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Copyright 3/20
Bandit
MODEL 1425
MAINTENANCE
Each day before starting your machine these checks must be made:
DAILY START UP & MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
1. Check the safety decals and engine gauges, replace if damaged.
2. Check, maintain, and service all safety equipment for proper operation:
engine disable plugs, hood pin, etc.
3. Check entire machine for cracks, damage, loose bolts and nuts, and loose or
missing components.
4. Check all guards to make sure they are tight and securely in place.
5. Make sure cutterhead hood hinge operates correctly, is not damaged, and is lubricated.
6. Open the cutterhead hood and check for any foreign objects in the cutterhead
chamber or on the infeed conveyor.
7. Check the condition of cutterhead assembly, cutterhead chamber, & cutterhead bearings.
8. Carefully rotate the cutterhead with a pry bar or wood bar to ensure proper anvil
clearance. If cutterhead is jammed with debris or frozen in place, do not attempt
to start engine and engage clutch until cutterhead rotates freely.
9. Check the anvil clearance, tightness, wear, and attaching hardware.
10. Check the screen for wear or damage.
11. After closing cutterhead 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, and the cutterhead hood engine disable plug is installed correctly.
12. After closing the discharge access door, securely bolt it, and make sure the discharge
access door engine disable plug is installed correctly.
13. Grease the feedwheel, discharge conveyor, and infeed conveyor bearings (1 shot) daily.
14. Remove any debris from inside, around, and behind the beltshield at the end of each day.
15. Check belt tension on cutterhead and hydraulic pump belt drives;
adjust/replace as necessary.
16. Check infeed conveyor tracking.
17. Check discharge conveyor tracking.
18.
Check hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor shafts for fit and tightness.
19. Check and always maintain hydraulic level at 7/8 full.
20.
Check to ensure all hydraulic shut-off valves are open on hydraulic tank.
21.
Check all hoses, fittings, lines, and tanks for damage and fluid leaks.
22. Check hydraulic control valves and ensure they operate and shift correctly.
23. Check clutch for proper engagement tension and lubrication, frequently
adjust and grease per PTO manufacturer’s manual recommendations.
24. Check fuel level. (Running out and repriming is time consuming).
25. Check engine oil, coolant levels, and correct engine speed.
Follow ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S manual specs.
26. Check DEF level on Tier 4 engines. Fill to ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S
manual recommendations.
27. Check air cleaner, precleaner, and vacuator valve. Clean or replace as necessary.
28. Check radiator and debris screen. Clean as necessary.
29. Check oil cooler. Clean as necessary.
30. Check condition of the tires (if equipped). Fill as needed.
31. Inspect and replace any axle dust caps that are damaged or leaking (if equipped).
32. Make sure the discharge conveyor is positioned in a safe location.
33. Block tires and tongue for stability before operation. Do not rely on tongue jack.
34.
Remove all potential fire hazards, wood debris, mulch, oils, fuels, etc.
35. Check around entire machine for any foreign objects, tools, cans, saws, etc.
36. Review all safety procedures on decals, from manual, and from video.
37. Wear all applicable safety equipment: hard hat, face shield, gloves,
eye protection, ear protection, etc.
38. Remember to check EVERYTHING on the checklist.
OK REPAIRED
