Agri-Fab 45-01012 User manual

Model No.'s
45-01012
190-653B
PRINTED IN USA
UTILITY CARTS
(SEE SPECIFICATIONS ON PAGE 7)
OWNERS
MANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
FORM NO. 40311 (REV. 4/9/08)
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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.
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
5. Latch Stand Bracket
6. Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket
7. Tailgate
8. Front Panel
9. Wheel Support
10. Axle
11. Draw Bar Tongue
12. Cart Body (2)
13. Wheels (2)
1. Tailgate Guides (2)
2. Corner Caps (2)
3. Latch Lock Lever
4. Hitch Bracket
CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts)
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITHTHE
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN
ATTACHMENT.BE AWARE OF CHANGING
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.
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 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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FIGURE 1 - HARDWARE PACK
ABC
D
EG
H
I
M
L
NO
Not Shown Full Size
HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
K
J
F
P
Q
Ref. Description Quantity
A Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 5/8" 21
B Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" 1
C Truss Hd. Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg. 12
D Nylock nut, 1/4" 21
E Nylock nut, 5/16" 14
F Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" (SEMS) 2
G Nylock nut, 3/8" 1
H Flat Washer, 3/4" 6
I Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1" Lg. 2
J Spring 1
K Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3-3/4" 1
L Hub Cap 2
M Hair Cotter Pin 1/8" 1
N Spring Puller Tool 1
O Hitch Pin 1
P Axle Clip 2
Q Flange Bearing 2

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 2
5. Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside
ofcartasshowningure3.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3.
6. Position the tailgate guides on the inside of the cart
bodies with guide channels to the front as shown in
gure3.Assembleusingfour1/4"x5/8"hexboltsand
1/4" nylock nuts. Do not tighten.
FIGURE 4
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrench
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
1. Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts
from the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before
discarding.
2. Lay out all parts as shown in the carton contents.
FIGURE 3
3. Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level
surface such as a garage oor or a paved driveway.
Seegure2.
4. Assemble halves together using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex
boltsand1/4"nylocknutsasshowningure2.Do not
tighten.
DO NOT LEAVE THE CART UNATTENDED IN
UPRIGHT POSITION DURING ASSEMBLY. A
FALLING CART CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY!
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE STABILITY OF
THE CART WHILE IT REMAINS IN AN UPRIGHT
POSITION. FOR BEST STABILITY, ASSEMBLE
ON A SMOOTH, LEVEL SURFACE.
CAUTION
7. At this time, with the cart body halves pulled together,
tighten the four truss head bolts assembled in step 5
and then tighten the four hex bolts assembled in step 6.
Do not tighten the three hex bolts that were assembled
in step 4.
8. Carefully reverse the position of the cart so that it rests
onthetailgatereinforcementbracket,asshowningure
4.
1/4" x 5/8" HEX BOLTS
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
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

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FIGURE 6
11. 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7.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 5
9. 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5.Leavetwoholesshowningure5empty
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 step 4.
FIGURE 8
10. 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6.Headsofboltsgototheinsideofcartbed.
Tighten.
12. 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. Also 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8.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLTS
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
LEAVE HOLES OPEN FOR
LATCH STAND BRACKET
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
WHEEL
SUPPORT
5/16" x 3/4"
TRUSS HEAD BOLT
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

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FIGURE 10
14. To prevent accidental tipping during the following
assembly procedures, lower the cart to rest upside down
onitstopanges,sothatthewheelsupportisfacing
up.Seegure10.
15. 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10.
AXLE
DRAW BAR
TONGUE
LATCH STAND
BRACKET
FLANGE
BEARING
FLANGE BEARING
TONGUE
13. Insertaangebearingintoeachsideofthetongueas
showningure9.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 11
16. Place the latch lock lever through the slot in the draw
bartongueasshowningure10.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.
5/16" HEX NUTS (SEMS)
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
LATCH
LOCK
LEVER
5/16" x 3-3/4"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 12
IMPORTANT: Make sure drawbar tongue is securely
locked to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock lever.
17. 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.
LONG END
OF SPRING
LATCH LOCK LEVER
SPRING PULLER TOOL

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FIGURE 13
18. 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13.
COTTER PIN
WHEEL
HUB CAP
FLAT
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
AXLE
AXLE CLIP
19. Turn cart over so that it rests right side up on its
wheels.
20. Assemble the end of the hitch bracket (two holes) down
through the slot at the front of the drawbar tongue.
Fasten it to the tongue using the 3/8" x 1" hex bolt and
3/8" nylock nut. Tighten.Seegure14.
21. Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and
the tongue and secure with the 1/8" hair cotter pin. See
gure13.
FIGURE 14
TONGUE
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8"
NYOCK
NUT
HITCH
BRACKET
1/8" HAIR
COTTER
PIN
HITCH PIN
OPERATION
1. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions about
safe operation on slopes.
2. Use the slope guide provided on page 11 of this
manual to determine if slope angle is too steep for safe
operation.
3. For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of
the load evenly in the cart.
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 AFFECTEDWITHTHE
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN
ATTACHMENT.BE AWARE OF CHANGING
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.
22. Place the tailgate down into the tailgate guides so that
theholesinthebottomlipoftailgatetoverthetruss
head bolts in the bottom of the cart. This completes the
assembly of your cart.
MAINTENANCE
1. 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.
2. Grease or oil the wheel bearings periodically. Use
automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil.
3. Keep tires lled to the recommended tire pressure of
printed on the tire.
DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY OF CART
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.
5. 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.
6. The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10 m.p.h.
IMPORTANT!
CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE
INJURY, BEFORE RELEASING THE
LATCH BE SURE THAT NO ONE IS
NEAR THE CART.
MODELS 45-01012 & 190-653B
Tires: 16.00" x 4.0" Pneumatic
Axle: 3/4" Dia. Steel
Capacity: Up to 750 Lbs. Max.
Approx. Sh. Wt. 105 Lbs.
CART MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

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REPAIR PARTS FOR UTILITY CARTS
MODELS 45-01012 & 190-653B
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31
15
13
15
14
2
18
18
20
A
19
12
18
19
9
5
26
12
6
11
30
10
A
18
19
7
8
24 23
1
3
19
4
19
20
28
18
1
28
22
29
B
B
25
27
16
16
28
21
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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR UTILITY CARTS
MODELS 45-01012, 190-653B
* Purchase Common Hardware Locally
REF. PART 45-01012
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 190-653B
1 23985 Cart Body 2
2 23502 Tailgate 1
3 62458 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 1
4 23548 Guide, Tailgate 2
5 23492 Front Panel 1
6 25996 Wheel Support 1
7 24497 Latch Stand Bracket 1
8 24498 Latch Lock Lever 1
9 23014 Hitch Bracket 1
10 24750 Draw Bar Tongue 1
11 24896 Axle, Wheel 3/4" Dia. 1
12 23484 Cap, Front Corner 2
13 43008 Wheel, 16/4.00 x 8.00 2
14 43010 Cotter Pin, 1/8" Dia. x 1" * 2
15 43009 Washer, Flat 3/4" * 6
16 44264 Wheel Bearing 4
17 43014 Hub Cap 2
18 43866 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8" * 21
19 47189 Nylock nut, 1/4-20 (SEMS) 21
20 43814 Truss Hd. Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.* 12
21 46980 Hex nut, 5/16-18 (SEMS) 2
22 43001 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg. * 1
23 43343 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" (#4) * 1
24 HA21362 Nylock nut, 3/8-16 * 1
25 47408 Extension Spring 1
26 47622 Spring Puller Tool 1
27 47407 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-3/4* 1
28 47810 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18* 13
29 23353 Hitch Pin 1
30 44798 Flange Bearing 2
31 25912 Axle Clip 2
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NOTES

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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 OPERATEYOURTRACTOR AND CART ON A SLOPE
IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OFYOURTRACTOR'STOWING 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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