HANDOZER DISTRIBUTING Driveway Groomer Instruction Manual

HANDOZER DISTRIBUTING Driveway Groomer Instruction Manual

Safety, Operating & Assembly Instructions

WARNING!
Please read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating this groomer!

**The durable “Multi Groomer” rips levels and grooms your gravel

drives, arenas, gardens and more!**

The new Handozer Multi Groomer drag by Handozer Distributing is designed to grade soil, sand, gravel and more. The 42 inch wide Handozer D3.5-MG is user friendly and is great for grooming gravel driveways, home horse arenas, round pins, gardens and more. All with your lawn & garden tractor or small ATV! The new caster system makes the Handozer D3.5-MG easy to transport and handle. Attach our pull rope to the caster lever and operate the D3.5 Dozer remotely from the seat of your mower! The front spikes are adjustable with V-bolts and the with the new adjustable turnbuckle hitch! This combination gives you total control of the spike depth. The new pivoting back rake is reversible and has three positions for raking or grading soil. If more weight is what you need simply place a standard block from your local Home & Garden Store in the brackets provided in frame. The Handozer D3-MG works excellent in wet or dry conditions. The design of Handozer D3.5-MG side rails and tow hitch maintain the depth control you desire while providing an aggressive cutting action for the toughest of surfaces. The D3.5-MG is also a leveling implement for your gravel and garden areas. The MG is two pieces of garden tractor or small ATV, implements for the price of one!

Add a concrete block and groom gravel drives too!
Please tell your friends about our new Handozer D3.5-MG Multi Groomer! Having Handozer owners spread the word about our products is the best advertising we can have!
For technical assistance, please call Toll-Free 1-866-503-5628 Thanks Again!

General Safety Rules

WARNING!

Please read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating this groomer! Become familiar with the service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your groomer.

1. Do not exceed 3 mph when grooming.
2. Do not exceed 5 mph when transporting.
3. Do not tow or transport on public roads.
4. Maximum load capacity is 50 lbs.
5. Never allow people to stand on or ride on this machine.
6. Keep children out of the grooming area.
7. Never allow children to operate the Handozer Groomer.
8. Never allow children to ride on the tow vehicle or the Handozer Groomer.
9. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment attachments in good operating condition.
10. Forward motion of the Groomer “only” when Groomer is in contact with the ground.
11. No list of warning can be all-inclusive! The operator must apply common sense and operate this Groomer in a safe manner.

To adjust the Handozer MG spikes to a depth of 1.5”

1. Place the Handozer MG on a flat surface.
2. Place 2 x 4 block on edge under the middle of the spike bracket. 3. Loosen all of the V-bolts holding the harrow spikes.
3. Insert harrow spikes into holes evenly on the flat surface.
4. Tighten all the V-bolt securely.
5. This process is repeated after the harrow spikes wear down over time.
   7. 2 x 4 wood blocks make perfect spacers.
   

After spike adjustment use the “turn buckle” to make minor depth adjustments for different soil conditions.

Turn Buckle

Recommended Factory Spike Depth

The manufacture recommends a spike depth of 1.5”. In a sand arena that equals 2” depth overall. You can simply adjust the Handozer spike depth from 1” more or less, by adjusting the front “turn buckle”. Extending the “turn buckle” lowers the spike depth and contracting the “turn buckle” raises the spike depth.

“Turn Buckle”

Parts Check List & Replacement Parts

For replacement parts contact your local dealer or go on-line @ www.handozer.com or call toll free 866-503-5628

1. Frame Assembly MG-1000 qty. 1

2. Rake MG-2000 qty. 1

3. Axle Assembly MG-3000 qty. 1

4. Adjustable Hitch Assembly MG-4000 qty. 1

5. 6” Rigid Caster qty. 2

6. EQ-Harrow Spikes 5/8 x 5/8 x 8” qty. 8
   
   Fasteners
   

7. EQ-V-Bolts qty. 8(in bag)
   

8. 3/8” Locking Nut qty. 27 (24-inbag)
   

9. 3/8” x 2.25” Bolts qty. 1
   

10. 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolts qty. 2

11. 3/8” Left Standard Handed Nut qty. 1
    

12. 3/8” Right Standard Handed Nut qty. 1
    

13. 5/16” x 2.25” Bolt qty. 2
    

14. 5/16” Locking Nut qty. 2
    

15. 3/8” x 1” Carriage Bolt qty. 8 (in bag)
    

16. 3/8” Washers qty. 8 (in bag)
    

17. 1/8” x 2” Cotter Pin qty. 1
    

18. 3/8” x 1” Clevis Pin qty. 2
    

19. Hitch Pin Clip qty. 2
    

20. PTO Pin qty. 1 (in bag)
    

21. Turnbuckle qty. 1
    

22. Nylon Rope qty. 9’

Implement is partially pre-assembled. The spikes and wheels are last to assemble. Remaining fasteners are in the bag.

Assembly Drawing

Assembly Instructions

1. Attaching Grading Rake
   This is done by factory
   
   a. Insert 3/8” x 1” clevis pins into right and left top holes to desired position, and attach clevis clip!
   

2. Attaching Harrow Spikes
   Place 2 x 4 spacer under front spike bracket and place 5/8” x 8” harrow spikes into diamond shaped hole spike down.
   Place V-bolts into the holes from the spike side to the front, Place the V-bolts as sown in diagram. Then twist on 3/8” lock nuts and tighten with wrench till spikes are secure.
   

3. Install Casters
   Insert 3/8” x 1” bolt into top of caster plate. Place washer onto bolt below caster plate and the twist on 3/8” locking nut and tighten with wrench till caster is secure as shown in picture below!
   
   

4. Install Draw Bar
   Rotate Draw Bar over attach turn buckle to draw bar tabs up with 5/16” x 2.25” Bolt and Locking Nut.
   

5. Install PTO Pin
   Insert PTO Pin in to hole provided in the frame to hold casters in transport or grooming position.
   

Vehicle Hitching Instructions

Set the clevis hitch to the tow vehicle at an elevation that keeps the

Handozer MG side rails riding level or at a slight upward pitch to the tow vehicle, while grooming.
Extending the “turn buckle” lowers the spike depth and contracting the “turn buckle” raises the spike depth at the tow vehicle hitch point.
Note: Grooming gravel drives set the spike depth to 3/4” or less!

Operating Parameters

There are three (3) different types of tow vehicles recommended for the Handozer D3.5-MG Groomer. Each vehicle has specific strengths, weaknesses and operating parameters when used with the Handozer D3.5-MG Groomer.

• Lawn Tractor
  – 14 HP and or 500 pound tractor minimum
  – 5% slope or less
  – Material loosened during grooming increases traction difficulties
  – Very good speed control and turning radius
  – Forward motion of the Groomer “only” when Groomer is in contact with the ground.

• Garden Tractor
  – 14 HP and or 500 pound tractor minimum
  – 5% slope or less
  – Material loosened during grooming increases traction difficulties
  – Very good speed control and turning radius
  – Forward motion of the Groomer “only” when Groomer is in contact with the ground
  

• 2WD ATV
  – 250cc 2WD or 4WD
  – 5% slope or less
  – Traction issues are less evident
  – More difficult to maintain consistent speed
  – Turning radius is larger

With increased power, the chances of accidentally damaging the Groomer are increased.

Transporting

To transport, pull the PTO pin out of the lever and rotate the lever and wheels to the down position and re-insert the detent pin.

Transport Position

Grooming

Grading Rake Instructions

When grooming footings in arenas, it is best to rotate the grading rake to the front hole position, with the rake tines in the down. You can use the flat side also! It is not necessary to use block in sand arenas!

When grading gravel drives, it is best to use the block! Rotate the grading rake to the rear or middle hole positions, with the rake tines down. You can also unbolt the grading bar, flip it over and use the flat edge to grade, level and move soil to desired locations.

Rope is for lifting Dozer wheels up and down during operation! Leave PTO Pin in front hole and let axle rotate freely!

Handozer Multi Groomer 70 lb. Block Instructions

Instructions

1. Place cinder block on cardboard whit holes down.
2. Form rebar into U shape handle 6” x 6” x 6”.
3. Mix concrete and pour into cinder block filling both holes.
4. Place rebar into concrete and let dry for 24 hours.
5. Total approx. weight: 80 lbs.

Daily Checklist for the Handozer D3.5 Multi Groomer

To help maintain your Handozer D3.5 Multi Groomer for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you operate your machine.

( ) HARDWARE: Check nuts and bolts to be sure that the components are Secure.
( ) FRAME: Check all welds to be sure that the frame is in tact and secure.
( ) CLEAN: Make sure that the space between the spikes and the rakes are free of debris and the frame is clean.

Handozer Distributing
201 Harris Ave. Ste. 15 Sacramento CA. 95838
866-503-5628 www.handozer.com

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References

• ATV Drag, Gravel Drag, Horse Arena implement, Lawn Leveling Attachment

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