Bandit Intimidator 12XP, Operating & Parts Manual

Page 1: ...ivery Date ________________________ Copyright 3 19 ATTENTION Depending on what replacement parts you are ordering we will need the following information CHIPPER COMPONENTS Serial Number Model Number o...

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Page 3: ...Bandit Industries Inc Safety Booklet D A N G E R ACCIDENTS INVOLVING BRUSH CHIPPERS CAN AND SHOULD BE PREVENTED Operator training and enforcement of safety policies are essential...

Page 4: ...ded These meetings are a benefit to new inexperienced employees and also remind experienced employees of the obvious dangers involved with tree work Even experienced employees may be injured if they m...

Page 5: ...he material Feeding from the side also positions the operator further from the feedwheels If you or your employees are not following these instructions a very serious accident could occur There is no...

Page 6: ...hese kits are available from your local Bandit dealer SAFETY FEATURE WOODEN PUSH AND PADDLE MOUNT Update Kit UK 1008 WOODEN PUSH PADDLE AND MOUNT 980 0507 42 19 Wide Paddle 981 1005 30 22 Wide Paddle...

Page 7: ...padlocked SAFETY FEATURE SPRING LOCK FOR HOOD PIN Update Kit UK 1009 SPRING LOCK FOR HOOD PIN Since September 1998 mechanical feed hand fed Bandit Chippers have been built with a plug in device on the...

Page 8: ...ctric parts The system typically consists of two simple cables hanging inside the infeed hopper and in front of the feedwheels approximately halfway between the entrance of the infeed hopper and the f...

Page 9: ...e material and re feed it back into the infeed hopper If the wood material is too big or limby back it out trim it and re feed it in portions NEVER fight or wrestle with limbs or branches Forcing mate...

Page 10: ...make the chipper vibrate excessively causing machine fatigue damage and the engine to use more fuel Keep the knives sharp and the chipper will work smoother feed wood easier and make a safer operatio...

Page 11: ...r turn the chipper disc drum by hand Always use a pry bar or wood bar This will prevent the person turning the disc drum from being injured should the disc drum break loose 8 Reinstall the discharge c...

Page 12: ...s the rear of the chipper more visible to a vehicle behind you while transporting the chipper Striped tape can be obtained through your local Bandit dealer The striped tape can be ordered by the foot...

Page 13: ...e of the chipper must be familiar understand and follow instructions on the decals Decals are available in a variety of languages via Bandit dealers or factory Correct Installation and Care of Decals...

Page 14: ...quent reminder as to the proper safe operation of any piece of equipment especially a chipper that is designed to quickly break down material much tougher than human flesh Please meet with your employ...

Page 15: ...ived instruction and fully understands that the operators must always be located within easy reach of all feed control and shut down devices 6 _____ The customer has received instruction and fully und...

Page 16: ...as ordered ________________________________________________ 5 Did all welds appear to be high quality ______________________________________________ 6 Was the overall machine to your liking _________...

Page 17: ...perating Procedures 21 Chipper Hood Engine Disable Operation 22 Drum Housing Air Vents 22 Engine Controls 23 Winch Operating Procedures 24 Set Up 26 Start Up 26 Machine Operation 26 Shut Down 28 Appro...

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Page 19: ...r Locations Serial Number Locations SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 1 S N on side of frame 2 W O on top of frame The engine information is located on the engine block The clutch information is located on the...

Page 20: ...repairs or modifications may not only damage the machine and its performance but could result in severe personal injury Unapproved repairs or modifications will void warranty and eliminate manufactur...

Page 21: ...gs or alcohol Never operate equipment that is in need of repair or adjustment Keep children bystanders and animals clear of working area Accidents are typically caused by making mistakes The operator...

Page 22: ...ot work on the machine if the engine is running with the clutch disengaged A clutch can self engage if either the pilot or throw out bearing happens to seize to the main output shaft Keep hands clear...

Page 23: ...position Correctly installed and maintained the engine will not start or it will shut off if the chipper hood engine disable plug is disconnected The chipper hood must never be opened or pushed closed...

Page 24: ...have operated a new machine for approximately an hour to shut down the machine and recheck all hydraulic fittings Relieve all pressure and retighten as needed The patented Last Chance Stop is a means...

Page 25: ...Bandit 11 Model 12XP CE Equipment Specifications EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Length 4 7 m 187 Width 2 1 m 81 Height 2 1 m 82 Weight N A Fuel Capacity 113L 30 gal Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 45L 12 gal...

Page 26: ...ter outward to remove air bubbles and to secure contact 7 English decals are typically standard Other foreign language decals are available and may be purchased Mail translated decals required to Band...

Page 27: ...igher sulfur content Avoid death or serious injury from fire or explosion Consult with your fuel or fuel system supplier to ensure the delivery system is in compliance with fueling standards for prope...

Page 28: ...amped pinned and bolted securely CE 21 11 18 Do not sit stand lay climb or ride anywhere on this machine while it is running operating or in transit You will be injured CE 13 11 18 Do not insert finge...

Page 29: ...is happen to you Do not open the chipper hood without letting the chipper drum come to a complete stop This means a complete stop not almost Wait at least 3 minutes before disengaging the hood lock pi...

Page 30: ...CE 24 33 34 49 51 54 57 9 26 32 39 21 10 58 8 8 22 36 18 8 13 19 49 6 4 5 16 43 1 2 55 3 45 56 48 12 20 50 4 5 41 42 5 7 38 46 37 43 44 53 11 40 52 15 23 48 Decal locations may vary these are general...

Page 31: ...rdware 31 N 70 Patents 32 N 82 Emergency Shut Down 33 N 86 Hydraulic Winch 34 N 87 Winch Line Cannot Be Under Load 35 INST 01 Remove To Check Torque 36 INST 02 Yoke Lock Hole 37 INST 03 Yoke Lock Bar...

Page 32: ...heck Wheel Lug Nut Torques Dry Lube Any Chain Drives Lubricate Pivot Hinge Areas Monthly Check Towing Hitch Wear Lubricate Pintle Ring Hitch Check Feed Wheel Teeth Wear Check Hydraulic System Pressure...

Page 33: ...Bandit 19 Model 12XP CE Operation Operation OPERATION MACHINE ORIENTATION REFERENCE RADIATOR SIDE DRIVE SIDE DISCHARGE END INFEED HOPPER END...

Page 34: ...der Control Bar Infeed hopper end above the top yoke 9 Swivel Discharge Drive side 10 Adjustable Height Discharge Drive side 11 Discharge Chute Discharge end 12 Discharge Flipper Adjuster Discharge en...

Page 35: ...tivated If the feedwheel stop bar is activated you will need to reactivate the feed system The feedwheel engage buttons activate feed forward and feed reverse The green button toward the discharge end...

Page 36: ...nning the engine will be shut down or be disabled from running This is for safety purposes to ensure that the hood pin is not removed and the chipper hood is not opened while the engine is running The...

Page 37: ...e key to the off position The typical diesel engine may have a preheat system to assist in starting the engine during cold weather To activate the preheat system continue to hold the ignition key in t...

Page 38: ...must be outbound tension on the winch line whenever the winch line is being pulled out Do not use the hydraulic control to power out the winch line This will cause the line to get tangled around the...

Page 39: ...ing the handle to the side then up to the top position OPERATING PROCEDURE 8 Make sure everyone is clear Use the winch control valve to now pull the wood material towards the machine 9 The winch line...

Page 40: ...tiles Fold the infeed tray out Stabilize the infeed and tongue if unhooked from a tow vehicle If using a winch make sure the machine stays hooked to a tow vehicle Check all engine fluid levels Check h...

Page 41: ...el 12XP CE Operation MACHINE OPERATION Butt end of brush first Release limb or log into chipper Turn away and keep moving after releasing the limb or log and from the infeed hopper Travel Path Travel...

Page 42: ...ow the machine to cool down 10 Remove all debris wood chips sawdust leaves etc from the machine 11 If transporting the machine follow the transport procedures Some Current Engine Types Maximum RPM PPR...

Page 43: ...are operating correctly 9 Do not transport unless discharge is secured into a transport position 10 Check tires for correct pressure cuts or damaged rims 11 Check lug nuts and retorque if necessary C...

Page 44: ...30 3 19 Maintenance Model 12XP CE MAINTENANCE MACHINE ORIENTATION REFERENCE RADIATOR SIDE DRIVE SIDE DISCHARGE END INFEED HOPPER END...

Page 45: ...adlock X 33 Hydraulic oil level X 33 Fuel level X 33 Engine oil coolant X 33 DEF level Tier 4 engines X 33 Fluid leaks X 33 Hydraulic pump motor shafts X 33 Discharge direction X 33 Feedwheel bearings...

Page 46: ...28 NEF 203 230 150 170 Engine Sheave Bushing SF 41 30 Engine Sheave Bushing E 1 2 13 NC 81 60 Chipper Sheave Bushing E 1 2 13 NC 81 60 Autofeed Cartridge Nut 5 8 4 6 Autofeed Plus Solenoid Retainer N...

Page 47: ...ly manually with a pry bar or wood bar turn the chipper drum a full revolution This is to ensure the anvil and knives have proper clearance If the chipper drum is jammed with debris or frozen in place...

Page 48: ...box is working smoothly and oil with 10W 30 type motor oil Clean and oil the slide guides After pinning chaining and blocking the top yoke in the up position clean and oil each side of the bottom yok...

Page 49: ...bearing bolts bearing lock collars and also belt sheave bushings to correct torques Check reset and maintain all hydraulic function pressure settings to a maximum of the specified pressure This will g...

Page 50: ...s on their towing trucks to prolong the machines paint PAINT CARE TIRE WEAR DIAGNOSTIC CHART Wear Pattern Cause Action Edge Wear Under inflation Adjust pressure to particular load per tire catalog Sid...

Page 51: ...wheels not operating correctly See Hydraulic Troubleshooting Throat base wear Repair with weld to original integrity Knives sharpened at wrong angle Must be sharpened to 30 to 30 1 2 angle Feedwheel s...

Page 52: ...h is not reduced to less than the specified minimum width If a knife measures less than the specified minimum width after sharpening it must be discarded Inspect the knives after sharpening to ensure...

Page 53: ...PROCEDURE Before attempting any type of maintenance disengageclutch waitforthedrumtocometoa complete stop turn off engine remove the ignition key make sure the ignition key is in your possession insta...

Page 54: ...Bandit to check the clearance of the first knife to the anvil Check the clearance at the left and right sides of the knife 3 Once that knife has been checked climb back out of the infeed hopper remove...

Page 55: ...p underneath drum head and base area Anvil Bolts Torque To Specs Anvil Adjuster Bolt Anvil Puller Block Anvil Bolts Torque To Specs Anvil Clamp Plate Anvil Adjuster Bolt View looking through the feedw...

Page 56: ...r according to the closest knife The line shear to knife clearance should be 3 0 mm 120 7 To set the closet knife to this distance see the LINE SHEAR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE WARNING NOTICE LINE SHEAR ADJ...

Page 57: ...r If another person is anywhere near the chipper drum they may be injured If the chipper is properly maintained and operated correctly the chipper should not plug In the unlikely event that the chippe...

Page 58: ...ghten the remaining engine mount bolt Loosen the engine adjuster jam nuts all the way and torque the engine mount bolt 9 Tighten the engine adjuster jam nuts on the clutch end 10 Recheck the belt tens...

Page 59: ...2 29 0 kg 60 64 lbs of force Pump Drive Belts 6 4 mm 1 4 deflection with 5 4 kg 12 lbs of force BELT TENSION FIGURE 1 POSITIONING JAM NUTS CLUTCH END OF ENGINE CHIPPER SHEAVE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS ENG...

Page 60: ...for Coupler Pin Removal Part Number 981 0501 61 COUPLER PIN COUPLER PRESS TOOL PRESS BOLT 1 6 mm 1 16 TO 3 2 mm 1 8 COUPLER RUBBER COUPLER GUARD Removal if tapered pin is equipped with a nut to assist...

Page 61: ...feedwheel needs to be taken off the bearing also WITH THE GRIP TIGHT BEARING BEHIND FEEDWHEEL MOTOR The machine is set up with one set screw bearing and one Grip Tight bearing because the one Grip Tig...

Page 62: ...se 9 Fill the bottom bearing housing to approximately 1 2 full and apply some grease to the bearing cap See Figures 3 through 5 10 Reinstall the bearing cap and tap with a rubber hammer until the top...

Page 63: ...nd place on a clean surface Inspect grease condition for extreme wear contamination or water emulsification High amount of contamination present With nitrile gloves on and with a clean rag manually sc...

Page 64: ...make sure the ignition key is in your possession install the drum lock pin and disconnect the battery There are four adjustment positions on the Easy Climb System When adjusting spring tension have t...

Page 65: ...ity grade depends on the oil temperature in service based on the climate and operating conditions Some component manufacturers require different specific lubrication requirements such as gear boxes un...

Page 66: ...can increase dramatically above ambient air temperatures during operation The actual viscosity needed is based on oil temperature during operation and not air temperature Compare your fluid specificat...

Page 67: ...loss of hydraulic power Replace the hydraulic oil filter s after first 10 hours and with each 400 hours of operation or 3 months Replace hydraulic oil suction screen s at least once yearly This is al...

Page 68: ...e Autofeed dump valve stuck open Lightly tap on dump block remove clean or replace Low hydraulic oil level Fill to 7 8 full minimum Plugged oil screen Replace Binding worn bearings yoke full of debris...

Page 69: ...e serial number S N and model of the machine to ensure that you receive the correct replacement part See page 6 for typical serial number work order number locations Bandit Industries Inc reserves the...

Page 70: ...CE INFEED HOPPER ASSEMBLY 2 3 3 5 5 6 18 22 25 24 23 23 4 24 23 23 26 20 20 1 13 14 16 15 28 29 30 29 27 39 39 39 34 35 36 37 44 31 28 38 38 32 21 4 7 8 910 12 11 5 5 7 8 9 10 5 6 5 4 12 11 5 5 40 40...

Page 71: ...SSEMBLY Part Number Description 22 900 4917 48 3 4 Spring Pin Radiator Side 980 2003 53 Slam Latch Kit for Folding Tray 900 7900 96 Rubber Cap for Lock Pin 23 980 300320 Spring Mount 24 980 3011 43 Sp...

Page 72: ...58 3 19 Replacement Parts Model 12XP CE 13 12 11 8 6 3 2 7 9 10 20 21 22 20 21 22 24 27 10 8 6 25 25 7 9 28 14 3 2 4 4 29 19 23 25 25 33 32 31 14 18 16 15 1 30 26 5 5 17 17 26 YOKE ASSEMBLY...

Page 73: ...Number Description 20 980 2004 41 Bottom Mount for Easy Climb System Drive Side 980 2004 42 Bottom Mount for Easy Climb System Radiator Side 900 4905 79 Clevis Pin 900 4905 80 Cotter Pin for Clevis P...

Page 74: ...60 3 19 Replacement Parts Model 12XP CE 31 32 33 38 39 36 37 35 34 6 5 4 3 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 7 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 23 21 22 1 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 27 26 25 24 16 19 16 40 DRUM ASSEMBLY...

Page 75: ...5 82 Hood Door Tab 17 905 3000 48 Hood Door Only Part Number Description 18 911 100000 Hood Pin With Attaching Chain 19 909 1000 01 Engine Disable Plug Kit 900 2904 13 6 Prong Female Plug Only 980 100...

Page 76: ...x 9 Chipper Knife Part Number Description 1 500 0001 16 Knife Saver Kit 2 900 9901 65 File for Knife Saver Kit Only Part Number Description 2 900 4901 32 5 8 Mill Carb Washer 3 900 4900 20 5 8 11NC x...

Page 77: ...ad Bolt Part Number Description 7 900 4907 91 Anvil Eye Bolt 1 2 13NC x 4 1 2 8 900 4900 45 1 2 13NC Hex Nut 9 955 300193 Anvil Gauge 10 904 0003 90 Anvil Hardware Kit Only Includes 3 8 11 905 1000 03...

Page 78: ...64 3 19 Replacement Parts Model 12XP CE HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE HAND CRANK SWIVEL DISCHARGE 1 3 5 7 4 6 2 18 10 19 9 8 26 27 12 14 15 16 13 13 11 17 21 20...

Page 79: ...k Plate Assembly for Flipper 9 911 300129 Clean Out Door Part Number Description 10 900 9904 64 Chain Guard 11 900 1901 20 50 Roller Chain 900 1901 18 Half Link Chain Not Shown 900 1901 19 Master Link...

Page 80: ...66 3 19 Replacement Parts Model 12XP CE HYDRAULIC FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 4 5 10 6 7 9 8 7 11 3 2 2 1...

Page 81: ...3909 02 1 4 NPTF to 1 4 Hose Barb 900 3943 22 3 16 NPTF to 3 16 Hose Barb 900 3943 21 1 4 NPTF to 3 16 Hose Barb Part Number Description 5 900 3926 84 Suction Drop Pipe Assembly Without Hose Barb 1 2...

Page 82: ...68 3 19 Service Record Model 12XP CE SERVICE RECORD DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT...

Page 83: ...Bandit Controls CE Bandit 69 1 245840062970 8Oct2018 HAND FED BANDIT CONTROLS FUEL SAVER WINCH w FEED ASSIST DUMP VALVE BUMP BAR...

Page 84: ...at startup navigate to the Mode page on the display and see instructions below on pages 3 and 4 The fuse box may have a foam retainer under the cover to help hold the relays in place The fuse decal is...

Page 85: ...he feed wheels The Display automatically returns to this Main Engine page 60sec after last button press 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Fuel Level 0 100 if equipped DEF Level 0 100 applicable T4 engines Current O...

Page 86: ...n AutoFeed back on press the same Bypass button again At startup the machine always defaults to AutoFeed ON when the key is first turned on A popup alert indicating the controls are in Bypass will bli...

Page 87: ...number 7 behind the voltage value is an error count of how many times the ignition voltage coming through the Hood Pin and E Stop dropped below 2V broken wire loose connector etc normal state with goo...

Page 88: ...s an output that allows the engine to run If a shutdown condition occurs this output will deenergize the engine run relay and kill the engine The output will remain latched until the key is turned off...

Page 89: ...ed when not in winch mode but the input will still read a voltage when the joystick is manipulated Stop Cable is a Binary input that monitors the last chance cables If connection is broken by the last...

Page 90: ...the outputs that rotate the feed wheels into and away from the drum The Feed FWD and Feed REV each consist of two 4A outputs Whenever Feed FWD or Feed REV is engaged both outputs are engaged simultane...

Page 91: ...nding input should show a 1 MODE PAGE AND RADIO MODE FUNCTIONS To operate the machine using the radio the machine must be put into radio mode This is done by pressing the mode button on the mode page...

Page 92: ...STOP SWITCH There is a Feed Stop switch that disables Feed Fwd and Feed Rev This switch is not brought in as an input to the controller It is wired in series with the Pan Down switch to disable feed...

Page 93: ...up Page 2 3 Increase or decrease the value of the selected parameter or select through various options 4 Go to more Settings password protected 5 Go back 1 2 3 4 5 FuelSave Time this is the amount of...

Page 94: ...or Eng RPM to recover above AutoFeed Hi 2100rpm and then Feed Fwd will resume Note if AutoFeed Hi setting value is mistakenly set higher than the engine can run the Feed system will not Feed Fwd becau...

Page 95: ...chipping When no material is being fed into the chipper it will just run at high rpm but maybe only 38 load With actual load being lower than the 48 setting the controller sees no load and after 30 s...

Page 96: ...d In order for the Feed Assist timer to work and allow oil during Feed Assist the controller must see a 4 99V 12V signal from the Winch Out Switch a 10 000 500 signal from Fd Assist Switch When the op...

Page 97: ...can be repeated In order for the Feed Assist timer to work and allow oil during Feed Assist the controller must see a 4 99V 12V signal from the Winch Out Switch a 10 000 500 signal from Fd Assist Swi...

Page 98: ...popup menu Popup menu disappears after 5sec Popup Menu Options 1 Press this button for Display Menu 2 Press for DPF Options If equipped with relevant T4 engine 3 Press to view System Faults 4 Press t...

Page 99: ...245840062970 8Oct2018 Display Menu 1 Select down to the parameter you wish to adjust 3 4 Increase or decrease the value of the selected parameter or select through various options 5 Go back Engine ECU...

Page 100: ...environment Exhaust gas temperature is high Auto Regen is in process of burning out accumulated soot Soot level in the DPF indicates need for Regen if in Auto the engine typically conducts the regen o...

Page 101: ...ough 5 Go back If the engine or other system controller sends a diagnostic message as shown at right it will appear as a popup error with applicable details The popup message can be hidden press butto...

Page 102: ...Controls CE 3 19 88 20 245840062970 8Oct2018 Faults and Diagnostic Messages The Amber LED corresponds to a Diagnostic Warning Condition The Red LED corresponds to a Diagnostic Stop Condition ie stop...

Page 103: ...0062970 8Oct2018 Service Reminders 1 Select down to the parameter you wish to adjust 3 4 Increase or decrease the value of the selected parameter or select through various options 5 Go back 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 104: ...8Oct2018 Other Engine Parameters The engine may send information on other parameters it is monitoring These can be read on 1 of 4 engine pages Cycle through the engine pages to return to the Main Pag...

Page 105: ...Oct2018 Bump Bar Option If the Chipper is equipped with a Bump Bar and Bump Bar Bypass valve a Bypass Button is connected to the valve which together allow Feed Fwd for 5 seconds even if the Bump Bar...

Page 106: ...Bandit Controls CE 3 19 92 24 245840062970 8Oct2018 Program Notes Thr dn btn overrides thr up input...

Page 107: ...ver Idle Down p9 Throttle Command p3 p8 Feed Assist will remain timed out p6 output values indicate with a 1 when each output is activating its relay p6 1Jan2018 Factory FuelSaver p19 21May2018 Key st...

Page 108: ...Bandit Controls CE 3 19 94 SERVICE RECORD DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT...