(866) 503-5628 Ph: (916) 916-1422 Fax: (916) 333-1422 201 Harris Ave. Ste. 15 Sacramento CA. 95838 www.handozer.com Safety, Operating & Assembly Instructions “Handozer D3.5-MG” Arena & Driveway Groomer WARNING! Please read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating this groomer! Thank you! and congratulations on your purchase of your new Handozer D3.
“Handozer D3.5 Multi Groomer” Do it all with your lawn & garden tractor 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.
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.
Spike Adjustment To adjust the Handozer MG spikes to a depth of 1.5” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Place the Handozer MG on a flat surface. Place 2 x 4 block on edge under the middle of the spike bracket. Loosen all of the V-bolts holding the harrow spikes. Insert harrow spikes into holes evenly on the flat surface. Tighten all the V-bolt securely. This process is repeated after the harrow spikes wear down over time. 2 x 4 wood blocks make perfect spacers.
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.
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 3. Axle Assembly MG-3000 qty. 1 5. 6” Rigid Caster qty. 2 2. Rake MG-2000 qty. 1 4. Adjustable Hitch Assembly MG-4000 qty. 1 6. EQ-Harrow Spikes 5/8 x 5/8 x 8” qty.
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.
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Assembly Instructions 1. Attaching Grading Rake This is done by factory! 3/8” x 1” Bolt a. Insert 3/8” x 1” clevis pins into right and left top holes to desired position, and attach clevis clip! 3/8” x 1” Clevis Pin 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.
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. 6. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
