Craftsman 486.24504 Outdoor Cart User Manual


 
ThisunitisshippedWITHOUTGASOLINEorOIL.After
assembly,seeseparateenginemanualforproperfuel
andengineoilrecommendations.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(1) 3/8" Wrench
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(1) 3/4" Wrench - (2) if hitch plate in fig. 21 is used
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTONS
Remove the hardware packs and all loose parts from
the cartons.
Lay out and identify parts shown in carton contents.
Lay out and identify parts in the hardware packs.
Keep contents of each hardware package separate
for easier assembly.
ASSEMBLING THE VAC SYSTEM
Place cart body halves upright on a smooth level
surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway.
See figure 1.
CAUTION: Do not leave the cart unattended in
upright position during assembly. A falling cart
can cause personal injury! Pay close attention
to the stability of the cart while it remains in an
upright position. For best stability, assemble on
a smooth level surface.
Assemble cart body halves together using three 1/4"
x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" (SEMS) hex nuts as shown
in figure 1. Do not tighten yet.
1/4" x 5/8" HEX BOLT
1/4" (SEMS) HEX NUT
Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket around the end
of the cart body.
Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the
bottom of the cart body using four 5/16" x 3/4" truss
head bolts and 5/16" (SEMS) hex nuts as shown in
figure 2. Do not tighten yet.
5116"x 3/4" TRUSS
HEAD BOLT
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_/@ TAILGATE
REINFORCEMENT
_16"(SEMS) BRACKET
HEXNUT
FIGURE 2
Assemble the L.H. Rear Tube Support Bracket to the
top flange of the cart using a 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and
1/4" SEMS hex nut. Do not tighten yet. See figure 3.
Fasten a Tailgate Guide to the Tube Support Bracket
and the side of the cart using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex
bolts, a 5/16" washer and three 1/4" SEMS hex nuts.
Place the washer on the bottom hole between the
Tailgate Guide and the side of the cart. Do not
tighten yet. See figure 3.
Repeat for other side of cart.
L.H. REARTUBE
5/16" STD SUPPORT BRACKET
WASHER 1/4" (SEMS) 1/4" x 5/8"
HEX NUT HEX BOLT
1/4" (SEMS)
HEX NUT X TAILGATE GUIDE
114"x 5/8"
BOLT
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3
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