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Alerts users to potential explosion risks and severe injury from unauthorized riders on the cart.
Provides crucial safety advice for towing, covering speed, turns, slopes, and terrain navigation.
Covers knowledge of vehicle controls, safe stopping, hitch usage, and slope operation.
Emphasizes preventing unauthorized riders and ensuring bystander safety during operation.
Features a detailed diagram of cart parts and a comprehensive list with reference numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
Provides scaled illustrations and details for accurately identifying all hardware components used in assembly.
Guides on aligning the drawbar and inserting the axle through the axle support and drawbar.
Steps for installing bushings, wheels, and retaining rings onto the axle ends to secure the wheels.
Instructions for safely connecting and disconnecting the cart from the towing vehicle.
Guidance on safely dumping cart contents and recommended storage procedures to prevent hazards.
This document is an owner's manual for the Brinly Poly Cart, a 10 cubic foot utility cart designed for use with lawn and garden tractors. The manual provides comprehensive instructions for assembly, operation, maintenance, and safety, ensuring users can maximize the dependability and performance of their cart.
The primary function of the Brinly Poly Cart is to transport various materials, such as leaves, straw, sticks, sand, and firewood, around a property. It is designed to be towed behind a lawn or garden tractor, making it a versatile accessory for lawn care and home applications. The cart features a durable poly bed that can be tilted to dump its contents, simplifying the unloading process.
The manual guides users through a step-by-step assembly process, starting with the installation of the axle support and lock bracket. It then details the attachment of the foot pedal and latch spring to the drawbar, which is crucial for the cart's dumping mechanism. The final assembly steps involve installing the clevis, axle, wheels, and retaining rings. Clear illustrations accompany each step, along with hardware identifiers to help users distinguish between different components. The manual emphasizes the importance of not fully tightening nuts until instructed, allowing for minor adjustments during assembly. It also advises on applying a light coating of grease or oil to the axle to aid in insertion. Once assembled, the cart is ready for installation onto a towing vehicle. This involves aligning the cart's clevis with the towing vehicle's hitch plate and securing it with a hitch pin and hairpin cotter. The manual stresses the importance of parking the towing vehicle safely and engaging the parking brake before installation.
Operating the Brinly Poly Cart involves understanding its towing and dumping functionalities. The cart is designed to be towed at speeds no higher than 5 mph, and users are cautioned to maintain control, especially over rough terrain, and to slow down before turning sharply. Wide turning angles are recommended to ensure the attachment follows the towing vehicle's path. The manual provides critical safety notes for operation, including warnings against placing gas containers in the cart when filling, carrying riders, or using the attachment on steep slopes with heavy loads, which could lead to loss of control or overturning. It also advises against sudden starts or stops on hills and encourages extra care on hillsides and near drop-offs.
The dumping mechanism is activated by depressing the foot pedal, which disengages the bed from the drawbar, allowing it to tilt and unload its contents. Users are instructed to use their foot to disengage the pedal and keep body parts clear of the bed during this process. After dumping, the bed should be carefully raised back into position and closed fully onto the drawbar, ensuring the foot pedal has engaged with the bed lock bar. The manual also includes instructions for removing the cart from the towing vehicle, emphasizing that the bed should not be loaded when disconnecting.
The manual provides detailed information on the cart's weight capacity and proper loading techniques. The maximum load for the cart is 650 lbs, and users are warned against overfilling, which can cause the towing vehicle to lose traction and skid. A crucial safety point is that the combined weight of the towing vehicle and operator must be greater than the loaded cart weight for proper towing and braking. The manual provides an example calculation to illustrate this concept. It also advises distributing the load evenly for safe travel and unloading and cautions against loading heavy materials like sand or firewood above the top of the cart bed to minimize the risk of tipping.
A unique feature of this manual is the inclusion of directions for building custom side stakes. This DIY section provides a shopping list of materials, including long pressure-treated wood and various hardware components. It offers step-by-step instructions for drilling holes in the wood panels and assembling the side stakes. The purpose of these side stakes is to transport light debris such as leaves, straw, and sticks, and users are reminded not to use them to increase the cart's weight capacity. Safety notes for using side stakes include not loading material higher than the top of the rails, distributing the load evenly, and inspecting the wood and fasteners for wear before use.
To ensure years of trouble-free service, the manual outlines several maintenance features. The key is to keep the cart clean and dry. Users are advised to check all fasteners for tightness after the first 30 minutes of use and periodically thereafter. Unauthorized modifications are strongly discouraged as they can impair the cart's function and safety. Moving parts should be checked occasionally for free movement and lubricated with oil if necessary. For rust appearing on painted surfaces, light sanding and enamel application are recommended. The wheels are fitted with oil-impregnated bushings, and if additional lubrication is needed, grease can be applied through the zerk grease fitting located on the inside of the rim.
Proper storage is also covered, with the recommendation that the cart be stored in a dry place with the bed closed and locked in position. The drawbar is identified as a potential trip hazard, and users are advised to avoid leaving it in aisle ways or walking paths.
The manual provides contact information for customer service, including a toll-free number, online chat, and email, for installation questions, missing parts, or replacement parts. It also highlights optional accessories available for the Brinly Poly Cart, such as a 180-Degree Full Dump Kit for enhanced unloading and a Magnetic Hitch Pin for a more convenient and strong connection to the towing vehicle. Additional accessories are available on the Brinly website.
A detailed manufacturer's limited warranty is included, covering defects in material and workmanship for new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and Canada. The warranty period varies for different components: steel frame and steel parts (2 years), cart bed (2 years), and tires/wheels (90 days). All other normal wear parts or component failures are covered for 90 days. The warranty specifies conditions under which coverage applies, such as proper assembly, operation, and maintenance, and excludes misuse, abuse, commercial use, and normal wear and tear. It also clarifies that the warranty is limited to the original purchaser and terminates upon sale or transfer of the product.
General| Capacity | 10 cubic feet |
|---|---|
| Weight Capacity | 650 lbs |
| Load Capacity | 650 lbs |
| Material | Polyethylene Bed |
| Hitch Type | Universal hitch |
| Color | Black |
| Wheel Size | 16 inches |
