Craftsman 486.24320 User manual

Owner's Manua_
®
UTiLiTY 10 POLY
CO
Modem No. 486.24320
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manuaU and follow aH Safety
RuUes and Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
mMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or
AssembUy Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www, sears,com/c raftsman
PRINTED iN USA FORM NO, 49992 (12/05)

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyorifthe
Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment.
Readthisownersmanuaibeforeattemptingto
assembleoroperatethecart.
Readthevehicleownersmanualandknowhowto
operateyourtractorbeforeusingthecartattachment.
Donotatanytimecarrypassengersinthiscart.it has
notbeendesignedtocarrypassengers.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethetractororthecart
attachment.
Donotallowadultstooperatethetractororcart
attachmentwithoutproperinstructions.
Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninfirst(low)and
graduallyincreasespeedasconditionspermit.
Towthecartatreducedspeedoverroughterrainand
hillsidesornearcreeksandditchestopreventtipping
overandlossofcontrol.Donotdrivetooclosetoa
creekorditch.
userdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Vehiclebrakingandstabilitymaybeaffectedwiththe
attachmentofthiscart.Donotfillcarttomaximum
weightcapacitywithoutcheckingthecapabilityofthe
towingvehicletosafelypullandstopwiththecart
attached.
Beforeoperatingvehicleonanygrade(hil!)referto
safetyrulesinthevehicleowner'smanualconcerning
safeoperationonslopes.Referalsototheslopeguide
onpage11ofthismanual.Beawareofchanging
conditionsonslopes.Stayoffsteepslopes!
Donottowthiscartonhighwaysorpublic
thoroughfares.
Maximumtowingspeedis10m.p.h.
Donotloadmoreweightintothepushcartthanyou
canhandleandcontrolcomfortably.
Followmaintenanceandlubricationinstructionsas
outlinedinthismanual.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions,itmeans-- Attention!!
Becomealert!!Yoursafetyisinvolved.
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Convertible Cart fails due to a defect in
materia! or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MyoHOME® to arrange for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).
If this product is used for commercia! or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co, D817WA, Hoffman Estates, JL60179
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.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
486.24320

A
HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
E F
Not Shown Full Size
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Description Ref. Quento
No.
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 4" J 9
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" K 10
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" L 3
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1o3/4" M 3
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" N 1
Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Lg. O 1
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 4" P 2
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1" Q 1
Flat Washer, 1/4
Description
Nylock Nut, 1/4"
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
Extension Spring
Plastic Cap
Hub Cap
Hitch Pin

CARTONCONTENTS(LoosePartsinCarton)
1, PolyTray 6, LatchStandBracket
2, HandleTube 7, HitchBracket
3, FrontTongue 8, LegStandBracket
4. RearTongue 9. LatchLock
5, LatchStandPlate 10.LatchMountBrackets(2)
11.WheelSupport
12.Axle
13.Wheels(2)
14.HandleGrip
11
i j j Ji
j # J
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CARTON CONTENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Screwdriver
(1) PUiers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts
from the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before
discarding.
Lay out all the parts shown on pages 3 and 4.
NOTE: All 1/4" fiat washers should be assembled so that
they rest directly against the poly tray surface.
STEP 1 : (SEE FIGURE 1)
Assemble the latch lock between the latch mount
brackets using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt (E) and a 1/4"
nylock nut (J), Tighten so that the latch lock can still
pivot. Attach the extension spring (N) to the latch lock
and the latch mount bracket.
insert the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin (H) through the holes
in the latch mount brackets and secure with an 1/8"
hairpin cotter (M).
LATCH MOUNT
BRACKETS
(E) 114"x 1"
HEX BOLT
(J) 1/4" NYLOCK NUT
(N) EXTENSmON
SPR{NG
/
(H) 3/8" x 1"
CLEVmS PIN
(M) 118" HAIRPmN
l COTTER
LATCH LOCK
FIGURE 1
4

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
,Assemble the latch lock subassembly to the rear
tongue using two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts (E) and 1/4"
nylock nuts (J). Tighten.
Assemble the plastic cap (O) to the front end of the
rear tongue.
LATCH LOCK
(E) 1/4" x 1" SUBoASSEMBLY
HEX BOLT _ _/
/
REAR
TONGUE i
i/
(O) PLASTIC CAP
(J) 1/4" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 2
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Assemble the hitch bracket to the front tongue using
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (B) and 3/8" hex nylock nuts
(L). Tighten.
Assemble the teg stand bracket to the front tongue
using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (C) and 5/16" nylock
nuts (K). Tighten.
LEG STAND
BRACKET (B) 3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
\
(K) 5116" NYLOCK NUT (L) 3/8" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 4
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
, Lay the rear tongue (open side facing up) onto the
Wheel Support. Assemble the axle through the wheel
support and the tongue.
AXLE
/
REAR
TONGUE
\WHEEL
SUPPORT
FIGURE 3
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
, Place the front tongue inside the rear tongue as
shown in figure 5, Fasten the tongues together using
a 3/8" x 4" hex bolt (A) and a 3/8" nylock nut (L),
Tighten, leaving the nut just loose enough that the
tongues can pivot freely,
, insert the 3/8" x 4" clevis pin (G) through the tongues
and secure with a 1/8" hairpin cotter (M).
FRONT (M) 1/8" HAIRPIN
TONGUE COTTER
318"
NYLOCK NUT
©
(G) 3/8" x 4"
CLEVIS PIN (A) 3/8" x 4"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 5
5

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
Assemble a wheel with the valve stem facing out
onto the axle. Assemble a hub cap (P) by pressing or
tapping it onto the axle. Repeat on other end of axle.
WHEEL AXLE
\(P)HUBCAP
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
(F) 5/16" × 3/4"
TRUSS HEAD
BOLT
(K) 5/16"
NYLOCK NUTS
LATCH
STAND
PLATE
LATCH STAND
BRACKET
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
, Turn the assembled tongue, wheel support and
wheels over to the upright position. Place the latch
stand bracket onto the tongue between the latch lock
assembly and the raised tab. Place the poly tray onto
the wheel support and latch stand bracket. Fasten
the tray to the wheel support using eight 5/16" x 3/4"
truss head bolts (F) and 5/16" nylock nuts (K). Do not
tighten yet.
Place the latch stand plate between the latch stand
bracket and the poly tray.
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
, insert two 1/4" x 1o3/4" hex bolts (D) through the
handle tube as shown in figure 8. Holding the bolts in
place in the handle, insert the bolts through the holes
in the poly tray, al!owing the legs of the handle to slip
beneath the latch stand bracket. Secure the two bolts
with two 1/4" flat washers (I) and 1/4" nylock nuts (J).
Do not tighten yet.
(J} 114" NYLOCK
NUT
(l} 1/4" FLAT
WASHER
(D) 1/4" × 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
LATCH STAND
BRACKET
FIGURE 8

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
. Align the holes in the handle with the holes in the
bottom of the poly tray, the latch stand plate and the
latch stand bracket. Fasten together using four 1/4"
x 1o3/4" hex bolts (D), 1/4" flat washers (I) and 1/4"
nylock nuts (J). Tighten.
At this time tighten all bolts which were left loose.
WASHER
(D) 1/4" × 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 9
CART WiTH TONGUE ARRANGED FOR TOWING
(N) 3/8" x 1" /
CLEVIS PIN /
(G) 3/8" x 4"
CLEVIS PiN
LATCH LOCK
FRONT
TONGUE
FIGURE 10
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 11)
Assemble the hitch pin (Q) through the tongue and
hitch bracket and secure it with the 1/8" hairpin cotter
(M),
(Q) HITCH PiN
HITCH
BRACKET
FIGURE 11

KNOW YOUR CART
HANDLETUBE
LATCH LOCK
LATCH LOCK
CLEVUS PiN
LEG STAND
BRACKET
HITCH PmN
HANDLE TUBE
LATCH LOCK
FRONT TONGUE
LEG STAND BRACKET
HITCH PIN
3/8" x 4" CLEVIS PIN
LATCH LOCK CLEVIS PiN
Used to transport and dump the cart when it is converted into a push cart.
Secures the cart bed to the tongue.
Extends forward or folds under the cart for towing with a tractor or pushing by hand.
Supports the front of the cart when the front tongue is folded under the cart.
Use to attach the cart to your tractor.
Secures the front tongue in either the extended (shown) or folded position.
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 Ibs.
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" tong
clevis pin from the latch on the tongue and release the
latch. The cart bed wi!! 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.

USINGASAPUSHCART
IMPORTANT:Leavethelatchlockclevispininplaceat
alitimeswhileusingthecartasapushcart.Theclevis
pinisshowninfigure1onpage4.
Toconvertthecartforpushoperation,removethe4"
longclevispinandhairpincotterwhichsecurethe
tongueinthetowingposition.(Seedrawingonpage
8.)Pivotthefronttongueintothestorageposition
underneaththereartongueandsecureitusingthe
sameclevispinandhairpincotter.(Seefigure5on
page5.)Placetheplasticcapovertheexposedend
ofthetongue.
Forbesthandling,andtohelppreventaccidental
tipping,distributetheweightoftheloadevenlyinthe
cart.
Donotloadmoreweightintothepushcartthanyou
canhandleandcontro!comfortably.
Todumpmaterialfromthepushcart,liftuponthe
handleandtiltthecartforward.Besurethatthelatch
mechanismonthetongueislockedandsecuredwith
theclevispintopreventaccidenta!releaseofthe
latch.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILRTJES
o Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fil! in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Check tire pressure
Lubricate
..dSY
xx
Clean x x
Service Dates
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Check for loose fasteners before each use.
Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Keep tires filled to recommended tire pressure printed
on the tire.
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond
the maximum recommended pressure
printed on side of tire.
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. See figure 12.
Grease or oi! the wheel bearings periodically (at least
once each season). Use grease or 20 weight oil. See
figure 12.
STORAGE
, Clean thoroughly before storing.
Remove any rust from painted surfaces and coat with
touch up paint.
Store in a dry area.
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 12
CART SPECiFiCATiONS
Tires:
Axte:
Capacity:
Approx.Sh.Wt.
14" x 4" Pneumatic
5/8" Dia. Steel
Up to 500 Lbs. Max.
55 Lbs.

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iREF PART
iNO NO
1 48791
2 24908
3 48497
4 24392
5 25063
6 24386
7 23297
8 48834
9 25064
10 62020
11 23470
12 23353
13 23014
14 24390
15 47029
!6 45091
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 Poly Tray
1 Axle
2 Wheel Assembly
1 Tongue, Front
1 Tongue, Rear
1 Latch Stand Plate
1 Latch Stand Bracket
1 Handle Tube
1 Wheel Support
1 Latch Lock
2 Bracket, Latch Mounting
1 Hitch Pin
1 Hitch Bracket
1 Leg Stand Bracket
1 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 4"
1 Clevis Pin 3/8" x 1"
REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION
NO NO
17 47189
18 HA21362
19 43088
20 43001
21 43814
22 47810
23 43661
24 43000
25 43343
26 48499
27 47038
28 43063
29 43036
30 1509-69
31 48836
49992
9 Nylock Nut 1/4-20 Thread *
3 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Thread *
6 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. Wrought
2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg. *
8 Truss Hd Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.*
10 Ny!ock Nut, 5/16-18 Thread *
3 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" *
1 Extension Spring
3 Hairpin, Cotter 1/8"
2 Hub Cap
1 Plastic Cap
2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg. *
1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 4" Lg. *
6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Lg. *
1 Foam Grip
1 Owner's Manual
lO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
OF TRACTOR WiTH ATTACHMENT
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HMLL
10 DEGREES MAX.
f
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate
on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on stopes. Braking may be affected by
tractor attachment. Reduce speed on slopes.
1. Fomdthis page amongdotted line indicated above.
2. Hold page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically parallel to a tree
trunk or other upright structure.
3. Sight across the fomdin the direction of h{tl elope you want to measure.
4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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