Bandit 2890SP, Operating & Parts Manual

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Bandit
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MODELS 2890SP/2900T
1. Engine: Follow­original­equipment­manufacturer’s­requirements­for­both­changing­oils­and­filters,­refer­
to­engine­manual­­specifications.
2. Engine Coolant: ­Refer­to­engine­manufacturer’s­manual­specifications.
3. Hydraulic Reservoir Tank: Completely­ change­ hydraulic­ oil,­ suction­ screen(s),­ and­ flush­ the­ tank­
­annually.­Change­­hydraulic­oil­filter­AFTER­ FIRST 10 HOURS OF OPERATION. Then change hydraulic
oil­filter­every­3­months­or­400­hours­thereafter.­Maintain­hydraulic­oil­level­3/4­to­7/8­full.­See­hydraulic­oil­
requirements below. Check hydraulic oil level in tank daily.
4. High Pressure & Charge Filters: Change­­high­pressure­and­charge­filters­AFTER­ FIRST 10 HOURS
OF­OPERATION.­Then­change­high­pressure­and­charge­filters­every­3­months­or­400­hours­thereafter.­
There are either two or three located under the oil cooler housing cover and the inspection cover between
the hydraulic tank and the control box, depending on the hydraulic valve installed on the machine.
5. Hydraulic Fluid Requirements: ­See­pages­53­-­54­for­hydraulic­fluid­requirements.
6. Grease swing pivot assembly bushings : Grease the top and bottom swing pivot assembly bushings
with­1­to­2­shots­of­EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­grease.­­ Excessive grease will attract dirt.
7. Grease steering axle pivot bushings (2890SP) : On model 2890SP, grease steering axle pivot bushings
with­1­to­2­shots­of­EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­grease.­­ Excessive grease will attract dirt.
8. Grease steering bushings (2890SP) : On model 2890SP, grease steering bushings with 1 to 2 shots
of­EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­grease.­­ Excessive grease will attract dirt.
9. Grease swing out pivot bushings(if equipped) : Grease swing out pivot bushings with 1 to 2 shots of
EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­grease.­­ Excessive grease will attract dirt.
10. Cutter Wheel Arm Pivot Bushings:
Grease cutter wheel arm up and down pivot bushings daily with one
(1)­to­two­(2)­shots­of­EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­grease.­ Excessive grease will attract dirt.
11. Track Expansion Assembly (2900T): Apply dry lube to the track expansion tubes daily.
12. Tracks (2900T): ­Follow­track­manufacturer’s­requirements­for­specific­track­lubricating­procedures.­
13. Cylinder Lug Pin Bushings: Grease cylinder lug pin bushings weekly with one (1) to two (2) shots of
EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­grease.­ Excessive grease will attract dirt.
14. Steel Friction Areas: Lubricate all steel friction areas including, but not limited to pivoting, hinged, sliding,
and rotating areas weekly. (i.e. cutter wheel guard, control box doors, swing out pivot, etc.).
15. Grading Blade Bushings (if equipped): Grease grading blade bushings monthly with one (1) to two
(2)­shots­of­EP-2­Lithium­type­grease.­Wipe­off­excess­grease.­ Excessive grease will attract dirt.
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