Bandit INTIMIDATOR 15XP/1390 Operating & Parts Manual page 64

MODEL 15XP/1390
DAILY START UP & MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Each day before starting your machine these checks must be made:
1. Check the safety decals and engine gauges, replace if damaged.
2. Check, maintain, and service all safety equipment for proper operation:
"Last Chance Stop" system, engine disable plug, control bar, hood pin,
spring lock for hood pin (disc chippers only), pusher tool, etc.
3. Check entire machine for loose nuts, bolts, and components.
4. Check all guards to make sure they are tight and securely in place.
5. Make sure hood hinge operates correctly, is not damaged, and is lubricated.
6. Open chipper hood and check for any foreign objects in chipper
housing or knife pockets.
7. Check the condition of chipper disc/drum assembly.
8. Carefully rotate the chipper disc/drum with a pry bar or wood bar to ensure
proper anvil clearance. If chipper disc/drum is jammed with debris or frozen
in place, do not attempt to start engine and engage clutch until chipper
disc/drum rotates freely.
9. Check the condition of the fan blades, knives, anvil, and attaching hardware.
10. Properly torque knife mounting hardware.
11. After closing chipper hood, reinsert the hood pin and padlock, make sure
the hood pin is tight and secure. Make sure the hood lock pin is firmly in
place, the spring lock for hood pin springs back into position on disc chippers,
and the chipper hood engine disable plug is installed correctly.
12. Grease chipper bearings (purge) and feedwheel bearings (1 shot) daily.
13. Check the feedwheel slide box is working smoothly, clean, and oil.
14. Check belt tension on chipper and hydraulic pump belt drives;
adjust/replace as necessary.
15. Check hydraulic pump and motor shafts for fit and tightness.
16. Check and always maintain hydraulic level at 3/4 to 7/8 full.
17. Check all hoses, fittings, lines, and tanks for damage and fluid leaks.
18. Check hydraulic control valves and ensure they operate and shift correctly.
19. Check fuel level. (Running out and repriming is time consuming).
20. Check engine oil, coolant levels, and correct engine speed. Follow
ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S manual specs.
21. Check DEF level on Tier 4 engines. Fill to ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S
manual recommendations.
22. Check radiator and debris screen. Clean as necessary. Clean cooling fan
and shroud on air cooled engines.
23. Check oil cooler (if equipped). Clean as necessary.
24. Check air cleaner, precleaner, and vacuator valve. Clean or replace as necessary.
25. Check clutch for proper engagement tension and lubrication, frequently
adjust and grease per PTO manufacturer's manual recommendations.
26. Inspect sliding tongue & hardware (if equipped) for wear or damage and make
sure the hardware is snug tight. Do not torque. Allow them to spin freely.
27. Check condition of the tires. Fill as needed.
28. Inspect and replace any axle dust caps that are damaged or leaking.
29. Inspect, adjust, and lubricate tracks per manufacturer's
manual recommendations (if equipped).
30. Check infeed hopper and around the entire machine for any foreign objects,
tools, cans, saws, etc.
31. Block tires, tongue, and infeed hopper for stability before operation.
Do not rely on tongue jack.
32. Remove transport bolt and nut, then make sure discharge is pointed in safe
direction and locked into direction.
33. Review all safety procedures on decals, from manual, and from video.
34. Wear all applicable safety equipment: hard hat, face shield, gloves, eye protection,
ear protection, etc.
35. Remember to check EVERYTHING on the checklist.
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