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Bandit
MODEL 1425
MAINTENANCE
INFEED MAINTENANCE
DANGER
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Before attempting any type of maintenance,
disengage clutch, wait for the cutterhead to come to
a complete stop, turn off engine, remove the ignition
key, make sure the ignition key is in your possession,
wait 2 minutes and then disconnect the battery.
Damage to the infeed conveyor belt will occur if
the belt is too tight. The infeed conveyor will surge
if the conveyor belt is running too tight.
ADJUSTING INFEED CONVEYOR BELT TENSION
1. Remove the bolts and the covers (highlighted
in red in Figure 1) on both sides of the infeed
conveyor to adjust the infeed conveyor belt.
2. Loosen the nuts (highlighted in red in Figure 2)
on both sides of the infeed conveyor assembly.
3. Adjust the nut (highlighted in green in Figure 2)
on both sides so the infeed conveyor tail shaft
moves equally on both sides. Do not overtighten.
ADJUSTING INFEED CONVEYOR BELT TRACKING
1. Remove the bolts and the covers (highlighted
in red in Figure 1) on both sides of the infeed
conveyor to adjust the infeed conveyor belt.
2. Loosen the nuts (highlighted in red in Figure 2)
on the appropriate side as determined above.
3. Adjust the nut (highlighted in green in Figure 2)
so the infeed conveyor tail shaft moves out. Do
not overtighten.
If the infeed conveyor belt is slipping, it needs to be tightened. It is better for the infeed belt to run loose
than too tight. Adjust as needed.
If the infeed conveyor belt is running to one side of the machine, the tracking needs to be adjusted on the
same side. The machine must be setting level to adjust the infeed conveyor belt properly.
4. Tighten the nuts (highlighted in red in Figure 2)
on both sides of the infeed conveyor assembly.
5. Make sure the infeed belt is running in the center
of the infeed conveyor tail shaft and in the center
between the infeed sides after the machine is
started. If it is not refer to the “Adjusting Infeed
Conveyor Belt Tracking” instructions below
6. Reinstall the access covers and infeed conveyor
bearing covers on both sides.
4. Tighten the nuts (highlighted in red in Figure 2).
5. Make sure the infeed belt is running in the center
of the infeed tail shaft and in the center between
the infeed sides after the machine is started. If
the conveyor belt is still not running center repeat
steps 3-5 until it is.
6. Reinstall the access cover and infeed conveyor
bearing covers.
NOTICE
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Access
Cover
Infeed Conveyor
Covers
Access
Cover