Bandit 2290 - Page 88

Bandit
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Copyright 8/19
MODEL 2290
HYDRAULICS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before attempting any type of maintenance, disengage clutch, wait for the disc/drum to come to a complete
stop, turn o󰀨 engine, remove the ignition key, make sure the ignition key is in your possession, install the
disc/drum lock pin, and disconnect the battery.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Feedwheel(s) turn
at normal speed but
does not chip wood
properly.
Dull knives. Replace knives
Worn feed teeth Replace
Low feedwheel relief valve setting Readjust to speci ed PSI (bar)
Pump is worn Replace
Motor is weak Replace
Clutch / belts out of adjustment Adjust
Engine not running at full RPMs Adjust
Feedwheel(s)
slow or stop when
feeding
Dull knives Replace knives
Relief valve is worn or dirty Clean, reset, or replace
Pump is worn Replace
Motor is worn Replace
Feedwheel slide box sticking or hanging
up
Lubricate
Feedwheel(s) turn
slowly or not at all
Relief valve stuck open Clean or replace
Worn hydraulic motor Replace
Pump is worn Replace
Feedwheel relief pressure not correct Reset to speci ed PSI (bar
Pinched or damaged hydraulic hose Replace
Feedwheel valve (control valve) worn &
leaking internally
Replace
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 such as worn bearings, etc. Repair
Control lever improperly shifting valve Readjust, valve must open completely
Bad Coil Swap coils to check
Hydraulic oil very
hot, causing system
to operate slowly
Dull knives Replace knives
Low oil level Fill to 7/8” full minimum
Pump is worn Replace
Relief valve stuck open or opens easily Clean, reset, or replace
Damaged hose Replace
Oil suction screen or  lter plugged Clean or replace
Oil cooler plugged (if equipped) Clean
Motor is worn Replace
Binding Repair
Operator running oil over relief too much DO NOT DO THIS
MAINTAIN FEEDWHEEL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AT SPECIFIED PSI (bar)
Follow typical hydraulic ow and relief settings on pages 81.
Follow proper hydraulic oil requirements on pages 79 - 80.