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Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual

Specifications

Attachment Specifications

Dimensions

DESCRIPTION

68”

72”

84”

Overall Width (A)

73.5”

77.5”

89.5”

Overall Height (B)

61.0”

61.0”

61.0”

Overall Depth (C)

43.75”

43.75”

43.75”

Cutting Width (D)

68.0”

72.0”

84.0”

Housing Height (E)

32.0”

32.0”

32.0”

Discharge Height (F)

48.8”

48.8”

48.8”

Chute Width (G)

8.9”

8.9”

8.9”

Weight (approx)

915 lbs.

950 lbs.

1050 lbs.

Fan

22”

22”

22”

Fan Depth

6.75”

6.75”

6.75”

B

D

A

E

C

G

F

Summary of Contents for EXTREME DUTY SNOW BLOWER 68

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Page 2: ...mended machine rated capacity WARRANTY CLAIM To submit a warranty claim a return authorization from BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS must be obtained The failed part may then be returned Tampering with the failed part may void the warranty This warranty does not include freight or delivery charges incurred when returning machinery for servicing Dealer mileage service calls and pickup delivery charges are ...

Page 3: ...ction 22 Weekly Inspection 22 Monthly Inspection 22 Machine Requirements 22 Skid Steer Snow Blower 22 Machine Hydraulic Rating 23 Attachment Installation 24 Entering The Operator s Position 24 Leaving The Operator s Position 24 Connecting Attachment To The Machine 24 Connecting Hydraulic Hoses 25 Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses 25 Attachment Control Harness 26 Disconnecting Attachment From The Machi...

Page 4: ...he Attachment 44 Troubleshooting 45 Hydraulic Manifold 47 Skid Steer Snow Blower Standard Operating Speeds and Pressures 47 Hose Routing Table 48 Blower Hydraulic Plumbing 48 Hydraulic Manifold Circuits and Connections 49 Wiring Connector Tables 50 Parts 51 Hydraulic Motor Selection 68 72 84 53 Attachment Control Harness Options 53 Main Components 68 72 84 54 Hydraulic Components 11 25 GPM 56 Hydr...

Page 5: ...Introduction 5 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Owner Information 7 Attachment Identification 9 ...

Page 6: ...6 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual QUALITY DEPENDABILITY INTEGRITY ...

Page 7: ...been taken to ensure the accuracy of this publication Blue Diamond makes no warranty or guarantee of any kind written or expressed implied or otherwise with regard to the information contained within this manual Blue Diamond assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual and shall not be liable under any circumstances for incidental consequential or punitive damages in con...

Page 8: ...8 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Manual Storage Figure 2 The manual storage container Item 1 Figure 2 is located on the right rear of the snow blower frame 1 ...

Page 9: ...9 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Attachment Identification Auger Cutting Edge Auger Motor not visible Deflector Fan ...

Page 10: ...r Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Attachment Identification Cont d Attachment Mounting Frame Fan Motor Chute Rotation Motor Rear Skid Pad Deflector Cylinder Hydraulic Valve Discharge Chute Manual Storage Container ...

Page 11: ... center tube and 16 diameter x 1 4 flighting 4 bolt auger bearings accommodate 1 5 diameter shaft Adjustable Rear Skid Shoes Removable Quick Tach Mounting Universal Control Harness All hydraulic motors fan motor enclosed auger motor chute motor and deflector cylinder Two stage Design with 6 5 x 22 4 Paddle Fan Independent Fan and Auger Bypass Relief no shear pins Powder Coated Paint Options Variou...

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Page 13: ...Safety 13 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety Safety Information 15 ...

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Page 15: ...ainst unsafe practices IMPORTANT The signal word IMPORTANT identifies procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to the machine Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Operators must receive instructions before operating the machine Untrained operators can cause serious injury or death For an operator to be qualified he or she must not use drugs or al...

Page 16: ...O NOT permit personnel to be in the work area when operating the equipment The equipment must be used ONLY on approved machines DO NOT modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment Affect or void warranty too DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on the equipment while the machine is running Keep shields ...

Page 17: ...ical components can cause a fire Transporting Safety Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of machinery on public roads Check local laws for all highway lighting and marking requirements Never allow riders on either machine or equipment If transporting the attachment on a truck or trailer make sure it is properly secured to the transport vehicle Hydraulic System Ch...

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Page 19: ...ration 19 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation General Information 21 Attachment Inspection 22 Machine Requirements 22 Attachment Installation 24 Operating The Attachment 29 ...

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Page 21: ...ints on page 39 Check the snow blower mounting plate for wear or damage Check the fan auger and cutting edge for entangled debris wear or damage Check that all shields and guards are in place Check for loose bolts and tighten them if necessary Check all welds on the attachment for cracks each time the attachment is removed from the machine Check for damaged or missing safety decals Replace if nece...

Page 22: ...g edge for wear or damage Inspect the snow blower fan and auger for cracks bends or damage Check the discharge chute and deflector for wear or damage Check all bolts for tightness Replace any worn or damaged parts Monthly Inspection Inspect the snow blower frame and all welds for cracks or damage Check skid plates for wear Check that all bolts are tight Check for damaged or missing decals Replace ...

Page 23: ...ill over speed the snow blower and may cause severe damage to snow blower components and will void your product warranty Figure 3 Locate the snow blower hydraulic flow rating decal Item 1 Figure 3 and ensure that the machine is rated for the required flow Set the operator controls to match the rated flow of the snow blower Do not operate at flow setting higher than the rated flow Do not use a mach...

Page 24: ...ls in neutral engage the park brake stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Release the seatbelt and leave the operator s position Connecting Attachment To The Machine WARNING CRUSH HAZARD Before moving the machine look in all directions and make sure no bystanders especially small children are in the work area Do not allow anyone between the machine and attachment when approaching t...

Page 25: ...nt to come off SEE MACHINE S OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Connecting Hydraulic Hoses IMPORTANT Thoroughly clean the quick couplers before making connections Dirt can quickly damage the hydraulic system Remove dirt or debris from the male and female couplers Visually inspect the couplers for corroding cracking damage or excessive wear Replace as needed Connect the attachment hydraul...

Page 26: ...head and snow blower connector ends Disconnecting Attachment From The Machine Relieve auxiliary hydraulic pressure See the machine s Operator s Manual for correct procedure Park the machine and attachment on a flat level surface Lower the attachment flat on the ground Leave the operator s position See Leaving The Operator s Position on page 24 Disconnect attachment hydraulic hoses from the machine...

Page 27: ...your machine dealer for additional creep speed settings Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow Set the auxiliary hydraulic flow to match snow blower flow rating of 15 gpm 20 gpm 22 gpm 25 gpm 30 gpm or 35 gpm refer to Machine Hydraulic Rating page 23 to determine machine flow requirements Auxiliary Function Continuous Flow use button to enable or disable continuous auxiliary hydraulic flow Must be enabled prior...

Page 28: ...draulic circuit Item 2 Figure 5 Press button forward to engage disengage pressure side auxiliary hydraulic line See machine owners manual for using auxiliary hydraulic controls Snow blower fan and auger will run when machine auxiliary hydraulics are engaged IMPORTANT When engaging or disengaging the snow blower hydraulics the machine must be at idle Hydraulic motor damage will occur if this proced...

Page 29: ...See Entering The Operator s Position on page 24 Start the engine and release the parking brake IMPORTANT When engaging or disengaging the snow blower hydraulics the machine must be at idle Hydraulic motor damage will occur if this procedure is not followed voiding warranty Engage the machine s auxiliary hydraulics See the machine s Operation Manual for correct procedure Raise the engine RPM Auger ...

Page 30: ... ensure machine settings are correct for proper hydraulic flow see machine requirements on page 22 for flow range settings Set all machine control functions for optimum performance See Machine Controls on page 27 Move the machine and snow blower to the work area Operation Move the machine and snow blower to the work area WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Warnings on the machine and in the manu...

Page 31: ...tate the discharge chute to the desired position WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Never direct discharge toward bystanders buildings or other property Debris can be thrown great distances NOTE Do not position the discharge chute so snow is thrown towards bystanders vehicles buildings livestock or roadways Adjust the deflector to control the distance the snow is thrown NOTE The distance the sn...

Page 32: ... the center of the work area Figure 7 Move the machine and snow blower forward from one end to the other blowing snow to either side without changing the direction of the discharge chute Figure 7 Single Sided Discharge Working ground speed will depend upon the depth and density of the snow Adjust speed as needed to clear the work area Figure 8 Where snow can only be thrown to one side move the mac...

Page 33: ...n height Raise the snowblower to the desired height Using the tilt function of the machine position the snowblower parallel to the ground NOTE Do not make a cut that is deeper than the height of the snow blower housing Snow that pushes over the top of the snow blower housing can cause damage to hydraulic and electrical components Slowly drive forward until the front wheels tracks of the machine co...

Page 34: ...the snow blower has cleared of snow NEVER run objects other than snow and ice through the snow blower Travel at a slow speed and watch for objects buried in the snow Let the auger break ice and snow into smaller pieces Too large a piece of ice or snow will plug the auger fan and discharge chute NOTE Large objects that are run through the snow blower will damage the auger fan and discharge chute Un...

Page 35: ...n prior to returning to the work area Stopping The Snow Blower TO STOP BLOWING SNOW Stop forward travel and reverse direction for a short distance while leaving the snow blower at full speed and at the same working height Never shut off the snow blower with the auger and fan full of snow Always allow auger and fan to clear of snow before changing the working height of the snow blower or shutting d...

Page 36: ...rator s Position on page 24 WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Before you exit the machine Lower the lift arms put the attachment flat on the ground Stop the engine and engage the parking brake Always keep your feet on the pedals or footrests and hands on the controls Move all controls until they are LOCKED or in the NEUTRAL position SEE THE MACHINE S OPERATION MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION Disco...

Page 37: ...aintenance Service Schedule 39 Cutting Edge Replacement 40 Rear Skid Pad Replacement 41 Rear Skid Pad Adjustment 41 Chute Rotation Gear 42 Cleaning The Attachment 44 Troubleshooting 45 Hydraulic Manifold 47 Hose Routing Table 48 Hydraulic Manifold Circuits and Connections 49 ...

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Page 39: ...ERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Always turn off and lockout power before servicing the snow blower Figure 9 Grease the auger bearing Item 1 Figure 9 every 10 hours of operation Figure 10 Grease the deflector hinge fittings Item 1 Figure 10 every 10 hours Every 40 Hours Check the chute rotate gear for correct alignment and wear or damage Check the hydraulic hoses routing and abrasion Check the control harne...

Page 40: ... onto two equal blocks approximately 2 to 3 inches in height and capable of sufficiently supporting the unit s weight 3 Engage the parking brake 4 Shut off the machine s engine remove the starter key wait for all moving parts to come to a stop and relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines Figure 11 5 Remove all fasteners Item 1 except the fasteners at each end of the cutting edge Item 2 Figure 1...

Page 41: ...ently supporting the unit s weight 3 Engage the parking brake 4 Shut off the machine s engine remove the starter key wait for all moving parts to come to a stop and relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines Figure 12 5 Remove the retaining pin Item 1 pin Item 2 and the skid pad Item 3 Figure 12 6 Properly dispose of the old skid pad and install a new skid pad by reversing the steps listed here R...

Page 42: ...t the drive gear Item 2 alignment height loosen the drive gear set screws Item 3 adjust height of drive gear re tighten set screws Use loctite on set screws Drive gear Item 2 should be centered on rotation gear Item 4 Figure 14 Figure 15 1 To adjust the gear engagement backlash loosen motor mount bolts Item 5 Figure 15 adjust motor forward or backward to fully engage drive gear into rotation gears...

Page 43: ...back down on top frame mount ring 8 Reassemble hardware for chute rotate gear and retainer rings Ensure that chute rotate gear is clocked so the stop tab center is 90 degrees from the chute opening opposite side of the chute rotate motor 9 Remove hoist from discharge chute 10 Install the chute rotate gear cover Item 5 Figure 17 Check chute rotation gears for proper mesh and alignment See Chute Rot...

Page 44: ...ment hydraulic hoses from the machine Enter the operator s position See Entering The Operator s Position on page 24 Slowly raise the machine s lift arms while tilting the snow blower forward down until the front of the snow blower contacts the ground Stop the engine engage parking brake and leave the operator s position See Leaving The Operator s Position on page 24 Use water or air pressure to cl...

Page 45: ...rotation Do Not reverse pressure couplers Fan or auger has blockage or is frozen Remove debris from fan or auger Thaw ice from fan and auger Chute does not rotate Faulty hydraulic motor or valve coil Repair or replace Machine hydraulics not engaged Engage machine hydraulics Machine control harness not connected or damaged wires Repair or replace Deflector does not adjust Faulty hydraulic motor or ...

Page 46: ...ne s adjustable auxiliary flow rates are too low Adjust the machine s auxiliary flow rates to match snow blower rating Adjust the machine to 3000 psi max pressure Enable machine high performance mode setting engine speed max rpm Excess return back pressure Service the machine return hydraulics system Snow blower is plugged Overloading snow blower Reduce travel speed Reduce cut width Stopping auger...

Page 47: ... up NOTE Place coils valves in the correct position as they are specific to each auxiliary function Service only one coil valve at a time to avoid incorrect installation IMPORTANT Do not adjust hydraulic valves for flow or pressure Field adjustment of hydraulic valves will damage hydraulic and mechanical components voiding warranty Skid Steer Snow Blower Standard Operating Speeds and Pressures 1 2...

Page 48: ...n Motor A Fan Return Valve B Valve M1B Fan Motor B Auger Pressure Valve M1 Valve M2A Auger Motor A Auger Return Valve M2 Valve M2B Auger Motor B Chute Rotate Left Valve B1 valve top port Valve A2 valve top port Chute Rotate Motor A Chute Rotate Right Valve A1 valve bottom port Valve B2 valve bottom port Chute Rotate Motor B Deflector Up Valve A2 valve bottom Port Valve B1 valve bottom port Deflect...

Page 49: ...23 Green Chute Rotate Right Left 2 C25 Brown C26 Yellow Deflector Up Down 1 1 Circuit Circuit 2 Circuit B1 A1 Front B2 A2 Upper Coil Lower Coil SKID STEER STANDARD VALVE 11 25 GPM 2 Rear NOTE Manifold Circuit Coil Terminations Upper coil energizes bottom port Lower coil energizes top port 1 2 Circuit Circuit 2 Circuit 1 B2 A2 B1 A1 Front SKID STEER HIGH FLOW VALVE 25 35 GPM Upper Coil Lower Coil ...

Page 50: ...Bulkhead C23 Green 1 Lower Coil Chute Left C24 Blue 1 Upper Coil Chute Right C25 Brown 2 Upper Coil Deflector Up C26 Yellow 2 Lower Coil Deflector Down CAT D SERIES HI FLOW HARNESS HE1720 CONNECTOR FUNCTION TERMINATION C18 High Flow XPS XHP 32 GPM Enable Jumper to Pin K C18 M Series Wheel loader 31 GPM Enable Jumper to Pin K C18 XHP 40 GPM Enable Jumper to Pin N ...

Page 51: ... Operation and Maintenance Manual Parts Hydraulic Motor Selection 68 72 84 53 Attachment Control Harness Options 53 Main Components 68 72 84 54 Hydraulic Components 11 25 GPM 56 Hydraulic Components 25 35 GPM 58 Decal Identification 60 ...

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Page 53: ...flow valve is capable of 40 gpm flow but is not recommended Attachment Control Harness Options SKID LOADER FLOW RATE FAN MOTOR AUGER MOTOR 11 16 EDS144 EDS141 17 20 EDS145 EDS142 21 23 EDS146 EDS142 24 25 EDS146 EDS143 26 29 EDW888 EDS142 30 40 EDW889 EDS142 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION EDS490 Universal Control Pendant Pulls power from the skid steer battery EE1554 Harness Deere E Series Fits John Deer...

Page 54: ...54 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Parts Main Components 68 72 84 2 4 6 8 9 7 1 3 5 12 11 13 17 18 16 15 14 10 24 16 23 22 25 19 20 21 ...

Page 55: ... MOTOR MOUNT WELDMENT AUGER EDS6030 1 9 ITEM SPECIFIC TO SKID LOADER SEE HYDRAULIC MOTOR SELECTION ON PAGE 53 AUGER MOTOR 1 10 CHUTE DEFLECTOR WELDMENT EDS6090 1 11 SHORT PIN WELDMENT DEFLECTOR EDS6080 1 12 PIN TAB EDS473 1 13 CHUTE WELDMENT SHORT EDS6035 1 14 PIN CLEVIS 1 3 4 x 1 2 EDW409 2 15 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1 5 BORE x 5 STROKE EDS630 1 16 HAIR PIN 0 093 x 1 625 EDW418 4 17 ROTATION GEAR SMAL...

Page 56: ...6 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Parts Hydraulic Components 11 25 GPM 1 2 5 10 7 7 9 6 3 11 3 16 4 12 12 8 17 18 20 19 13 14 15 21 B A A 2 B2 A B B A A1 B1 B A M2 P T 8 M1 T P ...

Page 57: ... EDS235 2 8 HYDRAULIC FITTING 10MJ 10MB 6400 10 10 EDS247 4 9 FAN HYDRAULIC SUPPLY HOSE EDS233 1 10 HYDRAULIC FITTING 6802 10 12 EDS248 1 11 FAN HYDRAULIC RETURN HOSE EDS234 1 12 HYDRAULIC ADAPTER 6801 10 12 EDS241 3 13 AUGER HYDRAULIC SUPPLY HOSE MODELS 68 72 EDS231 1 AUGER HYDRAULIC SUPPLY HOSE MODEL 84 EDS251 14 AUGER HYDRAULIC RETURN HOSE MODELS 68 72 EDS232 1 AUGER HYDRAULIC RETURN HOSE MODEL...

Page 58: ...58 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Parts Hydraulic Components 25 35 GPM 3 3 3 3 1 9 1 5 4 2 1 6 10 12 13 14 11 7 8 4 4 15 M2A M1A A1 B1 P A2 B2 B A DR M2B M1B DR T ...

Page 59: ...248 3 5 SKID STEER MANIFOLD 25 40 GPM EDS374 1 6 HYDRAULIC FITTING 14MJ 12FOR STR EDS1191 1 7 WASHER 1 2 SAE FLAT ZINC EDS155 4 8 LOCKNUT 1 2 13UNC NYLOCK ZINC EDW233 4 9 HYDRAULIC FITTING 12MJ 12MB STR EDW474 1 10 BOLT 1 2 13UNCX 2 00 HEX HD ZINC EDS503 4 11 FLOW REGULATOR CARTRIDGE 25 GPM EDS954 1 FLOW REGULATOR CARTRIDGE 30GPM EDS890 1 12 WASHER 1 2 FLAT HARD EDS1045 4 13 HYDRAULIC FITTING 4MB ...

Page 60: ...60 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual QUALITY DEPENDABILITY INTEGRITY Decal Identification 1 2 3 5 7 8 6 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 61: ...EDS673 2 4 WARNING DIRECT DISCHARGE CHUTE AWAY EDS672 1 5 DANGER HAND IN DISCHARGE CHUTE EDS668 1 6 DANGER AUGER RUNNING EDS670 1 7 HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD BD 007 1 8 BLUE DIAMOND BD 057 1 9 DECAL 15 GPM EDS2102 1 10 DECAL 20 GPM EDS1980 1 11 DECAL 22 GPM EDS2361 1 12 DECAL 25 GPM EDS1981 1 13 DECAL 30 GPM EDS1982 1 14 DECAL 35 GPM EDS1983 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 62: ...62 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Parts Standard Blower Control Harness SEE STANDARD HARNESS C 18 1 2 1 11 25 GPM STANDARD VALVE 1 ROUTING TABLE 2 11 35 GPM HIGH FLOW VALVE ...

Page 63: ...ss CAT D Series Fits CAT D Series with 14 pin connector on skid steer Uses skid steer controls EE1555 Harness 14 Pin Generic Fits most other makes models newer than 1995 Must have 14 pin connector on skid steer Uses skid steer controls EE1720 CAT D Series XPS and XHP High Flow machines Must have 14 pin connector on skid loader Specify 32 gpm or 40 gpm EE1723 Bobcat S T series Must have 7 pin conne...

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Page 65: ...Specifications 65 Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications Attachment Specifications 67 Torque Specifications 68 ...

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Page 67: ...ION 68 72 84 Overall Width A 73 5 77 5 89 5 Overall Height B 61 0 61 0 61 0 Overall Depth C 43 75 43 75 43 75 Cutting Width D 68 0 72 0 84 0 Housing Height E 32 0 32 0 32 0 Discharge Height F 48 8 48 8 48 8 Chute Width G 8 9 8 9 8 9 Weight approx 915 lbs 950 lbs 1050 lbs Fan 22 22 22 Fan Depth 6 75 6 75 6 75 B D A E C G F ...

Page 68: ...7 N m 35 ft lb 47 N m 42 ft lb 57 N m 54 ft lb 73 N m 59 ft lb 80 N m 77 ft lb 104 N m 30 ft lb 41 N m 42 ft lb 57 N m 1 2 42 ft lb 57 N m 54 ft lb 73 N m 64 ft lb 87 N m 83 ft lb 113 N m 91 ft lb 123 N m 117 ft lb 159 N m 45 ft lb 61 N m 64 ft lb 88 N m 9 16 60 ft lb 81 N m 77 ft lb 104 N m 92 ft lb 125 N m 120 ft lb 163 N m 130 ft lb 176 N m 169 ft lb 229 N m 65 ft lb 88 N m 92 ft lb 125 N m 5 8...

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