Brinly PCT-17 BH Cu. Ft. Utility Cart - Manual (Page 3)

L-1821 Rev. E 3.
TOWING LOADS SAFELY
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance
to stop.
Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in
towing vehicle operator's manual.
Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of
control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on
slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that
has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the approved hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing
vehicle operator's manual.
Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or
operating under adverse surface conditions. Use care
when reversing. To avoid jack-knifing, do not allow towing
vehicle wheels to contact drawbar.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Protect Bystanders
Keep bystanders away when you operate a towed
attachment.
Before you back machine and attachment, look carefully
behind attachment for bystanders.
Before you dump cart, look carefully behind attachment for
bystanders.
Keep Riders Off Towed Attachment
Keep riders off of a towed attachment.
Riders on a towed attachment are subject to injury, such as
being struck by objects and being thrown off the attachment
during sudden starts, stops and turns.
Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the
attachment being used in an unsafe manner.
Keep riders off of hitch bracket.
Keep Body Parts From Under Drawbar
Before you disconnect this machine from towing vehicle
hitch plate:
Unload cart.
Stop on level ground.
Stop machine engine.
Lock machine park brake.
Block attachment wheels.
Make sure body parts are not under drawbar.
TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF
STABILITY OR CONTROL.
Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle
listed in the vehicle operator's manual.
Do not exceed maximum cart load capacity listed in the cart
operator's manual.
Reduce loaded cart weight on slopes and/or slippery
surfaces.
Do not exceed 8 mph when towing cart.
Do not tow cart behind a ZTR (Zero Turn Radius) Mower.
Do not tow cart behind a motor vehicle such as a car, truck,
ATV or UTV.
SAFETY
Read the general safety operating precautions in your
machine operator's manual for additional safety
information.
Operate Safely
Use cart for intended purpose only.
This machine is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or
in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds
higher than maximum recommended towing speed.
Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly over rough ground.
Do not let children or an untrained person operate the
towing vehicle or this machine.
Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on the towing
vehicle, this machine or attachment. Riders are subject to
injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being
thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the operator's view,
resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe
manner.
Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Do not modify the towing vehicle, this machine or safety
devices. Unauthorized modifications to the machine or
attachment may impair its function and safety.
Securely anchor all loads to prevent loads from falling out
during use.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
Do not over inflate tires.
Do not restrict operator visibility during use.
Ensure the operator is at a safe distance when
dumping cart! The Lock Bar that releases the bed
has the potential to release quickly.
Do not modify hitch/trailer connection on cart.
Distribute load evenly for safe travel and unloading of cart.