Bandit INTIMIDATOR 15XP/1390 Operating & Parts Manual page 101

MODEL 15XP/1390
YOUR BANDIT CHIPPER IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF TWO
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE OPTIONS.
Feedwheel
Control Valve
Main Relief Block
Relief
Wrench
PROCEDURE 2 FOR MACHINES WITH PRESSURE CHECK KIT
WARNING
!
Before attempting any hydraulic pressure settings, make sure engine is shut off , engine key removed and in
your possession, hydraulic oil is clean, hydraulic tank is 3/4 to 7/8 full, and the machine has been pre-run to
warm the hydraulic oil. To correctly check relief valve pressure, gauge MUST be installed correctly.
1. First put the control bar in the off position.
2. Install pressure gauge on the test nipple that is on the main relief.
3. Start engine with the control bar in the off position.
4. Adjust engine to full throttle.
5. Close the ball valve.
6. Pressure gauge should read maximum specifi ed PSI (bar).
ONLY CLOSE BALL VALVE FOR 4-5 SECONDS TO SET PRESSURE OR YOU MAY DAMAGE
HYDRAULICS.
7. Locate the relief on the main relief block, loosen jam nut, use an allen wrench to readjust relief pressure
setting if needed, and then retighten jam nut.
8. Remove the pressure gauge and place the rubber cap back on the test nipple.
9. Check for hydraulic leaks.
10. Relief valve pressure should be checked and/or readjusted every month for best performance.
MAINTAIN FEEDWHEEL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AT SPECIFIED PSI (bar).
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Autofeed
Block
Allen
GAUGE
BALL VALVE
P
T
Main Main Relief
Relief Block
Flow
Divider
A
P B
T
85
HYDRAULICS
From Pump
To Tank
Top
Motor
Bottom
Motor
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