Bandit 20XP - Page 48

Bandit
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Copyright 12/17
MODEL 20XP
DANGER
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Before attempting any type of maintenance disengage clutch, turn o󰀨 engine, wait for the disc/drum to come to a
complete stop, install the disc/drum lock pin, disconnect battery, and make sure the ignition key is in your possession.
Maintenance, along with proper operation, is the most important
thing you can do to get the optimum production and life out of the
chipper. Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures
will affect chipper life and void warranty!
TOP 10 CHIPPER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE ITEM WHAT TO CHECK RESULTS
1. Knives &
Anvil
1. Sharp knives - Bandit approved
new knives or professionally
sharpened
2. Proper knife width and angle
3. Properly torque the knife mounting
hardware.
4. Bandit approved knife mounting
hardware, must be replaced after
4 - 5 knife rotations/changes to
ensure safe clamping ability
5. Correct anvil to knife clearance.
6. Anvil’s working edge is not rounded
o󰀨 or chipped up.
7. Anvil hardware properly torqued.
1. Proper sharpening procedures
will pay dividends! Maintaining
your chipper knives will reduce
fuel consumption and increase the
life of your chipper.
2. Operating your chipper with dull
knives increases the amount
of power required to chip,
increases machine vibration
and cause feeding problems.
The extra vibration will cause
cracks to develop throughout the
machine and void warranty.
2. Belt Drives
1. Belts must be tightened several
times in the  rst few days of
operation.
2. Proper belt tension.
3. Proper belt alignment.
1. Loose and slipping belts will
a󰀨 ect the performance of
feeding. Burnt, glazed, and
broke belts due to improper
adjustments will not be
covered under warranty.
3. Clutch
1. Adjust the clutch several times
in the break-in period per the
manufacturer’s manual.
2. DO NOT engage/disengage the
clutch at high rpm.
3. Do Not use the clutch to dislodge
a jam.
1. If not adjusted correctly, the
clutch will slip under a load
causing feeding problems. Burnt
and glazed clutches
will not be covered under
warranty.
4. Lubrication
1. All bearings, pivots points, hinges,
chains, etc. need to be greased or
oiled per the manual.
2. The feed system slide box must be
oiled to ensure proper operation,
DO NOT grease.
1. Improper lubrication will cause
failure, premature wear, or
binding, which will not be
covered under warranty.
5. Engine
Maintenance
1. All  lters, radiator screens, radiator,
coolant level, water separators, oil,
etc. must be checked, serviced,
and changed per the engine
manufacturer’s manual.
1.
Not following these maintenance
items will cause overheating,
poor performance, and could
cause possible engine damage
that will not be covered under
warranty.