Bandit INTIMIDATOR 15XP/1390 Operating & Parts Manual page 54

MODEL 15XP/1390
OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC BUMP BAR OPERATION
DANGER
!
Before attempting any type of maintenance, 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.
DANGER
!
The hydraulic bump bar is an optional device which may help prevent accidents. Do not rely on the hydraulic
bump bar to prevent infeed accidents. Never reach or kick into the infeed hopper for any reason. Serious
injury or death may result.
HYDRAULIC
BUMP BAR
OPERATION
- The optional Hydraulic Bump Bar comes set from the factory and is non adjustable.
- If the Hydraulic Bump Bar is pushed, the feedwheels stop.
- After the Hydraulic Bump Bar has been pushed, the operator will need to reset it. Push the Hydraulic Bump Bar
Reset towards the tongue of the machine. After the operator has done this, the feedwheels will operate again.
- If there is wood or a branch that is pushing the Hydraulic Bump Bar, the operator can push the button
shown above to momentarily operate the feedwheels to reverse the wood back out. Then the operator can
reposition the wood or remove the wood and cut the branch off before feeding again.
MAINTENANCE
- Before using the chipper everyday, test the Hydraulic Bump Bar for proper operation. The bump bar should
operate smoothly and without binding. When the bump bar is activated with approximately 25-30 lbs (11-14 kg)
of force, the feedwheels should stop and after the reset handle is activated the feedwheels will start again.
The force to activate the Hydraulic Bump Bar can be checked with a belt tension gauge. If the Hydraulic Bump
Bar is not operating correctly, the machine needs to be serviced immediately.
- Lubricate the Hydraulic Bump Bar pivot points with a dry lube weekly or as needed. Also, remove the reset
pivot handle cover and the valve push bar cover on the bottom of the infeed tray and lubricate the pivots
points with a dry lube.
SOLUTIONS -
- Make sure the bump bar is not binding up and is operating smoothly, it may require a dry lube lubrication.
Remove the covers on the bottom of the infeed tray and lubricate the pivot points with a dry lube.
- Make sure the bump bar is free from all debris and nothing is jammed around or in behind the bump bar.
- Test the force it takes to activate the Hydraulic Bump Bar with a belt tension gauge or similar type of spring
gauge. The force should be approximately 25-30 lbs (11-14 kg).
- If everything else checks out, the detent in the bump bar valve may need to be checked, repaired, or replaced.
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If the Hydraulic Bump Bar is not operating smoothly.
HYDRAULIC
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CONTROLS
PUSH TO
ACTIVATE
MOMENTARY
FEED / REVERSE
BUMP BAR
RESET
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