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OPERATION
PUSH CART
IMPORTANT:
Leave the clevis pin in the latch lock at all
times while using the cart as a push cart. The clevis pin
is shown in figure 1 on page 5.
1. To convert the cart from tow to push:
a. Remove the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin, hairpin cotter and
plastic cap from the leg stand bracket.
b. Install the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin and hairpin cotter in
the latch stand brackets.
c. Remove the 4" long clevis pin and hairpin cotter
which secure the tongue in the towing position. (See
figure 10 on page 7.)
d. Pivot the front tongue into the storage position
underneath the rear tongue and secure it using the 3/8"
x 4" clevis pin and hairpin cotter. (Refer to figure 5 on
page 6.)
e. Place the plastic cap over the exposed end of the
tongue.
2. For best handling and to help prevent accidental tipping,
distribute the weight of the load evenly in the cart.
3. Do not load more weight into the push cart than you
can handle and control comfortably.
4. 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.
CAUTION:
To avoid possible injury,
before releasing the latch be sure that
no one is near the cart.
TOW CART
1. To convert the cart from push to tow:
(See figure 10 on page 7.)
a. Remove the plastic cap from the tongue.
b. Remove the 3/8" x 4" clevis pin and hairpin cotter that
secure the front tongue in storage position underneath
the rear tongue.
c. Pivot the front tongue outward and secure it in the
towing position using the 3/8" x 4" clevis pin and hairpin
cotter.
d. Remove the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin and hairpin cotter
from the latch mount brackets. Use the 3/8" x 1" clevis
pin and hairpin cotter to secure the plastic cap to the
leg stand bracket.
2. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on
safe operation on slopes.
3. Use the slope guide on page 9 to determine whether
the slope angle is too steep for safe operation.
4. 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.
CAUTION:
Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
5. For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of
the load evenly in the cart.
6. 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.
7. The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10 m.p.h.
MAINTENANCE
1. 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 .
2. Grease or oil the wheel bearings periodically. Use
automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight
oil.
3. Check periodically for loose bolts.
4. Keep tires adequately filled. Do not exceed the maximum
recommended pressure on tire.
ENGLISH
Do Not Exceed 300 Lb. Weight Capacity Of Cart
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.
IMPORTANT!
