Bandit INTIMIDATOR 15XP/1390 Operating & Parts Manual page 47

MODEL 15XP/1390
CONTROL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Feedwheel Control Bar:
The feedwheel control bar operates the feedwheel(s). To make the feedwheel(s) operate so they are pulling
material into the machine, pull the control handle towards the operator away from the chipper. To make the
feedwheel(s) operate so they are pushing material out of the machine, away from the chipper disc/drum,
the control handle should be pushed away from the operator, away from you and towards the machine. The
control bar is in the off position when it is in the center location.
Feedwheel Trap Door:
DANGER
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Before opening or closing the feedwheel trap door: disengage clutch, wait for the disc/drum to come to a
complete stop, turn off engine, remove the ignition key, make sure the ignition key is in your possession, install the
disc/drum lock pin, and disconnect the battery. In the event that dirty material is being run through the chipper
the feedwheel trap door can be opened.
Yoke Lift Control - Optional:
The yoke lift control operates the top yoke lift cylinder. To lower the yoke, push the yoke lift control handle
towards the tongue of the machine. To raise the yoke, push the yoke lift control handle towards the infeed
hopper of the machine. The yoke lift control handle is in the fl otation position when it is in the center location.
Winch Control - Optional:
The winch control operates the winch option. To make the winch reel out push the winch control valve
handle in, away from the operator. To make the winch pull material in retract the winch clutch lock pin, pull
the clutch handle up, and pull the winch control valve handle out, towards the operator. The winch also has a
spool rotation lock, make sure this is disengaged to free wheel line out of the spool. Note: If the winch control
is an electric switch, push the switch out towards the material to make the winch reel out and push the switch
away from the material to make the winch pull material in.
Selector Valve Control - Optional:
The selector valve control allows the operator to change the operation function from the feed function to
the winch function or from the winch function to the feed function. The feedwheel(s) will not operate when
the selector valve is in the winch function and the winch will not work while the selector valve is in the feed
function. To have the feedwheel(s) operate the selector valve needs to be pushed in, away from the operator.
To operate the winch the selector valve needs to be pulled out, towards the operator.
Discharge Swivel Control - Optional:
NOTICE
Remove transport bolt and/or lock pin BEFORE operating this function.
The discharge swivel control operates the discharge rotate. To make the discharge swivel to the right push
the discharge swivel control handle down, towards the ground. To make the discharge swivel to the left pull
the discharge swivel control handle up, away from the ground. The discharge swivel control handle is in the off
position when it is in the center location. Do not use the hydraulics to secure the discharge when transporting
the chipper. Make sure to install the lock bolt and nut before transporting.
Discharge Hydraulic Flipper Control - Optional:
The discharge hydraulic fl ipper control operates the discharge fl ipper cylinder. To make the discharge fl ipper
rotate up pull the discharge hydraulic fl ipper control handle up, away from the ground. To make the discharge
fl ipper rotate downward push the discharge hydraulic fl ipper control handle down, towards the ground. The
discharge hydraulic fl ipper control handle is in the off position when it is in the center location.
Hydraulic Tongue Jack Control - Optional:
NOTICE
Remove lock pin BEFORE operating this function.
The hydraulic tongue jack control operates the hydraulic tongue jack cylinder. To raise the front of the
machine pull the hydraulic tongue jack control handle up, away from the ground. To lower the front of the
machine push the hydraulic tongue jack control handle down, towards the ground. The hydraulic tongue jack
control handle is in the off position when it is in the center location. Install the lock pin at the desired tongue
height.
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