Brush Bandit 1290XP, Operating & Parts Manual

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Bandit
Copyright 12/07 PAGE 9
MODELS 1290XP/1590 MAINTENANCE SECTION
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
1) Check anvil clearance, tightness, and wear:
Measure the anvil clearance. The clearance should
be .120” (3.0 mm) from highest knife. Check the
anvil hardware, make sure the bolts are at the proper
tightness. The anvil is a normal wear item, if it is
worn you can rotate it to a new working edge. Refer
to page 47 for the exact checking of anvil clearance
procedure.
2) Check alternator and fan belts on engine:
As applicable adjust and maintain per the engine
manufacturer’s manual.
3) Check spring tension on feedwheel system:
Do not over tighten. Keep tight for small diameter
material and progressively looser for larger diameter
material. See page 6.
4) Check wheel lug nuts:
Keep lug nuts tight, retorque, replace if needed.
DAILY START UP & MAINTENANCE (cont.)
26) Block the tires and tongue:
Before operation block the tires and tongue for stability.
Do not rely on tongue jack for operational stabilization.
27) Check the discharge direction:
Remove transport bolt and nut, then make sure the
discharge is pointed in a safe direction and locked
into place.
28) Review all safety procedures on decals, from
manual, and from video.
29) Make sure all safety equipment is being worn:
Hard hat, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, etc.
30) Remember to check EVERYTHING on the checklist.
21) Check air cleaner or precleaner:
Clean or replace element following engine manual
recommendations.
22) Check clutch:
Check for proper lubrication, and engagement tension
adjustment, frequently adjust and lubricate per PTO
clutch manufacturer’s manual. Bandit Industries, Inc.
does not warranty clutch failures.
23) Check tires:
Check tires for wear, weather checking and damage.
Replace if damaged.
24) Inspect axle dust caps:
Inspect axle dust caps and replace if damaged or
leaking.
25) Check the infeed hopper:
Check in the infeed hopper for any foreign objects and
around the entire machine for tools, cans, saws, etc.
All tools not in use should be stored in a tool box.
5) Check and retighten tank mount bolts:
Check and retighten the fuel tank and hydraulic tank
mount bolts.
6) Lubricate all pivoting and hinged areas:
Lubricate all pivoting and hinged areas on the machine
(i.e. control handle, discharge flipper, etc.)
7) Lube chain driven components:
Use a dry lube on any chain driven components:
hydraulic swivel discharge and chain driven
feedwheels.
8) Check and oil feedwheel slide box:
Check that feedwheel slide box is working smoothly,
oil with 10W/0 type motor oil. Especially new
machines need oiling to ensure correct operation during
break-in.