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Copyright 12/17
MODEL 20XP MAINTENANCE
Each day before starting your machine these checks must be made:
1. Check the safety decals and engine gauges, replace if damaged.
2. Check, maintain, and service all safety equipment for proper operation: engine
disable plug, hood pin, spring lock for hood pin (disc chippers only), etc.
3. Check entire machine for loose nuts, bolts, and components.
4. Check all guards to make sure they are tight and securely in place.
5. Make sure hood hinge operates correctly, is not damaged, and is lubricated.
6. Open chipper hood and check for any foreign objects in chipper housing
or knife pockets.
7. Check the condition of chipper disc/drum assembly.
8. Carefully rotate the chipper disc/drum with a pry bar or wood bar to ensure
proper anvil clearance. If chipper disc/drum is jammed with debris or frozen
in place, do not attempt to start engine and engage clutch until chipper
disc/drum rotates freely.
9. Check the condition of your knives, anvil, and attaching hardware.
10. Properly torque knife mounting hardware.
11. After closing chipper hood, reinsert the hood pin and padlock, make sure
the hood pin is tight and secure. Make sure the hood lock pin is rmly in
place, the spring lock for hood pin springs back into position on disc chippers,
and the chipper hood engine disable plug is installed correctly.
12. Grease chipper bearings (purge) daily.
13. Grease feedwheel and conveyor bearings (1 shot) daily.
14. Grease loader and grapple pins (1 to 2 shots) daily.
15. Check feedwheel slide box is working smoothly, clean, and oil.
16. Check and adjust belt tension on chipper and hydraulic pump
belt drives or replace.
17. Check and adjust chain drive tension.
18. Check hydraulic pump and motor shafts for t and tightness.
19. Check and always maintain hydraulic level at 7/8 full.
20. Check to ensure all hydraulic shut-o valves are open.
21. Check all hoses, ttings, lines, and tanks for damage and uid leaks.
22. Check hydraulic control valves and ensure they operate and shift correctly.
23. Check fuel level. (Running out and repriming is time consuming).
24. Check engine oil, coolant levels, and correct engine speed. Follow ENGINE
MANUFACTURER’S manual specs.
25. Check radiator and debris screen. Clean as necessary. Clean cooling fan and
shroud on air cooled engines.
26. Check oil cooler (if equipped). Clean as necessary.
27. If equipped, fasten debris screen in front of the radiator.
28. Check air cleaner, precleaner, and vacuator valve. Clean as necessary.
29. Check clutch for proper engagement tension and lubrication, frequently
adjust and grease per PTO manufacturer’s manual recommendations.
30. Check condition of the tires (if equipped).
31. Inspect and replace any axle dust caps that are damaged or leaking (if equipped).
32. Inspect, adjust, and lubricate tracks per MFG’s manual (if equipped)
33. Check infeed hopper and around entire machine for any foreign objects,
tools, cans, saws, etc.
34. Block tires and tongue for stability before operation (if equipped).
Do not rely on tongue jack.
35. Check to make sure the conveyor drive pins are tack welded (if equipped).
36. Make sure discharge is pointed in safe direction.
37. Review all safety procedures on decals, from manual, and from video.
38. Wear all applicable safety equipment: hard hat, face shield, gloves,
eye protection, ear protection, etc.
39. Make sure the throttle switch is in the idle position on the control panel.
40. Remember to check EVERYTHING on the checklist.
OK REPAIRED
DAILY START UP & MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
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