Blue Diamond Mini Skid Steer 2 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Series 2 Brush Cutter
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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WARRANTY
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888-376-7027 | BlueDiamondAttachments.com

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  • Page 1 Mini Skid Steer Series 2 Brush Cutter Operation and Maintenance Manual Register your WARRANTY within 30 days of purchase 888-376-7027 | BlueDiamondAttachments.com...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: _____________________________ Blue Diamond is continually working to improve its Dealer Name: ______________________________ products. Blue Diamond reserves the right to make any improvements or changes as deemed practical and pos- Dealer Number: _____________________________ sible without incurring any responsibility or obligation...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.3 Hose Set ................. 23 5.4 Drive Assembly ..............24 5.5 Blade Carrier ................25 5.6 Decal Identification & Location ..........26 6. Specifications ................ 27-28 6.1 Attachment Specifications ........... 27 6.2 Torque Specifications ............28 7. Warranty ..................29 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Bobcat MT compatible 303728-26 Avant compatible 303728-35 42” Mini Universal 303722-25 12 – 20 closed Bobcat MT compatible 303722-26 Avant compatible 303722-35 Mini Universal 303731-25 10 – 20 50” closed Bobcat MT compatible 303731-26 Avant compatible 303731-35 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Ensure that all safety pictograms/decals are IMPORTANT legible. If pictograms/decals are worn, they must be replaced with new ones obtained from Blue Diamond and placed in the position The signal word IMPORTANT identifies indicated by this manual. procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to the machine.
  • Page 6: Operators

    In case of doubt regarding the use of the machine and/or the interpretation of this manual, the operator must contact either their dealer or Blue Diamond. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    / or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. • DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on the equipment while the machine is running. • Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if damaged. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 8 • Never allow riders on either machine or equipment. • If transporting the equipment on a truck or trailer, make sure the equipment is properly secured to the transport vehicle. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Check that all shields and guards are in place. • Check for loose bolts and tighten them if necessary. • Check all welds on the attachment for wear and damage each time the attachment is removed from this machine. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 10 • Inspect the deck for cracks, bends, or damage. • Engage the park brake. • Stop the engine and remove the key. • Wait for all moving parts to stop. SEE MACHINE’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 11: Entering & Exiting The Prime Mover

    Leave the operator’s position. Before connecting to the attachment, inspect the machine’s mounting plate. (See the machine’s Operator’s Manual for inspecting the mounting frame). Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 12 Remove dirt or debris from the male and female couplers. Visually inspect the couplers for corroding, cracking, damage, or excessive wear. Replace as needed. Connect the attachment hydraulic hoses to the machine. Pull on each hose to verify the full connection is made. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 13: Operating The Attachment

    Objects can be thrown more than several hundred feet. • Keep all shields installed. Repair or replace if damaged or missing. • Check blade carrier, blades and mounting hardware. Replace if damaged. Never weld or modify. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 14 Slowly raise the mini skid steer engine RPM to the correct and desired cutter speed. CAUTION DO NOT exceed 3000 continuous PSI operating pressure. Serious damage can result. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 15 Set the brush cutter on the ground and then raise it up a few inches from the ground. Engage auxiliary hydraulics to begin blade rotation. Be careful to compensate for rising or falling ground as you may need to raise or lower brush cutter to compensate. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Blade Bolt Torque - 500 ft/lb (678.0 N•m) • All Hardware • Deck (cracks, bends, or damage) Mount (cracks, bends, or damage) • Monthly Maintenance • Blades (cracks, bends, or excessive wear) • Skid plates • All Hardware 1000 Hour Maintenance Drive Assembly • Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 17: Drive Assembly

    Replace the oil in the direct drive assembly every 1000 hours. Repeat procedure until all blade nuts and bolts 4.3 Blade Assembly have been removed. NOTE: Blue Diamond recommends replacing the Blade Tightening / Replacement bolt and nut every time the blades are changed. Blade Installation DANGER Align blade with the hole in the blade carrier.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Attachment

    See “Leaving the Operator’s Position” on page 11. Use water or air pressure to clean debris from under the brush cutter deck. Be careful when removing any obstructions that are wrapped around either the blades or the blade carrier. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Avoid hitting solid objects (rock, steel pipes, large Blades breaking. Excessive shock loads. tree stumps, etc.) Leak at cutter motor or Investigate & repair. Contact your Blue Diamond Hydraulic oil level other plumbing. Attachments® Product Support Department. goes down during Leak in machine hydraulic operation.
  • Page 20: Parts

    5. Parts 5.1 Parts Breakdown Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 21 Chain Retainer Bar 36” — — — 203655 Chain Retainer Bar 42” — — 203695 Chain Retainer Bar 50” — — — 203600 3-Linkage Discharge Chain — 203045 4-Linkage Discharge Chain — — — 299469-F 3/4-16 X 2-1/4” Hex Bolt Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 22: Mount Options

    Mount Plate — Compatible with Mini Universal Mount —25 —26 —35 103740-26 Mount Plate — Compatible with Bobcat MT 103740-35 Mount Plate — Compatible with Avant 220827 5/8-11 X 2” Carriage Bolt 299845 5/8” Lock Washer 109177 5/8-11” Locknut Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 23: Hose Set

    5. Parts 5.3 Hose Set 81” ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 203792 Machine Hoses with Sleeve 295010-M12JIC-M12ORB Hydraulic Fitting M12 JIC to M12 ORB 224011 Female Hydraulic Quick Coupler 224012 Male Hydraulic Quick Coupler Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 24: Drive Assembly

    3/4-10 X Direct Drive Bolts 299628 3/4-10 Direct Drive Nuts 299856 3/4” Direct Drive Lock Washer Valve Block for 203760 203770 Valve Block Mount Bolts for 203770 203771 Valve Block to Motor White O-Ring 203908 * Before August 2023 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 25: Blade Carrier

    5.5 Blade Carrier ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 203626 Blade Carrier 36" 203148 Blade Carrier 42" 203723-2 Blade Carrier 50" 203620 Blade for 36" 203670 Blade for 42" 203720 Blade for 50" 203030 Blade Nut 203035 Blade Bolt Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 26: Decal Identification & Location

    Danger: Do Not Operate without Cab and Glass Guards BD-113 Blue Diamond Decal BD-001 Read Owner’s Manual BD-072 Warning: Do not use over 26 GPM BD-007 Hazard: High Pressure Fluid BD-055 Danger: Debris Discharge Area BD-060 Blue Diamond Decal Small BD-092 Register Warranty Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Weight (No mount) 500 lbs 600 lbs 800 lbs Blade Type Double edged Blade Rotation Bi-directional Blade Count Drive Type Direct Drive Flow (GPM) 9 – 20 12 – 20 10 – 20 Max Pressure (PSI) 3000 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 28: Torque Specifications

    547 ft / lb 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) Blue Diamond® Attachments...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    ATTACHMENTS before work is performed. ® The BLUE DIAMOND® PRODUCT SUPPORT TEAM will advise repairs and applicable parts exchanges. Tampering with the failed part may void the warranty. This warranty does not include freight or delivery charges incurred when returning machinery for servicing. Dealer mileage, service calls, and pickup/delivery charges are the customers’...
  • Page 30 QUALITY | DEPENDABILITY | INTEGRITY Blue Diamond® Attachments 4512 Anderson Road, Knoxville, TN 37918 888-376-7027...

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