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Heavy Duty Land Grader Operation And Maintenance Manual Register your WARRANTY within 30 days of purchase 888-376-7027 | BlueDiamondAttachments.com...
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Operator’s Manual and thoroughly understand safe and correct operating, installation and maintenance procedures. Model Number: _____________________________ Serial Number: Blue Diamond is continually working to improve its _____________________________ products. Blue Diamond reserves the right to make Dealer Name: ______________________________ any improvements or changes as deemed practical...
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1. Introduction 1.1 Attachment Identification Receiver Pole Receiver Pole Leveling Cylinder Control Valves Leveling Cylinder Tilt Stop Caster Adjustable Skid Plate Skid-Steer Mounting Plate Back Cutting Blade Caster Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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It may also be used to she can operate the machine safely under all alert against unsafe practices. conditions of the work area. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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• The equipment must be used ONLY on approved machines. • DO NOT modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and / or safety and could affect the life Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Tighten eyes. 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. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Check that all shields and guards are in place. • Check all welds on the attachment for wear and damage each time the attachment is removed from the machine. • Check for damaged or missing safety decals. Replace if necessary. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Check that all bolts are tight. Drive the machine to the Land Grader and align the machine to the frame for connection. Stop the engine, exit the machine, and secure the Land Grader mounting frame to the machine. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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(Item 2) to the controller bracket (Item 3) on the Land Grader. Loosen the knob (Item 4) [Figure 4] and slide the Laser Controller (Item 5) on the ball mount (Item 2). Figure 3 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Do not allow anyone between the machine and attachment when approaching the attachment for connecting. • Keep fingers and hands out of pinch points when connecting disconnecting attachment. Figure 6 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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(Item 4) until it is against the lift arm of the machine. Secure the two jam nuts (Item 3) on the adjustment rod (Item 4) [Figure 8]. Repeat the procedure for the other tilt stop making sure both sides are adjusted evenly. Figure 7 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Pull on each hose to verify full connection is made. NOTE: 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 type. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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• Place all controls in NEUTRAL. • Engage the parking brake. • Wait for all moving parts to stop. • Stop the engine and remove the key. SEE MACHINE’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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The laser beacon used must have a rotation speed of at least 600 RPM. WARNING AVOID EYE INJURY Never look directly into the laser beam. Set the laser at a height that prevents the beam from shining directly into bystanders’ eyes. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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FORWARD Turn laser to manual when turning machine around. Figure 13 Enter the machine. Fasten seat belt, start the engine, and release the parking brake. The Land Grader is ready to operate. REVERSE Figure 14 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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4.1 Land Grader Operation (Con’t) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (Operate the Land Grader and machine in any direction on flat surfaces.) TRAVEL DIRECTION LASER BEACON TRAVEL DIRECTION Figure 15 SLOPE CONSTRUCTION (Operate the Land Grader and machine with the slope.) Figure 16 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Blue Diamond will not be responsible for injuries Never operate the machine in a closed building. or damage caused by use of unapproved parts Proper ventilation is required when operating and / or accessories.
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• Flying debris or loose material is present. • Engine is running. • Tools are being used. Figure 19 Lubricate the two grease fittings (Item 1) [Figure 19] (2 per side) every eight hours of operation. Figure 17 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Remove the skid plate (Item 2) [Figure 22]. the front blade (Item 2). Remove and replace the front blade. Figure 21 Remove the bolts and nuts (Item 1) [Figure 21] from the rear blade (Item 2). Remove and replace the rear blade. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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In muddy conditions or to prevent the attachment from freezing to the ground, put the attachment on planks or blocks before removing the attachment from the machine. NOTE: Replace or repair any damaged parts, components, decals or reflectors. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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6. Parts 6.1 Main Land Grader Parts Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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PROPORTIONAL VALVE (SEAL KIT 223390) 223391 SEQUENCE VALVE (SEAL KIT 223392) 223393 MANIFOLD BODY (SEAL KIT 223394) 223395 ORIFICE, 1/16”-27 W .031 223396 COIL NUT, ARGO 223397 COIL, 12V, HDD DT04-2P 299408 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW, 10-24 X 1-3/4”, PT, ZINC Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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6. Parts 6.11 Hydraulic Hose Kit REF VALVE BLOCK FRONT REF LH CYLINDER REF RH CYLINDER Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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HYDRAULIC HOSE, 3/8” X 36”, 8FJ X 8FJ 223407 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 3/8” X 86”, 8FJ X 8FJX90L 223408 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 3/8” X 80”, 8FJ X 8FJX90L 299319 HEX BOLT, 5/16”-18 UNC x 2.00”, ZINC LK 295030-M12JIC-M12ORB HYD FITTING, 12MJ X 12MB, 90° Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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6. Parts 6.12 Hydraulic Schematic Quick Disconnects P (In) Male Female T (Out) REF VALVE BLOCK 223337 RH Cylinder LH Cylinder Rear Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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6. Parts 6.13 Masts & Manual Canister Parts Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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6. Parts 6.14 Decals ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 201091 DECAL, WARNING STAY CLEAR 223333 DECAL, WARNING: CYLINDER MOVES 223334 DECAL, WARNING: MOVING PARTS 223338 BD LOGO ASM, 5 INCH 219395 DECAL, WARNING: READ MANUAL 201092 DECAL, STANDARD FLOW Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW, 10-24 X 1”, ZINC 223521 FUTTURA CONTROLLER, EG2 223522 FUTTURA RECEIVER, 7 IN 223380 COIL CABLE, FUTTURA EG2 SENSORS 223381 NODE CABLE, FUTTURA EG2, 18’ (Hardware Included) 260404 HD30 14-PIN FEMALE CONNECTOR 223523 VALVE HARNESS, FUTTURA Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Derivitive Gain Medium Auto Return Tilt Sensing Factory Settings Next Laser Receivers Valve 2 Select Valve 2 Type Prop Current Minimum DC Test Up 21% Down 18% Valve 2 Gain Derivitive Gain Medium Software Version Error Screens Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Purple/Brown Auto/Manual Red/Red Power Red/Red Power Black/Black Ground Black/Black Ground *Confirm whether your harness uses Left/ or /Right colors *Confirm whether your harness uses Left/ or /Right colors **Connect to pin C for 160416 Bobcat 7-Pin adapter Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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Green/Gray *Confirm whether your harness uses Left/ or /Right colors Blue/White **John Deere requires an add-on trigger for Auto/Manual control Brown/Blue Yellow/Pink Purple/Brown Auto/Manual Red/Red Power Black/Black Ground *Confirm whether your harness uses Left/ or /Right colors Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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100.41 in. HEIGHT (D) 44.38 in. STEP HEIGHT (E) 18 in. OVERALL MAST WIDTH (F) 77.38 in. WEIGHT 1600 lb. FRONT - 17 cu-ft LAND GRADER BOX CAPACITY REAR - 10 cu-ft HORSEPOWER REQUIRED 45 - 70 HP Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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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...
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BLUE DIAMOND® ATTACHMENTS factory or authorized BLUE DIAMOND® ATTACHMENTS dealership or in any way so as in BLUE DIAMOND® ATTACHMENTS judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident beyond the company recommended machine rated capacity.
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