Page 1
QC Series 210 Series Hydraulic Windrow Sweepers for Skid Loaders Sweepster Serial Number____________________ Manual Number: 51-3880 Release Date: November 3, 2008 Serial Number 0733001 and Up 800-456-7100 www.paladinlcg.com Sweepster 2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI 48130 United States of America...
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and features may change without notice. Warranty To validate the warranty for this unit, fill out the warranty card or warranty pages located at the back of this manual. Then, send this information to SWEEPSTER.
51-3880, 11/08 SAFETY SECTION GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information •Check prime mover tire pressure before sweeping. Read this manual •Check tire ratings to be sure they match the prime mover load. Weigh the sweeper end of the prime mover, if necessary, to insure proper tire rating. Read all safety information in this manual.
Repair loose lines, loose tubes, and loose hoses. Repair damaged lines, damaged tubes, and damaged hoses. Leaks can cause fires. See your SWEEPSTER dealer for repair or replacement parts. Replace the parts if any of the following conditions are present: •The end fittings are damaged or leaking.
• Apply the safety sign to the position shown in the diagram Safety signs are available, free of charge, from your dealer above and smooth out any bubbles. or from SWEEPSTER. Item Part Qty Description 50-0634 Label, Serial Number...
Page 11
51-3880, 11/08 SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS Safety Signs and Labels 50-0634 50-0643 50-0721 50-0722 50-0724 50-0726...
51-3880, 11/08 OPERATION SECTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Information Section QC Brush Head Single Motor Dual Motor Approximate Weight 73 lbs 82 lbs 5 Ft Specifications and Model with SAE J2513 852 lbs 80 lbs 6 Ft Mounting Views 15 lbs 53 lbs 7 Ft 82 lbs...
51-3880, 11/08 OPERATION SECTION SWEEPING/OPERATING TIPS Before Each Use 4. Engage the brush and then lower it to the ground. Perform daily maintenance as indicated in Maintenance 5. Increase prime mover engine rpm to sweeping speed. Schedule. 6. Travel forward at 5 mph (8 kph) or less. Run the prime mover and sweeper at a slow idle.
51-3880, 11/08 MAINTENANCE SECTION LEVELING THE SWEEPER Leveling Level the sweeper for even brush wear and effective use. CAUTION - Avoid injury. Before adjusting the sweeper, always turn off the sweeper and the prime mover engine and remove the key. Move the sweeper to a flat, paved surface.
Page 18
51-3880, 11/08 MAINTENANCE SECTION LEVELING THE SWEEPER High High High High figure 3 figure 5 High High High High figure 4 figure 6 To correct leveling problems shown in: 7. Measure to see if the brush head assembly is level when angled.
51-3880, 11/08 MAINTENANCE SECTION BRUSH PATTERN/SPRING CHAIN/TRANSPORT CHAIN Setting Brush Pattern A properly adjusted brush offers the best sweeper performance. To check the brush pattern: Move the sweeper to a dusty, flat surface. Set the prime mover’s parking brake and leave the engine running.
51-3880, 11/08 MAINTENANCE SECTION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Schedule Procedure Before After See Prime Each Use Each Use Hours Hours Mover Manual Brush head assembly - Level Brush pattern - Check (See Pattern Adj. Section) Cylinders - Retract rods - Grease threaded and ball ends to prevent rust Filter, air, prime mover - Clean Fittings/hoses, hydraulic - Check for leaks/tighten...
51-3880, 11/08 MAINTENANCE SECTION MAINTENANCE RECORDS Maintenance Record Use this log to record maintenance performed on the sweeper. Maintenance Performed Date Comments Procedure Performed...
51-3880, 11/08 MAINTENANCE SECTION REPLACING BRUSH SECTIONS Replacing Brush Sections Remove motor mount screws. Retain hardware for reinstallation. Remove motor mount. Remove bearing mounting plate screws from side. Retain hardware for reinstallation. Remove core from brush head assembly. Remove one half of bearing mount plate from bearing. Remove retaining plate from core assembly.
51-3880, 11/08 MAINTENANCE SECTION LUBRICATION POINTS Lubrication Points The following grease fittings should be greased before each use. See figure for locations. Core bearing (1 fitting - single motor only) Brush Head Pivot (2 fitting) Not Shown: Hydraulic Angle Cylinder (1 fitting)
51-3880, 11/08 SERVICE SECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Brush Head Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Brush rotates in wrong direction Hoses installed incorrectly Switch hoses at brush head tubes Brush slows or stops when sweeping Brush pattern too wide Adjust brush pattern to 2-4 inches (51-101mm) wide: see Maintenance: Adjusting Brush Pattern Travel speed too fast...
Manual valve - Flow too high Reinstall restrictor fitting on barrel retracts too quickly because restrictor fitting missing end of cylinder from cylinder Manual valve - Flow too high Contact Sweepster for smaller even though restrictor fitting is orifice fitting installed...
Host pump flow rate exceeds Contact host manufacturer maximum rate of broom for proper flow control method Hydraulic motor seals leak Back pressure exceeds Contact Sweepster 1000 psi Motor is failing High number of hours on motor; Contact dealer to rebuild or replace...
51-3880, 11/08 SERVICE SECTION MOTOR PORTS Hydraulic Hose Routings TANK PRESSURE TANK PRESSURE PRESSURE TANK TANK PRESSURE TANK PRESSURE Hydraulic Angle: Connect pressure line to female quick Manual Angle: Connect pressure line to female quick disconnect . Connect return line from brush motor(s) to “P” port disconnect.
51-3880, 11/08 SERVICE SECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Wiring Harness...
Page 31
51-3880, 11/08 Parts Manual QC Series Angle Brooms Table of Contents Parts Lists ..............32-43 Brush Head Frames ............32 Core Assemblies ...............33 Shaft Assembly ..............34 Motor Bucket Assembly ............35 Hydraulics-Dual Motor ..........36-38 Hydraulics-Single Motor ..........3-40 Brush Head Stand ............41 Brush Frame Labels ............42 Quick Attach ..............43 2105MH-XXXX 5 FT QC, 32”, Single 18 ci, Hydraulic Angle Broom...
51-3880, 11/08 PARTS SECTION MOTOR BUCKET ASSEMBLIES Motor Bucket Assemblies Item Part Qty Description 03-4682 1 Motor, Hydraulic, White, 17. Cu In, with Check Valve, Right (Dual Motor) 03-4634 1 Motor, Hydraulic, White, 17. Cu In, with Check Valve, Left (Single or Dual Motor) 03-4425 1 Motor, Hydraulic, White, 24. Cu In, with Check Valve, Left (Single Motor)
51-3880, 11/08 PARTS SECTION BRUSH HEAD LABELS Brush Head Labels Item Part Qty Description 50-0252 Label, Logo, Large, White 50-0634 Label, Serial Number 50-0643 Label, Tie Down Point 50-0721 Label, Warning, Crush Hazard 50-0722 Label, Warning, Misuse Hazard 50-0724 Label, Warning, High Pressure Fluid Hazard 50-0726 Label, Warning, Flying Objects &...
Spring, Tension, 325#/in 07-603 Pin, Quick Release, 1 x 3 10. 11-080 Weld, Swing, Plate Weld, Frame, Mounting (Contact Sweepster with seial number and model number of unit for correct part) 12. 13-4657 Bushing, 1 x 5/8 x .562 13. 50-0635...
51-3880, 11/08 OPTION SECTION HOOD KITS 180° Hood Kits with Drape Factory Installed RETAINER STRAP COMBINATIONS 13-15648-2 28-787 5 Ft 5 FT 28-788 6 Ft 13-15648-3 28-78 7 Ft 6 FT 28-70 8 Ft 7 FT 28-77 Ft 8 FT 9 FT See chart for correct combination.
Page 47
51-3880, 11/08 OPTION SECTION HOOD KITS 180° Hood Kits Field Installed Factory Installed 28-722 5 Ft 28-783 5 Ft 28-723 6 Ft 28-784 6 Ft 28-724 7 Ft 28-785 7 Ft 28-725 8 Ft 28-786 8 Ft 28-748 Ft 28-76 Ft Item Part Description...
Page 49
51-3880, 11/08 OPTIONS SECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM Dust Suppression System Direct Nozzle Mount Field Installed Factory Installed 28-1 12 Volt 28-10114 12 Volt 28-10116 24 Volt 28-10115 24 Volt NOTE 1: MOUNT SPRINKLER KIT IN THIS POSITION WHEN USING 180 DEGREE HOOD OR DIRT DEFLECTOR OPTION.
Page 50
51-3880, 11/08 OPTIONS SECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM Dust Suppression System Spray Bar Nozzle Mount 12 Volt 24 Volt 11-410 (5 Ft [1.3m]) 11-437 (8/ Ft [2.0m]) 11-4045 (6 Ft [1.5m]) 11-4171 (7 Ft [1.8m]) 11-4062 (8 Ft [2.0m]) 11-4262 ( Ft [2.7m]) Replacement Parts for 03-1326 and 03-2558 : 07-6565 Fan Shroud...
Page 52
51-3880, 11/08 OPTIONS SECTION CONVERSION KIT Manual to Hydraulic Single Motor Kit: 28-10133 Return from Brush Head Return to Skid Steer Item Part Description Replacement Parts for 03-4887 : 03-221 Fitting, 6MF-6MB, 6F50L0-S 03-4888 Seal Kit 03-2352 Hose, .38 x 32, 6FF-6FF0, 4.75K 03-5035 Cylinder Rod 03-236...
Page 53
51-3880, 11/08 OPTIONS SECTION CONVERSION KIT Manual to Hydraulic Dual Motor Kit: 28-10134 Item Part Qty Description 03-221 Fitting, 6MF-6MB, 6F50L0-S 03-2352 Hose, .38 x 32, 6FF-6FF0, 4.75K 03-236 Elbow, 0, 10MF-12MB 03-4700 Elbow, 45, 10MF-12MB 03-4887 Cylinder, 2.50 x 1.38 x 7.50, 3.5K Ball-Cross Tube 03-5173 Hose, .63 x 60, 10FF-12FF, 3.625K 03-5215...
51-3880, 11/08 Appendix QC Series Angle Brooms Table of Contents Bolt Torque Specifications ........55 Hydraulic Fittings Torque Specifications ....56-57 Glossary .............58-5 Warranty Information ..........60-61...
Page 56
51-3880, 11/08 APPENDIX TORQUE SPECS. NOTE - Nylock nuts are utilized when greater resistance to vibrating loose is required, and greater operating temperatures are not a factor. In addition, like lock nuts, nylock nuts have a safety feature that if the bolt does vibrate loose, the nut will remain on the screw.
Page 57
51-3880, 11/08 APPENDIX TORQUE SPECS Hydraulic Torque Specifications Face Seal: Assembly, Tube to Fitting Note - Face seal fittings have the most reliable sealing method and therefore, should be used whenever possible. Installation 1. Make sure threads and sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or any foreign materials. 2.
Page 58
51-3880, 11/08 APPENDIX TORQUE SPECS. Hydraulic Torque Specifications Straight Thread O-ring Fitting: Assembly, Fitting to Port NOTE - Straight thread o-ring fittings are utilized to adapt hydraulic systems to motors, pumps, cylinders, and valves. Installation (Adjustable Fitting) 1. Make sure threads and sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or any foreign materials. 2.
Page 59
51-3880, 11/08 APPENDIX GLOSSARY angle or angle assembly - portion of the sweeper that allows manual angle kit - means of swinging the brush head the brush head assembly to angle. assembly mechanically. BP - black pipe. mid pump unit - sweeper in which the pump is mounted on the mid PTO.
Page 60
51-3880, 11/08 APPENDIX GLOSSARY swing or swing assembly - portion of the sweeper that allows the brush head assembly to angle. swing cylinder - means of angling the brush head assembly hydraulically. tank assembly, hydraulic - assembly that includes the hydraulic reservoir, filter and fittings;...
Construction Division. Paladin Light Construction Group Sweepster Harley Bradco McMillen The Major Bradco, FFC, Harley, McMillen, Sweepster PO Box 266 Delhi IA 52223 2800 North Zeeb Rd Dexter MI 48130 100 East Lee Rd Lee IL 60530 2800 North Zeeb Rd Dexter MI 48130 Fax 563.922.2700...
Page 62
Limited Warranty and I accept the terms therein. For a period of 12 months from the date of delivery of product to the original user, Sweepster Attachments, LLC. warrants each product to be free from manufacturing defects, subject to the limitations contained in this policy.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the QC 210 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers