Yard Tuff FC-10 User manual

10 Cubic Foot Dump Car t
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Model# FC-10

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Thank you very much for choosing this 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart! For future reference, please
complete the owner’s record below:
Model: __FC-10________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual
to become familiar with this 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart before you begin using it.
This 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot
be responsible for issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this 10 Cubic Ft
Dump Cart not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was
designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the 10
Cubic Ft Dump Cart until you have first contacted us to determine if it can or should be
performed on the 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart.
For technical questions please call 1-218-943-6296.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Description
Capacity
500 lbs Capacity
Tires
16” Pneumatic
Construction
Steel
Dimensions
59”L x 32.5”W x 30”H
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart
until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the
10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart works.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WORK AREA
•Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart. Distractions
can cause you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards in
your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator’s
view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage.
•Be alert of your surroundings. Using a 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart in confined work areas may
put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using a10 Cubic Ft Dump
Cart Do not use a 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. Amoment of inattention while operating a hand truck may result in
serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
•Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
which comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask if
working in dusty work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area.Also use non-skid
safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when
appropriate.
USE AND CARE
•Do not modify the 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair
the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific
applications for which the 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart was designed.
•Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart
Broken parts will affect the 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart operation. Replace or repair damaged or
worn parts immediately.
•Do not exceed the 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cartload capacity.
•Distribute the load evenly. Uneven loads may cause the 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart to tip,
resulting in personal injury to the operator or others.
•Use the 10 Cubic Ft Dump Carton flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the 10 Cubic
Ft Dump Cart and its maximum load. Pulling or pushing a load on a slanted or uneven surface
can result in loss of control.
•Store idle10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart When 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart is not in use, store it in a
secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage
and before re-use.
•FOR ADDITIONAL 10 CUBIC FT DUMP CART-SPECIFIC COMMENTS IF APPLICABLE

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Pre-Assembly Instructions
For easy assembly, follow all directions step by step.
Open all boxes before beginning to assemble.
Approximate assembly time is: 1.5 to 3 hours
Helpful TIP: Read all instructions before starting to assemble cart.
Check Parts and Hardware:
Group together and check that all hardware and parts are included.
Refer to listing and illustration below.
If you are missing parts please call Customer Service 1-218-943-6296 for assistance.
Tools Required:
Tape Measure
Flat Head Screwdriver (large size)
Standard Pliers
Two 10mm combination or ratchet style wrenches
Two 13 mm combination or ratchet style wrenches

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Hardware

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ASSEMBLY
Step 1: Attaching Front Cross Brace
Position the two Bottom Panels (#27) as shown in Figure 1 below.
Attach the Front Cross Brace (#31) to the Bottom Panels using 4 (#29)
Bolts, 4 (#6) Washers, and 4 (#7) Nuts.
Hardware Needed for Step 1:
1 (#31) Cross Brace
4 (#29) Bolts
4 (#6) Washers
4 (#7) Nuts
2 (#27) Bottom Panels
Step 2: Connecting Bottom Panels
Attach Bottom Panels (#27) as shown in Figure
2, using 2 (#29) Bolts, 2 (#6) Washers, and 2
(#7) Nuts. SKIP the two middle bolt connections
until Step #5, when attaching the Wheel Axle
Support.
Hardware Needed for Step 2:
2 (#27) Bottom Panels
2 (#29) Bolts
2 (#6) Washers
2 (#7) Nuts

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Step 3: Attaching the
Tongue Support
Attach the Tongue Support(#13)
to the Bottom Panels as shown
in Figure 3 using 2 (#1) Bolts, 2
(#6) Washers, and 2 (#7) Nuts.
Hardware Needed for Step 3:
2 (#1) Bolts
2 (#7) Nuts
2 (#6) Washers
Step 4: Assemble Wheel Axel Supports
As shown in Figure 4 below, connect
together the 2 Wheel Axle Supports (#15)
using 8 (#1) Bolts, 8 (#6) Washers, and 8
(#7) Nuts.
DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS—leave bolts very
loose for inserting axle
and tongue in Step #6.
Hardware Needed for Step 4:
2 (#15) WheelAxle Supports
8 (#1) Bolts
8 (#6) Washers
8 (#7) Nuts
Nut M8 (#7)
Lock Washer Ø8

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Step 5: Attaching Wheel Axle Supports
To Bottom Panels
Attach Wheel Axle Supports to the Bottom
Panels as shown in Figure 5 to the left,
using 4 (#29) Bolts per side.
Next, finish bolting together two middle
connections of Bottom Panels after Wheel
Axle Support is in place. Using 2 (#29)
Bolts, 2 (#6) Washers, and 2 (#7) Nuts.
Hardware Needed for Step 5:
2 (#15) WheelAxle Supports (connected)
10 (#29) Bolts
10 (#6) Washers
10 (#7) Nuts
Step 6: Attaching Wheel Axle and Tires
Set Hitch Tongue (#5) in place as shown
below before inserting Wheel Axle (#16)
through Wheel Axle Support. Next, insert
the Wheel Axle (#16) into the Wheel Axle
Support. And through the holes in the
Tongue(#5) as shown in Figure 6. Be sure
equal amounts of axle extend from each
side of Wheel Support.
TIGHTEN BOLTS ON WHEEL AXLE
SUPPORT.
Next, install each Tire Assembly (#14) onto
WheelAxle, followed by a Washer (#17)
and a Cotter Pin (#4).
Hardware Needed for Step 6:
1 (#5) Hitch Tongue
1 (#16) WheelAxle
2 (#14) WheelAssemblies (Tires)
4 (#17) Washers
2 (#4) Cotter Pins

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Step 7: Assembling Tongue Latch
Insert the Tongue Latch (#11) up through the
opening in the Hitch Tongue (#5). Place one
Latch Spacer (#32) on each side of the
Tongue Latch (#11), the insert Bolt (#12) to
connect Hitch Tongue (#5) and Latch
Spacers (#32) and Tongue Latch (#11). Only
Hand Tighten (#12) Bolt to (#8) Nut. See
Figure 7. Next, attach one end of Latch
Spring (#10) to Hitch Tongue (#5) and one
end of Latch Spring (#10) to top hole in
Tongue Latch (#11). Note hole locations from
Figure 7. Now completely tighten (#12) Bolt
(#9) Big washer and (#8) Nut.
Hardware Needed for Step 7:
1 (#11) Tongue Latch
2 (#32) Latch Spacers
1 (#10) Latch Spring
1 (#12) Bolt
1 (#8) Nut
1 (#9) Big Washer Ø6
Step 8: Installing the Hitch Pin
Bracket
Install the Hitch Pin Bracket(#3) in the
back two holes of the Hitch Tongue(#5)
using 2 (#1) Bolts, 2 (#6) Washers, and
2(#7) Nuts. Refer to Figure 8. Place
Hitch Pin (#2) in the front hole, using
Cotter Pin (#4) to hold in place.
Hardware Needed for Step 8:
1 (#3) Hitch Pin Bracket
2 (#1) Bolts
2 (#6) Washers
2 (#7) Nuts
1 (#2) Hitch Pin
1 (#4) Cotter Pin

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OPERATION
Step 9: Installing the Rear
Cross Brace
Turn the Trailer Cart over onto its
wheels. Attach the Rear
Corner Brackets (#21) and the
Rear Cross Brace (#22) to the
back of the Bottom Panels as
shown in Figure 9. Use 2 (#29)
Bolts, 2 (#6) Washers, and 2 (#7)
Nuts for each side.
Hardware Needed for Step 9:
1 (#22) Rear Cross Brace
2 (#21) Corner Brackets
4 (#29) Bolts
4 (#6) Washers
4 (#7) Nuts
Step 10: Secure Rear Cross
Brace
Attach the Rear Cross Brace
(#22) to the Bottom Panels as
Shown in Figure 10 using 6
(#29) Bolts, 6 (#6) Washers,
and 6 (#7) Nuts. Note bolt
locations.
Hardware Needed for Step
10:
1 (#22) Rear Cross Brace
6 (#29) Bolts
6 (#6) Washers
6 (#7) Nuts

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Step 11: Side Panel Installation
Bolt Rear Cross Brace (#12) to
Bottom Panels (#1) using 2 (#21)
Bolts, 2 (#23) Washers, and 2 (#24)
Nuts.
See Figure 11 for bolt locations.
Hardware Needed for Step 11:
2 (#21) Bolts
2 (#23) Washers
2 (#24) Nuts
Step 12: Side Panel
Installation
Attach the Right Side
Panel(#19) to the Bottom
Panels as shown in Figure 12
using 2 (#29) Bolts, 2 (#6)
Washers, and 2 (#7) Nuts.
Note bolt locations for side
panel.
Hardware Needed for Step 12:
1 (#19) Side Panel
2 (#29) Bolts
2 (#6) Washers
2 (#7) Nuts

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Step 13: Attach Rear Corner Brace
Secure each side panel by bolting a
Rear Corner Brace (#20) to the outside
of the Side Panel using 10 (#29) Bolts,
10 (#6) Washers, and 10 (#7) Nuts per
side. Figure 13 shows left Rear Corner
Bracket being attached. Attach right
side the same way.
Hardware Needed for Step 13:
2 (#20) Rear Corner Braces
10 (#29) Bolts
10 (#6) Washers
10 (#7) Nuts
Step 14: Attach Front Panel
Attach the Front Panel(#28) to the
Front Cross Brace(#31) and to the
two Side Panels(#19) using 12 (#29)
Bolts, 12 (#6) Washers, and 12 (#7)
Nuts. See Figure 14 for bolt
locations.
Hardware Needed for Step 14:
1 (#28) Front Panel
12 (#29) Bolts
12 (#6) Washers
12 (#7) Nuts

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Step 15: Install Front Corner Braces
Install the Front Corner Braces (#18)
to the corners of the Front Panel and
the Side Panels using 4 (#29) Bolts, 4
(#6) Washers, and 4 (#7) Nuts for
each Front Corner Brace. See Figure
15.
Hardware Needed for Step 15:
2 (#18) Front Corner Braces
4 (#29) Bolts
4 (#6) Washers
4 (#7) Nuts
Final Step: Attaching Tail Gate with Latches
First attach the two Tailgate Latches(#24) to the inside
of the Tailgate(#20) using 4 (#29) Bolts, 4 (#6)
Washers, and 4 (#7) Nuts for each Tailgate Latch(#24).
Next, insert the Tailgate Pins(#26) into the holes on the
bottom part of the Tailgate. See Figure 16 for Tailgate
Pin locations. Secure Tailgate Pin(#26) by adding 2
(#25) Washers and 2 (#33) Nuts to the Pin threads.
Next, put the Tailgate in place on the Trailer Cart.
Position Tailgate so the two Tailgate pins line up with
the two holes on the Rear Cross Brace (#22). The
Tailgate latches can be dropped over the open slots on
the Side Panels that lock the Tailgate into place.
Assembly is complete. Before using the cart,
check that all hardware connections are tight.
Hardware Needed for Step 16:
1 (#23) Tailgate
2 (#24) Tailgate Latches
2 (#26) Tailgate Pins
4 (#6) Washers
4 (#7) Nuts
4 (#29) Bolts
2 (#25) Washers
2 (#33) Nuts

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WARNING: Operating Notes
A full capacity load is 500 pounds, DO NOT exceed rated capacity.
Cart only to be used with a lawn tractor or ATV.
Cart is not to for highway use.
Do not exceed 10mph when towing.
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MAINTENANCE
•Maintain your 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart It is recommended that the general condition of any 10
Cubic Ft Dump Cart be examined before it is used. Keep your 10 Cubic Ft Dump Cart in good
repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance. If any abnormal vibrations or
noise occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Have necessary repairs made by
qualified service personnel.
•Grease axle and wheel bearing area regularly or when needed.
•NEVER over-inflate tires, ALWAYS check pressure max. on the tire. On a regular basis, check that
tires are inflated properly. Pressure should be approx. 14psi.
•Dry off cart after using in wet conditions.

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Part Number Listing
Ref # Part # Description Qty Ref # Part # Description Qty
1 234A1 Hex Bolt M8x20 10 18 234A18 Front Corner Brace 2
2 234A2 Hitch Pin 1 19 234A19 Side Panel 2
3 234A3 Hitch Pin Bracket 1 20 234A20 Rear Corner Brace 2
4 234A4 R Pin 3 21 234B1 Rear Corner Bracket 2
5 234A5 Hitch Tongue 1 22 234B2 Rear Cross Brace 1
6 234A6 Lock Washer Ø8 72 23 234B3 Tailgate 1
7 234A7 Hex Nut M8 72 24 234B4 Tailgate Latch 2
8 234A8 Nylon Lock Nut M6 1 25 234B5 Flat Washer Ø6 2
9 234A9 Big Flat Washer Ø6 1 26 234B6 Tailgate Pin 2
10 234A10 Latch Spring 1 27 234B7 Bottom Panel 2
11 234A11 Tongue Latch 1 28 234B8 Front Panel 1
12 234A12 Hex Bolt M6X90 1 29 234B9 Screw M8x16 60
13 234A13 Tongue Support 1 30 234B10 Screw M8x20 2
14 234A14 Wheel/Tire Assembly 2 31 234B11 Front Cross Brace 1
15 234A15 Wheel Axle Support 2 32 234B12 Spacer Bushing 2
16 234A16 Wheel Axle 1 33 234B13 Hex Nut M6 2
17 234A17 Flat Washer Ø16 4

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DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST

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For replacement parts and technical questions, please call 1-218-943-6296.
WARRANTY
One-year limited parts warranty
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Miltona, MN 56354
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