Bandit
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MODEL 12XP CE
MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Replace any missing or damaged decals and/or
engine gauges.
Check for proper operation. Repair or replace as
needed. With everything shut down and stopped,
ensure last chance cables freely operate feed control
valve.
Check entire machine for any loose parts or
components. Check for loose nuts or bolts. Torque,
tighten, or replace any of the loose components. See
page 49 for specific bolt torques.
Check to make sure all guards are in place and
installed correctly. Make sure they are secure.
CHIPPER HOOD HINGE
Make sure the chipper hood hinge operates
correctly, and is lubricated. Replace hinge if
damaged.
Before opening the hood, make sure the clutch
is disengaged, the engine off, the drum lock pin
is installed, battery is disconnected, and also
make sure the ignition key is in your possession.
Remove the hood pin padlock, disconnect the
chipper hood engine disable plug, and remove the
hood lock pin. Look for any foreign objects inside
the chipper housing or in the knife pockets of the
drum. Remove any foreign objects found.
Sharpen, file, or replace the knives to keep them
sharp. Check the fan blades, anvil, and a ttaching
hardware for the knives and anvil. Replace if
necessary.
All knife mounting hardware must be
factory approved. Knife mounting hardware
must be replaced after maximum of 4-5 knife
rotations/changes to ensure safe clamping ability.
Torque set, AT ALL TIMES to 180 ft.-lbs. (245 Nm)
After closing chipper hood, reinsert the hood pin
and padlock, make sure pin is tight and secure.
If worn replace immediately. Don’t use a worn or
makeshift hood pin. Make sure the chipper hood
engine disable plug is installed correctly and that it
is also operating properly.
The hydraulic oil reservoir tank level should always
remain at 7/8 full. Remember to check DAILY to avoid
excessive heat build up.
Very carefully, 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, DO NOT attempt to start
the engine and engage clutch until the chipper
drum rotates freely.
Check in the infeed hopper for any foreign objects
and around the entire machine for tools, cans, saws,
etc. All tools not in use should be stored in a tool box.
Check the condition of knife holder threads, secure
welds, torqued bolts, excessive wear and impact
cracks. If a problem is found contact the chipper
manufacturer or an authorized Bandit dealer. Also
check the chipper housing at this time. Check the
chipper base, belly band, and hoods for wear or
damage. Also inspect the chipper bearings.
Check the fuel level, running out and repriming is
time consuming. Do not over fill, and you must leave
fuel expansion space in the top of the tank.
Follow the engine manufacturer manual
recommendations for fluid levels. You must
follow specific engine manufacturer’s manual
recommendations for radiator coolant, additives,
lubrication, correct engine speed, etc.
Check the Diesel Emissions Fluid (DEF) level on
Tier 4 engines. Fill to engine manufacturer’s manual
recommendations.
Inspect for any oil, fuel, hydraulic oil, or engine
coolant leaks. Check all hoses, fittings, lines, and
tanks. Do not use fingers or skin to check for
hydraulic leaks. Repair or replace any damaged or
leaking components.
Check the hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor
shafts for fit and tightness.
Remove transport bolt and nut, then make sure the
discharge is pointed in a safe direction and locked
into place.
SAFETY DECAL & ENGINE GAUGES
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
LOOSE BOLTS, NUTS, PARTS OR
COMPONENTS
SAFETY GUARDS
FOREIGN OBJECTS
KNIVES, ANVIL, FAN BLADES &
ATTACHING HARDWARE
KNIFE MOUNTING HARDWARE
HOOD LOCK PIN & PADLOCK
HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
CHIPPER DRUM TO TURN
INFEED HOPPER
CHIPPER DRUM ASSEMBLY
FUEL LEVEL
ENGINE OIL & COOLANT LEVEL
DEF LEVEL ON TIER 4 ENGINES
FLUID LEAKS
HYDRAULIC PUMP & MOTOR SHAFTS
DISCHARGE DIRECTION
