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Blue Diamond® Attachments

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Thank you for your decision to purchase a Blue Dia-
mond Mini Pickup Broom. To ensure maximum per-
formance of your equipment, it is mandatory that you 
thoroughly study the Operator’s manual and follow the 
recommendations. Proper operation and maintenance 
are essential to maximize equipment life and prevent 
personal injury.

Operate and maintain this equipment in a safe man-
ner and in accordance with all applicable local, state, 
and federal codes, regulations and /or laws. Follow all 
on-product labeling and instructions.

Make sure that all personnel have read this Operator’s 
Manual and thoroughly understand safe and correct 
operating, installation and maintenance procedures.

Blue Diamond is continually working to improve its 
products. Blue Diamond reserves the right to make any 
improvements or changes as deemed practical and pos-
sible without incurring any responsibility or obligation 
to make any changes or additions to equipment sold 
previously.

Although great care has 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-
nection with, or arising from the use of this manual.

Keep this manual available for frequent reference. All 
new operators or owners must review the manual before 
using the equipment and annually thereafter. Contact 
your Blue Diamond Attachments Dealer for assistance, 
information, or additional copies of the manual. Contact 
www.bluediamondattachments.com or call 888-376-
7027 for a complete list of dealers in your area.

Serial Number Location:

Please record attachment information in the space pro-
vided for future reference.

Model Number:

_____________________________

Serial Number: 

_____________________________

Dealer Name:

 ______________________________

Dealer Number:

_____________________________

Date of Purchase:

___________________________

The serial number plate (is located on right side, just 
forward of the attachment mounting plate.

Always use your serial number when requesting infor-
mation or when ordering parts.

NOTE: 

The directions left, right, front and rear, as

mentioned throughout this manual, are as viewed from 
the operator’s position.

Introduction:

 Owner Information

Revision Date: 8.8.2022

Summary of Contents for Mini Pickup Broom

Page 1: ...Operation and Maintenance Manual Mini Pickup Broom 888 376 7027 BlueDiamondAttachments com Register your WARRANTY within 30 days of purchase...

Page 2: ...e 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 i...

Page 3: ...3 3 Attachment Installation 8 4 Maintenance 9 14 4 1 General 9 4 2 Removing Broom Wafers 10 4 3 Replacing Broom Wafers 11 4 4 Removing and Replacing Motor 12 4 5 Removing and Replacing Bearing 13 4 6...

Page 4: ...to avoid damage to the machine Safe Operation Needs a Qualified Operator AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Operators must receive instructions before operating the machine Untrained operators can cause se...

Page 5: ...he safety precautions Failure to follow the safety procedures before cleaning adjusting lubricating or servicing this unit could result in serious injury or death Before cleaning adjusting lubricating...

Page 6: ...en sweeping or dumping operations Attaching to Loader Never crawl under raised loader arms or attachment To attach the Broom to the loader 1 Start the loader engine and rotate the coupler out Retract...

Page 7: ...or the broom to sweep Avoid excessive down pressure on the broom Carry bucket so bolt on edge is 1 above ground line Bucket should not contact ground only broom When sweeping forward rotate the brush...

Page 8: ...se the shut off value to stop bristle rotation when the gutter brush is raised When not in use for long periods of time remove the gutter brush and connect the primary broom motor directly to the load...

Page 9: ...g can be accessed by removing the chain cover Checking and Adjusting the Broom Pattern The brush pattern should be checked and adjusted every 8 hours or daily To check and adjust the pattern 1 Move th...

Page 10: ...osen chain tensioner sprocket and remove chain 4 Remove bearing guard on the right hand side and remove hardware from both bearings 5 Using hoist raise broom housing off of broom core Roll broom core...

Page 11: ...ly wafers The retention pins on consecutive wafers should alternate 180 degrees and be trapped by opposite bars 4 Install last wafer and install broom drum retaining plate Carefully lay the core on it...

Page 12: ...e chain cover Loosen and remove chain 3 Remove drive sprocket 4 Remove hoses and motor cover plate 5 Remove motor mount plate and unbolt from motor 6 Reassemble in reverse order Confirm all hardware i...

Page 13: ...nd remove chain 3 Remove shaft sprocket 4 Remove bearing guard on the right side 5 Remove bearing hardware Loosed set screws and remove bearings 6 Replace bearings and reassemble in reverse order Conf...

Page 14: ...bolts to be torqued as follows 4 Maintenance BOLT SIZE TORQUE LB FT 1 4 20 UNC 8 5 16 18 UNC 17 3 8 16 UNC 30 7 16 14 UNC 50 1 2 13 UNC 75 1 2 20 UNF 90 5 8 11 UNC 150 3 4 10 UNC 260 7 8 9 UNC 430 1 8...

Page 15: ...15 Blue Diamond Attachments 5 Assembly 5 1 Parts Breakdown...

Page 16: ...3 216840 Pivot Stop Pin 2 2 2 4 216573 Bent Pull Clevis Pin 2 2 2 5 216465 Main Hood Pivot Pin 2 2 2 6 299423 Bolt 3 8 16 X 1 00 9 9 9 7 216860 Machine Hose Set 78 Hose Length Between Fittings 1 1 1 8...

Page 17: ...54 1 216805 42 Drum Shaft 42 1 216805 48 Drum Shaft 48 1 216805 54 Drum Shaft 54 1 2 216812 Mini Pub Drum Shaft Mount Ring Outer 2 2 2 3 216842 6 3 8 X 18 Poly Convoluted Wafer 18 20 23 216864 6 3 8 X...

Page 18: ...Blue Diamond Attachments 18 5 Assembly 5 3 Hood Assembly Breakdown...

Page 19: ...over 1 1 1 10 216838 Motor Cover Plate 1 1 1 11 216826 Hydraulic Motor 200 cc 8 12 GPM 1 1 1 216425 Hydraulic Motor 315 cc 12 20 GPM 1 1 1 12 299428 Hex Bolt Grade 8 3 8 16 X 1 50 28 31 33 13 299433 2...

Page 20: ...Kit Breakdown 2 6 17 3 5 7 8 9 1 WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 10 6 4 18 11 10 PICKUP BROOM WATER KIT WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 16 17 15 13 14 12 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 42 QTY 48 QTY 54 1 316565 Water Kit...

Page 21: ...216673 Pump Mount Bracket 1 9 216852 Water Tank Strap 16 gal 2 10 299423 Hex Head Screw 3 8 16 x 1 00 12 11 255458 Pump Hood 1 12 216540 Water Pump 1 13 216542 Strainer For Water Kit 1 14 298115 Deuts...

Page 22: ...Base Weldment For 42 216858 Mini Pub Spray Bar Base Weldment For 42 2 299423 Hex Bolt Grade 8 3 8 16 X 1 2 3 299625 Locknut 375 16 2 4 216316 KIT Sprayer Tip Assembly 110 Nozzle 2 5 216315 Nozzle 90...

Page 23: ...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 p...

Page 24: ...QUALITY DEPENDABILITY INTEGRITY Blue Diamond Attachments 4512 Anderson Road Knoxville TN 37918 888 376 7027...

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