Ohio Steel Industries 3048hkd 12 Cu Ft Steel Dump Cart Instruction Manual (+ PDF)

Place the body halves on a smooth, flat surface and fasten them
together with the provided hardware.
Attach the front support to the body and tighten it with the
provided hardware.
Attach the undercarriage to the body and tighten it with the
provided hardware.
Attach the front gate to the inside of the body using the
supplied hardware.
Attach the corner bumpers to the body of the cart and tighten
them with the provided hardware.
Insert the axle into the undercarriage halfway.
Slide the axle completely through the undercarriage, ensuring
that the drawbar is caught when sliding the axle. Align the drawbar
with the front support and press down to latch.
Slide washers, spacers, and wheels onto the axle and secure
them with hairpins.
Attach the support bar to the body behind the flange
loosely.
Attach corner gussets to the rear and sides of the body and
tighten them with the provided hardware.
Attach the tailgate to the body. No hardware is required, and
the tailgate should move freely up or down.
Install the hitch pin and hairpin to secure the dump cart to
the attachment vehicle.

Operating Instructions

Before using the dump cart:

Apply grease to the wheels using a grease gun until grease can
be seen squeezing out from both sides of the wheel.
Check tire pressure and inflate to 30 psi if needed.
Read all safety rules found on page 1 of the user manual.

How to use the dump cart:

Attach the dump cart to your tractor using the supplied hitch
pin.
Do not exceed 1,000 pounds when loading material into the cart
body.
Distribute the weight of the load as evenly as possible in the
cart body for best handling.
When hauling heavy loads, verify that your vehicle has adequate
towing and braking capacity.
Do not exceed 6 miles per hour when towing the dump cart.

How to empty the dump cart:

Pull the hand lever forward to release the latch
mechanism.
Angle the cart body as desired to guide the material to the
preferred location.
Lower the body and guide the latch into the drawbar and relatch
it.

Note: For any replacement parts, contact Ohio Steel Industries
at (800) 652-2321.

For further information, refer to the user manual provided with
the product.

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3048HKD
12 cu ft STEEL DUMP CART
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
6000783 – REV H 2/11

Safety Rules
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand all safety rules and operating instructions before using this tractor attachment. Follow all safety rules and operating instructions provided by your vehicle’s manufacturer when using attachment. Never allow children or untrained persons to operate vehicle or attachment. Do not exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s towed weight limit. Reduce vehicle speed and allow extra stopping distance when towing heavy loads. Reduce vehicle speed and towed weight when operating on slopes. Operate up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Do not carry passengers on vehicle or attachment. Avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Do not tow attachment on public roadways. Do not remove warning decals from product. Check product for worn, loose, or damaged parts before each use. If any damage is present, repair the product before using. Check product for loose or missing fasteners before each use. Tighten or replace fasteners as needed before using. Do not exceed vehicle speed of 6 miles per hour when towing Dump Cart. Do not exceed Dump Cart rated weight capacity of 1000 pounds.
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Carton Contents

5 (x2)

19 (x1)

4 (x1)

1 (x1)

3 (x1)

6 (x1)

7 (x1)

8 (x1)

9 (x1)

18 (x2)

21 (x2)

2 (x1) 10 (x1)

25 (x46)

20 (x4)

11 (x1)

22 (x1)

23 (x3)

24 (x46)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
· Large Flat Screwdriver
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· 1/2″ Wrench or Socket · Grease Gun

Assembly Instructions
1 Place body halves on a smooth, flat surface so they are square and fasten together with hardware as shown. 1 2
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2 Attach front support to body and tighten with hardware as shown. 24
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3 Attach undercarriage to body and tighten with hardware as shown. 24 25 6
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Assembly Instructions
4 Attach front gate to inside of body with supplied hardware as shown.
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5 Attach corner bumpers to body of cart and tighten with hardware as shown.

6 Insert axle into undercarriage halfway as shown. 11 19
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Assembly Instructions
7 Slide axle completely through undercarriage; be sure to catch the drawbar when sliding the axle. Align drawbar with the front support and press down to latch.

8 Slide washers, spacers, and wheels onto axle and secure with hairpins as shown.

9 Attach the support bar to body behind flange loosely.

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BEHIND FLANGE

Assembly Instructions
10 Attach corner gussets to rear and sides of body and tighten with hardware as shown.

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11 Attach tailgate to body as shown. No hardware is required, tailgate should move freely up or down. 4

12 Install hitch pin and hairpin to secure to attachment vehicle.
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Operating Instructions
Before Using Dump Cart: 1. Apply grease to wheels using grease gun until grease can be seen
squeezing out from both sides of the wheel. 2. Check tire pressure and inflate to 30 psi if needed. 3. Read all Safety Rules found on page 1.
How to Use Dump Cart: 1. Attach Dump Cart to your tractor using the supplied hitch pin. 2. Do not exceed 1,000 pounds when loading material into the cart body. 3. Distribute the weight of the load as evenly as possible in the cart body for
best handling. 4. When hauling heavy loads, verify that your vehicle has adequate towing and
braking capacity. 5. Do not exceed 6 miles per hour when towing Dump Cart.
How to Empty Dump Cart: 6. Pull hand lever forward to release the latch mechanism. 7. Angle cart body as desired to guide the material to preferred location. 8. Lower the body and guide the latch into the drawbar and relatch.
Periodic Maintenance: · Tighten fasteners as needed before each use · Check tire pressure before each use · Grease wheels annually
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Warranty
If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, we will at our option repair or replace it free of charge. This warranty excludes tires and wheels, which are expendable and become worn during normal use. This warranty does not cover: · Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence. · Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. · Paint that is worn or faded due to normal use or exposure. To arrange for product repair call 1-800-652-2321, or return this product to place of purchase for replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. In the space below record the purchase date of your Dump Cart. Model Number 3048HKD Purchase Date Keep this Owner’s Manual and your receipt in a safe place for future reference. After the two year warranty period all replacement parts may be ordered by calling 1-800-652-2321. When ordering replacement parts, always give the following information: · Product 12 cu ft STEEL DUMP CART · Model Number 3048HKD · Part Number · Part Description
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Repair Parts

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7 4
24 10

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24 6 19
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REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDERING

OHIO STEEL INDUSTRIES 1-800-652-2321

Notes
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DESIGNED AND TESTED IN COLUMBUS, OHIO MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. FROM DOMESTIC
AND IMPORTED COMPONENTS
MODEL # 3048HKD
2575 Ferris Road Columbus, OH 43224 (800) 652-2321
www.OHIOSTEEL.com
(800) 652-2321