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241 SERIES ShOWN
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________
MODEL NUMBER: ___________________
800-456-7100 I www.paladinattachments.com
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PICK-UP SWEEPER
240 / 241 / 242 SERIES
2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI. 48130, United States of America Copyright ©
Manual Number: 51-4745
Date: December 2016
Rev. 1
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PICK-UP SWEEPER 240 / 241 / 242 SERIES 241 SERIES ShOWN SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________ Manual Number: 51-4745 Date: December 2016 MODEL NUMBER: ___________________ Rev. 1 800-456-7100 I www.paladinattachments.com 2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI. 48130, United States of America Copyright ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE..........................5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Statements .......................7 General Safety Precautions ..................7-9 Equipment Safety Precautions ................10-11 DECALS Decal Placement......................12 Decals ........................13 INSTALLATION Installation........................14 Detaching........................14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Intended Use ......................15 Volumizer ........................15 Adjusting the Sweeper Brush Pattern ................15 Operation ......................16-20 Starting and Stopping, Travel Direction, Brush Speed, Brush Adjustment, End of Pass, Dumping, Before Operating the Sweeper, While Operating the Sweeper, Operating Tips, Stuck On Material, Snow, Dirt and Gravel, Heavy Debris, Thatch...
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  • Page 5: Preface

    PREFACE GENERAL COMMENTS Congratulations on the purchase of your new product! This product was carefully designed and manufactured to give you many years of dependable service. Only minor maintenance (such as cleaning and lubricating) is required to keep it in top working condition. Be sure to observe all maintenance procedures and safety precautions in this manual and on any safety decals located on the product and on any equipment on which the attachment is mounted.
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  • Page 7: Safety Statements

    SAFETY STATEMENTS ThIS SYMBOL BY ITSELF OR WITh A WARNING WORD ThROUGhOUT ThIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR ThE SAFETY OF OThERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ThESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INjURY OR DEATh. ThIS SIGNAL WORD INDICATES A hAzARDOUS SITUATION WhICh, IF DANGER NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATh OR SERIOUS INjURY.
  • Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield when driving pins in or out, or when any operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other hazardous mate- rial. WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT Do not work under raised booms without supporting them. Do not use support mate- rial made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels, or any other material that could suddenly collapse or shift positions.
  • Page 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! DO NOT MODIFY MAChINE OR ATTAChMENTS Modifications may weaken the integrity of the attachment and may impair the func- tion, safety, life, and performance of the attachment. When making repairs, use only the manufacturer’s genuine parts, following authorized instructions. Other parts may be substandard in fit and quality. Never modify any ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) or FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) equipment or device. Any modifications must be authorized in writing by the manufacturer.

  • Page 10: Equipment Safety Precautions

    EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
  • Page 11 EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TRANSPORTING ThE SWEEPER • Travel only with the attachment in a safe transport position to prevent uncon- trolled movement. Drive slowly over rough ground and on slopes. • When transporting on a trailer: Secure attachment at recommended tie down locations using tie down accessories that are capable of maintaining attachment stability.

  • Page 12: Decals

    Use this information to order replacements for lost or damaged decals. Be sure to read all decals before operating the attachment. They contain information you need to know for both safety and product longevity. SERIAL NUMBER TAG LOCATION #50-0727 (240 SERIES ShOWN) #50-0723 #41043 #07-8273 - MANUAL STORAGE TUBE...

  • Page 13: Decals

    DECALS WARNING! MISUSE hAzARD PART #50-0723 WARNING! hIGh PRESSURE FLUID PART #50-0724 WARNING! FLYING OBjECTS PART #50-0727 WARNING! hAzARDOUS DUST PART #41043 TIE DOWN POINT DECAL PART #50-0643 NOTE: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MODEL NUMBER AND LOGO DECALS.

  • Page 14: Installation

    INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION The following instructions will help you to mount your Pick-Up Sweeper onto your prime mover. The Pick-Up Sweeper uses the quick-attach system for ease of installation. Therefore, if you know how to attach your loader bucket, attaching the Pick-Up Sweeper should prove no problem.

  • Page 15: Intended Use

    OPERATION INTENDED USE: This sweeper is designed solely for use in construction cleanup, road maintenance and similar operations. Use in any other way is considered contrary to intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to operation, service and repair conditions, as specified by the manufacturer, are essential elements of intended use.

  • Page 16: Operation

    TRAVEL DIRECTION Travel should be in the forward direction and brush rotation always away from the oper- ator. The 240 Series standard Pick-Up sweeper can reverse the brush rotation for end of pass pile clean up or stuck on material.
  • Page 17 OPERATION DUMPING (240 SERIES STANDARD SWEEPER ONLY) Empty the bucket by raising the sweeper above the container, then dump using the prime mover tilt controls. (241 & 242 SERIES PRO SWEEPERS ONLY) The 241 and 242 Series sweepers are equipped with a high dump floor. Empty the debris by raising the sweeper directly above the container and reversing the auxiliary hydraulic flow to the sweeper. This will extend the cylin-...
  • Page 18 STUCK ON MATERIAL (240 SERIES STANDARD SWEEPER ONLY) When encountering stuck on material that cannot be removed by the rotating brush alone, the operator may simply back over the mate- rial and lower the bucket cutting edge to the ground and scrape the material loose. The brush direction may then be reversed to assist in collecting this material.
  • Page 19 WATERLESS DUST ABATEMENT SYSTEM (VACUUM) The Waterless Dust Abatement System (Vacuum Attachment) is not available on the 240 Series, optional on the 241 Series and standard equipment on the 242 Series Pick-Up Sweepers. The Waterless Dust Abatement System (Vacuum Attachment) requires that the sweepers skirting (flaps) are properly installed.
  • Page 20 OPERATION OPTIONAL GUTTERBROOM OPERATION The gutterbrooms are designed for sweeping for- CONTACT AREA (TOP VIEW) ward only. When sweeping next to curbs or walls with a LEFT RIGhT gutterbroom, only the bristle tips should touch the vertical surface. When the gutterbroom height is properly adjust- ed, bristles contact the ground as shown.

  • Page 21: Storage

    OPERATION STORAGE NOTICE! Do not store the sweeper with weight on the brush. Weight will deform the bristles, destroying the sweeping effectiveness. To avoid this problem, place the sweep- er on blocks or use storage stands. Do not store polypropylene brushes in direct sunlight. The material can deterio- rate and crumble before the bristles are worn out.

  • Page 22: Tie Down Points

    OPERATION WARNING! Use lifting accessories (chains, slings, ropes, shackles and etc.) that are capable of supporting the size and weight of your attachment. Secure all lifting accessories in such a way to prevent unintended disengagement. Failure to do so could result in the attachment falling and causing serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GENERAL INFORMATION Regular maintenance is the key to long equipment life and safe operation. Maintenance requirements have been reduced to an absolute minimum. However, it is very important that these maintenance functions be performed as described below. Procedure Daily Every 40...

  • Page 24: Replacing Brush Sections

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE REPLACING BRUSh SECTIONS DRIVE PINS FIGURE 1 Remove four motor mount studs and klik pins. Retain hardware for reinstallation. CORE Remove motor bucket mount with motor and the hex receiver plate. Remove bearing assembly: Remove four TUBES bearing mounting studs and klik pins, center capscrew and bolt on idler shaft.

  • Page 25: Replacing Bearing

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE REPLACING BEARING RIGhT SIDE OF SWEEPER Remove the center M8 capscrew and the klik pins securing the bearing mounting plate to the bearing assembly and side of sweeper. BEARING FLANGE Remove bearing flange from the mounting plate. BEARING Press out existing bearing and replace with new.

  • Page 26: Replacing Gearbox (Vacuum System)

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE REPLACING GEARBOX (VACUUM SYSTEM) Remove the motor and fan assembly from the top of the vacuum system. Remove gearbox cover. Loosen set screw on bottom of coupling to gearbox shaft. Remove bolts securing the motor to the gearbox mounting and remove motor. Remove capscrew and washer from bottom gearbox shaft.

  • Page 27: Volumizer

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE REMOVING VOLUMIzER (241 & 242 SERIES ONLY) Sweepers equipped with the patented Volumizer are not designed to reverse the direc- tion of the brushes for End of Pile Clean Up. Reversing the auxiliary hydraulic flow will stop brush rotation and lower the high dump floor. If End of Pile Clean Up is required for your job at hand the Volumizer will need to be removed and the manifold modified. This will allow the brushes to rotate in reverse while still gently extending the cylinders on the high dump floor which acts as a dust pan for End of Pile Clean Up.

  • Page 28: Cylinder Seal Replacement

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CYLINDER SEAL REPLACEMENT The following information is provided to assist you in the event you should need to repair or rebuild a hy- draulic cylinder. When working on hydraulic cylinders, make sure that the work area and tools are clean and free of dirt to prevent contamination of the hydraulic system and damage to the hydraulic cylinders.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Now insert the seal into the gland from the inner end. Position the seal in its groove, and release and remove the tool. Press the seal into its seat the rest of the way by hand. NOTE: Threaded gland is shown in diagram for reference only.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLEShOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PROBLEM MOTOR FOR Auxiliary hydraulics control on prime Refer to Prime Mover operator’s manual. SWEEPER WILL mover is activated in the wrong position. NOT OPERATE. Hoses from sweeper to Prime Mover Refer to Prime Mover operator’s manual. incorrectly connected.
  • Page 31 TROUBLEShOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PROBLEM BRUSh WEARS Check for material buildup and clean as Slider plates are jammed. QUICKLY required. Check and set brush height/pattern. Brush pattern set too wide. Install “T” handle quick pins. Sweeper in “float” position. EXCESSIVE Refer to Prime Mover operator’s manual. Low hydraulic oil level on the Prime Mover.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLEShOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PROBLEM DUST ESCAPING Inspect filter and seals for damage. Replace Filter seal damaged or hole in filter. FROM FAN if necessary. EXhAUST FILTER ShAKING Remove filter and clean with water. (See Dirty Filter. Material embedded in filter FREQUENCY Operation Section) INCREASING FILTER DOES NOT Prime mover not providing power or 12V DC power source not functioning. ShAKE electrical cord damaged. Debris build up between filter tray and Remove debris.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 240 SERIES PICK-UP SWEEPERS SPECIFICATIONS 240 SERIES DESCRIPTION 60” 72” 84” Overall Height 30” (76.2cm) 30” (76.2cm) 30” (76.2cm) Overall Width 70.50” (179.1cm) 82.50” (209.6cm) 94.50” (240.0cm) Overall Length 59.25” (150.5cm) 59.25” (150.5cm) 59.25” (150.5cm) Sweeping Width 60” (152.4cm) 72”...
  • Page 34 SPECIFICATIONS 241 SERIES PICK-UP PRO SWEEPERS SPECIFICATIONS 241 SERIES DESCRIPTION 60” 72” 84” Overall Height 30” (76.2cm) 30” (76.2cm) 30” (76.2cm) Overall Width 70.50” (179.1cm) 82.50” (209.6cm) 94.50” (240.0cm) Overall Length 59.25” (150.5cm) 59.25” (150.5cm) 59.25” (150.5cm) Sweeping Width 60” (152.4cm) 72”...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 242 SERIES PICK-UP PRO SWEEPERS SPECIFICATIONS 242 SERIES DESCRIPTION 60” 72” 84” Overall Height 47.25” (120.0cm) 47.25” (120.0cm) 47.25” (120.0cm) Overall Width 70.50” (179.1cm) 82.50” (209.6cm) 94.50” (240.0cm) Overall Length 59.25” (150.5cm) 59.25” (150.5cm) 59.25” (150.5cm) Sweeping Width 60” (152.4cm) 72”...

  • Page 36: Bolt Torque Specifications

    BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLES Use the following charts when determining bolt torque specifications when special torques are not given. Always use grade 5 or better when replacing bolts. SAE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: The following torque values are for use with extreme pressure lubricants, plating or hard washer applications Increase torque 15% when using hardware that is unplated and either dry or lubricated with engine oil.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty / Parts

    PARTS In order to provide you with the most UP-TO-DATE part information, all parts for www.paladinattachments.com/ this attachment have been moved to our website at Manuals . Please use these diagrams and parts lists to locate replacement parts. When servicing your attachment, remember to use only original manufacturer replacement parts.

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