Blue Diamond Mini Pickup Broom User manual

Operation and Maintenance Manual
Mini Pickup Broom
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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

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Table of Contents
1. About this Manual ......................................................................... 2
2. Safety ...........................................................................................4-5
2.1 General Safety Information.....................................................4
2.2 Safety Decals........................................................................... 5
3. Operation ....................................................................................6-8
3.1 General Information................................................................. 6
3.2 Attachment Inspection............................................................7
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 Fastener Torque Specifications ..........................................14
5. Assembly.................................................................................15-22
5.1 Parts Breakdown ................................................................15-16
5.2 Brush Drum Assembly .......................................................... 17
5.3 Hood Assembly.................................................................18-19
5.4 Water Kit Breakdown ......................................................20-21
5.5 Spray Bar Kit Breakdown....................................................22
6. Warranty ....................................................................................... 23

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This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL identifies important
safety messages on the equipment and in the
owner’s manual. When you see this symbol, be
alert to the possibility of personal injury and
carefully read the message that follows.
The signal word DANGER on the machine and in
the manuals indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The signal word WARNING on the machine and
in the manuals indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
The signal word CAUTION on the machine and
in the manuals indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
The signal word IMPORTANT identifies procedures
which must be followed 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 serious injury or death. For an operator
to be qualified, he or she must not use drugs
or alcoholic drinks which impair alertness or
coordination while working. An operator who
is taking prescription drugs must get medical
advice to determine if he or she can safely
operate a machine and the equipment.
Operator Training
• Check the rules and regulations at your
location. The rules may include an employer’s
work safety requirements. Regulations may
apply to local driving requirements or use
of a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem.
Regulations may identify a hazard such as a
utility line.
• The new operator must start in an area without
bystanders and use all the controls until he or
she can operate the machine safely under all
conditions of the work area.
2. Safety
2.1 General Safety Information
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING

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2. Safety
2.2 Safety Decals
The safety decals existing on the attachment
should be clearly readable and always followed.
The location of the decals is shown in the parts
diagram. Replace any safety decal that is missing
or damaged.
The READ MANUAL decal warns the operator to
read this manual before operating the attachment.
The FLYING OBJECTS decal warns the operator
the operator and bystanders to stay away during
operation.
The INJECTION HAZARD decal warns the operator
and bystanders to stay away during operation.
The CRUSHING HAZARD decal warns the operator
and bystanders to stay away during operation.
Before operating this equipment, read and
understand the following safety information. Each
individual working with the equipment should be
familiar with the 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 or servicing
this unit, Always follow the MANDATORY SAFETY
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE:
1. Lower loader arms and roll attachment forward
until it is flat on level ground.
2. Apply loader parking brake and stop the loader
engine.
3. Cycle controls to relieve pressure within the
auxiliary hydraulics lines.
4. Remove loader key and keep with you while
working on the attachment.
5. Disconnect auxiliary hydraulic lines from
loader.
Get on or o the loader only at locations equipped
with hand holds and steps. Keep the steps and
hand holds clean and inspect for damage. Make
necessary repairs.
Maintain 3 point contact and face the loader and
attachment when mounting or dismounting.
DO NOT get on a moving or operating broom
or attachment. NEVER jump on or o a running
attachment or loader.
WARNING
WARNING

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3. Operation
3.1 General Information
The following precautions must be observed for
the safety of the operator and bystanders.
Setup
Although the broom attachment is supplied
fully assembled, some simple checks should be
performed before operation begins.
Safety Decals
The safety decals existing on the attachment
should be clearly readable and always followed.
The location and description of the decals is
shown in the parts diagram. Copies of the decals
are shown in Safety Decals section.
Hydraulic Couplers
The broom may have been shipped without the
required hydraulic quick couplers. Obtain correct
brand and size and install them on the hoses.
Hoses / Fittings
Hydraulic fittings are used to connect all
attachment hoses. All fittings should be tight
and free of leaks. Hoses must be free of crimps
or cuts that might result in leakage. Check your
attachment before operation to make sure all hose
routings are kink-free and allow for movement
during sweeping and dumping operations.
Wire Harness
The wiring harness to the optional water spray
kit pump should be routed to prevent catching or
pinching when 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 the coupler pins.
2. Move the machine forward and align the
coupler between the outer mounting bracket
plates. Pick up the attachment with the top bar.
3. Rotate the attachment back and engage
the coupler pins. Ensure coupler pins are
completely down and engaged. Always refer to
operating instructions in the skid steer manual.
4. Engage loader parking brake and stop the
engine. Cycle the controls to remove pressure
in the auxiliary hydraulic lines. Exit machine.
5. Clean quick couplers if dirty. Connect hydraulic
hoses are to the skid steer quick couplers.
6. While attachment is on the ground, visually
inspect quick coupler to ensure pins are
extended.
7. Connect the wiring harness.
Safe Broom Operation
• Always follow the safety and operating
information in this manual.
• Only operate the attachment from the seat of
the loader.
• Always follow the weight limitations of the
loader.
• Do not remove guards and shields.
• Do not sweep near or toward people, vehicles
or buildings that may be injured or damaged
by flying debris.
• Wear Eye protection around the attachment.
• Carry the attachment low to the ground.
• Do not carry passengers.
WARNING
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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

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3. Operation
3.3 Attachment Installation
Operating Tips - Gutter Brush Kit
Only use gutter brush in forward direction.
Adjust height using retention chain so gutter brush
bristle tips are touching the ground.
When not in use for a short period of time, raise
the gutter brush 1-2” above the ground with the
retention chain. Use the shut-o 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 loader hydraulics.
Storage
Follow the loader manufactures instructions to
remove the broom attachment.
DO NOT store the polypropylene brush wafers in
direct sun light. The material can deteriorate.
Raise broom housing and take weight o of broom
wafers. Store broom with bucket stop pins in the
lowest position to relieve ground pressure on
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4. Maintenance
4.1 General
Failure to follow the safety procedures before
cleaning, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing this
unit could result in serious injury or death.
Proper maintenance of the attachment will result
in longer life and more productive and cost
eective operation. There are two basic categories
of maintenance, lubrication and broom wafer
maintenance.
Lubrication
Grease the following lube points weekly. Lubricate
all grease zerks with an EP Lithium NLGL No. 2
grade grease. One example is Mobilux EP2.
•
• Broom Shroud pivot zerks. These two zerks
are located at the top rear of each side of the
bucket and should be greased weekly.
• Bearings. Grease the bearing on each side of
the broom. The left bearing 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 the broom to a dusty flat surface.
2. With the loader at low throttle, start the broom
motor.
3. Slowly lower the broom until it is the operating
position. (bolt-on edge is 1” o of ground).
4. Keep the broom in this position for 10 seconds.
Do not move loader.
5. Raise broom, stop the broom motor, and move
the loader back several feet. Lower broom to
ground, set loader brake and dismount loader.
6. Measure pattern width left by broom. Pattern
should be 2”-4” wide.
7. To adjust pattern, carefully prop up the broom
shroud assembly. Remove the two bent leg
pins.
8. Move the two stop pins to a dierent hole
location and replace the two bent pins. To
widen the pattern move the stop pins up. To
narrow the pattern move the stop pins down
(See illustration).
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See parts diagrams for pictures.
1. Place broom on the ground and perform
mandatory shutdown procedure.
2. Remove side rubber skirt retainers and chain
cover.
3. Loosen 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 o of broom
core. Roll broom core away from bucket.
6. Loosen set screws and remove sprocket and
bearing.
7. Remove end retainer from one broom end.
8. Remove wafers.
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4. Maintenance
See parts diagrams for pictures.
1. Stand broom drum on end with one retaining
plate assembled.
2. Install a new wafer making sure wafer retention
pins are trapped on broom drum bar.
3. Install more wafers alternating steel and poly
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 its
side.
5. Move core under broom housing and lower
housing on core.
6. Reassemble in reverse order from 4.2
“Removing Broom Wafers” on page 10. Confirm
all hardware is torqued appropriately. See 4.6
“Fastener Torque Specifications” on page 14.
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See parts diagrams for pictures.
1. Place broom on the ground and perform
mandatory shutdown procedure.
2. Remove 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 is torqued appropriately. See 4.6
“Fastener Torque Specifications” on page 14.
4. Maintenance
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See parts diagrams for pictures.
1. Place broom on the ground and perform
mandatory shutdown procedure.
2. Remove chain cover. Loosen and 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. Confirm all hardware is torqued
appropriately. See 4.6 “Fastener Torque
Specifications” on page 14.
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Unless otherwise specified, all 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 UNC 640
1 1/8-7 UNC 800
4.6 Fastener Torque Specifications

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5. Assembly
5.1 Parts Breakdown

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5. Assembly
5.1 Parts Breakdown
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 42” 48” 54”
1
216800-** Mini Pub - Bucket - Mini Uni - 42"
1216801-** Mini Pub - Bucket - Mini Uni - 48"
216802-** Mini Pub - Bucket - Mini Uni - 54"
2 (see Hood Assembly) Main Frame Hood Assembly 1 1 1
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 299426 Pivot Pin Retaining Bolt 2 2 2
NS
109106 Bolt on Edge 42” 1 - -
109109 Bolt on Edge 48” - 1 -
109112 Bolt on Edge 54” - - 1
NS
109176 5/8-11 x 2” Plow Bolt 7 8 9
107177 5/8-11 Locknut 7 8 9
** Specify mount type: Universal - (blank), Mini Universal - 25, Bobcat MT - 26, Avant - 35

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5. Assembly
5.2 Brush/Drum Assembly Breakdown
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 42” QTY 48” QTY 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 18” Poly/Steel Convoluted Wafer 18 20 23
4 299820 1/4-20 X 1" Flat Head Screw 8 8 8
5 299615 Grade 8 - Locknut - 1/4-20 8 8 8

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5.3 Hood Assembly Breakdown

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5. Assembly
5.3 Hood Assembly Breakdown
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 42” QTY 48” QTY 54”
1
216802-42 Main Frame Hood Weldment - 42" 1 - -
216802-48 Main Frame Hood Weldment - 48" - 1 -
216802-54 Main Frame Hood Weldment - 54" - - 1
2 (see Drum Shaft) Drum Shaft 1 1 1
3
216816-42 Front Skirt Retainer - 42" 1 - -
216816-48 Front Skirt Retainer - 48" - 1 -
216816-54 Front Skirt Retainer - 54" - - 1
4
216818-42 Rubber Skirt - Front - 42" 1 - -
216818-48 Rubber Skirt - Front - 48" - 1 -
216818-54 Rubber Skirt - Front - 54" - - 1
5 216819 Side Skirt Retainer 2 2 2
6 216822 Rubber Skirt - Side 2 2 2
7 216832 Motor Mount Plate 1 1 1
8 216834 Bearing Cover Plate 1 1 1
9 216836 Chain Cover 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 299433-2.25 Hex Bolt - Grade 8 - 1/2-13 X 2.25 14 14 14
14 299512 Set Screw - 3/8-16 X 3/4" 4 4 4
15 299625 Nylock Nut - Grade 8 - 3/8-16 17 20 22
16 299618 Nylock Nut - Grade 8 - 1/2-13 14 14 14
17 216872 Flange Cartridge Unit Bearing - Ø1 3/4" Shaft 2 2 2
18 216876 Tensioner Idler Sprocket 1 1 1
19 216871 Drive Sprocket With Weld-On Spline Adapter 1 1 1
20 220827 Carriage Bolt 5/8-11" X 2" Grade 8 1 1 1
21 216873 Drum Shaft Sprocket 1 1 1
22 216877 Spacer Washer - Grade 8 - For Ø5/8" 3 3 3
23 216874 Mini Pub Chain 1 1 1
24 299730 1/2" Washer 2 2 2
25 216830 Drum Shaft To Sprocket Adapter 1 1 1
26 216495 3/8" Washer 21 24 26
27 299627 5/8-11 Grade 8 Nylock Nut 1 1 1

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5. Assembly
5.4 Water Kit Breakdown
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WATER PUMP
ASSEMBLY
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PICKUP BROOM
WATER KIT
WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 42” QTY 48” QTY 54”
1
316565 Water Kit - 42" 1 - -
316567 Water Kit - 48" - 1 -
316569 Water Kit - 54" - - 1