Craftsman 12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart Owner's manual

Craftsman
Brand
Craftsman
Model
12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart
Category
Edgers
Type
Owner's manual

Craftsman 12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart is a versatile and reliable tool for a variety of tasks around your home and garden. With its durable steel construction and 12 cubic foot capacity, this cart can easily handle heavy loads of mulch, soil, gravel, or other materials. The cart's dump feature makes it easy to unload contents, and the pneumatic tires provide a smooth ride even over rough terrain. Other features include a convenient tailgate for easy loading and unloading, and a sturdy hitch bracket for secure attachment to your tractor or lawn mower.

Craftsman 12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart is a versatile and reliable tool for a variety of tasks around your home and garden. With its durable steel construction and 12 cubic foot capacity, this cart can easily handle heavy loads of mulch, soil, gravel, or other materials. The cart's dump feature makes it easy to unload contents, and the pneumatic tires provide a smooth ride even over rough terrain. Other features include a convenient tailgate for easy loading and unloading, and a sturdy hitch bracket for secure attachment to your tractor or lawn mower.

Owner's Manual
12 CU. FT. STEEL CART
Model No. 486.24355
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
PRINTEDINU.S.A.
®
FORMNO.41759(12/10/14)
CAUTION:
Beforeusingthisproduct,read
thismanualandfollowallSafety
RulesandOperatingInstructions.
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,HoffmanEstates,IL60179U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYRULES..............................................................3
FULLSIZEHARDWARECHART....................................4
CARTONCONTENTS.....................................................5
ASSEMBLY......................................................................5
OPERATION....................................................................9
MAINTENANCE..............................................................9
REPAIRPARTSILLUSTRATION.................................. 10
REPAIRPARTSLIST..................................................... 11
PARTSORDERING/SERVICE........................BackCover
WARRANTY
MODELNUMBER: 486.24355
SERIALNUMBER: __________________
DATEOFPURCHASE:__________________
Themodelnumberandserialnumberswillbefoundona
decalattachedtothecart.
Youshouldrecordboththeserialnumberandthedateof
purchaseandkeepinasafeplaceforfuturereference.
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofsalethisproductiswarrantedagainstdefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.
WITHPROOFOFSALEadefectiveproductwillbereplacedfreeofcharge.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfreereplacement,visitthewebpage:www.craftsman.com/warranty
Thiswarrantydoes not cover expendableitemsthatcan wear outfrom normal use ordeterioration within thewarranty
period,includingbutnotlimitedtotires,belts,exteriornishesorproductlabels.
Thiswarranty does notapplyto aproductthatis damagedoraltered throughtransportation,misuse,abuse,corrosion,
accident,neglect,modicationormishandling.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SEARS BRANDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DONOTRETURNTOSTOREforMissingPartsorAssemblyQuestions
Call1-866-576-8388AttachmentHotline
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STORAGE
SAFETY
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.
• 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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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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.
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
A 43866 21 HexBolt,1/4"x5/8"
B
43001
2 HexBolt,3/8"x1"
C 43814 12 HexBolt,5/16"x3/4"
D 47189 21 NylockNut,1/4"
E 47810 13 NylockNut,5/16"
F 46980 2 HexNut,5/16"SIMS
G HA21362 2 NylockNut,3/8"
H 43009 6 Washer,3/4"
I 43010 2 CotterPin,1/8"
REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
J 47408 1 Spring
K 47407 1 HexBolt5/16-18x3-3/4"
L 43014 2 HubCap
M 43343 1 HairCotterPin
N 47622 1 SpringPullerTool
O HA23638 1 ClevisPin,1/2"x1-3/4"
P 25912 2 AxleClip
Q 44798 2 FlangeBearing
A
21x
B
2x
C
12x
D
21x
E
13x
G
2x
H
6x
I
2x
M
L
2x
N
O
K
J
F
2x
P
2x
Q
2x
43866
43001
43814
47189
47810
46980
HA21362
47408
47407
43010
43009
43014
43343
47622
HA23638
25912
44798
SHOWN FULL SIZE
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2)7/16"wrenches
(2)1/2"wrenches
(2)9/16"wrenches
(1)Screwdriver
(1)Pliers
FIGURE 1
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 2 23548 TailgateGuides
2 2 23484 CornerCaps
3 1 24498 LatchLockLever
4 1 23687 HitchBracket
5 1 24497 WheelSupport
6 1 62458 TailgateReinforcementBracket
7 1 23502 Tailgate
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
8 1 23492 FrontPanel
9 1 25996 WheelSupport
10 1 24896 Axle
11 1 27716 Tongue
12 2 23985 CartBody
13 2 43008 Wheel
1
3
5
4
2
10
13
9
11
8
7
6
12
• Selectasmooth,levelsurfaceforassemblingthecart.
• Removethehardwarepackandalllooseparts
fromthecarton.Besurethecartonisemptybefore
discarding.
• Layoutallpartsasshowninthecartoncontents.
CAUTION :
Do not leavethecart
unattendedinanuprightpositionwhile
assembling.Paycloseattentiontothe
stabilityofthecartwhileitremainsinan
uprightposition.
• Positioncartbodyhalvesuprightonasmoothlevel
surfacesuchasagarageoororapaveddriveway.
Seegure1.
• Assemblehalvestogetherusingthree1/4"x5/8"hex
boltsand1/4"nylocknutsasshowningure1.Do not
tighten. Seegure1.
HEX BOLT, 1/4" x 5/8"
NYLOCK NUT, 5/16"
CARTON CONTENTS
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FIGURE 2
• Positionthetailgatereinforcementbracketonthe
outsideofthecart.Assembletothebottomofthecart
bodyusingfour5/16"x3/4"trussheadboltsand5/16"
nylocknuts.Do not tighten. Seegure2.
• Positionthetailgateguidesontheinsideofthecart
bodieswithguidechannelstothefront.Assemble
usingfour1/4"x5/8"hexboltsand1/4"nylocknuts.
Do not tighten. Seegure2.
• Pullthecartbodyhalvestogetherandtightenthefour
trussheadbolts,andthentighten thefourhexbolts
inthesidesofthecart.Do not tightenthethreehex
boltsinthebottomofthecart.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
5/16" x 3/4"
TRUSS HEAD BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
TAILGATE
REINFORCEMENT
BRACKET
TAILGATE GUIDE
• Carefullyreversethepositionofthecartsothatit
restsonthetailgatereinforcementbracket,asshown
ingure3.
FIGURE 3
TAILGATE
REINFORCEMENT
BRACKET
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLTS
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
LEAVE HOLES OPEN FOR
LATCH STAND BRACKET
• Assemblethefrontpanelovertheendofthecart
usingfour1/4"x5/8"hexboltsand1/4"nylocknutsas
showningure4.Leaveemptythetwoholesshown
inthebottomofthepanel.Pullthecartbodyhalves
togetherandtightenthetwoboltsinthebottomofthe
frontpanel,thentightentheboltineachside.
• Atthistimetightenthethreeboltsinthebottomofthe
cartwhichwereassembledingure1.
FIGURE 4
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
WHEEL
SUPPORT
5/16" x 3/4"
TRUSS HEAD BOLT
• Assemblethewheelsupporttothecartusingeight
5/16"x3/4"trussheadboltsand5/16"nylocknutsas
showningure5.Headsofboltsgototheinsideof
cartbed.Tighten.
FIGURE 5
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FIGURE 6
• Turnthelatchstandbracketsothatthealigningtabis
attherear(bottom)ofthebracket.Assemblethelatch
standbrackettothecartusingfour1/4"x5/8"hex
boltsand1/4"nylocknuts.TIGHTEN.Seegure6.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
LATCH STAND BRACKET
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
ALIGNING TAB
AT BOTTOM
CORNER CAP
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
FIGURE 7
• Assemblethetwocornercapstothefrontcorners
ofthecartusingfour1/4"x5/8"hexboltsand1/4"
nylocknuts.TIGHTEN.Seegure7.
• Assembletwo1/4"x5/8"hexboltsand1/4"nylock
nutstothetworearcornersofthecart.TIGHTEN.
Seegure7.
• Insertaangebearingintoeachsideofthetongueas
showningure8.
FIGURE 8
• lowerthecarttorestupsidedownonitstopanges,
withthewheelsupportfacingup.Seegure9.
• Laythedrawbartongue(opensidefacingup)ontothe
wheelsupportandthelatchstandbracket.Assemble
theaxlethroughthewheelsupportandthetongue.
Seegure9.
AXLE
DRAW BAR
TONGUE
LATCH STAND
BRACKET
WHEEL SUPPORT
FIGURE 9
FLANGE
BEARING
FLANGE BEARING
TONGUE
8
• Placethelatchlockleverthroughtheslotinthedraw
bartongue.Assemblethe5/16"x3-3/4"hexbolt
throughthetongue,theleverandtwo5/16"hexnuts
(SEMS)(oneoneachsideofthelever).Assemble
the5/16"hexlock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
gure11.
FIGURE 11
• Hookthe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
nished.Seegure12.
IMPORTANT: Makesurethetongueissecurelylocked
tothelatchstandbracketbythelatchlocklever.
FIGURE 12
• Assembleanaxleclip,aatwasher,awheelwiththe
valvestemfacingout,andanotheratwasheronto
eachendoftheaxle.Placeanadditionalatwasher
oneachendoftheaxleifthereisspaceforit.Secure
eachwheelontheaxlewithacotterpin,spreading
theendsofthepinaroundtheaxle.Pressahubcap
ontotheatwasheroneachendoftheaxle.See
gure10.
FIGURE 10
COTTER PIN
WHEEL
HUB CAP
FLAT WASHER
FLAT WASHER
AXLE CLIP
5/16" HEX NUTS (SEMS)
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
LATCH
LOCK
LEVER
5/16" x 3-3/4"
HEX BOLT
LONG END
OF SPRING
LATCH LOCK LEVER
SPRING PULLER TOOL
• Turncartoversothatitrestsrightsideuponits
wheels.
• Assembletheendofthehitchbracketthathastwo
samesizeholestothedrawbartongueusingtwo
3/8"x1"hexboltsand3/8"nylocknuts.Tighten.See
gure13.
• Assemblethehitchpinthroughthehitchbracketand
thetongueandsecurewiththe1/8"haircotterpin.
Seegure13.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8"
NYOCK
NUT
HITCH
BRACKET
1/8" HAIR
COTTER
PIN
HITCH PIN
FIGURE 13
9
OPERATION
• Refertothevehicleownersmanualforinstructions
aboutsafeoperationonslopes.
• Usetheslopeguideprovidedonpage11ofthis
manualtodetermineifslopeangleistoosteepfor
safeoperation.
• Forbesthandlingandtraction,distributetheweightof
theloadevenlyinthecart.
• Alwaystesttomakesureyourtractorhasadequate
towingandbrakingcapabilitieswhenhaulinga
substantialamountofweightinyourcart.Useextra
cautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
DO NOT EXCEED 750 LB. WEIGHT CAPACITY OF CART
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.
• Todumpmaterialfromthecart,removethetailgateby
liftingitstraightupandoutfrombetweentheguides.
Releasethespringlatchonthetonguebypullingthe
latchlockleverforward,awayfromthecart.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.Replace
thetailgateifdesired.
• Themaximumtowingspeedforthiscartis10m.p.h.
IMPORTANT!
CAUTION: Vehiclebrakingandstability
maybeaffectedwiththeadditionofan
accessoryoranattachment.Beawareof
changingconditionsonslopes.
CAUTION: Toavoidpossibleinjury,before
releasingthelatchbesurethatnooneis
nearthecart.
ServiceDates
Checkforloosefasteners X
CheckTirePressure X
Lubrication X
Cleaning X X
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Fillindatesasyou
completeregularservice.
Beforeeachuse
Aftereachuse
Everyseason
Beforestorage
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Beforeeachusemakeathoroughvisualcheckofthe
plugaeratorforanyboltsandnutswhichmayhave
loosened.Retightenanylooseboltsandnuts.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
• Keeptireslledtotherecommendedtirepressure
printedonthetire.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
• Atthebeginningofeachseason,lubricate,withalight
machineoil,thelatch,thelatchpivotbolt,andthearea
oftheaxlewherethedrawbartonguepivots.
• Greaseoroilthewheelbearingsperiodically.Use
automotivewheelbearingtypegreaseor20weightoil.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
• Cleandirtanddebrisoffcartaftereachuse.
• Storeinadryarea.Coverexposedmetalwithalight
coatofoil
10
PARTS
REPAIR PARTS FOR 12 CU. FT. STEEL CART - MODEL 486.24355
11
31
15
13
15
14
2
18
18
20
A
19
12
18
19
5
12
6
A
18
19
7
1
3
19
4
19
20
28
18
1
28
16
16
26
17
9
11
30
10
8
24
23
22
29
B
B
25
27
28
21
21
REF
NO.
QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 2 23985 CartBody
2 1 23502 Tailgate
3 1 62458 TailgateReinforcementBracket
4 2 23548 TailgateGuide
5 1 23492 FrontPanel
6 1 25996 WheelSupport
7 1 24497 LatchStandBracket
8 1 24498 LatchLockLever
9 1 23687 HitchBracket
10 1 27716 Tongue
11 1 24896 Axle,3/4"Dia
12 2 23484 FrontCornerCap
13 2 43008 Wheel16/4.00x8.00
14 2 43010 1/8"diax1"CotterPin
15 6 43009 3/4"FlatWasher
16 4 44264 WheelBearing
REF
NO.
QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
17 2 43014 HubCap
18 21 43866 1/4-20x5/8"HexBolt
19 21 47189 1/4-20NylockNut
20 12 43814 5/16-18x3/4"TrussHdBolt
21 2 46980 5/16-18HexNut(SEMS)
22 2 43001 3/8-16x1"HexBolt
23 1 43343 1/8"HairCotterpin
24 2 HA21362 3/8-16NylockNut
25 1 47408 ExtensionSpring
26 1 47622 SpringPullerTool
27 1 47407 5/16-18x4"HexBolt
28 13 47810 5/16-18NylockNut
29 1 HA23638 ClevisPin
30 2 44798 FlangedBearing
31 2 25912 AxleClip
1 41759 OwnersManual
11
SLOPE GUIDE
(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)
Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and cart. Refer
also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND CART ON A SLOPE
IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR'S TOWING
AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE.
AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS WHILE ON A SLOPE.
A POWER POLE
A CORNER OF A BUILDING
OR A FENCE POST
FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 10 DEGREE SLOPE
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE
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Craftsman 12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart Owner's manual

Craftsman
Brand
Craftsman
Model
12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart
Category
Edgers
Type
Owner's manual

Craftsman 12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart is a versatile and reliable tool for a variety of tasks around your home and garden. With its durable steel construction and 12 cubic foot capacity, this cart can easily handle heavy loads of mulch, soil, gravel, or other materials. The cart's dump feature makes it easy to unload contents, and the pneumatic tires provide a smooth ride even over rough terrain. Other features include a convenient tailgate for easy loading and unloading, and a sturdy hitch bracket for secure attachment to your tractor or lawn mower.

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