Bandit
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MODELS 65A & 65AW
START-UP PROCEDURES
DAILY START UP CHECK LIST
Each day before starting your machine these checks must be made:
Observe all safety procedures, on decals and from manual.
Wear all applicable safety equipment; hard hat, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, etc.
Check entire machine for any loose nuts, bolts, or parts.
Check around the machine for tools, cans, saws, etc.
Check infeed hopper for any foreign objects.
Make sure all guards are tight and securely in place.
Check radiator, debris screen. Clean as necessary. Clean cooling fan, shroud on air
cooled engines.
Check air cleaner, precleaner, clean as necessary.
Make sure hood hinge operates correctly, and is lubricated. You must replace if damaged.
After opening hood, check for any foreign objects.
Check the condition of the knives, anvil, hardware, and fan blades.
Carefully rotate the chipper disc to insure proper anvil clearance.
After closing chipper hood, reinsert the hood pin and padlock, make sure hood pin is
tight and secure. Make sure the chipper hood engine disable plug is installed correctly,
and the spring lock for hood pin springs back to the correct operating position.
Daily grease all chipper related bearings.
Check and/or adjust belt tension on chipper belt drives.
Check hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor shaft for fit and tightness.
Inspect all fuel and hydraulic hoses and fittings for damage. Replace if necessary.
Check and always maintain hydraulic oil level at 7/8 full.
Check fuel level. (Running out and repriming is time consuming).
Make sure engine oil and coolant are at proper levels. You must follow the specific
ENGINE MFG. manual recommendations for radiator coolant, additives, etc.
Inspect / replace axle dust caps, or grease axles per MFG. Manual. Inspect and adjust
brakes as needed per axle MFG. Manual.
Check clutch for proper engagement tension and lubrication, frequently adjust and
grease, per PTO manufacturers manual recommendations.
Make sure discharge direction is pointed safely.
Block tires and tongue for stability.
Maintain and service the “Last Chance Stop” system so it is always operational if needed.
Remember to check EVERYTHING on the checklist
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START-UP PROCEDURES
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