Bandit
Copyright 12/07
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MODELS 1290XP/1590
MAINTENANCE SECTION
Each day before starting your machine these checks must be made:
1)
Check the safety decals and engine gauges, replace if damaged.
2)
Check, maintain, and service all safety equipment for proper operation:
“Last Chance Stop” system, engine disable plug, control bar, hood pin, spring
lock for hood pin (disc chippers only), pusher tool, etc.
3)
Check entire machine for loose nuts, bolts, and components.
4)
Check all guards to make sure they are tight and securely in place.
5)
Make sure hood hinge operates correctly, is not damaged, and is lubricated.
6)
Open chipper hood and check for any foreign objects.
7)
Check the condition of chipper disc/drum assembly.
8)
Carefully rotate the chipper disc/drum with a pry bar or wood bar to insure proper
anvil clearance. If chipper disc/drum is jammed with debris or frozen in place, do
not attempt to start engine and engage clutch until chipper disc/drum rotates freely.
9)
Check the condition of your fan blades, knives, anvil, and attaching hardware.
10)
Properly torque knife mounting hardware.
11)
After closing chipper hood, reinsert the hood pin and padlock, make sure the
hood pin is tight and secure. Make sure the hood lock pin is firmly in place,
the spring lock for hood pin springs back into position on disc chippers, and
the chipper hood engine disable plug is installed correctly.
12)
Grease chipper bearings (purge) and feedwheel bearings (1 shot) daily.
13)
Check and/or adjust belt tension on chipper and hydraulic pump belt drives.
14) Check hydraulic pump and motor shafts for fit and tightness.
15)
Check and always maintain hydraulic level at 7/8 full.
16) Check all hoses, fittings, lines, and tanks for damage and fluid leaks.
17)
Check hydraulic control valves and insure they operate and shift correctly.
18)
Check fuel level. (Running out and repriming is time consuming).
19)
Check engine oil, coolant levels, and correct engine speed. Follow ENGINE
MANUFACTURER’S manual specs.
20)
Check radiator and debris screen. Clean as necessary. Clean cooling fan and
shroud on air cooled engines.
21)
Check air cleaner and precleaner. Clean as necessary.
22)
Check clutch for proper engagement tension and lubrication, frequently adjust
and grease per PTO manufacturer’s manual recommendations.
23)
Check condition of the tires.
24)
Inspect and replace any axle dust caps that are damaged or leaking.
25)
Check infeed hopper and around the entire machine for any foreign objects,
tools, cans, saws, etc.
26)
Block tires and tongue for stability before operation. Do not rely on tongue jack.
27)
Remove transport bolt and nut, then make sure discharge is pointed in safe
direction and locked into place.
28)
Review all safety procedures on decals, from manual, and from video.
29)
Wear all applicable safety equipment: hard hat, gloves, eye protection, ear
protection, etc.
30)
Remember to check EVERYTHING on the checklist.
O.K. Repaired
DAILY START UP & MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
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