Universal Transport - Bushman Equipment, Inc.

Universal Transport Cart Service and Operating Manual 

Table of Contents 

Product Information ........................................................................................................... 2 

Responsibilities of Owner/Users ....................................................................................... 3 

Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 4 

Installation Instructions- Mechanical ................................................................................. 4 

Pre-Operation Checks ...................................................................................................... 5 

Operator Instructions ........................................................................................................ 5 

Lubrication ........................................................................................................................ 6 

Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................... 6 

Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………………7 

Appendices 

General Layout of Lift 

Replacement Parts List 

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Product Information 

This Service and Replacement Parts Manual applies to the following Bushman AvonTec 

machinery: 

Product Type: 

Universal Transport Cart 

Model Number: 

Rated Load Capacity: 

Serial #: 

Registered User: 

Date Shipped: 

For warranty information, service, and replacement parts information; please call your local 

dealer or Bushman AvonTec at (800) 558-7850. Please have the above Product Information 

available when calling. 

This manual should be kept with the machine at all times. In the event the machine is re-sold, 

or transferred to another facility, please contact the factory so that we can update our service 

and warranty records. 

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Responsibilities of 

Owner/Users 

The following are the Responsibilities of owner and users of this equipment: 

1. Inspection and Maintenance. The cart shall be inspected and maintained in proper 

working order in accordance with the manufacturer's operating/maintenance manual and 

safe operating practices. 

2. Removal from Service. Any cart not in safe operating condition shall be removed from 

service until it is repaired to the original manufacturer's standards. 

3. Repairs. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel in conformance to the 

manufacturer's instructions. 

4. Operators. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to use the cart. 

A. Before Operation. Before using the cart, the operator shall have: 

• Read and/or have been explained and understood, the manufacturer's 

operating instructions and safety rules, or be trained by a qualified person. 

• Inspected the cart for proper operation and condition. Any suspect item shall 

be carefully examined and a determination made by a qualified person as to 

whether it constitutes a safety hazard. All unsafe items shall be corrected 

before further use of the cart. 

B. During Operation. The cart shall be used only in accordance with its intended 

use and within the manufacturer's limitations and safety rules. 

(1) Do not overload the cart. 

(2) Ensure that all safety devices are operational and in place. 

6. Safety Warning Labels. It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain all safety 

warning labels in a clear, readable condition in the same positions as originally applied 

by the manufacturer. Contact the supplier for additional safety labels and information on 

their correct application and location. 

7. Modifications and Alterations. Modifications or alterations of the carts shall be made 

only with the written permission of the original manufacturer. These changes shall be in 

conformance with generally accepted engineering practices and shall be at least as safe 

as the equipment was before modification. These changes shall also satisfy all safety 

recommendations of the original equipment manufacturer for the particular application of 

the cart. 

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Safety Instructions 

Safety Instructions for Universal Transport Carts: 

1. Do not operate this equipment unless you have been trained and authorized to do 

so. 

2. Know and follow all of these warnings and instructions as well as those contained in 

the cart owner's manual. 

3. Prior to using cart, inspect it for proper operation and condition. 

4. Prior to using cart, inspect all safety devices to be certain they are in place and 

functioning properly. 

5. Do not exceed the cart's capacity as stated on the serial number plate. 

6. Secure loads to the cart per operating procedures before moving the cart. 

7. When the cart is parked, and prior to being loaded or unloaded, apply the floor lock 

to prevent unexpected movement. 

Mechanical Installation Instructions 

Installation Instructions for Universal Transport Carts: 

1. Prior to installation, inspect the cart. If the cart has been damaged in shipment, it is the 

responsibility of the buyer/owner to immediately contact the Bushman AvonTec so that 

we may file a claim with the carrier who delivered the lift. 

2. The Bushman AvonTec Universal Transport Carts will be shipped completely assembled 

and ready to install and use. 

3. Lifting points will be marked for handling by a crane or fork truck. Use these lifting points 

for unloading the cart. 

4. Remove packaging materials. 

5. Release the floor lock. Insert hitch (by others) into receiver of the tow bar. Attach hitch 

to tow vehicle. Move the cart to the desired location. 

6. Operate per Operator Instructions. 

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Pre-operation Checks 

Each day before using the Universal Transport Cart, the operator should perform the following 

checks. 

1. Check that the floor lock operates properly. 

2. Inspect the wheels and look for any damage to the urethane treads. 

3. Inspect the urethane surface of the load saddles for damage or wear. 

4. Check for any visible signs of damage or wear. Report any damage to an authorized 

service person, and do not use the cart until this condition has been corrected. 

5. Allow only authorized and trained personnel to use the Transport Cart. 

Operator Instructions 

Operator instructions for Universal Transport Cart: 

1. Prior to loading the cart, disconnect the cart hitch from the tow vehicle. 

2. Apply the floor lock to secure the cart while loading. 

3. Place the two lifting saddles in the desired location. 

4. Load materials onto the cart. Secure with straps to the handles. 

5. Release the floor lock. 

6. Hitch the cart to the tow vehicle. 

7. Transport the cart to the desired location. 

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Lubrication 

1. The cart is equipped with a bronze bushing in the front steering pivot pin and roller 

bearings in the wheels. Zerk fittings are provided for applying lubrication. 

2. Under normal conditions of use, all lubricating points should be flushed with grease 

every three months. In addition to providing lubrication to the bearing surfaces, flushing 

with grease assists in removing dirt and other foreign matter from the bearings. 

3. Recommended Grease: Sonoco Multi-Purpose 2 E P industrial grease or equivalent. 

Troubleshooting Guide 

1. Cart does not ride smoothly: 

a. Inspect urethane treads for damage. If severely damaged, send wheel out for rebonding 

or replace wheel. 

2. Cart is difficult to tow or wheels squeak: 

b. Check to make sure floor lock is released. 

c. Jack up front end and check that front axle assembly and pivot pin easily rotates 

when a side force is applied to the tow bar. Lubricate pivot pin as needed. 

d. Jack up each side and check that all wheels spin freely. If sluggish, apply 

grease. If wheel is frozen, the wheel bearing is likely bad. Replace bearing or 

complete wheel assembly. 

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Limited Warranty 

The Bushman AvonTec will replace, F.O.B. the factory, any goods that are defective in 

materials and workmanship within 12 months of date of shipment, provided the buyer returns 

the defective materials, freight and delivery prepaid, to the manufacturer, which shall be the 

buyer’s sole remedy for defective materials. 

Manufacturer shall not be liable to purchaser or any other person or entity for consequential or 

incidental damages. The end user is responsible for the integrity of any structure, crane or 

fixture to which Bushman products have been attached. This warranty does not apply to 

equipment and/or components, which have been altered in any way or subjected to abusive or 

abnormal use, inadequate maintenance or lubrication, or use beyond seller recommended 

capacities and specifications. 

Manufacturer shall not be liable under any circumstances, for labor costs expended on such 

goods or consequential damages. Manufacturer shall not be liable to purchaser or any other 

person or entity for loss or damage directly or indirectly arising from the use of goods or from 

any other cause. 

No employee, agent, officer or seller is authorized to make further oral or written representations 

or warranty of fitness or to waive any of the foregoing terms of sale, and none shall be binding 

on the manufacturer. 

If there are any problems or questions regarding this equipment or its application, contact your 

local sales representative or Bushman AvonTec directly at 262-790-4200 

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