Bandit
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Copyright 8/19
MODEL 2290
BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED.
1. Idle engine, disengage clutch.
2. Make sure the feedwheel is in the lowered position.
3. Lower the discharge into the transport position, setting on top of the discharge chute support.
4. Raise the front of the machine or transport trailer with the stabilizer legs and remove the stabilization
blocks used.
5. Couple machine or transport trailer to transport vehicle by lowering the machine onto the hitch or backing
into the 5th wheel. Make sure the hitch matches the coupling size. Then secure hitch and lock it or make
sure the 5th wheel has a positive lock.
6. Place the stabilizer legs in the transport position, fully retracted and install the lock pin.
7.
Place all controls in the “off ” position.
8.
Disengage clutch wait for the chipper drum to come to a complete stop, turn off engine and you must
have the ignition key in your possession.
9. Wait at least 2 minutes after the engine shuts down and then disconnect the battery.
10. Disconnect and store the tether remote control or the radio remote control in the cabinet.
11. Attach the safety chains by crossing them under hitch, make sure to allow the proper amount of slack in
chains to avoid binding or dragging the ground when making turns.
12. Secure the tail light tether cords and hook up the plug-ins. The light assembly with the green pigtail is for
the right side (curb side) and the light assembly with the yellow pigtail is for the road side.
13. Plug in the electrical connection for the lights on the machine or transport trailer and connect the
break-away cable (if equipped).
14. Check running lights, turn signals, and brake lights. All must be operating properly before transporting
the machine. If equipped with electric brakes, check to make sure they are operating correctly.
15. If equipped with air brakes, connect the brake lines and make sure the air tank drain valve is closed.
Check brakes to make sure they are operating correctly.
16. Remove all excess debris. Remove any wood or debris which may have collected.
17. Store all tools in the tool box and make sure all boxes and cabinets are closed and secured.
18. Check tires for correct pressure, cuts or damaged rims.
19. Check lug nuts and retorque if necessary. Check new units before operation, check again after 20-25
miles (32-40 km) and regularly check at least weekly.
20. Inspect and replace any axle dust caps that are damaged or leaking.
21. Check wheel bearings and grease or oil axles per axle manufacturer’s manual.
22. Fold radiator screen to the transport position and secure into place.
23. Fold all steps and ladders into transport position and pin into place.
24.
Walk around the machine to confi rm that everything is secure and that there is not anything loose that
could fall off during transport. Look under machine to ensure nothing is dragging. Look down both sides
of the machine for anything sticking out that may become damaged during transport.
25. If machine is equipped with a vise, make sure to secure in place and clamp jaws closed.
26. Close and secure any of the following, if equipped: engine cowl doors and side panels, radiator debris
screens, inspection doors, housing covers, tanks caps and covers, etc.
27. If the machine is self propelled and on a transport trailer, make sure the trailer has the correct load
capacity, the machine is positioned on the trailer for correct weight distribution, and the machine is
securely bound down to the trailer bed per your States binding requirements. Make sure the loading
ramps are securely stored for transport. (See Loading & Unloading Self-Propelled Machines.)
28. The machine is now ready for transport. Make sure to obey all local regulations and laws regarding the
transporting of this type of machine.
29. Do not drive too fast for road conditions or exceed speed regulations for equipment towing. Machine
must be hauled level and the towing vehicle must be sized to handle hitch weight, towing weight, and
braking requirements.
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
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TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
