Craftsman 486.243201 OPERATION, KNOW YOUR CART, HOW TO USE YOUR TOW CART, CAUTION:, CAUTION:, USING AS A TOW CART, DO NOT EXCEED 500 LB. CAPACITY OF CART

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CART

HANDLE TUBE

		LATCH LOCK
		LEG STAND
		BRACKET
		HITCH PIN
	LATCH LOCK
	CLEVIS PIN
	3/8" x 4"	FRONT
	CLEVIS PIN
		TONGUE
HANDLE TUBE	Used to transport and dump the cart when it is converted into a push cart.
LATCH LOCK	Secures the cart bed to the tongue.
FRONT TONGUE	Extends forward or folds under the cart for towing with a tractor or pushing by hand.
LEG STAND BRACKET	Supports the front of the cart when the front tongue is folded under the cart.
HITCH PIN	Use to attach the cart to your tractor.
3/8" x 4" CLEVIS PIN	Secures the front tongue in either the extended (shown) or folded position.
LATCH LOCK CLEVIS PIN	Prevents the latch lock mechanism from accidentally releasing.

HOW TO USE YOUR TOW CART

DO NOT EXCEED 500 LB. CAPACITY OF CART

One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.

CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or attachment. Be aware of changing conditions on slopes.

USING AS A TOW CART

•To convert the cart for towing, remove the plastic cap from the tongue. Remove the 4" long clevis pin and hairpin cotter which secure the front tongue in storage position underneath the rear tongue. Pivot the front tongue outward and secure it in the towing position using the same clevis pin and hairpin cotter. Refer to drawing above.

•The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10 m.p.h.

•Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on safe operation on slopes.

•Use the slope guide provided on page 11 of this manual to determine whether slope angle is too steep for safe operation.

•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.

•For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of the load evenly in the cart.

•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.

CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure no one is near the cart before releasing the latch.

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