Agri-Fab Explorer 45-0175 User manual

Model No.
45-0175
PRINTED IN USA
EXPLORER "10"
POLY DUMP CART
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
FORM NO. 48 7 (REV. 7/03)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
OWNERS
MANUAL
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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! BECOMEALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
1. Poly Tray
. Wheel Support
3. Latch Stand Plate
4. Latch Stand Bracket
CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts)
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH
THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY
OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF
CHANGINGCONDITIONSONSLOPES.
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 first (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 fill 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 ( )
7. Draw Bar Tongue
6
2
7
1
4
5
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HARDWARE PACK
Ref. Quant. Description
No.
A 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
B 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
C 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3-3/4"
D Hex Bolt 3/8" x 1-1/4"
E 8 Truss Head Bolt 5/16" x 3/4"
F 8 Hex Nut, 1/4"
G 1 Lock Nut 5/16"
H 10 Hex Nut, 5/16"
I Hex Nut 3/8"
J Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/ "
K Lock Washer, 3/8"
L 4 Flat Washer, 1/4"
M 4 Flat Washer, 1"
N 1 Extension Spring
O1Spring Puller Tool
P 1 Hitch Pin
Q 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1/8"
R Spacer Tube
ABD
F
H
I
J
L
Not Shown Full Size
HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
E
KM
R
C
N
OP
Q
G

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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
1. Remove the hardware ack and all loose arts
from the carton. Be sure the carton is em ty
before discarding.
2. Lay out and identify all the arts and hardware as
shown on ages 2 and 3.
3. Place the latch lock lever through the slot in the draw
bar tongue as shown in figure 1. Assemble the 5/16"
x 3-3/4" hex bolt through the tongue, the lever and
two 5/16" hex nuts (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" hex 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. Assemble the hitch bracket to the drawbar tongue,
using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock wash-
ers and 3/8" hex nuts. Tighten. See figure 3.
6. Assemble hitch in to tongue/ hitch bracket and
secure with 1/8" hair cotter in. See figure 3.
5/16" HEX
NUTS
5/16" HEX
LOCK NUT
5/16" x 3-3/4"
HEX BOLT
DRAWBAR TONGUE
LATCH
LOCK
LEVER
TONGUE
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" HEX
NUT
HITCH
BRACKET
1/8" HAIR
COTTER
PIN
HITCH PIN
4. Hook the short end of the s ring into the hole in the
latch lock lever. Use the s ring uller tool to hook the
long end of the s ring into the square hole in the
tongue. The s ring uller tool can be stored when
finished. See figure 2.
LONG END
OF SPRING
LATCH LOCK LEVER
SPRING PULLER TOOL

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FIGURE 5
9. Assemble the latch stand plate and the latch stand
bracket to the bottom of the poly tray using four 1/4"
x 3/4" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" hex nuts.
The aligning tab on the bottom of the latch stand
bracket must be towards the rear of the cart. Tighten.
See figure 6.
FIGURE 7
7. Assemble the axle and drawbar tongue to the wheel
support, with the open side of tongue facing away
from the wheel support. Fasten the axle to the wheel
support using four 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" hex
nuts. Tighten. See figure 4.
FIGURE 6
10. Place the poly tray down onto the wheel support,
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" hex nuts as shown in figure 7.
Tighten.
FIGURE 4
8. Assemble a spacer tube, a 1" flat washer, a wheel
(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. Repeat on
other end of axle.
NOTE: Use the grease fitting to fill the wheel hub with
automotive type grease after the wheel is assembled
onto the axle.
AXLE
WHEEL
SUPPORT
DRAW BAR
TONGUE
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX NUT
COTTER PIN
WHEEL
FLAT
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
AXLE
SPACER
TUBE
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
1/4" HEX NUT
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
LATCH STAND
BRACKET
LATCH
STAND PLATE
5/16" HEX
NUT
5/16" x 3/4"
TRUSS HEAD
BOLT
LATCH LOCK
LEVER

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OPERATION
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH
THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY
OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF
CHANGINGCONDITIONS ONSLOPES.
1. 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.
3. For best handling and traction, distribute the weight
of the load evenly in the cart.
4. Always test to make sure your vehicle has adequate
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 specifications on this page.)
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 150 lbs.
Tires: 0" x 10" Pneumatic
Axle: 1" Dia. Steel
Capacity: Up to 650 Lbs. Max.
Approx. Sh. Wt. 100 Lbs.
CART SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE
INJURY,BEFORE RELEASINGTHE
LATCH BE SURE THAT NO ONE IS
NEAR THE CART.
5. To dump material from the cart, 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.
6. 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 .
. Grease the wheel bearings periodically. Apply an
automotive wheel bearing type grease through the
grease zerk in the wheel hub.
3. Check periodically for loose bolts.
4. Keep tires filled. Do not exceed maximum tire
pressure of 10 Lbs.

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NOTES

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REPAIR PARTS FOR POLY CART MODEL 45-0175
2
12 13
3
12
11
7
24
22
21
6
5
1
16
23
20
21
19
10
27
8
15
18
17
25
B
B
24
9
14
22
22
26
28
28

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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR POLY CART MODEL 45-0175
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REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
1 47019 1 Poly Tray
2 24528 1 Axle, 1"
3 47049 2 Wheel
4 24758 1 Tongue, Draw Bar
5 24386 1 atch Stand Plate
6 24497 1 atch Stand Bracket
7 24527 1 Wheel Support
8 24498 1 atch ock ever
9 47407 1 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3-3/4"
10 23475 1 Hitch Bracket
11 43093 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" Dia. x 1-1/2"
12 43601 4 Washer, Flat 1.59" OD x 1" ID
13 47453 2 Spacer Tube, 3-1/8" g.
14 43064 1 Hex ock Nut 5/16-18*
15 43015 2 Hex Nut, 3/8-16*
16 43088 4 Washer, Flat 1/4"
17 43087 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" *
18 43003 2 ock Washer, 3/8" *
19 1509-69 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" *
20 43814 8 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
21 46978 8 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 (SEMS)
22 46980 10 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 (SEMS)
23 43012 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" *
24 47408 1 Extension Spring
25233531Hitch Pin
26 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin
27 47622 1 Spring Puller
28 47512 4 Wheel Bearing
48227 1Owner's 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 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.

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