Bandit INTIMIDATOR 15XP/1390 Operating & Parts Manual page 168

BANDIT CONTROLS
Push Button Feed Assist
Push Button Feed Assist Valve and Switch
Manual Winch with Push Button Feed Assist
There is a switch on the winch that sends a 12V signal to enable the winch valve. The winch stow switch
indicates to the control system whether the winch is stowed or deployed. The status of this switch is
displayed on Maint1 as shown above right.
When the Winch is deployed away from its stow point the Stow Switch energizes the winch selector valve and
now the winch can be operated using the manual winch control valve. While the winch is still out, the Feed
Assist Push Button can be used to enable Feed Fwd for approx 1/2 sec, then it will timeout and stop; this can
be repeated.
In order for the Feed Assist timer to work and allow oil during Feed Assist, the controller must see :
- a 12V signal from the Winch Stow Switch
- a 0V signal from Feed Assist Push Button Switch
When the operator is finished with winch operations, the winch rope must be stowed properly to tighten
down on the Stow Bar. The Stow Switch will now indicate that the winch is no longer deployed and normal
chipper functions can resume feed fwd, etc.
The Yoke/Lift is disabled while winch is deployed. Except, Yoke/Lift can momentarily operate with Feed-
Assist-Fwd. Yoke/Lift is fully enabled again once the winch is properly stowed tight on the stow bar.
If the Push Button Switch is disconnected a 0V signal will be sent to the control system. The Feed Assist will
then time out and prevent Feeding until the switch is reconnected to a 12V signal.
(If a Radio is added to the control system of a machine with Push Button Feed Assist, the Feed Assist will only
work when the Push Button valve and button are pressed).
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Stow Switch,
Feed Assist Switch
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