Bandit
77
Copyright 12/17
MODEL 18XP/1590
MAINTENANCE
PAINT CARE
To help keep up the appearance of your Bandit equipment and reduce the possibility of surface rust follow
these steps:
1. The machine should be washed on a regular basis with a non-abrasive mild detergent and then rinsed
thoroughly.
Do not pressure wash sensitive areas
like: decals, gauges, electronic devices, autofeed
control, etc.
2. When chipping acidic material, for example palm trees and fruit trees, extra care is needed to prevent
corrosion. Wash the machine and rinse the inside of the discharge, chipper housing, and feed system daily.
3. If a stone chip, paint scratch, or paint crack occurs - it should be repaired immediately. Simply sand the
edges of the damaged paint area, mask off the surrounding area, and apply primer and paint to the dry,
clean, and warm area. This will keep the damaged area from spreading or getting worse.
4. If you are unable to sand and mask the area, there are containers of primer and paint available. A small
brush can be used to touch up the area.
5.
Also, primer and most colors of paint are available in aerosol spray cans to simply spray over the eff ected
area after it is cleaned, dry, and warmed. This method is not as reliable as the process in step #2.
It is also reported that some equipment owners polish their machine at least yearly, and keep good mud fl aps
on their towing trucks to prolong the machines paint.
D-03 6/17
LOCKOUT ALL ENERGY SOURCES
BEFORE SERVICING OR REMOVING
GUARDS OR HOODS!
1. Shut off engine/motor. Key in possession.
2. Disengage pto/clutch.
3. Wait for cutter disc/drum to come to a
COMPLETE STOP
(takes at least several
minutes).
4. Install disc/drum lock pin.
5. Loader arm (if equipped) securely on ground
and hydraulic pressure released.
6. Unplug engine disable
plug-in.
7. Remove padlock from hood pin.
8. Press down and hold hood spring lock pin (on
disc chippers).
9. Retract hood pin.
DO NOT RESTART UNTIL ALL GUARDS
AND HOODS ARE SECURELY AND
PROPERLY INSTALLED.
DANGER
!
