JOHN DEERE
WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER
EQUIPMENT DIVISION
M162147
L9
Utility Cart
7P
OMM162147 L9
OMM162147 L9
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Original Instruction
All information, illustrations and
specifications in this manual are based on
the latest information at the time of
publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT© 2009
Deere & Co.
John Deere Worldwide Commercial and
Consumer Equipment Division
All rights reserved
Previous Editions
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North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
SAFETY
• Reduce loaded cart weight on slopes and/or slippery surfaces.
• Do not exceed 8 mph (13 kph) when towing cart.
• Before you back machine and attachment, look carefully behind
attachment for bystanders.
Keep Riders Off Towed Attachment
Keep riders off of a towed attachment.
Safety
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.
Read Safety in Machine Operator’s Manual
Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine operator’s
manual for additional safety information.
Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the attachment being used
in an unsafe manner.
Keep riders off of hitch bracket.
Operate Safely
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home applications.
Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high speed application.
Do not tow at speeds higher than maximum recommended towing speed.
Avoid Injury From Drawbar
Before you disconnect an attachment from machine hitch plate:
• Unload attachment.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control. Travel
slowly over rough ground.
• Stop attachment on level ground.
• Stop machine engine.
• Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine.
• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on 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.
• Lock machine park brake.
• Block attachment wheels.
• Make sure hands, feet or other body parts are not under drawbar.
• Check machine brake action before you operate. Adjust or service
brakes as necessary.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
Assembly
Tools Required
• 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.
Tools required for assembly:
• 1/2 in. wrench (1)
• 9/16 in. wrench (2)
• Pliers
• Do not modify 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.
• Distribute load evenly for safe travel and unloading of cart.
• Do not obstruct the operator’s view during use.
• Flat blade screwdriver
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 machine operator’s manual.
• Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or operating
under adverse surface conditions. Use care when reversing.
• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Protect Bystanders
• Keep bystanders away when you operate a towed attachment.
Safety - 2
ASSEMBLY
Parts in Kit
G
A
D
E
F
C
B
I
H
L
O
J
M
P
K
R
S
N
Q
T
MX7745
Qty.
12
10
2
Description
Picture Note: Parts shown full size except items in box.
Lockwasher, 5/16 (K)
Flat Washer, 5/16 (L)
Washer, Plastic (M)
Washer, Steel (N)
Keps Hex Nut, 3/8 (O)
Hex Nut, 5/16 (P)
Locknut, 3/8 (Q)
Qty.
Description
1
Hex Head Bolt, 3/8 x 3-3/4 (A)
Round Head Screw, 5/16 x 1-1/4 (B)
Round Head Screw, 5/16 x 1 (C)
Round Head Screw, 1/4 x 1/2 (D)
Round Head Screw, 1/4 x 1 (E)
Hitch Pin (F)
2
1
10
2
2
12
1
1
1
1
Cotter Pin (R)
1
Helical Spring (G)
2
Plastic Bearing (S)
Handle Spring (T)
2
Retaining Ring (H)
1
4
Nylon Bushing (I)
2
Lockwasher, 1/4 (J)
Assembly - 3
ASSEMBLY
Parts in Kit (Not Shown)
Install Lock Bracket
NOTE: Make sure notch on lock bracket is facing to the front of the
cart.
Qty.
1
Description
Latch
A
1
Cart Bed
Lock Bracket
Axle
E
1
D
1
1
Axle Support
Towbar
1
1
Lock Bar
Pocket
1
2
Wheel Assembly
Clevis
1
C
B
Assemble Cart
When assembling cart, do the following
• Do not discard cardboard bed divider, it can be used as a template for
making dividers for the cart.
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1. Place lock bracket (A) on cart.
• Place pieces of carton under cart box to help avoid scratching finish.
• Put all bolt heads to the inside of the cart box.
2. Install two 5/16 x 1 round head screws (B) and two 5/16 flat washers (C)
from inside bed and through lock bracket.
3. Secure with two 5/16 lockwashers (D) and two 5/16 nuts (E).
4. Tighten hardware.
Install Axle Support
A
Assemble Cart Lock Bar
E
D
C
B
A
MX27809
1. Insert 3/8 x 3-3/4 hex head bolt (A) into drawbar (B) until end is even
with edge of slot.
2. Thread one 3/8 Keps hex nut (C) (with teeth directed toward center of
drawbar) onto bolt.
C
B
MX27806
1. Place axle support (A) on bottom of cart bed.
2. Install eight 5/16 x 1 round head screws (B) and eight 5/16 flat washers
(C), from inside bed through axle support. Place eight 5/16 lockwashers
(D) and eight 5/16 nuts (E) on bolts.
3. Tighten hardware.
Assembly - 4
ASSEMBLY
Install Clevis
D
E
B
A
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3. Note orientation of spring (D) and slide partially over bolt and Keps nut.
Place spring ears on inside of drawbar as shown to relieve tension and
make installation easier.
G
F
C
F
D
MX27810
1. Install clevis (A) on drawbar with two 5/16 x1-1/4 round head screws
(B), 5/16 lockwashers (C), and 5/16 nuts (D). Tighten hardware.
2. Install hitch pin (E) and cotter pin (F).
E
Install Cart Drawbar and Wheels
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4. Install lock bar (E) between spring and over bolt. Lock bar must be
positioned with tab toward front of drawbar.
A
C
5. Install second Keps nut (F) onto bolt with teeth of Keps nut directed
toward center of drawbar as shown. Adjust Keps nut until bolt is
completely through drawbar and lock bar is centered in slot.
6. Install 3/8 locknut (G) on outside of drawbar leaving bolt snug, but able
to rotate.
7. Tighten Keps nuts so that lock bar is centered in drawbar slot.
B
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1. Install drawbar assembly (A) lock bracket (B).
NOTE: A light coating of grease or oil on axle will aid in inserting the
axle through the axle support.
H
2. Slide axle (C) through axle support and drawbar.
3. Ensure that lock bracket engages lock bar. Adjustment can be made by
loosening the two screws securing lock bracket and moving lock bracket
forward or back to change engagement and/or ease operation.
MX27808
8. Pull spring ears (H) out from inside of drawbar and hook over edge as
shown.
Assembly - 5
INSTALLING
Installing
E
D
Installing Cart
F
G
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before installing cart, make sure
lock lever is locked in place.
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4. Slide nylon bushing (D) on one end of axle.
5. Slide wheel (E), with valve stem to outside, on axle.
6. Slide on second nylon bushing (F).
A
7. Use pliers to install retaining ring (G) into groove on axle.
8. Repeat to install remaining wheel on other end of axle.
9. Inflate tires to correct tire pressure.
B
Install Pocket Assembly
MX27744
B
C
D
1. Lock cart lock bar (A) in place.
E
2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section in the
machine operator’s manual.)
E
G
D
H
C
I
3. Align cart drawbar with machine drawbar.
4. Install hitch pin (B) through cart drawbar and machine drawbar. Secure
hitch pin with hair cotter pin.
F
Removing
B
Removing Cart
A
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section in the
machine operator’s manual.)
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2. Unload cart.
1. Insert pocket (A) into place as shown.
2. Insert plastic bearing (B) at each end of pocket through bed and pocket.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep hands, feet and other body
parts away from under drawbar.
3. Secure each plastic bearing with one plastic washer (C), 1/4 lockwasher
(D), and 1/4 x 1/2 round head screw (E).
4. Install latch (F) with one 1/4 x 1 round head screw (G), helical spring
(H), and steel washer (I).
3. Remove hair cotter pin and hitch pin.
4. Push cart away from machine. Block cart wheels.
5. Install pins in cart drawbar for storage.
Installing - 6
OPERATING
Operating
Determining Weight for Cart
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Excessive towed load can cause
loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Stopping distance
increases with speed and weight of towed load.
Total towed weight must not exceed combined weight of pulling
machine, operator and front ballast, or the maximum capacity of
the cart.
A
The following maximum loaded cart weight capacities are the average
weight of each cart model loaded with dry sand leveled with the top of the
cart.
MX27746
Use the pocket (A) on the front of the cart to store gloves or tools you may
need while using the cart.
Model Cart
Loaded Weight Capacity
Check to be sure the pocket is latched in the closed position before
dumping the cart to avoid objects falling out.
7P
226 kg (500 lb)
Unloading Cart
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section in the
machine operator’s manual.)
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! If additional weight is required
when towing a cart, add weight at or forward of the rear wheels.
Adding weight behind the rear wheels can affect machine steering.
Towing cart capacity will vary with weight of towing machine and operator.
Add the weight of your machine to operator weight to find the maximum
capacity of the towing cart.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before dumping cart:
• Park machine safely.
• Before backing up, make sure area is clear of bystanders,
especially children.
With all cart usage, the cart load should be reduced when operating on
slopes or slippery surfaces to maintain stability.
• Make sure cart is installed to the towing machine.
• Evenly distribute load before releasing lock bar.
Example:
If Towing Machine Weighs:
Add Your Weight:
225kg (500 lb)
90kg (200 lb)
315kg (700 lb)
• Ensure operator is a safe distance when dumping cart! The
lock bar to release the bed has the potential to release quickly.
2. Move cart lock bar forward to release cart box.
3. Tilt cart box back to unload cart.
Combined Weight Equals
To maintain stability using the cart in this example, you cannot safely carry
more than 315 kg (700 lb) without first adding additional ballast to the
towing machine.
4. Push cart down and move cart lock bar toward cart and lock into place.
Using Cart Pocket
Service
General Maintenance
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The cart pocket is not designed to
support operator weight. Do not attempt to use the cart pocket as a
step.
NOTE: Unload cart before performing any maintenance or service.
• Wash cart bed after each use to avoid damage to bed or hardware.
• Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge, add or remove air if
necessary.
Specifications
Model 7P Cart
Maximum Towing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 kph (8 mph)
Bed Capacity (Heaped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 m3 (7 cu ft)
Maximum Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 kg (500 lb)
Maximum Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 kg (100 lb)
Empty Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 kg (65 lb)
Operating - 7
GETTING QUALITY SERVICE
Tires
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12x4-6
Inflation Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 kPa (30 psi)
Getting Quality Service
John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
John Deere provides a process to handle your questions or problems,
should they arise, to ensure that product quality continues with quality
parts and service support.
Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have
about your product.
1. Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals.
2. In North America or Canada, call John Deere Special Services at 1-
866-218-8622 and provide product serial number (if available) and model
number.
Getting Quality Service - 8
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