Agri-Fab 45-03453 Convertible Poly Dump Cart

Introduction

This manual provides instructions for the assembly, operation, and maintenance of the Agri-Fab 45-03453 Push/Tow Convertible Poly Dump Cart. It is important to read and understand all instructions before assembling or operating the cart. This document is also available in French and Spanish.

Safety Rules

⚠️ CAUTION: 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.

⚠️ This symbol points out important safety precautions. It means attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved.

⚠️ Caution: Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment. Be aware of changing conditions on slopes.

1. Read this owner's manual before attempting to assemble or operate the cart.
2. Read the vehicle owner's manual and know how to operate your tractor, before using the cart attachment.
3. Do not at any time carry passengers in this cart. It has not been designed to carry passengers.
4. Never allow children to operate the tractor or the cart attachment.
5. Do not allow adults to operate the tractor or cart attachment without proper instructions.
6. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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 in this manual. Stay off steep slopes!
10. Do not tow this cart on highways or on public thoroughfares.
11. Maximum towing speed is 7 m.p.h.
12. Do not load more weight into the push cart than you can handle and control comfortably.
13. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.

Similar safety rules are provided in French (page 10) and Spanish (page 14).

Carton Contents

The carton contains the following loose parts:

• 1. Poly Tray
• 2. Handle Tube
• 3. Front Tongue
• 4. Rear Tongue
• 5. Latch Stand Plate
• 6. Latch Stand Bracket
• 7. Hitch Bracket
• 8. Leg Stand Bracket
• 9. Latch Lock
• 10. Latch Mount Brackets (2)
• 11. Wheel Support
• 12. Axle
• 13. Wheels (2)

A diagram on page 2 visually displays these parts, labeled with numbers corresponding to this list. Similar lists are provided in Spanish and French.

Hardware Pack

Page 3 illustrates the hardware components shown to scale. A detailed list of hardware is provided below.

Note: All 1/4" flat washers (J) should be assembled so that they rest directly against the poly tray surface.

Assembly Instructions

Follow these steps to assemble your Agri-Fab Poly Dump Cart. Refer to the figures on pages 5-7 for visual guidance.

Tools Required: Hammer, 7/16" Wrenches (2), 1/2" Wrenches (2), 9/16" Wrenches (2).

1. Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from the carton. Ensure the carton is empty before discarding.
2. Lay out all the parts as shown on pages 2 and 3.
3. Assemble the latch lock between the latch mount brackets using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt (E) and a 1/4" nylock nut (K). Tighten so that the latch lock can still pivot. Attach the extension spring (O) to the latch lock and the latch mount bracket as shown in Figure 1.
4. Insert the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin (H) through the holes in the latch mount brackets and secure with a 1/8" hairpin cotter (N). See Figure 1.
5. Assemble the latch lock subassembly to the rear tongue using two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts (E) and 1/4" nylock nuts (K). Tighten. See Figure 2.
6. Assemble the plastic cap (P) to the front end of the rear tongue as shown in Figure 2.
7. Lay the rear tongue (open side facing up) onto the Wheel Support. Assemble the axle through the wheel support and the tongue. See Figure 3.
8. Assemble the hitch bracket to the front tongue using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (B) and 3/8" nylock nuts (M). Tighten. See Figure 4.
9. Assemble the leg stand bracket to the front tongue using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (C) and 5/16" nylock nuts (L). Tighten. See Figure 4.
10. 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 (M). Tighten, leaving the nut just loose enough that the tongues can pivot freely. See Figure 5.
11. Insert the 3/8" x 4" clevis pin (G) through the tongues and secure with a 1/8" hairpin cotter (N), as shown in Figure 5.
12. Assemble an axle clip (R), a 5/8" washer (I), a wheel with the valve stem facing out, and another 5/8" washer (I) onto the axle. Secure them in place with a 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin (S). Repeat for the other wheel. See Figure 6.
13. 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" hex bolts (F) and 5/16" nylock nuts (L). Do not tighten yet. See Figure 7.
14. Place the latch stand plate between the latch stand bracket and the poly tray. See Figure 7.
15. Insert two 1/4" x 1-3/4" 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, allowing the legs of the handle to slip beneath the latch stand bracket. Secure the two bolts with two 1/4" flat washers (J) and 1/4" nylock nuts (K). Do not tighten yet. See Figure 8.
16. 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 1-3/4" hex bolts (D) and 1/4" nylock nuts (K) as shown in Figure 9. Tighten.
17. At this time, tighten all bolts which were left loose.
18. Assemble the hitch pin (Q) through the tongue and hitch bracket and secure it with the 1/8" hairpin cotter (N). See Figure 11.

Figures 1-11 on pages 5-7 illustrate these assembly steps. Assembly instructions are also available in French (pages 11) and Spanish (pages 15).

Operation

This cart can be operated as a push cart or a tow cart.

Push Cart Operation

IMPORTANT: Leave the clevis pin in the latch lock at all times while using the cart as a push cart. The clevis pin is shown in Figure 1 on page 5.

1. To convert the cart from tow to push:
• Remove the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin, hairpin cotter, and plastic cap from the leg stand bracket.
• Install the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin and hairpin cotter in the latch stand brackets.
• Remove the 4" long clevis pin and hairpin cotter which secure the tongue in the towing position. (See Figure 10 on page 7.)
• Pivot the front tongue into the storage position underneath the rear tongue and secure it using the 3/8" x 4" clevis pin and hairpin cotter. (Refer to Figure 5 on page 6.)
• Place the plastic cap over the exposed end of the tongue.
2. For best handling and to help prevent accidental tipping, distribute the weight of the load evenly in the cart.
3. Do not load more weight into the push cart than you can handle and control comfortably.
4. To dump material from the push cart, lift up on the handle and tilt the cart forward. Be sure that the latch mechanism on the tongue is locked and secured with the clevis pin to prevent accidental release of the latch.

Tow Cart Operation

⚠️ CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, before releasing the latch be sure that no one is near the cart.

1. To convert the cart from push to tow: (See Figure 10 on page 7.)
• Remove the plastic cap from the tongue.
• Remove the 3/8" x 4" clevis pin and hairpin cotter that 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 3/8" x 4" clevis pin and hairpin cotter.
• Remove the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin and hairpin cotter from the latch mount brackets. Use the 3/8" x 1" clevis pin and hairpin cotter to secure the plastic cap to the leg stand bracket.
2. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on safe operation on slopes.
3. Use the slope guide on page 9 to determine whether the slope angle is too steep for safe operation.
4. 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.
5. For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of the load evenly in the cart.
6. To dump material from the cart, remove the 1" long clevis pin from the latch on the tongue and release the latch. 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. Reinstall the clevis pin in the latch to prevent accidental release of the latch.
7. The maximum towing speed for this cart is 7 m.p.h.

NOTE: Do Not Exceed 300 Lb. Weight Capacity Of Cart. One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.

Operation instructions are also available in French (page 12) and Spanish (page 16).

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.
2. Grease or oil the wheel bearings periodically. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil.
3. Check periodically for loose bolts.
4. Keep tires adequately filled. Do not exceed the maximum recommended pressure on tire.

Maintenance instructions are also available in French (page 12) and Spanish (page 16).

Slope Guide

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 owner's manual.

The slope guide on page 9 (and similar guides on page 13 in French and page 17 in Spanish) provides a visual method for assessing slope angles. It instructs users to print the guide, fold it along a dotted line representing a 10-degree slope, and align it with a vertical object (like a power pole, building corner, or fence post) to gauge the steepness of the terrain. A critical caution states: ⚠️ 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.

Repair Parts

For repair purposes, refer to the following list and diagram.

Page 18 contains an exploded view diagram of the Agri-Fab 45-03453 Poly Dump Cart, showing the placement of all components and hardware for repair. Each part is numbered for reference to the list below.

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