Neilsen CT2217 User manual

2000LB DUMP CART CT2217
Instruction & Assembly
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We CANNON TOOLS LTD
20 Station road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands,B65 0JU.U.K.
Declare that the following machine complies with the appropriate basic safety
and health requirements of the EC Directive based on its design and type, as
brought into circulation by us.
In case of alteration of the machine, not agreed upon by us, this declaration
will lose its validity.
Product description: DUMP CART
Model: CT2217
Applicable EC Directives:
EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
20 Station Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 0JU.U.K.
Mr. Gurcharan Tony Singh Sanghera
Managing Director
CANNON TOOLS LTD
2016-01-18

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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.
Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
zRead this owners manual before attempting to assemble or operate the cart
zRead the vehicle owners manual and know how to operate your tractor, before using the cart
attachment.
zDo not at ay time carry passengers in this cart. It has not been designed to carry passengers.
zNever allow children to operate the tractor or the cart attachment.
zDo not allow adults to operate the tractor or cart attachment without proper instructions.
zAlways begin with the transmission in first (low) and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
zTow 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.
zVehicle 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 attachment.
zBefore operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner’s manual
concerning safe operation on slopes.
zDo not unhook your cart from the tractor while on a slope. The cart could unexpectedly roll down the
slope.
zDo not tow this cart on highways or on public thoroughfares.
zMaximum towing speed is 10 km. p. h.
zFollow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS—ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
1. Tailgate
2. Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket
3. Cart Bed Side Body (2)
4. Cart Bed Bottom Body (2)
5. Front Panel
6. Wheel Support (2)
7. Axle, Rear
8. Front Axle Support (2)
9. Front Axle Channel
10. Tie Rod
11. Hitch Bracket
12. Tongue, Front Section
13. Tongue, Rear Section
14. Pivot Bars (2)
15. Wheels (4)
16. Tailgate Guides (2)
17. Tongue Reinforcement Angle
18. Corner Caps (2)
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN
ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.

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HARDWARE PACK

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DO NOT LEAVE THE CART UNATTENDED IN UPRIGHT POSITIONDURING ASSEMBLY.A FALLING CART CAN
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE STABILITY OF THE CART WHILE IT REMAILN IN AN
UPRIGHT POSITION.FOR BEST STABILITY,ASSEMBLE ON A SMOOTH,LEVEL SURFACE.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Due to the weight of the cart, we recommend that you have someone
assist you in lowering the cart onto its wheels after it has been assembled.
1. Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before
discarding.
2. Lay out all the parts and hardware as shown on pages 2 and 3.
3. Assemble the cart bed side body and bottom body with Round Head Bolt M6x16, Flat Washer Ø6,
Lock Washer Ø6 and Hex Nut M6. See Figure 1.
4. Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level surface such as a garage floor or a paved
driveway. See figure 2.
5. Assemble halves together using nine Round Head Bolt M6x16, Flat Washer Ø6, Lock Washer Ø6
and Hex Nut M6 as shown in Figure 2.
Do not tighten at this stage.
6. Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside of cart as show in figure 3. Assemble the
bottom of the cart body using six Round Head Bolt M8x16, Flat Washer Ø8, Lock Washer Ø8 and
Hex Nut M8. Do Not tighten. See Figure 3.
7. Position the tailgate guides with the holes to the rear as shown in figure 3. Assemble the guides to
the inside of the cart using six Round Head Bolt M6x16, Flat Washer Ø6, Lock Washer Ø6 and Hex
Nut M6. Do Not tighten.
8. Assemble two Round Head Bolt M6x16, Flat Washer Ø6, Lock Washer Ø6 and Hex Nut M6 to the
top rear corners of the cart. Do Not tighten. See Figure 3.
9. Tighten the six bolts assembled in step 6 and the two bolts in step 8.Tighten the nine bolts
assembled in step 5,keeping the bottom of the cart body halves even.
10. Lower the cart to rest upside down on tis top flanges. See Figure 4.
11. Assembling the wheel support at the rear of the cart using twelve M8X16 round head bolts, Flat
Washer Ø8, Lock Washer Ø8 and M8 hex nuts as shown in Figure 4.Bolt heads go on inside of cart.
Tighten.
CAUTION
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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12. Connecting the 2 wheel supports by eight M8X20 Hex Bolts, Flat Washer Ø8, Lock Washer Ø8 and
M8 Nuts.
13. Assemble the axle through the wheel support as shown in Figure 5.
14. Apply grease to the ends of the axle now or use a grease gun after the wheels are assembled.
15. Assemble a Ø20 flat washer , a wheel ( valvestem out) ,another Ø20 flat washer and a cotter pin to
each end of the axle as shown in Figure 5.
16. Assemble a hub cap over the Ø20 flat washer on each end of the axle as shown in Figure 5.
17. Stand the cart on end, front end facing up.
18. Assemble the two front axle supports to the cart using twelve M8X16 round head bolts , Flat Washer
Ø8, Lock Washer Ø8 and M8 hex nuts as shown in Figure 6. Do not tighten yet.
19. Place the front axle channels between the front axle supports. Assemble two M8X65 hex bolts
through the holes in the ends of the supports and secure with Ø8 lock washer, Ø8 Flat Washer and
M8 hex nuts. Don’t tighten. See Figure 7.
20. Assemble the tongue reinforcement angle to the back side of the axle supports as shown in Figure 8.
Use two M8X65 hex bolts,Ø8 lock washer, Ø8 Flat Washer and M8 hex nuts. Don’t tighten.
21. Make sure the center bolt (pivot bolt ) is inserted as far as possible through the axle channels and
then tighten the four bolts assembled in Figure 8,which fasten the front axle supports to the cart bed.
22. Connecting the front panel with the bottom panel by using six M8X16 round head bolts, Ø8 lock
washer, Ø8 Flat Washer and M8 hex nuts. Then Connecting the front panel with the side panel by
using six M6X16 round head bolts, Ø6 lock washer, Ø6 Flat Washer and M6 hex nuts. See Figure 9.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
FIGURE 4

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23. Assemble two corner caps to the front of the cart using four M6X16 round head bolts , Ø6 lock
washer, Ø6 Flat Washer and M6 hex nuts. Tighten. See Figure 9.
24. Assemble the tie rod to the axle spindles using two M12X30 hex bolts, four Ø12 flat washer and two
M12 hex lock nuts, Tighten, leavind ollse enough that the spindles still pivot. See Figure 10.
25. Remove the M12 lock nut from the center pivot bolt. Assemble rear tongue section, the pivot bushing,
the large Ø12 flat washer and M12 hex lock nut onto the pivot bolts as shown in Figure 11.(The pivot
bushing fits into the hole in the tongue.) Tighten.
26. Fasten the tongue to the tie rod as shown in Figure 11,using a M12X30 hex bolt, two Ø12 flat washer
and a M12 hex lock nut . Tighten, leaving loose enough that the tongue can pivot.
27. Apply grease to the axle spindles now or use a grease gun after wheels are assembled.
28. Assemble a cotter pin to the inside hole in an axle spindle. Place a Ø20 Flat Washer, a wheel
(valvastem facing out) and another Ø20 Flat Washer onto the axle spindle. Assemble a cotter pin to
the end hole in the axle. Repeat on other side. See Figure 12. Note: Prevent the axle spindle from
pivoting downward until the wheel is secures to it by the outer cotter pin.
29. Assemble a hub cap over the Ø20 Flat Washer on each wheel. See Figure 12.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 10

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30. To lower the cart onto its wheels you should: a：Ghock the rear wheels as shown in Figure 13.b:Get
the assistance of another person to help you lower the cart onto it’s wheels.
31. Assemble the two pivot bars to the front tongue section using four M8X20 hex bolts, Ø8 lock washer,
Ø8 Flat Washer and M8 hex nuts. Don’t tighten yet. See Figure 14.
32. Assemble the pivot bars to the rear tongue section using a M12X120 hex bolt and Ø12 Flat Washer
and M12 hex lock nut. Tighten the lock nut ,leaving it just loose enough to allow the front tongue to
pivot. Now tighten the four hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts assembled to the front tongue in
Step 31.See Figure 14.
33. Assemble the hitch bracket to the front tongue section using two M8X20 hex bolts, Ø8 lock washer ,
Ø8 flat washer and M8 hex nuts. Tighten. See Figure 15.
34. Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the tongue and secure with the hair cotter pin
shown in Figure 15.
35. Place the tailgate down into the tailgate guides with the top and bottom lips of the tailgate facing to
the rear.
36. If you have not yet greased the wheels, fill the wheel hubs with automotiive bearing type grease.
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 14

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CAUTION：VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR
AN ATTACHMENT.BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPS.
OPERATION
1. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instruction on safe operation on slops.
2. For best handling and traction, distribution the weight of the load evenly in the cart.
3. 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.
NOTE
DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY OF CART.(See the specification on the page.)
4. Do not unhook your cart from the tractor while on a slope. The cart could unexpectedly roll down the
slope.
5. Backing up with a 4 wheel steerable cart takes practice! Before using the cart for hauling, practice
braking the empty cart in a level ,open area.
6. To empty material from the cart, remove the tailgate by lifting it straight up and out from between the
guides. Material can then be raked or pulled our from the rear of the cart.
7. The maximum towing speed for this cart is 10km.p.h.
MAINTENANCE
1. At the beginning of each season, lubricate, with a light machine oil, all bolt that are pivot points,
lubricate, with a light split plastic bearings for the front axle spindles.
2. Grease or oil the wheel bearings periodically. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease of 20
weight oil.
3. Keep tires filled to the recommended tire pressure of 30PSI.
SPECIFICATION FOR 18 CU.FT 4 WHEEL CART
Tires: 16.0”x6.5” Pneumatic.Turf Tread
Axles: 3/4” Dia .Steel
Capacity: Up to 1800lbs. (907kgs) Max.
Approx.Sh.Wt: 211lbs.

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Parts Drawing & Parts List