Bandit
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Copyright 12/17
MODELS 2890SP/2900T
CONTROLS
CONTROL OPERATING PROCEDURES - REMOTE
1. Travel Speed Control:
The travel speed controls the rate the machine approaches the stump. To decrease
the travel speed, turn the control knob counter-clockwise.
2. Swing Speed Control:
The swing speed controls the rate the cutter wheel passes through the stump.
To decrease the swing speed, turn the control knob counter-clockwise.
3. Link Light:
If the transmitter is linked to the machine the link light will be on.
4. Tether Plug Jack:
Plug the tether cord in here to control the machine if the batteries in the remote control
run out of power or the remote is not working.
5. Remote / Tether Switch:
If the switch is in the remote position, the machine is controlled by the trans-
mitter. If the switch is in the tether position and the tether cord is plugged in to the jack, the machine is
controlled by the tether.
6. Ignition Switch:
Locationvarieswithdifferentengineoptions.
7. Tach / Hour Meter:
Displays the engine rpm and number of hours the engine has been on. Varies with
engines and options.
8. Charging Port:
Kar-Tech remote transmitter charging port, Use approved charger only.
9. Status Light:
Ifthetransmitterisworkingproperlythestatuslightwillbegreenandflashing.Seethe
transmitter manual for further information.
10. Power On / Off Switch:
To switch the remote transmitter to on, push the switch away from the operator.
Toswitchtheremotetransmittertooff,pulltheswitchtowardstheoperator.
11. Grading Blade Down / Up (Optional):
If equipped, to lower the grading blade, push the switch away
from the operator. To lift the grading blade, pull the switch towards the operator. The grading blade is
stationary when the switch is in the center location.
12. Cutter Bump Adjustment:
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the distance the cutter wheel drops
when you hit the cutter wheel up and down or lift control switch and counter-clockwise to decrease the
distance the cutter wheel drops.
13. Engine Stop Switch:
Shutsoffthepowertotheengineandtothehydraulicvalve.Theenginestop
switch must be in the run position on the tether control or the center position on the remote transmitter
for the engine to start.
14. Throttle Up / Down Switch:
To increase the engine throttle, push the switch up. To decrease the engine
throttle, push the switch down.
15. Tracks In / Out:
Tomovethetracksintofitthroughagateorasmallspace,pushtheswitchuporawayfrom
the operator. To move the tracks out, pull the switch back or towards the operator. The tracks must be in the
out position, unless maneuvering the machine through a gate or a small space.
16. Cutter Down / Up:
To lower the cutter wheel, push the switch away from the operator. To lift the cutter
wheel, pull the switch towards the operator. The cutter wheel lift is stationary when the switch is in the
center location. When using a transmitter, if you hit and release the lift down switch, the cutter wheel will
drop a certain distance that is adjustable using the cutter bump adjustment.
17. Left Track:
To move the left track forward, push the switch away from the operator. To reverse the left
track, pull the switch towards the operator. The track is stationary when the switch is in the center location.
18.
Drive Speed:
High, low, and creep. High and low are used to move and position the machine. Creep is
used to advance the machine while cutting the stump. Use the right track or left track switch to advance
on the stump while in the creep mode.
19. Right Track:
To move the right track forward, push the switch away from the operator. To reverse the right
track, pull the switch towards the operator. The track is stationary when the switch is in the center location.
20. Swing Left / Right:
To swing the cutter wheel to the left, push the switch, away from the operator. To
swing the cutter wheel to the right, pull the switch, towards the operator. The swing is stationary when
the switch is in the center location.
21. Cutter Wheel On / Off Switch: Before engaging or disengaging the cutter wheel, make sure the
engine is at an idle.
Toturnthecutterwheelon,pushtheswitchup.Toturnthecutterwheeloff,push
the switch down.
22. Power Display:
Displays engine information: Temperature, RPMs, Tach / Hour Meter, etc.
23. Emergency Stop:
Stops the engine in emergency situations.
