Brush Bandit 2000XP - Lubrication & Coolant

Bandit
Copyright 5/09 PAGE 66
MODELS 2000XP / 2100SP
LUBRICATION & COOLANT
LUBRICATION & COOLANT
1) Engine: Follow original equipment manufacturers requirements for both changing oils and lters, refer to engine
manual specications.
2) Engine Coolant: Refer to engine manufacturers manual specications.
3) Clutch (if equipped): Follow original equipment manufacturers requirements for both greasing and adjusting.
Frequently adjust, and grease per PTO manufacturers manual.
4) Hydraulic Reservoir Tank: Completely change hydraulic oil, suction screen(s), and ush the tank annually.
Change hydraulic oil lter AFTER FIRST 10 HOURS OF OPERATION. Then change hydraulic oil lter(s) every
400 hours or 3 months thereafter. Maintain hydraulic oil level 7/8 full. See hydraulic oil requirements below. Check
hydraulic oil level in tank daily.
5) Hydraulic Fluid Requirements: See pages 50 - 51 for hydraulic uid requirements.
6) Cutter Wheel & Jack Shaft Bearings: Use an EP-2 Lithium type grease only for all bearings. Purge
cutter wheel bearings and jack shaft bearings daily with grease you can not over grease these bearings.
These 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 to 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 grinder 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 for tightness
each 30 days. Loose set screws allow 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) Upper Frame Pivot Bushings: Grease upper frame pivot bushings daily with one (1) or two (2) shots of EP-2
Lithium type grease. Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
8) Swing Pivot Bearings: Grease top and bottom swing pivot bearing weekly with one (1) shot of EP-2 Lithium
type grease. Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
9) Grease steering axle pivot bushings: Grease steering axle pivot bushings weekly. Use one (1) or two (2) shots
of EP-2 Lithium type grease. Wipe off excessive grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
10) Grease steering bushings: If machine was built after 2/06, grease steering bushings weekly. Use one (1) or
two (2) shots of EP-2 Lithium type grease. Wipe off excessive grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
11) Steering Spindle Bearings: If machine was built before 2/06, grease steering spindle bearings weekly. Use
one (1) or two (2) shots of EP-2 Lithium type grease. Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
12) Grease steering bearings (if equipped): Grease steering bearings with 1 to 2 shots of EP-2 Lithium type grease
on the Model 2000XP and the 2100SP with the tight turn option. Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will
attract dirt.
13) Cylinder Lug Pins: Grease cylinder lug pins weekly. Use one (1) or two (2) shots of EP-2 Lithium type grease.
Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
14) Engagement Arm Pivot: Grease engagement arm pivot weekly. Use one (1) or two (2) shots of EP-2 Lithium
type grease. Wipe off excess grease. Excessive grease will attract dirt.
15) “Bandit” Lever Throttle Cable (if equipped): If the machine is equipped with a “Bandit” lever throttle system,
lubricate inner throttle cable and cable ends with a cable lube or SAE 10W/30 type oil every month. Replace throttle
cable if it doesn’t operate smoothly.
16) Telescopic Tongue: With tongue extended, grease inside tongue with one (1) to two (2) shots of an EP-2 Lithium
type grease per side and spread evenly every month.
17) Outboard Bearing (if equipped): On Caterpillar engines, grease outboard bearing behind engine sheave with
one (1) to two (2) shots of an EP-2 Lithium type grease once every 6 months or 2000 hours. May need to remove the
beltshield. DO NOT OVER GREASE.