How to Assemble a Wheelbarrow

If your wheelbarrow did not come assembled, never fear; wheelbarrow assembly is simple. Some stores will put together your wheelbarrow for you, but the stores may charge for this service. You can save money by learning how to assemble a wheelbarrow yourself and you will only need a couple of ordinary tools to complete the job.

Supplies

• 1/2-inch crescent or socket Wrench


• Pliers

Instructions

1. Gather the tools that you need to assemble your wheelbarrow and place them within reach.


2. Remove all the parts of the wheelbarrow from the box and place them on the ground in front of you.


3. Place the wheelbarrow tray upside down on a flat surface.


4. Attach the wheel guard to the handles by lining up the holes, placing the bolts into the corresponding holes, sliding the nuts onto the bolts and slightly tightening the bolts.


5. Line up the holes in the leg brace with the holes in the legs, place the bolts into the holes, placing a nut on the bolts and slightly tighten the bolts.


6. Push the long 3-inch bolts through the holes in the tray, the handles, the braces and the leg assembly. Place the washers and nuts on the bolts and slightly tighten the bolts and nuts.


7. Place the wheels on the ends of the axle with the valve stems facing out. Place washers on the ends of the axle. Insert a cotter pin through the holes in the axle and secure the cotter pin by bending one prong with the pliers.


8. Line up the tray braces with the axle and wheels, place the bolts in the holes, slide the nuts over the bolts and slightly tighten the bolts.  


9. Tighten all the nuts and bolts after you have completed assembling the wheelbarrow.