Brinly 175LTD Cu. Ft. Utility Cart - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION, SERVICE AND STORAGE
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OPERATION
INSTALLING YOUR CART
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Keep body parts away from under
Drawbar and Bed.
1. Park towing vehicle safely using the parking brake (see towing vehicle
operator’s manual).
2. Align Cart Clevis (5) with towing vehicle hitch plate.
3. Install Hitch Pin (12) through Clevis (5) and towing vehicle hitch plate.
Secure Hitch Pin (12) with Hairpin Cotter (18).
USAGE
Cart Weight
The following maximum loaded weight capacity is the weight of the Cart plus the
maximum weight loaded into the Cart Bed:
Model Weight
175LTD 65 lbs (empty)
Maximum capacity 450 lbs
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Maximum Towed Weight
515 lbs
CAUTION: Weight of towing vehicle and operator MUST BE
MORE than the weight of cart and load.
Example:
If Towing Vehicle weighs: 450 lbs
Add Your Weight: 200 lbs
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Combined Weight Equals:
650 lbs
To maintain stability using the cart in this example, you cannot safely tow more than
650 lbs without fi rst adding ballast to the towing machine.
Use correct number of weights on towing vehicle. If additional weight is required, add
this weight at or forward of the rear wheels. Additional weight rearward of rear wheels
causes a negative affect on vehicle steering.
Observe terrain and take care when loading the cart bed. Risk is increased on
slippery, uneven or sloped terrain. An unsafe load on dry, level ground may cause the
tractor to lose traction and skid on slippery or sloped ground.
Keep riders out of cart.
CART SPECIFICATIONS
• Maximum speed is 8 mph.
• Tire pressure should be maintained at 30 psi (maximum).
• Maximum load for cart is 450 lbs.
Avoid overfi lling the cart. This can cause the towing vehicle to lose traction and skid.
The towing vehicle and operator combined weight MUST BE more than loaded cart
weight for PROPER towing and braking.
Extremely heavy loads will be diffi cult to dump. Fill cart to a capacity that is
comfortable for you to dump.
DUMPING LOAD
CAUTION: Take care when dumping the Bed. An unevenly
distributed load in the Bed could cause the Bed to dump quickly
(Example: load set at rear of cart).
CAUTION: To avoid injury, never disengage Foot Pedal with hand.
Always use foot to disengage Foot Pedal while keeping body parts
clear of bed.
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Keep body parts away from under Bed
when dumping or closing.
To Dump Cart:
1. Park towing vehicle safely and set the parking brake (see towing
vehicle operator’s manual).
2. Depress Foot Pedal with foot.
3. Raise the bed carefully into the full dump position.
4. Once empty, close Bed fully onto the Drawbar.
Keep body parts from under the Bed when closing.
Confi rm Foot Pedal has engaged with the Bed Lock Bar.
REMOVING YOUR CART
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Keep body parts away from under
Drawbar.
Do not attempt to disconnect Cart from towing vehicle with weight
in the Bed.
1. Park towing vehicle safely and set the parking brake (see towing
vehicle operator’s manual).
2. Confi rm Bed is not loaded.
3.
Remove Hairpin Cotter (18) and Hitch Pin (12) from Clevis (5).
4. Push Cart away from the towing vehicle.
5. Reinstall Hitch Pin (12) and Hairpin Cotter (18) to Clevis (5) for
storage.
SERVICE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your Cart clean and dry.
After the fi rst 30 minutes of use, check all fasteners for tightness.
Thereafter, periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
Unauthorized modifi cations to the cart may impair its function and safety.
Occasionally check all moving parts for free movement and, if necessary, lubricate
with oil.
For rust appearing on painted surfaces, sand lightly and paint affected area with
enamel.
Wheels are fi tted with oil impregnated bushings. If additional lubrications is needed,
grease can be applied through the zerk grease fi tting located on the inside of the rim.
STORAGE
Cart should be stored in a dry place.
Cart should be stored with Bed closed and locked in position.
Drawbar is a trip hazard. Avoid leaving Drawbar in aisle ways and walking paths.
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