RICE HYDRO Dirtdawg-TM11 User manual

RICE Hydro, Inc.
Dirtdawg-TM11
Two Man Post Hole Digger –gas powered
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining this equipment can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, operate and
service your equipment in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your equipment. For more information go to:
www.p65warnings.ca.gov
WARNING & SAFETY instructions:
TURN THE FUEL VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION: Your
DIRTDAWG-TM11 is equipped with a float type carburetor; this unit’s
fuel valve should remain in the OFF position when not in use, to
prevent flooding of the carburetor. Flooding of the carburetor may
result in direct damage to the engine, personal injury or other property
damage.
NOT IN USE –STORAGE OF UNIT: To properly store your
DIRTDAWG-TM11 when not in use; properly shut off fuel valve, and
store in the correct position as instructed by labels directly on unit.
Failure to properly store your unit may result in damage effecting the
operation of your unit.
FLUID LEVELS: Always check and maintain proper levels of engine
& transmission OIL. The transmission holds 46 ounces of 30WT
motor oil. In viewing the DIRTDAWG-TM11 transmission sight glass
the fluid level should be directly in the middle lined up with the red
dot. The engine requires around 1/2 quart of 30WT motor oil, when
checking dipstick your fluid level should reach the FULL setting as
marked.
DANGER & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Improper use or neglecting to
follow all manufacturers operation and safety instructions can result
in property damage, or personal injury including death. Call 811
before you dig. Completely read and understand the manufacturers
operating instructions on your DIRTDAWG-TM11, or contact RICE
Hydro customer service with any questions or lack of understanding
at 800-245-4777. Or you may obtain a copy directly from our
website ricehydro.com.

PRECAUTIONS:
1. During operation –Do not wear loose fitting, or frayed clothing
that may become entangled in rotating auger bit or other
moving parts.
2. Always keep hands, arms, feet, and legs clear of rotating auger
bit, and WEAR proper safety eye protection.
3. Engine and fuel valve should always be in the OFF position when
changing out auger bit. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE AUGER
BIT WITH UNIT RUNNING.
4. Remove auger bit before storing or transporting unit.
5. During extended use, some components may become HOT, DO
NOT TOUCH. Use handles for all hands on control.
6. CAUTION BEFORE DIGGING –Always check with local utility
companies to determine / verify location of existing cables, lines,
or piping.
7. Do not try and operate post hole digger alone, both operator
and assistant should be of physical stature and strength to
handle/operate this unit. Each should have the proper level of
skill, experience and common sense to operate this machinery.
8. Do not fill oil and gas with engine running or hot from extended
use. Do not smoke cigarettes or have any flame/igniter located
near the engine while fueling.
9. NOT following ALL engine and post hole digger manufacturers’
warnings, instructions, or cautions will void any warranty claim,
on the DIRTDAWG-TM11.
MAINTENANCE: Check ALL fluids before each use. SAE 10w30
motor oil is recommended. Oil level should be filled to meet sight
glass and / or dipstick measurement as notated above. For
maintenance on the DIRTDAWG-TM11 change oil within the 1st
month, or after 20 hours of use, and every 6 months or 100 hours of
use, thereafter.
RICE HYDRO, INC.
CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION:
For assistance in use, operation, design change or capability, or special order
options on your DIRTDAWG-TM11 please contact RICE Hydro Inc. 3500
Arrowhead Drive Carson City, NV 89706, or [phone], direct number
[phone] or email ricehydr[email protected]om.

Original setup & Operation instructions
RICE Hydro, Inc. DIRTDAWG-TM11
Two Man Post Hole Digger –Gas powered
View #1 before attaching wires.
View #2 after attaching wires.

Assembly instructions:
1. Remove post hole digger and separate handles from packaging.
Pieces included: post hole digger unit, 1 each operator throttle
control handle, 1 each kill switch operator handle, 1 each kill
switch assistants handle, and 1 each left side assistants handle.
2. Place post hole digger on a large secure table for assembly,
positioning the handles in their proper position for connection.
When attaching handles as instructed below, place anti-vibration
vinyl tubing between and handle connection and transmission
case. Connect operator right hand throttle handle assembly,
secure tightly in place with bolts, nuts, and washers provided.
Connect the handle marked “operator” in position directly to the
left of the throttle handle securing tightly in place with bolts,
nuts, and washers provided.
3. Move around to the “assistant” side of your post hole digger,
and securely connect the assistant left side handle. Next
connect the assistant kill switch handle on the right side of unit
nearest the ground loop sticker, under engine carburetor.
Tightly secure all handles with bolts, nuts, and washers
provided.

4. As shown in picture above, connect the throttle cable thru
clamp, securing clamp at the one o’clock position; then secure
the cable eyelet and tighten screw. To prevent binding of the
throttle cable, maintain angles as shown in the picture above.
You are now ready to connect the “ring” and “bullet”
connections for both the operator and assistant kill switch
handles. Using the pictures above as a guide, remove the
ground screw (green in color) directly below the ground loop
sticker. Place both rings, (operator & assistant) over ground
screw hole, and center. Replace ground screw and tightly
secure with screwdriver.
5. You are now ready to connect the “bullet” wire from each side,
the operator and the assistant. Take each bullet and slide into
plastic sleeve on receiver wires located directly below and to the
left of the ground wire connections. Sides or colors of wires
or receivers are not specific. Use attached zip ties and
snugly secure all wires.
6. Add fluids, this unit takes around 2 quarts of oil to fill; follow
instructions from manufacturer’s labels on engine to fill with
10w30 motor oil as directed, about 1/2 quart. Check level with
dipstick as instructed. Then remove sight glass from side of
transmission case and fill with the 46 ounces of remaining
motor oil. Replace sight glass ensuring gasket is still intact. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN PLASTIC SIGHT GLASS, IT WILL
BREAK. Unit is now assembled and ready for operation.

Operation instructions:
1. Check all fluids and fill as necessary.
2. Attach desired auger bit to shaft and secure with locking
hitchpin, as provided.
3. Position post hole digger at digging site, and turn on fuel.
4. With both operator and assistant both in position and
completely in control of unit, start the engine.
5. Operator has control of throttle lever and can begin to twist
engaging the auger for digging. Twisting the throttle back will
place the unit in neutral; allowing the operator / assistant to
clear debris and rocks, or while moving to the next digging
location / hole.
6. Each side comes equipped with an EMERGENCY KILL SWITCH.
In the case of any type of emergency either the operator or
assistant can hit the red kill button to stop engine immediately.
7. Always check and maintain all auger bits before use; worn, lost,
or damaged bits, pilot bits, or teeth may result in damage to the
unit, property or personal injury.
8. Never use more than one non-flighted extension at a time.
RICE HYDRO, INC.
CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION:
For assistance in use, operation, design change or capability, or special order
options on your DIRTDAWG-TM11 please contact RICE Hydro Inc. 3500
Arrowhead Drive Carson City, NV 89706, or [phone], direct number
[phone] or email ricehydr[email protected]om.