Brush Bandit 1290XP, Operating & Parts Manual

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Bandit
Copyright 12/07 PAGE 10
MODELS 1290XP/1590
Use Chain
Use
Wooden
Block
Use Yoke Lock Pin
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
The machine was built with a chipper hood engine
disable plug which disables the engine if it is not
installed properly with the hood pin holding the chipper
hood in the closed position. Correctly installed and
maintained, the engine will not start or it will shut off if
the chipper hood engine disable plug is disconnected.
The chipper hood must
NEVER be opened, or pushed
closed if the chipper disc/drum is turning.
DO NOT slam the chipper hood to the open position.
This will cause damage to the hinge. If your hinge has
become damaged by slamming the hood to the open
position,
Replace The Hinge Immediately! If the hinge
has become damaged it will cause misalignment of the
hood, the chipper disc/drum may then hit the hood and
cause a serious accident! Lubricate the hood hinge
daily.
Do not work on the machine if the engine is running
with the clutch disengaged. A clutch can self engage if
either the pilot or throw-out bearing happens to seize
to the main output shaft.
There are various types of clutches (PTO’s)
available for this type of equipment. Make sure to
study the original clutch manufacturer’s manual that
is provided with the machine and follow its instructions
for operation, service, and adjustments. Some styles
require clutch engagement to be maintained so that it
takes a lot of force, others will require very little force,
and some are push button, electric, manual lever, or
hydraulic activation. Each different style clutch (PTO)
is a very expensive item that will fail if not
correctly
maintained and adjusted. It will be quite costly if a
few minutes are not taken daily, weekly, and monthly
to keep the clutch serviced as required.
The operator must take care in the engagement
and disengagement of the clutch, engine RPM should
always be below 1000 RPM. When the engine has
sufficiently warmed up, bump the clutch handle
against engagement to start the chipper disc/drum
turning. This will have to be repeated until the chipper
disc/drum is turning at proper ratio with engine RPM.
Then push the handle all the way in gear until it locks
into position securely. After engagement raise engine
RPM to full throttle. Engaging and disengaging the
clutch at high engine RPM will quickly and excessively
wear out clutch plates as well as bearings. Refer to
clutch manufacturer’s manual for proper service and
operation.
Do not work inside the mouth of the chipper or
around the feedwheel(s), until you have installed the
yoke lock pin completely and securely to help keep
the top feedwheel in the raised position. Remove top
wheel springs if equipped, block and chain top wheel
up before doing any work inside throat.
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER