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Extreme Duty Excavator Drum Mulcher Operation and Maintenance Manual Register your 190555, 190565 WARRANTY within 30 days of purchase 888-376-7027 | BlueDiamondAttachments.com...
Manual and thoroughly understand safe and correct operating, installation and maintenance procedures. Model Number: _____________________________ 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 Dealer Number:...
Measured sound power level in this manual to ensure proper and efficient use of Guaranteed sound power level (LWA) machine. NOTE: Blue Diamond® cannot be held liable if 1.3 Attachment Model specified limits are exceeded. Numbers NOTE: Noise emissions in the environment...
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• Before starting operation of the machine, check that the rotor and its hammers are in good condition. • Check that there are no objects wrapped around the rotor. Figure 4 Figure 2 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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This mulcher features an adjustable intake plate [Figure 9] to control the size of material processed. Figure 6 Hydraulic Connection Panel The hydraulic connection panel [Figure 7] connects the excavator hoses to the mulcher. Figure 9 Figure 7 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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.
If the machine vibrates, behaves strangely, area when operating the equipment. This or makes unusual noises, stop operation and attachment discharges debris that can be contact your local dealer or Blue Diamond® hazardous. Product Support immediately. • The equipment must be used ONLY on •...
Transporting Safety • DO NOT operate in a work area that has • Blue Diamond® Attachments cannot be held not been inspected for foreign debris and responsible for any damage due to transport obstacles. that was carried out by the customer and/or •...
DO NOT climb on the machine while it is in medical attention is required. operation or when it is off. Wear goggles. Use cardboard to check for leaks. • DO NOT start the mulcher rotor without first raising the machine off the ground. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
Immediate the ignition. medical attention is required. • Use Blue Diamond® approved spare parts for Wear goggles. Use cardboard to check for leaks. better performance and increased safety. Storage of the Machine Precautions during Maintenance •...
NOT connect or operate the machine or carry removed from the machine. out any maintenance operations. Contact your • Check for damaged or missing safety decals. local dealer or Blue Diamond® Product Support Replace if necessary. immediately to ensure your safety and that of the machine. •...
Zip-tie the harness to the excavator hoses or other available points for routing along the boom. Route the harness in such a way that it will not be stretched, pinched, or otherwise damaged by the movement of the boom or attachment. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
Shift Pressure 3. Connect the pressure hose. Wrench Adjustment NOTE: Disconnect in reverse order. 19mm Socket Guard Plate Hose Guard and 8mm Allen Key Access Plates Displacement 6mm Allen Key Adjustment Shift Pressure 3mm Allen Key Adjustment Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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4. Hold the allen key in place, and tighten the jam nut. Repeat the above steps for measurement NOTE: DO NOT engage the hydraulics for more and adjustment until the desired shift pressure than 30 seconds to avoid heat buildup in the is reached. hydraulic system. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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NOTE: 2200 – 2500 RPM is for optimum performance. Maximum RPM is 2800. NOTE: Rotor speed may decrease as hydraulic oil temperature increases. Figure 16 4. Measure the rotor speed again, and adjust as needed. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
For best results, find the balance between speed, power, and material mulched. Alignment of the Machine to Terrain • At working position, DO NOT put pressure on the mulcher with the arm (ground), as this could damage a component. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
DO NOT throw away, dump, or burn products Diamond® cannot be held responsible for that could pollute the environment. improper waste disposal. • Blue Diamond® shall not be held responsible in the event of poor waste management by any maintenance personnel. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
• Check the piston rod on the cylinder for scratches that could damage the seals. NOTE: Use original Blue Diamond® spare parts for better performance and increased safety. IMPORTANT If the cylinder can be moved manually without...
• Replace worn or broken belts. deflection in the center of the span [Figure 19] NOTE: Use original Blue Diamond® spare parts for is equal to the deflection distance shown in better performance and increased safety. the table when the deflection force shown is applied with a tensiometer.
The replacement of teeth and tightening torque of teeth must be carried out by qualified personnel or an authorized service technician. • NOTE: Use original Blue Diamond® spare parts for better performance and increased safety. 4.7 Spare Parts Figure 20 To order a spare part, the customer must contact an authorized Blue Diamond®...
• Belts Greasing • Rotor bearing housings • Cylinder Pin • Direct drive * For these tasks Contact your dealer or Blue Diamond® Product Support. ** Refer to 4.3 Greasing and Lubrication on page 20 for interval. Blue Diamond® Attachments...
Lubricate according to the times indicated in this manual. Respect the working limits indicated by the manufacturer (in Frequent bearing Machine overloaded. case of doubt, contact your dealer or Blue Diamond® Product breakage. Support). Incorrect rotor mounting or Check assembly and adjustments.
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Replace the belt. Check the hydraulic motor drive shaft and if necessary, have Rotor not turning. Broken hydraulic motor bearing or it repaired or replaced. Contact your dealer or Blue Diamond® drive shaft. Product Support. Oil leak. Identify and repair all leaks in the hydraulic circuit.
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5. Parts 5.1 40” Main Components Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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M12 X 1.75MM X 35MM CARRIAGE BOLT FULL THREAD 290414 REAR SKID SHOE (SEE PAGE 44) — 2.7MM X M16 X 30MM FLAT WASHER — M16 X 2.00 NYLOCK NUT — M12 X 1.75MM X 30MM HEX BOLT FULL THREAD Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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5. Parts 5.1 40” Main Components Cont’d Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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M16 X 2MM X 40MM CARRIAGE BOLT FULL THREAD 290476 ADJUSTABLE INTAKE PLATE — M16 X 2.00MM NYLOCK NUT 290405 CHAIN 10 DIN 5685 11 LINKS L=460 MM 290521 CHAIN ROD 290643 M12 X 1.75MM X 25MM BOLT FLANGED BUTTON HEAD Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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M12 X 1.75 NYLOCK NUT — 2.3MM X M12 X 24MM WASHER 290436 ROTOR SHAFT OUTLET COVER — M12 X 1.75MM X 25MM BOLT HEX HEAD FULL THREAD 290437 BELT DRIVE COVER PLATE 290438 POLYCHAIN BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY (SEE PAGE 49) Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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— M12 X 1.75MM NYLOCK NUT 290519 LARGE COUNTERBLADE – 300MM 299068 M12 X 1.75MM X 30MM CARRIAGE BOLT FULL THREAD — M16 X 2.00MM X 140MM BOLT HEX HEAD PARTIAL THREAD 290518 SMALL COUNTERBLADE – 200MM Blue Diamond® Attachments...
2.3MM X M12 X 24MM FLAT WASHER — M12 X 1.75MM NYLOCK NUT 290413 FRONT SKID SHOE (SEE PAGE 45) 299069 M12 X 1.75MM X 35MM CARRIAGE BOLT FULL THREAD 290414 REAR SKID SHOE (SEE PAGE 44) Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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5. Parts 5.2 50” Main Components Cont’d Blue Diamond® Attachments...
M16 X 2MM X 40MM CARRIAGE BOLT FULL THREAD 290401 ADJUSTABLE INTAKE PLATE — M16 X 2.00MM NYLOCK NUT 290405 CHAIN 10 DIN 5685 11 LINKS L=460 MM 290515 CHAIN ROD 290643 M12 X 1.75MM X 25MM BOLT FLANGED BUTTON HEAD Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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5. Parts 5.2 50” Main Components Cont’d Blue Diamond® Attachments...
POLYCHAIN BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY (SEE PAGE 49) 290576 M16 X 2MM X 27MM SHANK EYEBOLT FULL THREAD — 2.7MM X M16 X 30MM FLAT WASHER — M16 X 2.00 NYLOCK NUT 290643 M12 X 1.75MM X 25MM BOLT FLANGED BUTTON HEAD Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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85CC MOTOR AND LOAD ADAPTER ASSY (SEE PAGE 47) — M16 X 2MM X 50MM CARRIAGE BOLT FULL THREAD — M12 X 1.75MM NYLOCK NUT 290519 LARGE COUNTERBLADE - 300MM 299068 M12 X 1.75MM X 30MM CARRIAGE BOLT FULL THREAD Blue Diamond® Attachments...
5. Parts 5.4 Front Skid Shoe — 290413 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 290643 M12 X 1.75MM X 25MM BOLT FLANGED BUTTON HEAD 290418 FRONT SKID SHOE WELDMENT 290421 FRONT SKID SHOE WEAR STRIP Blue Diamond® Attachments...
290444 BELT TENSIONER PLATE — 2.3MM X M12 X 24MM FLAT WASHER M12 X 1.75MM X 30MM BOLT SOCKET HEAD FULL — THREAD SAE SPLIT FLANGE HALF #16 CODE 62 295000-16-62SF (2 HALVES REQUIRE 1X O-RING 295011-16) Blue Diamond® Attachments...
M10 90º GREASE ZERK 290637 3/8” MALE PLUG 50MM SHAFT X 110MM HOUSING ID X 40MM WIDE 290634 SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING 290562 120MM ID X 4MM THICK RETAINING RING 290453 55MM ID X 120MM OD X 16MM THICK SEAL Blue Diamond® Attachments...
ROLLER BEARING + SLEEVE H2312 290457 BEARING HOUSING 290458 55MM ID X 90MM OD X 8MM THICK SEAL 290573 90MM ID X 3MM THICK RETAINING RING INTERNAL 290463 55MM ID X 75MM OD X 8MM THICK SEAL Blue Diamond® Attachments...
65MM SHAFT X 140MM HOUSING ID X 48MM WIDE 290456 ROLLER BEARING + SLEEVE H2312 290457 BEARING HOUSING 290458 55MM ID X 90MM OD X 8MM THICK SEAL 290573 90MM ID X 3MM THICK RETAINING RING INTERNAL Blue Diamond® Attachments...
5. Parts 5.11 Rotor Bearing — 290456 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 65MM SHAFT X 140MM HOUSING ID X 48MM WIDE 290636 SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING 290459 TAPERED SLEEVE H2312 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
5. Parts 5.12 Rotor ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 290461 ROTOR OUTER WASHER 290481* 40” ROTOR ASSEMBLY WITH CHIPPING TEETH (SEE PAGE 54) 290462* 50” ROTOR ASSEMBLY WITH CHIPPING TEETH (SEE PAGE 54) *Serial #1800083 is Blue Diamond® Attachments...
5. Parts 5.14 Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Block And Hydraulic Connection Panel Parts — 290403 Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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M12 X 1.75 NYLOCK NUT — 2.3MM X M12 X 24MM WASHER M12 X 1.75MM X 30MM FLANGED BUTTON HEAD BOLT — FULL THREAD 290488 HOSE PROTECTION COVER 290643 M12 X 1.75MM X 25MM BOLT FLANGED BUTTON HEAD Blue Diamond® Attachments...
ROTOR HUB LONG GREASE HOSE 40” – 1350 OAL 90° MALE 290478 1/8” NPT TO 90° MALE 1/8” NPT ROTOR HUB LONG GREASE HOSE 50” – 1450MM OAL 90° 290432 MALE 1/8” NPT TO 90° MALE 1/8” NPT 290428 M10 X 1.0 GREASE ZERK STRAIGHT Blue Diamond® Attachments...
OPEN DISCHARGE COVER GROUND OTHER COMPONENTS: PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 290023 ATTACHMENT HARNESS TO SOLENOIDS (NOT SHOWN) 290684 5 FT CONTROL LEG EXTENSION (OPTIONAL) 216921 10 FT CONTROL LEG EXTENSION (OPTIONAL) 200013 10 FT POWER LEG EXTENSION (OPTIONAL) Blue Diamond® Attachments...
2 Rows Maximum Cutting Capacity 7” In the table below, document the specifications of the excavator the mulcher is tuned to each time it is tuned for a new machine. Date Host Machine ID Auxiliary Pressure Auxiliary Flow Blue Diamond® Attachments...
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’...
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