Newstripe Dirt Medic User manual

Dirt Medic™ Manual / 3315.1016
Rev1
Dirt Medic™
Product Manual

Dirt Medic™
Dirt Medic™ Manual / 3315.1016
Table of Contents
Precautionary Warning…........Page 1
Assembly………………………………Page 2-3
Operation……………………………..Page 4-6
Maintenance…………………………Page 6
Parts List……………………………….Page 7
Parts Image.………………………….Page 8
Warranty………………………………Page 9
Thank you!For your purchase of the
Newstripe Dirt Medic™Infield Drag &
Groomer.
Please read over the instructions and make
sure you understand operating procedures
before using the unit.
Please check the serial number on your unit.
This manual is for units with serial number
10015597 and above only. For units with
serial numbers below 10015596, please
contact Newstripe for the correct manual.

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PRECAUTIONARY WARNING!
•Please read and understand all operation
instructions as detailed in this manual. Failure to
follow specified instructions may result in
equipment damage or serious injury to personnel up
to and including death!
•Always consult your Facility Safety and/or Personnel
Department for specified safety protocols prior to
operating this equipment.
•Make sure the wheel arm detent pins are fully
engaged in the frame holes or serious damage to the
groomer and operator can occur.
•The unit will move when raising and lowering the
wheels if not attached to a tow vehicle.
•Wheel lift arms can move quickly with great force
when raising the wheels (lowering the unit) and
when the unit is attached to a tow vehicle.
Do not exceed 15 MPH when the unit is attached to a vehicle

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ASSEMBLY
The Dirt Medic is shipped with the front tongue assembly removed. You will need various sockets and
wrenches for assembly.
1. Remove all shipping ties securing the unit to the pallet.
2. Remove the box containing the tongue, adjuster shaft, crank, and hardware.
3. To assemble the hitch, attach the tongue assembly with two 1/2”bolts, four 1/2” flat washers, and
two 1/2”locking nuts to the center of the leading bar. Hand tighten only. (Pic 1)
4. Place one tongue brace on each side of the tongue. Install each tongue brace between the tongue
and leading bar with two 5/16”bolts, four 5/16” flat washers, and two 5/16” locking nuts. Hand
tighten only. (Pic 1)
5. Securely tighten all six bolts, washers, and locking nuts. (Pic 1)
6. Install the chrome handle on the crank at the end of the adjuster shaft with the 3/8” locking nut.
7. Thread the adjuster shaft into the adjuster nut on the blade bar arms and then secure the yoke at
the crank end of adjuster shaft to the tongue post with two 3/8” bolts, four 3/8” flat washers, and
two 3/8” locking nuts. (Pic 1 & 2)
8. Connect the adjustable link (connected to the blade bar) to the harrow bar arms with the hitch pin
in the harrow bar. (Pic 3)
Pic 1
Leading Bar
Tongue
Brace
Crank
Brace

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Pic 2
Pic 3

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NOTE: The unit may be left on the pallet to install the tongue assembly. After installing, you may
then lower the rear wheels to remove the unit from the pallet.
LOWERING THE WHEELS TO RAISE THE UNIT FOR TOWING
1. With the brush in the down position, step to one side of the unit and pull the wheel arm detent pin
out until it clears the frame.
2. Rotate the wheel arm back and down to lower the wheel and raise the unit. Push the wheel arm pin
into the top hole in the side of the frame (tow position). Repeat this procedure on other side and
then lift the brush up to the stowed position. (Pic 4)
ATTACHING THE UNIT TO A VEHICLE
1. Remove the hitch pin that is used to lock the tongue link and tongue to the tongue nose for towing.
2. Raise tongue while rotating the tongue link up and forward and then replace the hitch pin to lock
the tongue in the tow position. (Pic 4)
3. Attach the tongue to the vehicle hitch plate with the tongue nose hitch pin.
4. Lower the rear wheels per above instructions. You may now tow the unit to the field.
Pic 4

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RAISING THE WHEELS TO LOWER THE UNIT FOR OPERATION
1. With the brush in the down position, step to one side of the unit, pull the wheel arm detent pin out
until it clears the frame.
2. Rotate the wheel arm forward and up to raise the wheels and lower the unit. Push the wheel arm
detent pin into lower hole in the side of the frame (grooming position). Repeat this procedure on
the other side.
OPERATION
1. Remove the hitch pin that is used to lock the tongue link and tongue to the tongue nose for towing.
2. Lower the tongue while rotating the tongue link back and down. Generally when you are grooming,
the tongue should be unlocked so that it can float. The tongue may also be locked in the down
position if desired. When the tongue is set to float, you may stow the hitch pin in the unused upper
hole at the rear of the tongue nose bar, until it is needed.
CUTTING DEPTHS AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
The Dirt Medic has been designed so that the scraper blade and harrow spike bar may be adjusted
together or independently to allow for different surface and soil conditions. Adjusting the scraper blade
bar will also regulate the cutting depth of the harrow spike bar.
Additional weight may be added to the weight tray for deeper cutting in hard soil. Some
experimentation will be needed to achieve the correct results for your particular soil and application.
ADJUSTING THE HARROW SPIKE BAR AND THE SCRAPER BLADE BAR
1. Rotate the crank handle on the tongue to adjust the height and angle of the harrow spike and
scraper blade bar together.
2. If you wish to change the relative angle between the scraper blade and harrow spikes, adjust the link
between the two. (Pic 3)
Grooming Position
Towing Position

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3. If you wish to use the scraper blade, but not the harrow, remove the hitch pin that connects the
adjustable link to the harrow bar (rear/bottom hole). Rotate the harrow spikes up and the reconnect
the adjustable link to the harrow in the front/upper hole with the hitch pin.
4. The harrow spikes can be individually adjusted up or down, by loosening one nut on the U clamp
attaching each spike to the harrow bar.
5. The scraper blade bar is reversible for either scarifying or planning. To reverse the bar, remove the
bolts attaching the blade to the blade bar. Flip the blade over and re-attach to the blade bar.
AFTER USING
1. Raise the tongue while rotating the tongue link up and forward and then replace the hitch pin to
lock the tongue in the tow position. (Pic 4)
2. With the brush in the down position, step to one side of the unit and pull the wheel arm detent pin
out until it clears the frame.
3. Rotate the wheel arm back and down to lower the wheel and raise the unit. Push the wheel arm pin
into the top hole in the side of the frame (tow position). Repeat this procedure on other side and
then lift the brush up to the stowed position.
4. You may now safely tow the unit.
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
CHECK
MAINTENANCE ACTION
Harrow Bar
Weekly
Grease the bearings on the ends of the
harrow bar.
Harrow Spikes
Monthly
Adjust the spikes down as needed when
they become worn.
Scraper Blade Bar
Weekly
Grease the bearings on the ends of the
scraper blade bar.
Wheel Arms
Monthly
Use dry lubricant to coat the wheel arm
detent pins.
Check the air pressure in the tires and
grease the wheel bearings.
Finishing Brush
Weekly
Monthly
Grease the bearings on the ends of the
brush arms, at the blade bar.
Replace the brush segments if they are
worn out.
Adjuster Shaft
Weekly
Coat the threaded area with dry
lubricant.

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PARTS LIST
Item
Number
Description
Part
Number
#1
Wheel, 2 required
10000129
#2
Right Wheel Arm
10002614
#3
Left Wheel Arm
10002613
#4
Wheel Arm Detent Pin, 2 required
10002554
#5
Weight Tray
10002607
#6
Scraper Blade Bar
10004683
#7
Scraper Blade
10002604
#8
Harrow Spike, 8 required
10002315
#9
Harrow Spike Bar
10004650
#10
Harrow Spike Brackets, 8 required
10004649
#11
U-Bolts with Nuts, 8 required
10002342
#12
Leading Bar
10002602
#13
Tongue Hitch Pin, ½” x 3”
10000314
#14
Split Ring, Tongue Hitch Pin
10002567
#15
Tongue Nose Hitch Pin
10002565
#16
Adjustable Link
10002552
#17
5/8” x 3” Hitch Pin
10000315
#18
Adjuster Shaft
10004125
#19
Adjuster Shaft Nut
10004126
#20
Tongue Nose
10002587
#21
Tongue
10002589
#22
Tongue Brace, 2 required
10002591
#23
Tongue Yoke
10002590
#24
Tongue Link
10002588
#25
Hand Crank
10002615
#26
Adjuster Shaft Bearing
10003131
#27
Right Side Plate
10004682
#28
Left Side Plate
10004681
#29
Skid Pads, 2 required (Not Shown)
10002583
#30
Brush Retainer
10004686
#31
Brush Arm, Left
10004684
#32
Brush Arm, Right
10004685
#33
18” Outside Brush Segment, 2 required
10001934
#34
24” Center Brush Segment
10001935

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#1 Wheel
#12
Leading Bar
#2 Right
Wheel Arm
#3 Left
Wheel Arm
#4 Wheel Arm
Detent Pin
#25 Hand Crank
#6 & #7 Scraper
Blade & Bar
#20 Tongue
Nose
#9 Harrow
Spike Bar
#10 & #11
Spike Brackets
& U-Bolts
#8 Harrow
Spike
#22 Tongue
Brace
#24 Tongue
Link
#15 Tongue
Nose Hitch Pin
#21 Tongue
#16 Adjustable
Link
#18 Adjuster Shaft
#28 Left Side Plate
#23 Tongue Yoke
#19 Adjuster
Shaft Nut
#26 Adjuster
Shaft Bearing
#27 Right
Side Plate
#31 Left
Brush Arm
#30, #33, & #34
Brush Retainer &
Brush Segments
#32 Right
Brush Arm
#17 Pin
#13 & #14
Hitch Pin &
Split Ring
#5
Weight
Tray

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THE NEWSTRIPE WARRANTY –18 MONTH
NEWSTRIPE, INC., WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, FOR 18 (EIGHTEEN) MONTHS AFTER DATE
OF PURCHASE, THAT THE EQUIPMENT* HEREBY SOLD SHALL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND
WORKMANSHIP. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTION RESULTING
FROM MISUSE, NEGLECT, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, OR NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.
Damage incurred in shipment from Newstripe, Inc. to the customer is the total responsibility of the
carrier. The CUSTOMER MUST NOTE DAMAGES on the Bill of Lading of Trucking Company or Railroad;
and Newstripe, Inc. will furnish to the customer the cost or parts and labor. The customer can then bill
the common carrier for the damages by placing his signature on the documents.
The Newstripe, Inc. obligation under this warranty and any implied warranties is limited to replacement
or repair of defective parts of its manufacture without charge for 18 (EIGHTEEN) months from date of
purchase. For service under this warranty, buyer shall ship the defective part or parts of the equipment,
transportation prepaid, to Newstripe, Inc. together with a written description of any claimed defect and
proof of purchase date of the materials being returned. Prior to retuning any part or machine, the
CUSTOMER must obtain a Return Materials Authorization number. Call 1-800-624-6706. To review
the complete guidelines for warranty and returns, please visit www.newstripe.com/terms-of-use-
privacy-policy.
*Components not manufactured by Newstripe, Inc. such as engines, compressors, pumps, and
transaxles are furnished with their respective manufacturer’s warranties only. Where Newstripe
elects to extend manufacturers’ warranties, the warranty shall cover up to 100% of the cost to repair
or replace materials and parts for the first 12 months of ownership, excluding labor. Extension of any
manufacturers’ warranty for these components is at the sole discretion of Newstripe, Inc. and does
not include wearable parts and consumable components from normal wear and tear.
The responsibilities described above are the only responsibilities of Newstripe, Inc. under this written
warranty or any implied warranty, and may be exercised only within 18 (EIGHTEEN) months from the
date of purchase. In no event shall Newstripe, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages and
no person had any authority to bind it to any representation or warranty, not be responsible for work
done, materials furnished or repairs made by others without its' specific written authorization.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
THERE IS NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS
SOLD HEREBY EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AND THE LABOR AND SERVICES
REQUIRED THEREBY. IN NO EVENT, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM FOR NEGLIGENCE, SHALL NEWSTRIPE, INC.
BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Sincerely,
Newstripe, Inc