Bandit 490 - Lubrication & Coolant

Bandit
Copyright 11/10 PAGE 36
MODEL 490
LUBRICATION & COOLANT
LUBRICATION & COOLANT
1) Engine:
Follow original equipment manufacturer’s requirements for both changing oils and lters, refer to engine manual
specications.
2) Engine Coolant:
Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual specications.
3) Infeed Hopper Hinge:
Make sure the infeed hopper hinge operates correctly, and is lubricated daily. Must replace hinge if damaged.
4) Steel Friction Areas:
Lubricate all steel friction areas including, but not limited to pivoting, hinged, sliding, and rotating areas weekly.
(i.e. castor wheel mount bar, discharge ipper, etc.)
5) Discharge Swivel:
Grease swivel plates for discharge every 3 months or as needed.
6) Chipper Bearings:
Use an EP-2 Lithium type grease only for all bearings. Purge chipper bearings daily with grease you can not
over grease these bearings. The bearings are designed with a relief system that will not allow over greasing.
In other words, you can not hurt the bearing seals by pumping in too much grease. Wipe off excess grease.
Excessive grease will attract dirt.
Most of the failures related to bearings are diagnosed as “Contamination”. Contamination is caused by
improper lubrication.
Especially important is proper lubrication when the chipper is setting idle. The bearings must be
fully purged when shut down. Then the bearings must be again fully purged each thirty (30) days and
the machine allowed to run for approximately 10 minutes. Then fully purged again before the machine
is put back into operation. Failure to do this will ruin the bearings. Bearings corrode when the machine
is setting idle.
The second largest cause of bearing failure is operating them at high speeds when the grease is cold.
This causes the bearing race to turn on the shaft. Naturally this ruins the bearing as well as the shaft. Allow
the bearings to turn at slower speeds for at least ve minutes. Also check the bearing lock collar set screws or
bearing locknut for tightness each 30 days. Loose set screws or locknut allows the race to turn on the shaft.
Failed bearings diagnosed as contamination or cold starts at high speed are not covered by warranty of the
bearing manufacturer.
7) Jack Shaft Bearings (PTO Machines):
Use an EP-2 Lithium type grease only for all bearings. If the machine is PTO powered, purge jack shaft bearings
daily with grease you can not over grease these bearings. The bearings are designed with a relief system that
will not allow over greasing. In other words, you can not hurt the bearing seals by pumping in too much grease.
Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
8) Castor Wheel Pivot Bushings:
Grease castor wheel pivot bushings with 1 to 2 shots of an EP-2 Lithium type grease monthly. Wipe off excess
grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
9) Wheel Bushings:
Grease wheel bushings with 1 to 2 shots of an EP-2 Lithium type grease monthly. Wipe off excess grease.
Excessive grease will attract dirt.
10) Wheel Bearings (Towable Machines):
On towable machines, grease wheel bearings until full with an EP-2 Lithium type grease monthly. Yearly, inspect
and clean wheel hub bearings, cups, and seals. Replace seals if ever removed. Grease wheel bearing with an
EP-2 Lithium type grease. Remove rubber plug and pump grease into E-Z Lube zerk until all of the old grease
is pumped out of the dust cap. Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.