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- Page 1 English Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 2016 2 3 Operator's Manual for Attachment Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 Product number: Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 A35973 www.avanttecno.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 2016 2 3 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ............................3 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE ......................4 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ATTACHMENT ............5 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 8 Safety labels and main components of the attachment ..................8 5. -
Page 3: Foreword
If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant dealer or from the manufacturer. -
Page 4: Designed Purpose Of Use
The collector fan can be switched off, in which case the mower acts as a mulching mower. The Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 is also available as a version without the clippings collector. Either a side cover, side discharge chute, mulching kit, or collector unit must be installed to the the mower. The use of the mower without any side guard in place is dangerous to both the operator and any person nearby, and therefore it is strictly prohibited. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions For Using The Attachment
Never lift or move an unlocked attachment. The Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 is designed to be used by one operator at a time. Do not let others near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use. - Page 6 30 m from the mower. The Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 is intended to be used with the full collector unit and all related parts fitted.
- Page 7 7 (30) WARNING: Risk of crushing - Never allow anyone to get under a lifted attachment or loader boom. Keep in mind that the loader boom can be lowered or tilted even if the engine has been shut down (crushing hazard). The loader is not intended to be left to keep a load elevated for longer periods.
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Page 8: Technical Specifications
8 (30) 4. Technical specifications Table 2 - Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 - Technical specifications A35973 Product number Working width: 1 200 mm Total width: 1393 mm Cutting height: 25-100 mm Drive system: Hydraulic, direct/belt drive Blades: 2 pcs, 615 mm, A33205... - Page 9 9 (30) A46802 A46771 A46772 A46803 Attachment identification plate A4203231 Table 3 - Decal locations and warning messages Decal Warning message A46771 Read instructions before use. A46772 Crushing hazard - Do not go under a raised attachment; stay away from raised equipment. A46803 Pinching and cutting hazard, keep clear of moving parts, do not leave...
- Page 10 10 (30) Table 4 - Main components of the Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 Frame with quick coupling brackets Multiconnector holder Collector box hatch Collector box locking screw (unlock for maintenance) Collector nozzle Collector tubes Collector fan Collector fan shut off valve...
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Page 11: Attaching The Attachment
Do not stay in the area between the attachment and the loader. Mount the attachment only on level surface. Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked. Avant quick coupling system: Step 1: ... -
Page 12: Connecting And Disconnecting The Hydraulic Hoses
5.1 Connecting and disconnecting the hydraulic hoses On Avant loaders the hydraulic hoses are connected using the multi connector system. If you have an Avant 300-700 series loader with the conventional quick couplers and wish to change to the multi connector system, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or installation services. - Page 13 13 (30) Connecting the multi connector system: 1. Align the pins of the attachment connector with corresponding holes of the loader connector. The multi connector will not connect if the attachment connector is upside down. 2. Connect and lock the multi connector by turning the lever towards the loader.
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Page 14: Instructions For Use
14 (30) 6. Instructions for use Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work, and that all obstacles have been removed from the operating area. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment. -
Page 15: Checks Before Use
15 (30) 6.1 Checks before use Remove or mark visibly all obstacles, such as trash, large tree branches or stones, from the working area before operation. Check the area for possible hidden ditches, manholes, or other dangerous areas. Remember that tall grass can hide obstacles. ... -
Page 16: Transport Position
16 (30) 6.2 Transport position When driving with the loader, keep the mower lifted off the ground and tilted back slightly. 6.3 Using the mower Set and adjust the mower to correct operating position before starting the mower. See following chapters about floating system and adjustments. - Page 17 17 (30) Recommended operating speed and maximum allowed oil flow: Adjust engine RPM so that the loader's auxiliary hydraulic flow is within the specified range for the mower. Too little flow will not rotate the blades fast enough for good mowing results. Correct flow ensures that the blades to rotate fast enough for a good finish.
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Page 18: Operating On Inclined Terrain
18 (30) 6.4 Operating on inclined terrain Extra caution is needed when using the equipment on inclined terrains and slopes. Drive slowly especially on inclined, uneven, or slippery surfaces, and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. Operate the controls of the loader with careful and smooth movements. -
Page 19: Safety Valve
19 (30) When setting the mower floating linkage to correct operating position, avoid pressing the attachment hard against the ground with the loader boom to avoid damaging it. Operate both the lift and tilt movements of the loader boom carefully. 6.5.1 Safety valve For safety, the attachment is equipped with a valve that prevents using the attachment when it has been lifted... -
Page 20: Handling Of The Clippings
Do not modify the mower. Removing the collecting unit and related components completely must be done by a qualified technician. If the mower needs to be converted to a normal, non-collecting mower, contact Avant service for information and parts. -
Page 21: Emptying The Collector Box
21 (30) 6.8 Emptying the collector box Monitor the filling of the collector box while operating the mower, and when it is about to fill, stop the mower to prevent blocking of the collector fan. Drive to the emptying site and open the box door. The collector box is emptied through automatically... -
Page 22: Removing A Blockage
Check the collector tubes and keep them clean as well. Damaged, leaking tubes will significantly decrease the collector performance. If the rotor remains out of balance after cleaning, it might be damaged. A damaged rotor must be repaired or replaced to prevent damage to the hydraulic motor. In this case, contact AVANT service. -
Page 23: Maintenance And Service
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 authorised 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. -
Page 24: Cleaning And Lubricating The Mower
On the Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 there are lubrication points only on the vertical wheel support brackets. Add a small amount of grease to these 1–3 times a year. Clean the end of the nipple before greasing and add only a small amount of grease at a time. -
Page 25: Fastening Of The Blades
25 (30) Always use good protective gloves when handling the blades. Ensure that the mower is properly supported during inspection and when replacing the blades. 7.3.1 Fastening of the blades The blades are connected with a a central bolt and two shear bolts. To protect the blades and the bearings of the mower, the shear bolts break or bend if the blades hit a rock other heavy obstacle. -
Page 26: Checking And Tightening The Drive Belt
26 (30) 7.4 Checking and tightening the drive belt To access the belt drive, tilt the collector box aside and open cover: Remove the hand operated nut from rear side of the collector box Make sure the collector is emptied beforehand Unfasten the upper collector tube from the collector box Tilt the collector box forward in controlled manner... -
Page 27: Checking The Timing Of The Blades
27 (30) Checking the belt tightness: The tightness and the condition of the drive belt must be checked at least annually at the beginning of each mowing season, and depending on use, a few times during the season. A belt that is not at its correct tightness may not necessarily be apparent to the user, but sudden slipping or breaking of the belt may lead to hazardous situation or damage to the mower or the blades. -
Page 28: Warranty Terms
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: ... - Page 29 Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 2016 2 3 EY-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus EG-försäkran om överensstämmelse EU samsvarserklæring EF-overensstemmelseserklæring EC Declaration of Conformity EG-Konformitätserklärung Déclaration de conformité CE Valmistaja / Tillverkare / Produsent / Producent / Manufacturer / Hersteller AVANT TECNO OY Fabricant: Osoite / Adress / Adresse / Address / Adresse: Ylötie 1...
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