Bandit 490 Introductions Manual - Bandit
Bandit
Copyright 11/10
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MODEL 490
MAINTENANCE SECTION
DAILY START UP & MAINTENANCE (cont.)
15) Check for any fluid leaks:
Inspect for any oil, fuel, hydraulic oil, or engine coolant
leaks. Check all hoses, fittings, lines, and tanks. DO NOT
use fingers or skin to check for hydraulic leaks. Repair
or replace any damaged or leaking components.
16) Check the fuel level:
Check the fuel level, running out and repriming is time
consuming. Do not over fill, and you must leave fuel
expansion space in the top of the tank.
17) Check engine oil and coolant level:
Follow the engine manufacturer manual
recommendations for fluid levels. You MUST follow
specific ENGINE MFG. manual recommendations for
radiator coolant, additives, lubrication, correct engine
speed, ETC.
18) Check cooling fins, fan, and debris screen:
Thoroughly clean cooling fins on engine at least once
a day and twice in excessive conditions. Make sure
debris is not packed between fins. Clean cooling fan,
shroud on air cooled engines, and the debris screen (if
equipped). Improper service, maintenance, or neglect
will cause overheating problems and engine failure.
19) Check air cleaner or precleaner:
Clean or replace element following engine manual
recommendations.
20) Check tires:
Check tires for wear, weather checking and damage.
Replace if damaged.
21) Inspect axle dust caps (Towable Machine):
On towable machines, inspect axle dust caps and
replace if damaged or leaking.
22) Check the infeed hopper and around machine:
Check in the infeed hopper for any foreign objects and
around the entire machine for tools, cans, saws, etc.
All tools not in use should be stored in a tool box.
23) Block the tires:
Before operation block the tires for stability.
24) Check the discharge direction:
Make sure the discharge is pointed in a safe direction
and clamped into place.
25) Review all safety procedures on decals, from
manual, and from video.
26) Make sure all safety equipment is being worn:
Make sure you are wearing all of your safety equipment:
hard hat, face shield, gloves, eye protection, ear
protection, etc. per ANSI and OSHA standards.
27) Remember to check EVERYTHING on the checklist.
8) Check chipper drum to turn:
Very carefully, manually with a pry bar or wood bar, turn
the chipper drum a full revolution. This is to ensure the
anvil and knives have proper clearance. If the chipper
drum is jammed with debris or frozen in place, DO NOT
attempt to start the engine and engage clutch until the
chipper drum rotates freely.
9) Check the condition of your knives, anvil,
and attaching hardware:
Grind, file, or replace your knives to keep them sharp.
Check the anvil and attaching hardware for the knives
and anvil. Replace if necessary.
10) Properly torque the knife mounting hardware:
All knife mounting hardware must be factory approved.
Knife mounting hardware must be replaced after
maximum of 4-5 knife rotations/changes to insure safe
clamping ability.
Torque set, AT ALL TIMES to:
See TORQUE CHART on page 26.
11) Chipper hood is secured:
Make sure chipper hood is installed and torque the
chipper hood bolts.
12) Grease chipper bearings daily:
Use an EP-2 Lithium type grease only for chipper
bearings. Purge chipper bearings with grease. You
can not over grease these bearings. This type of
bearing is designed with a relief system that will not
allow over greasing. In other words, you can not hurt
the bearing seals by pumping in too much grease.
Most of the failures related to bearings are diagnosed
as “Contamination”. Contamination is caused by
improper lubrication. Wipe off excess grease.
Excessive grease will attract dirt.
13) Grease jack shaft bearings daily (PTO Machines):
Use an EP-2 Lithium type grease only for jack shaft
bearings. If the machine is PTO powered, purge
the jack shaft bearings with grease. You can not
over grease these bearings. This type of bearing
is designed with a relief system that will not allow
over greasing. In other words, you can not hurt the
bearing seals by pumping in too much grease. Most
of the failures related to bearings are diagnosed as
“Contamination”. Contamination is caused by improper
lubrication. Wipe off excess grease.
Excessive
grease will attract dirt.
14) Check / adjust the chipper drive belt tension:
The belts will need to be tightened several times in
the first few days of operation. A loose belt will slip
and then glaze over. Once they slip you must replace
them. See pages 0 - 1 for procedures.