751 224871 Controls Caddy Drive Train Front Wheels Rear Caster Wheel 211251 207271 2 each 207281 Battery Battery Door Upper Handle 104831 207311 207291 Wheel Bolt Battery Charger 208401 2 each 207321 10 NEUTON GARDEN CART Safety Operating Instructions ...

Page 15: ...ored Hardware Bags Bag Color Step Description Hardware Quantity Blue 2 Attach the buckets 1 4 x 1 2 Screw 6 1 4 Lock Washer 4 1 4 Small Flat Washer 4 Green 3 Attach the drive train 1 4 x 1 1 2 Screw 4 1 4 Lock Washer 4 1 4 Large Flat Washer 4 Clear 4 Attach the caster wheel 1 4 x 1 Screw 4 1 4 Small Flat Washer 2 1 4 x 1 1 2 Screw 2 5 Attach the upper handle 1 4 Nylon Lock Nut 2 1 4 Small Flat Was...

Page 16: ...our experience using your Cart will be greatly enhanced as a result of reading this guide Upper bucket Lower handles Lower bucket 2 Attach the Buckets Place the Upper Bucket upside down on a large clean flat surface such as a strong table or a clean floor Place the Lower Bucket again upside down on top of the Upper Bucket aligning it with the channel rim Make sure the two buckets are connected the...

Page 17: ...or towards the rear mounting plate attached to lower handle assembly Make sure that the wire harness is routed through the slot in the drive train housing Center screw Figure 2 Attaching the drive train DO NOT PLACE THE DRIVE TRAIN ON TOP OF THE WIRE HARNESS Line up the drive train s holes with the lower bucket s receiving holes The receiving holes on the lower bucket have threaded inserts already...

Page 18: ...hillips screwdriver Again don t over tighten them On each front wheel find the side stamped INSIDE look on the wheel s hub Slide that side of the wheel onto the drivetrain Align the finger slots on the drive train s hub with the spokes of the wheel rim Figure 4 Insert a wheel bolt through the wheel bearing and into the drive train Figure 3 Figure 4 Slide the front wheels into the finger slots on t...

Page 19: ...t Open the red hardware bag with four screws Plac four 1 4 x 1 3 4 screws in the cup holder of the controls caddy for easy access Set the four small washers and the nylon lock you can easily reach them e the nuts in a handy spot where Figure 6 and hold the caddy firmly against the handle ide a 1 4 small washer onto Tip I e small washers and nylon lock nuts you might find it easier with the Cart ti...

Page 20: ...nnector snaps into position This prevents the wire harness from accidentally pulling away from the switch connector Figure 7 Connect the wire Harness to the switch connector underneath the controls caddy 8 Secure the Wire Harness Tie the wire harness to the handle s tubing this helps keep the wire harness safely out of the way when using the Cart Put the Cart back onto its wheels Take the tie wrap...

Page 21: ...IONS ON THE BATTERY R About the Battery The NEUTON Garden Cart comes with a 12 Volt maintenance free rechargeable sealed lead acid battery A fully charged battery runs from 50 to 90 minutes depending on your Cart s load Properly maintained and charged the battery provides years of dependable service Charging the Battery ELECTRICAL HAZARD PREVENT FIRE USING THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY OR CHARGER COUL...

Page 22: ...e plug from the wall outlet and then remove the charger from your Cart You can however leave your Cart plugged in and charging for an extended period of time Store the charger in the box you saved Keep the charger in a dry location If the battery does not hold its charge for very long under normal conditions or it simply won t hold a charge then replace it You can purchase replacement batteries di...

Page 23: ...s Run the unit briefly to check that the battery replacement went well About the Overload Safety Feature Your NEUTON Garden Cart has a built in safety fuse If your Cart is overloaded or the operating conditions are too severe the safety fuse automatically trips and stops your Cart The fuse automatically resets itself after about 5 seconds Then you can move your Cart again Of course before you use ...

Page 24: ...hibits incinerating disposing in a landfill or mixing a sealed lead acid battery with household trash Recycling a Used Battery PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES RESPONSIBLY ACCORDING TO YOUR LOCAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS NEVER THROW AWAY USED BATTERIES IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD TRASH Please dispose of your used batteries responsibly by recycling them Call your local Solid Waste Management District ...

Page 25: ...F 200 POUNDS 90 KILOGRAMS ON FLAT GROUND AND 150 POUNDS 68 KILOGRAMS ON SLOPES OVERLOADING MAY BE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE CART ALWAYS DISPERSE THE LOAD EVENLY IN THE BUCKET ALWAYS CHECK FOR OBJECTS IN THE CART S PATH BEFORE MOVING O NOT PARK THE CART ON HILLS OR STEEP SLOPES D Understanding the Control Switches REVERSE BACK FORWARD MIDDLE FAST FORWARD FRONT KEY SWITCH POWERPAD ...

Page 26: ...ou are carrying too much err on the safe side remove some material from your Cart AVOID DAMAGING YOUR CART S GEARS ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR CART IS COMPLETELY STOPPED BEFORE CHANGING DIRECTION OR SPEED CHARGE YOUR BATTERY FULLY BEFORE USING YOUR CART KEY SWITCH POWERPAD ROCKER SWITCH Turning The Cart On To utilize your Cart rotate the Key Switch to the on position Figure 12 Moving Forward Fast To mov...

Page 27: ... a long distance to travel turn your Cart around and go forward Figure 13 Moving backwards the Rocker Switch held in reverse position Stopping To stop when moving forward or backwards 1 Release the PowerPad Turning The Cart Off To shut off power to the Cart rotate the Key Switch to the off position Remove the Key and store in a safe place to prohibit unauthorized use of the Cart THE NEUTON GARDEN ...

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Page 29: ...areful not to spray water directly on the Controls Caddy or through the battery door Wash your Cart using a mild automotive type detergent and water with a soft brush or rag Do not use any alkaline based soaps or pressure wash your Cart Storing Your Garden Cart Your Cart stores neatly away tipped up on its nose When you store your Cart follow these important guidelines to help ensure your Cart s b...

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Page 31: ...r loads These rugged removable rails are ideal for moving large bags of material firewood bales of hay and other oversized loads The Side Rails install quickly with easy locking clips part number 207211 Soft Cover The Soft Cover Figure 16 easily and efficiently covers your Cart It protects your Cart and its contents from the elements Made of durable reinforced weatherproof vinyl its elasticized bo...

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Page 33: ...ally trip under normal working conditions contact us at 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 Check all wires and connectors they could be loose Make sure the battery connectors are secure and the wire harness connection is snug If the battery is old or not cared for properly it might be dead If you are not sure that you have a dead battery you can have it tested at a local battery supplier The electrical switch...

Page 34: ...t and that the charger is plugged into the wall outlet Make sure that there is power at the wall outlet that you are using to charge the battery If you have been using your Cart for a long time the battery probably needs charging The battery is old and does not accept full charge Even with proper care a rechargeable battery does not last forever Replace the battery with a new 12 Volt rechargeable ...

Page 35: ... There is no reason for concern Some batteries normally make noise and swell slightly while charging If on the other hand the battery does not make noise or swell slightly during charging it does not necessarily mean that it is not accepting the charge CALL TOLL FREE 1 866 NEUTON1 31 ...

Page 36: ...rsion Lever 9 209841 Lever Switch Actuator 10 211091 Rod Actuation Lever 11 224811 Label Control Panel w Key 12 210961 Screw M3 5 x 12 mm Phillips Pan 13 210971 Screw M3 5 x 12 mm Phillips Pan Washer 14 210981 Screw M3 5 x 25 mm Phillips Pan 207291 Upper Handlebar Grip Assembly includes 15 and 16 15 211071 Upper Handlebar 16 209801 Grip Foam 23 mm ID x 34 mm OD 17 210941 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Phill...

Page 37: ...Schematic Handlebar Tray Assembly CALL TOLL FREE 1 866 NEUTON1 33 ...

Page 38: ...09821 Plate Handlebar Mount 28 207281 Wheel Assembly Caster 29 210931 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Phillips Pan SS 30 211001 Washer Lock 255 ID x 41 OD x 08 Split 31 211021 Washer Flat 255 ID x 87 OD x 08 32 207271 Wheel 10 Diameter w Bearings 33 208401 Bolt M9 x 12 6 mm Shoulder x 250 mm Long 34 104831 Battery 12V w Screw Terminals 47 211801 Zip Tie 39 Wide Safety and Information Labels not shown 210531 Labe...

Page 39: ...Schematic Bucket Assembly CALL TOLL FREE 1 866 NEUTON1 35 ...

Page 40: ...9 210931 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Phillips Pan SS 35 209831 Frame Drivetrain 36 209861 Motor Gearbox Assembly 37 209851 Cover Drivetrain 38 211181 Cap Drivetrain Cover 39 211151 PCB Assembly with Wire Harness 40 209781 Spacer PCB Mount 41 211161 Pad 1 3 x 1 6 x 12 Harness 42 210991 Screw M5 x 16 mm Phillips Pan 43 211011 Washer Lock 20 ID x 30 OD x 05 Split 44 211061 Nut M5 x 6 mm Hex 45 207311 Battery Do...

Page 41: ...Schematic Bucket Assembly CALL TOLL FREE 1 866 NEUTON1 37 ...

Page 42: ...NOTES 38 NEUTON GARDEN CART Safety Operating Instructions ...

Page 43: ... the warranty holder is responsible for any shipping and transportation charges if required SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Country Home Products Inc shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages or expenses of any kind including but not limited to cost of equipment rent...

Page 44: ...COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS Inc M E I G S R O A D P O B O X 2 5 V E R G E N N E S V E R M O N T 0 5 4 9 1 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 WWW NEUTONOWNERS COM 2007 CHP INC 208341 D ...

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