Bandit 2890SP, Operating & Parts Manual

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Bandit
34 Copyright 12/17
MODELS 2890SP/2900T MAINTENANCE
17. Check radiator, debris screen:
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual.
Thoroughly­clean­radiator­fins­at­least­once­a­day­
or more in excessive conditions. Make sure debris
is­ not­ packed­ between­ fins.­ Use­ compressed­ air­
and/or pressurized water (soap may also be needed)
to clean the radiator, depending on the level and type
of debris. If pressurized water is used, be careful
not to turn the debris hard and pack solid between
the­ radiator­ fins.­ Make­ sure­ to­ clean­ the­ radiator­
in the correct direction depending on if the cooling
fan­is­a­sucker­or­a­pusher;­do­not­propel­the­debris­
into the radiator with compressed air or pressurized
water. A partially plugged radiator will not allow the
engine to cool properly. Keep the compressed air or
pressurized water a safe distance from the radiator
fins­and­parallel­to­the­fins­so­they­are­not­damaged.­
Visually­inspect­the­radiator­fins­and­make­sure­they­
are­not­bent­or­closed­off,­repair­or­replace­as­needed.­
Clean cooling fan, shroud on air cooled engines, and
the debris screen (if so equipped). Improper service,
maintenance, or neglect will cause overheating
problems and/or engine failure.
18. Check oil cooler:
Thoroughly­ clean­ cooler­ fins­ at­ least­ once­ a­ day­
or more in excessive conditions. Make sure debris
is­ not­ packed­ between­ fins.­ Use­ compressed­ air­
and/or pressurized water (soap may also be needed)
to clean the cooler, depending on the level and type
of debris. If pressurized water is used, be careful
not to turn the debris hard and pack solid between
the­cooler­fins.­Make­sure­to­clean­the­cooler­in­the­
correct­direction;­do­not­propel­the­debris­into­the­
cooler with compressed air or pressurized water. A
partially plugged cooler will not allow the hydraulic
oil to cool properly. Keep the compressed air or
pressurized water a safe distance from the cooler
fins­and­parallel­to­the­fins­so­they­are­not­damaged.­
Visually­inspect­the­cooler­fins­and­make­sure­they­
are not bent or closed off, repair or replace as
needed. Clean cooling fan and make sure operating
correctly.
19. Check air cleaner and precleaner:
Clean or replace element following engine manual
recommendations. Also, check and clean the
vacuator valve.
20. Inspect, adjust, and lubricate tracks (2900T):
Inspect, adjust, and lubricate tracks as needed per
track MFG. manual.
21. Lubricate track expansion assembly (2900T):
Apply dry lube to track expansion tubes daily.
22. Check tires (2890SP):
Check tires for wear, air pressure, weather checking
and damage. Replace if damaged. Fill each tire to
rated capacity.
8. Grease cutter wheel bearings daily (belt
driven cutter wheels only):
On machines with a belt driven cutter wheel, use
an EP-2 Lithium type grease only for all bearings.
Purge cutter wheel 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.
9. Grease cutter wheel arm pivot bushings:
Grease cutter wheel arm pivot bushings with 1 to 2
shots­of­EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­
grease.
Excessive grease will attract dirt.
10. Clean debris from poly chain guard (belt
driven cutter wheels only):
On machines with a belt driven cutter wheel, clean
out poly chain guard by removing bottom portion of
guard. Chip build up will wear or break poly chain
belt.
11. Check / adjust the poly chain belt tension and
alignment (belt driven cutter wheels only):
On machines with a belt driven cutter wheel, The
belts will need to be tightened several times in the
first­few­days­of­operation.­A­loose­belt­will­slip­and­
glaze over. Once they slip, you must replace them.
See pages 38-39 for procedures. Check the grinder
belt sheaves with a straight edge to ensure they
are in line.
12. Check hydraulic oil level:
The hydraulic oil reservoir tank level should always
remain at 3/4 to 7/8 full. Remember to check DAILY
to avoid excessive heat build up.
13. Check for any fluid leaks:
Inspect for any oil, fuel, hydraulic oil, or engine
coolant­leaks.­Check­all­hoses,­fittings,­lines,­and­
tanks.­ DO­ NOT­ use­ fingers­ or­ skin­ to­ check­ for­
hydraulic leaks. Repair or replace any damaged or
leaking components.
14. Check hydraulic control valves:
Inspect all hydraulic control valves and ensure they
operate smoothly and shift correctly.
15. Check the fuel level:
Check the fuel level, running out and repriming is
time­consuming.­Do­not­over­fill,­and­you­must­leave­
fuel expansion space in the top of the tank.
16. Check engine oil and coolant level:
Follow the engine manufacturer manual
­recommendations­for­fluid­levels.­You­ MUST follow
specific­ENGINE­MFG.­manual­recommendations­
for radiator coolant, additives, lubrication, correct
engine speed, ETC.
DAILY START UP & MAINTENANCE (cont.)