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  • Page 2 BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to repairing the goods at a BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS designated location or at an authorized dealer location, or replacing them, as BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS shall elect. The above shall be in accordance with BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS warranty adjustment policies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Owner Information 7 Attachment Identification 8 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 6 QUALITY / DEPENDABILITY / INTEGRITY Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Owner Information

    Figure 1 thoroughly understand safe and correct operating, installation and maintenance procedures. Model Number: Blue Diamond is continually working to improve its Serial Number: products. Blue Diamond reserves the right to make any improvements or changes as deemed Dealer Name:...

  • Page 8: Attachment Identification

    Introduction Attachment Identification MANUAL STORAGE HYDRAULIC MOTOR ATTACHMENT MOUNTING FRAME CHAIN CASE OPTIONAL GAUGE ROTOR TEETH SKID PLATE WHEEL MATERIAL BAR MATERIAL BAR RUBBER SHIELD Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety Safety Safety Information 11 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 11: Safety Information

    It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. IMPORTANT The signal word IMPORTANT identifies procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to the machine. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 12: Importance Of Safety

    The engine will • In addition to the design and configuration of maintain rated speed and keep the power rake equipment, hazard control and accident running at optimum speed. prevention...
  • Page 13 Tighten or replace any parts that show leakage. • Always clean fluid spills. Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel for cleaning parts. Use commercial nonflammable solvents. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Operation General Information 17 Attachment Inspection 18 Attachment Installation 19 Operating The Attachment 22 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 17: General Information

    Pre-Operation Inspection • Check for damaged or missing safety decals. Replace if necessary. Before operating the Power Rake for the first time and each time thereafter, use the following list as • Inspect the machine’s mounting frame. (See a guideline during equipment inspection.

  • Page 18: Attachment Inspection

    Check the following items every 10 hours of or damage. Replace if necessary. operation: • Check mounting plate hardware. • Verify that the power rake is properly connected to the machine. • Check power rake frame, shields, guards. Repair if damaged or replace if necessary. •...

  • Page 19: Attachment Installation

    Inspect the power rake’s mounting flange (Item 1) and wedge mounts (Item 2) [Figure 2] and all SEE MACHINE’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL welds on the power rake for wear or damage each FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. time the power rake is removed from the machine.

  • Page 20: Connecting Hydraulic Hoses

    Engage attachment locking levers / wedges (See hydraulic hoses. the machine's Operator’s Manual for detailed information). Relieve auxiliary hydraulic pressure. (See the machine’s Operator’s Manual correct procedure.) Disconnect attachment hydraulic hoses from the machine. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 21: Disconnecting Attachment From The Machine

    Enter the operator’s position. See “Entering The Operator’s Position” on page 19. Slowly tilt the machine’s mounting plate forward until the attachment mounting frame is free from the machine’s mounting plate. Drive the machine slowly backward, away from the attachment. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 22: Operating The Attachment

    • The machine must be equipped with a case NOTE: The ground conditions will determine the drain. best settings for the power rake. Choose the mode that’s right for the application. Skid Steer Requirements Tilling Mode Removing the side shields converts the power...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Slowly raise the machine’s engine RPM to the correct and desired speed. Stopping the Power Rake Slowly lower the power rake to the ground and begin forward travel. Position the power rake slightly off the ground. NOTE: DO NOT SLAM INTO THE GROUND.
  • Page 24 QUALITY / DEPENDABILITY / INTEGRITY Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Service Schedule 27 Lubrication 28 Material Bar 30 Side Shields and Skid Plates 32 Gauge Wheels 32 Drive Chain 33 Rotor 34 Cleaning the Attachment 36 Troubleshooting 37 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 27: Service Schedule

    Monthly Maintenance Drive Chain • Skid Plates • Rotor Teeth (wear, damage, and loosening) • Rotor (cracks or excessive wear) • All Hardware • 250 Hour Maintenance Chain Case Oil (80 - 90W) • Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 28: Lubrication

    DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Before servicing the Power Rake: • Lower the machine’s lift arms and place the power rake on flat, level surface. • Engage parking brake, stop engine, remove the key and exit the machine. •...
  • Page 29 (Item 1) [Figure 5] on the gauge wheel spindles. Figure 7 NOTE: To check the chain case oil, park the power rake on a smooth level surface. Remove the bolt (Item 1) [Figure 7]. If no oil present, fill the chain case with 80/ 90W oil until oil leaks out the bolt hole.

  • Page 30: Material Bar

    Adjusting the material bar up will let more material bolts. pass through the power rake and adjusting the material bar down will hold back material like rocks and debris. NOTE: When adjusting the material bar make sure the material bar is level.

  • Page 31: Material Bar Rubber Shield Replacement

    Remove the rubber shield (Item 2) and the rubber shield mounting strip (Item 3) [Figure 10]. Align the rubber shield and mounting strip onto the material bar. Install bolts, nuts and tighten. Install material bar. See material bar installation on page 30. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 32: Side Shields And Skid Plates

    Repeat procedure on the other main spindle remove the skid plate (Item 2) [Figure 12]. mount. Align the desired skid plate holes with the side shield (Item 3) [Figure 12] holes, install the bolts, nuts and tighten. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Drive Chain

    (Item 3) [Figure 15]. Install new chain and master link. Re-install the chain tensioner spring, check for proper tension. Re-install bottom and top covers. Fill chain case with oil. See “Chain Case Oil Change” on page 29. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 34: Rotor

    10. Slide the rotor back away from the gear box Secure the rotor with a lifting device before until the rotor is free. removing bearing mount bolts. 11. Remove both bearings from the rotor shaft. 12. To install the rotor, reverse the procedures. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Rotor Teeth (Replaceable)

    The fixed tooth rotor (Item 1) [Figure 19] is also offered for the power rake. NOTE: If a tooth is damaged and needs to be replaced, cut and remove the damaged tooth and weld on the new tooth. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Attachment

    Before servicing the Power Rake: damage. • Lower the machine’s lift arms and place the power rake on flat, level surface. • Engage parking brake, stop engine, remove the key and exit the machine. • Disconnect attachment hydraulic hoses.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Reverse male and female. Check Hydraulic couplers are reversed. for correct pressure. Contact your dealer Blue Low Pressure at Startup / Rotor Faulty relief valve on power rake Diamond Attachments Service Turning Slow. or machine. Department. Debris build up between rotor and Remove debris.
  • Page 38 Side Shield Allowing Material Out Over capacity. Install optional skid plate. Leaving Ridges. Side Shields Are Bending. Over capacity. Install optional skid plate. Material Bar Keeps Going Out of Slider plate is bent. Replace slider plate. Adjustment. Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Parts

    Parts Parts Hydraulic System 41 Power Rake 42 Decal Identification And Location 44 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 41: Hydraulic System

    Hydraulic Motor, V-Tec 6000 232600 Hose Adapter Manual Hose Kit 132065 Angle Hose Kit (motor to valve) Angle Hose Kit (valve to host machine) Angle Hose Kit (valve to cylinder) 232300 Solenoid Valve Flow Adjuster Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 42: Power Rake

    Parts Power Rake 11 12 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 43 232110 Hardened Jam Nut 232115 Spacer, Gage Wheel 232120 Lynch Pin 232125 Hydraulic Motor, V-Tec 6000 232600 Seal Kit Standard (High Pressure Seals) (not shown) 232605 232270 POWER RAKE SEVERE DUTY MATERIAL BAR 84" Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 44: Decal Identification And Location

    Parts Decal Identification And Location Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 45 Parts ITEM DESCRIPTION PART # DANGER DEC704 DANGER DEC702 DANGER DEC701 DANGER DEC208 WARNING DEC905 WARNING DEC903 WARNING DEC901 WARNING DEC902 CAUTION DEC802 BLUE DIAMOND BD-057 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 46 QUALITY / DEPENDABILITY / INTEGRITY Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Attachment Specifications 49 Torque Specifications 50 Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 49: Attachment Specifications

    39 GPM (148 L/min) Drive System Chain Chain Chain Drive Lubricant (or 80 / 90W 80 / 90W 80 / 90W equivalent) Weight 1223 lbs. (555 kg) 1248 lbs. (566 kg) 1273 lbs. (577 kg) Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 50: Torque Specifications

    708 ft / lb 773 ft / lb 1000 ft / lb 386 ft / lb 545 ft / lb (289 N•m) (373 N•m) (742 N•m) (960 N•m) (1048 N•m) (1356 N•m) (523 N•m) (739 N•m) Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual...

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