Craftsman 486.24339 User manual

Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
POLY "10" ATV CART
Model No. 486.24339
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST???
For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions
Please Call 217-728-8388
Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX [phone] or e-mail [email protected]
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRtNTED tN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48228 (REV. 8/01 )

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 3
CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 4
OPERATION .............................................................. 7
MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 7
STORAG E .................................................................. 7
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ............................ 8
REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................ 9
SLOPE GUIDE ......................................................... 11
PARTS ORDERiNG/SERViCE ................. Back Page
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POLY "10" ATV CART
For one year from the date of purchase, when this cart is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
if this cart is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain
the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
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.
•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 attach-
ment.
• 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 con-
cerning 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 thor-
oughfares.
• Maximum towing speed is 10 m.p.h.
• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
i_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, it mean--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
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HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
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4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3-3/4"
2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"
8 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
8 Hex Nut, 1/4"
1 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
10 Hex Nut, 5/16"
2 Hex Nut, 3/8"
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4
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1
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2
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Flat Washer, 1"
Extension Spring
Spring Puller
Hitch Pin
Hair Cotter Pin 1/8"
Spacer Tube
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the wheel support.
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:
486.24339

CARTON CONTENTS
1. Poly Tray
2. Wheel Support
3. Latch Stand Plate
4. Latch Stand Bracket
5. Axle
6, Wheels (2)
7, Draw Bar Tongue
8. Latch Lock Lever
9, Hitch Bracket
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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
the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before
discarding.
Lay out and identify all the parts and hardware as
shown on pages 3 and 4.
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,
5116" HEX
NUTS
LATCH
LOCK
LEVER
/
DRAWBAR TONGUE
5116" x 3-3/4" _
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 1

Attachtheshortendofthespringtotheholeinthe
latchlocklever.Usethespringpullertoattachthe
longendofthespringtothesquareholeinthe
tongue.Thehookedendofthepullershouldface
awayfromthetongueasshowninfigure2.
Assembletheaxleanddrawbartonguetothe
wheelsupport,withtheopensideoftonguefacing
awayfromthewheelsupport.Fastentheaxleto
thewheelsupportusingfour1/4"x1-3/4"hexbolts
and1/4"hexnuts.Tighten.Seefigure4.
LONG END
OF SPRING
/
LATCH LOCK
LEVER SPRING PULLER
FIGURE 2
1/4" x1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
/AXLE
DRAW BAR
TONGUE
1/4" HEX NUT WHEEL
SUPPORT
FIGURE 4
• Assemble the hitch bracket to the drawbar tongue
using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers
and 3/8" hex nuts. Tighten. See figure 3.
• Assemble hitch pin to tongue/hitch bracket and secure
with 1/8" hair cotter pin. See figure 3.
HITCH PIN
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
TONGUE
FIGURE 3
• 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.
WHEEL
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FLAT
WASHER
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SPACER AXLE
TUBE 'k
\COTTER PIN
FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 5

Assemblethelatchstandplateandthelatchstand
brackettothebottomofthepolytrayusingfour
1/4"x 3/4"hexbolts,1/4"flatwashersand1/4"
hexnuts.Tighten.Seefigure6.
LATCH
STAND PLATE
LATCH STAND
BRACKET 1/4" HEX NUq
FIGURE 6
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.
5/16" x 3/4"
TRUSS HEAD
BOLT
5/16" HEX
NUT LATCH LOCK
LEVER
FIGURE 7

KNOW YOUR CART
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before
operating your cart.
Compare the illustration below with your cart to familiarize
#ourself with the various controls and their locations.
LATCH LOCK LEVER
LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the front of the cart to
the tongue and releases it for dumping.
HOW TO USE YOUR
DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY OF CART
(See the specifications on this page.)
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 150 Ibs.
• 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.
&CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
• For best handling and traction, distribute the weight
of the load evenly in the cart.
• 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.
• 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.
• The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10 m.p.h.
,_ CAUTION: To avoid possible injury,
before releasing the latch be sure that
no one is near the cart.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /'_ _e'.,_e//..o_./_e//"
F,,,ndatesasyou
complete regular service. ,_ _°X_,,_e_°_
Checkfor loosefasteners X
Checkfor wornor damagedparts X
Checktire pressure X
Lubricate X
Clean X
Service Dates
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
• Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the cart for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
• Keep tires filled. The maximum recommended
pressure is 10 Ibs.
• Lubricate the latch lock assembly each season
using a light machine oil.
• Apply grease through the grease fittings to the
wheel hubs each season.
• Wipe off or rinse the cart after each use.
STORAGE
• Clean thoroughly before storing.
• Remove any rust from painted surfaces and coat
with touch up paint.
• Store in a clean, dry area.

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24339
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24339
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
1 47019 1 Poly Tray
2 24528 1 Axle, 1"
3 47049 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 43064 1 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18*
15 43015 2 Hex Nut, 3/8-16*
16 43088 4 Flat Washer, 1/4"
17 43087 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" *
18 43003 2 Lock 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
25 23353 1 Hitch Pin
26 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
27 47622 1 Spring Puller
48228 1 Owner's Manual
* Purchase Common Hardware Locally

NOTES
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ACAUTION: 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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