Agri-Fab 45-01754 User manual

Model No.
45-01754
PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 40757 (08/24/07)
EXPLORER
POLY ATV CART
OWNERS
MANUAL
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
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IMPORTANT!
The wheel bearings are not prelubricated.
The wheel hubs must be lled with grease after the wheels
are assembled to the axle.

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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.
1. Poly Tray
2. Wheel Support
3. Latch Stand Plate
4. Latch Stand Bracket
CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts)
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTEDWITHTHE
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 vehicle 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 vehicle or the cart attachment. •
Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle 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. •
8. Latch Lock Lever
9. Hitch Bracket
5. Axle
6. Wheels (2)
7. Draw Bar Tongue
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12
4
5
89
3

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HARDWARE PACK
A B D
F
H
J
I
K
Not Shown Full Size
HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
E
L
C
MN
O
P
G
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3-3/4"
B2Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
C 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"
D 2 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
E 8 Flat Washer, 1/4"
F 4 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
G 4 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
H 11 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
I 2 SEMS Nut, 5/16"
J 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
K 4 Flat Washer, 1"
L 1 Extension Spring
M 1 Spring Puller Tool
N 1 Hitch Pin
O 1 Hair Cotter Pin
P 2 Spacer Tube

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 2
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrench
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from 1.
the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before
discarding.
Lay out and identify all the parts and hardware as 2.
shown on pages 2 and 3.
Place the latch lock lever through the slot in the draw bar 3.
tongue. Assemble the 5/16" x 3-3/4" hex bolt through
the tongue, lever and two 5/16" hex nuts (SEMS) (one
on each side of the lever). Assemble a 5/16" nylock
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 figure 1.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
5/16" x 3-3/4"
HEX BOLT
DRAWBAR TONGUE
LATCH
LOCK
LEVER
5/16" HEX NUTS (SEMS)
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
LONG END
OF SPRING
LATCH LOCK
LEVER
SPRING PULLER TOOL
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
HITCH
BRACKET
HAIR
COTTER
PIN
HITCH PIN
Hook the 4. 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
finished. See figure 2.
Assemble the end of the hitch bracket to the front of 5.
the drawbar tongue using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolt
and 3/8" nylock nut. Tighten. See figure 3.
Assemble the hitch pin to the tongue and hitch bracket 6.
and secure it with the hair cotter pin. See figure 3.

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FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 4
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT
5/16" x 3/4"
TRUSS HEAD
BOLT
LATCH LOCK
LEVER
COTTER PIN
WHEEL
FLAT
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
AXLE
SPACER
TUBE
AXLE
DRAW BAR
TONGUE
LATCH STAND
BRACKET
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
LATCH STAND
BRACKET
LATCH
STAND PLATE TAB
Place the drawbar tongue onto the axle and latch 7.
stand bracket then slide the axle through the wheel
support and drawbar tongue. See figure 4.
Assemble a spacer tube, a 1" flat washer, a wheel 8.
(valve stem facing out) and another 1" flat washer
onto the axle as shown in figure 5. Insert a cotter pin
through the axle, spreading the ends. Fill wheel hub
with grease. Repeat on other end of axle.
IMPORTANT: Pump grease into grease ttings until it is
forced out through ends of wheel hub.
Assemble the latch stand plate and the latch stand 9.
bracket to the bottom of the poly tray using four 1/4" x
3/4" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" nylock nuts.
The aligning tab on the bottom of the latch stand
bracket must be towards the rear of the cart. Tighten.
See figure 6.
Place the poly tray down onto the wheel support, 10.
positioning it so that the latch stand bracket snaps
under the latch lock lever. Fasten the tray to the wheel
support using eight 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and
5/16" nylock nuts as shown in figure 7. Tighten.

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OPERATION
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTEDWITHTHE
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN
ATTACHMENT.BE AWARE OF CHANGING
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.
Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on 1.
safe operation on slopes.
Use the slope guide provided on page 11 of this 2.
manual to determine whether slope angle is too steep
for safe operation.
For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of 3.
the load evenly in the cart.
Always test to make sure your vehicle has adequate 4.
towing and braking capabilities whenever hauling a
substantial amount of weight in your cart. Use extra
caution when operating on slopes.
NOTE
DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY OF CART
(See the specications on this page.)
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.
Tires: 18" x 9.5" Pneumatic
Axle: 1" Dia. Steel
Capacity: Up to 650 Lbs. Max.
Approx. Sh. Wt. 100 Lbs.
CART SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE
INJURY, BEFORE RELEASING THE
LATCH BE SURE THAT NO ONE IS
NEAR THE CART.
To dump material from the cart, release the spring 5.
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.
The maximum towing speed for this cart is 20 m.p.h.6.
MAINTENANCE
At the beginning of each season, using a light machine 1.
oil, lubricate the latch, the latch pivot bolt, and the area
of the axle where the draw bar tongue pivots.
At the beginning of each season, grease the wheel 2.
bearings. Apply grease through the grease fitting until
grease if forced out through the ends of the wheel
hub.
Check periodically for loose bolts.3.
Keep tires filled. Do not exceed maximum tire pressure 4.
of 10 Lbs.

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NOTES

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REPAIR PARTS FOR POLY CART MODEL 45-01754
2
26
12 13
3
12
26
11
7
2 4
20
19
6
5
1
15
21
18
10
25
8
14
16
23
B
B
22
9
20
17
17
24

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REPAIR PARTS FOR POLY CART MODEL 45-01754
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REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 47019 1 Poly Tray
2 25636 1 Axle, 1"
3 40758 2 Wheel
4 24758 1 Draw Bar Tongue
5 24386 1 Latch Stand Plate
6 24497 1 Latch Stand Bracket
7 24527 1 Wheel Support
8 24498 1 Latch Lock Lever
9 47407 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-3/4"
10 23475 1 Hitch Bracket
11 43093 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
12 43601 4 Washer, Flat 1.59" O.D. x 1" I.D.
13 47453 2 Spacer Tube, 3-1/8" Lg.
14 HA21362 1 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16*
15 43088 4 Flat Washer, 1/4"
16 43087 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" *
17 46980 2 Hex Nut (SEMS), 5/16-18
18 43814 8 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
19 47189 4 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
20 47810 9 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18
21 43012 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" *
22 47408 1 Extension Spring
23 23353 1 Hitch Pin
24 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"
25 47622 1 Spring Puller
26 65408 2 Wheel Bearing Kit
40757 1 Owners Manual

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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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