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Copyright 3/20
Bandit
MODEL 1425
TROUBLESHOOTING
DANGER
!
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.
PROBLEM: ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Battery cables cut or
unhooked.
Inspect battery cables for damage and repair or replace as necessary.
Corroded battery
terminals.
Clean battery terminals and reconnect the battery.
Dead or low battery
Charge or replace battery.
No power to ignition
switch, circuit breaker
tripped.
Reset circuit breaker on back of engine enclosure.
No power to engine gauge
panel, main fuse blown.
Check the in-line fuse near engine starter and replace if necessary. This fuse
protects the entire engine gauge panel and its functions.
Engine disable plug
disconnected (Start-up
horn will still sound).
Check the cutterhead hood engine disable plug and the discharge access
door engine disable plug to ensure that they are both installed and operating
correctly. See pages 18.
PROBLEM: ENGINE TURNS BUT WILL NOT START
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No fuel
Fill tank and prime engine fuel system
Problem with the engine
or the control panel
Check maintenance screen on control panel and refer to the control panel
operating notes for further troubleshooting.
Emergency shut down
switch is activated.
Make sure both emergency shut down switches are not activated by pressing
the reset buttons and make sure the actuation cable tension gauge is
centered, see page 45. Also, check the control panel for errors.
PROBLEM: HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS NOT WORKING MANUALLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Shut-off valves on
hydraulic oil tank not on.
Turn shut-off valves on.
Low oil in the hydraulic
tank.
Keep oil level 7/8 full.
Broken pump shaft.
Repair or replace pump.
Suction strainer in
hydraulic tank is plugged. Remove and clean or replace strainer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: KEY PAD CONTROLS NOT WORKING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Hydraulic systems not working
If the engine will throttle up or down, refer to
Hydraulic systems not
working.
A hydraulic or coil issue is eliminated as the problem if the
control handle on the valve moves.
Blown fuse.
Check fuses on front of control panel and replace if needed.