Erskine Attachments Pick-Up Broom 60 User manual

Pick-Up Broom
For
Skid Steer Loaders
Operator’s Manual
Set-Up Assembly
Maintenance
Parts Information
Read this Manual Before Use

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Write the serial number for your attachment in the spaces below. Always refer to this serial
number when calling for service or parts.
Serial Number………….._____________
YOUR ATTACHMENT DEALER
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CONTACT:
SAFETY
3-4
SERIAL NUMBER/DECAL LOCATION
5-6
USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
7-8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9-12
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13-16
SET-UP ASSEMBLY
17-21
PARTS INFORMATION
22-29
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
30
WARRANTY
31
NOTE: Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make
improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligations to install them on units
previously sold.

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The signal words CAUTION, WARNING, or
DANGER are used to indicate hazards.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

The word IMPORTANT is used in the text when
immediate damage will occur due to improper
technique or operation.

The word NOTE is used to convey information that
is out of context with the manual text; special
information such as specifications, techniques,
reference information, and other information of a
supplementary nature.
The user is responsible for inspecting the machine
daily, and for having parts repaired or replaced when
continued use of the machine would cause damage,
excessive wear to other parts or make the machine
unsafe for continued operation.
If an operating procedure, tool device, maintenance
or work method not specifically recommended is
used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you
and others. You must also ensure that the
attachment will not be damaged or made unsafe by
the procedures you choose.
Erskine Attachments LLC cannot anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve potential
hazard. The safety messages found in this manual
and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.
Throughout this manual reference may be made to
the left hand (LH) or right hand (RH) side. These
terms are used as viewed from the operator’s seat
facing forward.
SAFETY
DO NOT use or perform maintenance on this machine until this manual has been
read and understood. In addition, read the Operation and Maintenance
Manual(s) pertaining to the attachment and the attachment carrier (“Loader”).

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SAFETY
Improper operation can cause serious
injury or death.
Pre-operation
This machine is designed for sweeping dirt and
small debris from hard surfaces only. NEVER use
this machine for any other purpose.
Read the operator’s manual for the “Skid Steer
Loader.”NEVER allow untrained people to
operate.
Operating instructions must be given to everyone
before operating this attachment and at least once
a year thereafter in accordance with OSHA
regulations.
NEVER exceed the maximum recommended input
power or speed specifications for the attachment.
Over-powering or over-speeding the attachment
may cause personal injury and/or machine
damage.
Keep all shields, guards, and covers in place.
Do not modify equipment or add attachments that
are not approved by Erskine Attachments LLC.
Use adequate safety warning lights and devices as
required by local regulations. Obey all local laws
and regulations regarding machine operation on
public property.
Operation
Always wear eye protection that meets ANSI z87.1
standard or use with a loader enclosure that
provides similar protection.
Hydraulic connections may be hot after use. Use
gloves if connecting or disconnecting after use.
Check and be sure all operating controls are in
neutral before starting the engine.
Keep people away from loader, attachment and
discharge when in use. This attachment sends
objects flying and has rotating parts. NEVER direct
discharge toward people –rocks and debris canbe
thrown.
Depending on how this attachment is used, dust
can be created. Prolonged exposure to dust can
cause chronic and acute health problems. A
NIOSH-approved respirator may be required.
Operation (continued)
NEVER operate near embankments or terrain that
is so steep that rollover could occur.
Always stay in the operator position when using
the attachment.
Before leaving the operators position, disengage
hydraulic drive, lower the attachment to rest flat on
the ground, stop engine, set park brake, and wait
for all motion to stop.
NEVER place hands in the discharge area or clear
debris while engine is running.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving the
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY
PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when servicing or performing maintenance on
hydraulic systems.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may
result.
Maintenance
NEVER make adjustments, lubricate, clean, or
perform any service on the machine while it is in
operation.
Make sure the attachment is serviced on a daily
basis. Improper maintenance can cause serious
injury or death in addition to damage to the
attachment and/or your equipment.

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SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
Serial Number Location:
It is important to refer to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or ordering parts. Early or later
models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use different
procedures in doing a specific operation.
Safety Decals Locations:
The locations of the safety decals are shown. If
these decals are missing, damaged, or painted over
they must be replaced. Call Erskine Attachments
LLC (218-435-4045) for replacement decals.

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Part number: 314096 (Anti-skid tape 6x28)
Location: On top of hood, right side
Quantity: 1
Part number: 200001
Location: On back of bucket, left side
Quantity: 1
Part number: 203234
Location: On each side of broom near pivot
Quantity: 2
SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS________
Small Brand Decal
Location: On each side of bucket
Quantity: 2
B
A
C
D
Part number: 320025
Location: On each side of broom
Quantity: 2
Part number: 316078
Location: On top of hood, right side
Quantity: 1
E
F
Part number: 318289
Location: On top of hood, right side
Quantity: 1
Part number: 320361
Location: On top of hood, right side
Quantity: 1
G
H
Part number: 318464
Location: On top of hood, next to opt. valve
Quantity: 1 (w/ Optional Curb Sweeper)

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USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
After the initial set-up assembly is completed use the following procedure to mount the attachment to the loader.
Levers must be fully down and locked. Failure to secure wedges or pins can allow the
attachment to come off and cause injury or death.
1. Use the step, safety treads, and grab handles to
get on and off the loader and attachment.
2. Sitting in the operator’s seat, lower seat bar (if so
equipped) and fasten the seat belt.
3. Drive the loader to the rear of the attachment. Put
the loader quick attach coupler into theattachment
mounting bracket.
4. Tilt the loader coupler backward a small amount
until it is fully engaged in the attachment mounting
bracket.
5. Stop the engine and engage the park brake.
6. Secure the coupler locking mechanism that
attaches the attachment to the loader.

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USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
7. Connect the hydraulic quick couplers from the
attachment to the loader.
IMPORTANT: Wipe the ends of the hydraulic
quick couplers (both lead and loader) with a rag
to remove any possible contamination.
Contamination can cause hydraulic components
to fail and is not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the quick couplers are
fully engaged. If the quick couplers do not fully
engage, check to see that the couplers are the
same size and brand. Do not force the quick
couplers together.
NOTE: See the loader’s operator’s manual for
auxiliary hydraulic specifications and connection
instructions.
NOTE: Attachment is shipped with 12FJX
(1-1/16” Female JIC Swivel) fittings on the ends
of the lead hoses.
8. Make sure the hoses are properly routed to fit
your specific loader. If the hoses are not routed
correctly, hoses may get pinched or rub on tires.
Be sure to check the hose routing through the full
range of intended motion of the attachment
before operating it.
More than one routing may be acceptable
depending on the loader. Pick the routing that
best suits your loader.
IMPORTANT: Proper hose routing is the
responsibility of the owner and/or operator.
Pinched or stretched hoses are not covered
under warranty.
Mounting is now complete and the attachment is
ready for operation. Use reverse order of above
instructions to dismount the attachment from the
loader.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contact Area
Direction of Travel
1. With the operator in the seat of the loader, the
seatbelt fastened, and the seat bar lowered (if so
equipped), start the engine.
2. Position the attachment so that the bucket is
slightly off of the ground, and the broom assembly
wheel is resting on the ground.
IMPORTANT: Excessive down pressure will
cause premature bristle wear or breakage.
NOTE: The down pressure on the broom
determines thebroom contact area on the surface,
or the length of bristle contact with the surface. It
is recommended to maintain a 2” to 4” bristle
contact area while sweeping.
3. Activate the loader’s auxiliary hydraulics in
continuous flow mode to start the broom bristles
turning.
IMPORTANT: When making sharp turns, raise
the front wheel of the attachment off of the ground
slightly to avoid damage to the caster assembly.
Forward Travel
For normal sweeping, position the bucket cutting edge
slightly above the ground (this helps avoid scratching
of the surface being swept), activate the auxiliary
hydraulics so that the bristles sweep away from the
operator (as shown), and slowly drive the loader
forward.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Direction of Travel
Backwards Travel
If the debris is packed onto the surface being swept,
or to pick up larger/heavier material, position the
bucket with the cutting edge flat on the ground,
activate the hydraulics so that the bristles sweep
toward the operator (as shown), and slowly drive the
loader backwards.
IMPORTANT: If the pick-up broom is equipped with
the optional curb sweeper, make sure the curb
sweeper arm has been secured in the up position.
The curb sweeper is not designed to be used in the
reverse direction. Doing so may result in damage to
the curb sweeper.
Dumping the Bucket
1. When debris starts falling out of the bucket back
onto the surface, this is an indication that the
bucket is full and needs to be dumped.
2. Disengage the hydraulic drive, raise the
attachment slightly off of the ground, and drive the
loader to the desired dumping area.
To avoid serious injury or death
due to tipover, carry attachment as low as
possible while transporting.
3. Raise the loader lift arms and tip the attachment
forward in order to empty the bucket of debris.
To avoid serious injury or death
due to tipover, NEVER lift loaded attachment
more than 3 feet off of the ground.
4. Lower the attachment and resume sweeping
operation.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the Optional Curb Sweeper
1. With the loader engine off, the attachment resting
flat on the ground, and the park brake set, remove
the holding pin from the curb sweeper arm.
2. Holding onto the handle on the curb sweeper arm,
slowly lower the curb sweeper to rest on the
ground and install the pin in the floating position.
3. Pull the knob on the valve out to allow oil to flow
to the curb sweeper hydraulic motor.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the auxiliary
hydraulics before attempting to shift the manual
valve. Failing to do so can damage the valve.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4. With the operator in the seat of the loader, seat
bar lowered (if so equipped), and seat belt
fastened, start the loader engine.
5. Activate the auxiliary hydraulics to start the broom
bristled turning away from the operator. The curb
sweeper will also start turning.
6. Slowly drive the loaderforward to begin sweeping.
IMPORTANT: When sweeping next to curbs, be
sure that only the bristles on the curb brush touch
any vertical surfaces.
IMPORTANT: The curb sweeper is only designed
to be used while travelling in the forward direction.
Operating the curb sweeper while travelling in the
reverse direction can damage the curb sweeper.
To disengage the curb sweeper:
1. Disengage the hydraulic drive, lower the
attachment to rest flat on the ground, shut down
the engine, engage the park brake, and wait for all
motion to stop.
2. Push the knob on the valve in to stop oil flow to the
curb sweeper motor.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the auxiliary
hydraulics before attempting to shift the manual
valve. Failing to do so can damage the valve.
3. Remove the pin from the floating position, use the
handle to lift the curb sweeper arm up to the
storage position, and reinstall the pin to lock the
curb sweeper arm up in place.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Lower the attachment to rest flat on the ground, disengage the hydraulic drive, shut down
the engine, relieve the hydraulic pressure to the attachment, set the park brake, and wait for all motion
to stop before leaving the operator’s seat to perform service of any kind.
It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the loader and attachment for damage, loose bolts,
fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem. Preventive maintenance is
the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Bolts and set screws can loosen after initial usage. After the first hour of operation check all bolts
and set screws.
No. 2 Lithium
base gun grease
Clean engine oil
LUBRICATION
Use No. 2 lithium base gun grease when lubricating
all attachment grease fittings.
Grease both pivot ear zerks every 8 hours of
operation.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Replacing Brush Sections
1. Remove the side rubber shields from both sides of
the attachment.
2. Remove the two endplate mounting bolts and nuts
on each side. Retain for later reassembly.
NOTE: The motor hex drive block will be removed
with the endplate.
3. Using a hoist or other suitable lifting method, raise
the hood and block it up in place with jack stands.
4. Carefully remove the brush head assembly.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
5. Remove the bearing retaining bolt and washer.
6. Loosen the set screws on the bearing assembly
and slide the bearing and endplate off of the arbor.
7. Remove the three bolts holding the brush retainer
to the arbor, and remove the brush retainer.
8. Remove the old brush sections.
9. Number the ribs on the arbor as 1, 2, and 3.
10. Slide the first flat brush section onto the arbor so
that the pins are around one of the arbor ribs.
11. Slide the first “wavy” brush section on so that the
pins are around rib 1.
12. Slide the second “wavy” brush section on so that
the pins are around rib 2.
NOTE: Every other brush section will need to be
flipped so that the high spots of the bristle “waves”
on the neighboring sections hit each other.
13. Slide the third “wavy” brush section on so that the
pins are around rib 3.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
14. Continue this pattern until all “wavy” brush
sections are installed.
NOTE: Install 28 “wavy” brush sections on a 60”
arbor, 36 “wavy” brush sections on a 72” arbor, or
42 “wavy” brush sections on an 84” arbor.
15. Slide the second flat brush section onto the arbor
so that the pins are around one of the arbor ribs.
16. Reinstall the brush retainer and three bolts.
17. Slide the bearing/endplate assembly onto the end
of the arbor. Tighten the bearing setscrews, and
reinstall the bearing retaining bolt and washer.
18. Move the arbor and brush assembly into the
bucket housing. Lower the hood and make sure
the endplates and rubber side shields are in place
for reinstallation.
19. Align the bolt holes and secure the endplates to
the hood. Slide the motor and endplate assembly
into the arbor, aligning the hex drive block inside
the arbor.
20. Be sure to adjust the arbor height to ensure a 2”
to 4” bristle contact area. This is done by
positioning the rear endplate bolts in the
appropriate holes on the adjustment bars.
21. Tighten all hardware to the proper torque(s).
Refer to the bolt torque chart on page 13 of this
manual.

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SET-UP ASSEMBLY
Curb Sweeper Installation
Unpack the parts and compare them to the parts list.
If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Erskine
Attachments LLC for replacement parts.
The curbsweeper is designed tobe mounted oneither
the right or the left side. Ideally, it is recommended to
mount the curb sweeper on the right side (farthest
away from the operator.
1. Attach the mount plate with the three carriage
bolts and lock nuts provided.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the mounting bolts to 65-
70 ft.-lbs.
NOTE: The shield may be removed to allow
easier access to the mounting holes.
2. Mount the sweeper arm to the mounting bracket
using the 3/4" x 3-1/2" bolt and lock nut provided.
Position the sweeper arm in the up position, and
secure in place with the 3-point pin and lynch pin.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the bolts to 220-240 ft.-
lbs.

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SET-UP ASSEMBLY
3. Mount the motor bracket to the sweeper arm
using two 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts and one 1/2" flat
washer as shown.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the bolts to 65-70 ft.-lbs.
4. Mount the motor to the motor bracket using the
four bolts and lock washers.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the bolts to 25-30 ft.-lbs.
5. Install the two straight hydraulic fittings into the
motor. Be sure to leave the exposed ends
capped until the hoses are installed.

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[C]
[A]
[B]
SET-UP ASSEMBLY
6. Mount the hub plate to the motor using the
woodruff key and nut.
7. Mount the sweeper brush to the hub plate with the
four 3/8" x 2” bolts and lock nuts.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the bolts to 25-30 ft.-lbs.
8. Attach the elbow [A], straight [B], and tee [C]
fittings to the valve as shown, if not already
pre-assembled.

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SET-UP ASSEMBLY
9. Mount the selector valve with the two bolts and
lock nuts provided. Reach underneath the rear
rubber shield in order to install the lock nut.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the bolts to 25-30 ft.-lbs.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the bolts, as this will
interfere with the valve’s operation.
10. Attach the 90° hose ends of the 120” hoses to the
motor mounted on the curb sweeper.
If installing the curb sweeper on the right side of
the attachment, attach the hose from port “A” on
the motor to the tee adaptor, and attach the hose
from port “B” on the motor to the straight adapter.
Reverse the hose orientation if mounting the curb
sweeper on the left side of the attachment. This
will ensure proper brush rotation.
11. Route the valve-to-motor hoses as shown, and
secure in place with the provided cable ties.