7
Blue Diamond® Attachments
3. Operation
3.2
Attachment Inspection
Operating Tips - Sweeping
Only use broom on compatible loaders. Loader
flow must not exceed 25 gallons per minute.
DO NOT USE high flow hydraulics. Loader relief
pressure must not exceed 3500 psi. Consult loader
manual for flow and pressure specifications.
Do not engage the broom hydraulics with the
loader engine at high speed. Engage hydraulics at
low engine speed and gradually increase engine
speed.
Do not reverse sweeping direction without
stopping broom hydraulics.
Limit forward and reverse travel speed to 5 mph.
Adjust brush to give a 2”- 4” wide pattern. (See
maintenance section).
Adjust rubber front and side skirts to be within 1/2”
of the ground.
Slow down in heavy material. Allow time for 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 so
material is pushed away from the loader and over
the broom into the bucket (See illustration below).
When sweeping backward, rotate the brush so
material is pushed toward the loader and into the
bucket (See illustration below).
Operating Tips - Dumping
The following precautions must be observed for
the safety of the operator and bystanders.
STAY AWAY FROM POWER LINES.
Always check clearances before lifting broom.
Carry loaded bucket low to dump site.
Raise bucket slowly to the required dump height,
roll broom forward to dump bucket.
Operating Tips -
Optional Water Kit
Check the strainer bowl daily for dirt and debris.
This debris can plug the nozzles.
Check nozzles daily for debris. Remove and clean
plugged nozzles.
WARNING
BRUSH
ROTATION
TRAVEL
DIRECTION
