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Product number: for 300-700 –series Avant loaders: A35676 for 200–series Avant loaders: A35790 Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment, and follow all instructions. Keep this manual for later reference Avant Tecno Oy 2014 Copyright all rights reserved...
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Cutter Bar Mower 2014 1 Avant Tecno Oy 2014 Copyright all rights reserved...
7.1. Inspecting hydraulic components ....................18 7.2. Cleaning and lubrication .........................19 7.3. Mower blades ..........................19 7.4. Hydraulic motor settings ........................19 Warranty terms ..........................20 EC Declaration of Conformity ........................21 Appendix: EC Declaration of Conformity Avant Tecno Oy 2014 Copyright all rights reserved...
4(22) 1. Foreword Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this AVANT attachment. It has been designed and manufactured on the basis of years of experience and product development. By familiarising yourself with this manual and following the instructions, you ascertain your safety and ensure the reliable operation and long service life of the equipment.
5(22) 2. Designed purpose of use This hydraulically operated AVANT Cutter bar mower unit is an attachment intended to be attached on AVANT 200-700 series multi purpose loaders. The mower is a very effective attachment for cutting hay from fields, meadows and road shoulders.
6(22) 3. Safety instructions for using the mower Bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property damage. Operating this attachment includes hazards that cannot be protected against with mechanical means or product design.
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7(22) • Lower the blade bar using controlled motion, holding the winch handle while lowering. Operate the controls of the loader with calm and deliberate movements, avoiding unnecessary swinging of the attachment. Use the mower only when the blade bar is set to its normal perpendicular operating position, so that the spring release mechanism will hold the blade in its proper position, and allows the blade bar to swing back if necessary.
Wear protective gloves and safety goggles when handling hydraulic components. ■ Wear protective gloves when handling the blades of the attachment. 4. Technical specifications Table 2 – Avant Cutter bar mower – technical specifications A35676 Product number A35790 Working width:...
A46749 A46771 A46772 A46803 Table 3 – Main components of Cutter bar mower Frame with Avant quick coupling plate Multiconnector parking stand Blade bar, 19 blades Blade bar lowering winch Blade bar upper position spring retainer Spring release mechanism and compression...
10(22) 5. Assembly of the Cutter bar mower The attachment is ready for use as delivered. Attach the attachment and its hydraulic hoses to the loader as instructed below. 5.1. Coupling the attachment to the loader Coupling the attachment to the loader is quick and easy, but it must be done carefully. The attachment is fixed to the loader boom by using the quick attach plate and the counterpart on the attachment.
On 300-700 series loaders hydraulic hoses are connected using the multi connector system. If you want to change the type of the hydraulic couplings, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or installation services. On 200-series loaders only conventional quick couplings are available.
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12(22) To disconnect the multi connector system, turn off the auxiliary hydraulics of the loader, and: Push the knob on the side of the connector to unlock. Turn the lever to disconnect. Conventional quick couplings (alternative couplings for some loader models): Before connecting or disconnecting the standard quick couplings, the residual pressure must be released as shown below.
13(22) 5.3. Electrical connection, electric blade bar control (optional equipment) The mower can be equipped with an electric actuator, that replaces the manual winch for lowering the blade bar. In this case, the electric harness of the attachment must be connected to the loader. There are two options for the electrical connection: Electric blade bar lowering can be controlled with the attachment control switch pack, that is ■...
14(22) A loader that is not equipped with a telescopic boom: If the loader is not equipped with a telescopic boom, and the mower is stored directly against the ground, the loader may not reach the brackets of the mower’s quick coupling plate. In this case, a separate lift can be used, or the mower can be tilted slightly manually holding from its blade bar, so that the quick coupling brackets will set above the loader’s coupling plate.
15(22) 6.1. Checks before use ■ Check the general condition of the attachment and the loader, and check for possible hydraulic oil leaks. The attachment must not be used, if there is a fault in the hydraulic system of the loader or the attachment.
16(22) Turning the blade bar to operating position: Before handling the manual winch, stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure. Lower ■ the blade bar with controlled motion, holding the winch handle throughout lowering. When using the electric blade bar Electric lowering of blade bar ■...
17(22) The spring release system does not replace careful and cautious driving style, and the system can’t fully remove hazards related to sudden stopping of the machine. Always use seat belt and drive slowly, and remove or mark any obstacle in the operating area so that collisions can be avoided.
For the best stability of the mower, it should be kept locked on the loader during maintenance. Spare parts are available from your nearest AVANT representative. Please contact your nearest Avant dealer if you have any additional questions, or if you need any maintenance services.
Finding any fault means that the hydraulic hose or component must be replaced and the equipment must not be used until it is repaired. Spare parts are available from your nearest AVANT retailer or authorized service point. Leave the repair work to professional service technicians, if you don’t have adequate knowledge and experience about hydraulic assemblies and how to perform the repairing safely.
20(22) 8. Warranty terms Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) from the date of purchase for the attachment it manufactures. The warranty covers repair costs as follows: • Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory.
Hydraulic Cutter bar mower; attachment for Avant loaders Hydraulische Balkenmähwerk; Anbaugerät für Avant Radlader Barre de coupe a doigts à commande hydraulique destinée à être utilisée avec les chargeurs Avant Mallit / Modeller / Modeller / Modeller / Models / Modellen / Modèles:...
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