Introduction Foreword AVANT TECNO OY wants to thank you for purchasing this fully electrically powered AVANT loader. It represents a new level of quiet operation with no local emissions and low operating costs. The battery powered model line is designed and built upon Avant’s long experience with compact loaders and is manufactured in Finland. We ask you that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely before operating the loader.
Avant e6 Make sure all relevant manuals are available Contact your local AVANT dealer for any questions, service, spare parts or about any problems that may occur with the operation of your loader or its attachments. Keep this Operator’s manual with the machine at all times. If this Manual gets lost, ask for a new copy from your Avant dealer.
The battery pack must be charged only with the internal charger of the loader, or other charging system supplied by Avant specifically for this loader model. Using any other batteries or chargers can cause risk of fire or explosion of batteries, and risk of electric shock. Using wrong type of chargers can quickly destroy the battery.
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Use only specified Avant charging unit. Do not use a damaged charger or damaged charging cables. Do not short (+) or (-) battery terminals with conductors. Handle the quick connector of the battery with care.
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Versions of this manual Avant has a policy on continuous product development. Updated versions of the manual replace the previous versions of this manual as long as the year on the cover page matches with the original manual. You can ask for the latest manual from your dealer.
Any repairs or modifications performed without the prior authorisation of Avant Tecno Oy will cancel this warranty. During the first two years of operation or first 1000 hours (whichever is the soonest) Avant Tecno Oy warrants to replace any part or repair any defect which may occur, subject to the terms detailed below: 1.
Lifting of persons is only allowed with the attachment Lower the loader boom and place attachment designed for this purpose: the Avant Leguan flat on ground 50 access platform, following the instructions in ...
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Avant e6 17. Follow all inspection, service and maintenance Risk of overturning - Sudden instructions. If you notice any faults or movements can tip the machine damages on the machine, these must be repaired before starting operation. over. Movements, such WARNING 18.
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Avant e6 Falling of persons - Risk of Pinching points - Avoid pinching crushing. Never use the loader or between loader frame itself and its attachments to lift persons or as between loader and walls - Keep WARNING WARNING any kind of work platform even all body parts within the safety temporarily.
Avant e6 Handling of heavy loads Overload hazard Risk Always handle heavy loads only on firm, level tipping over and overturning. ground while you drive slowly with the loader. The high lift capacity of the loader CAUTION Uneven...
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Avant e6 Never pull a heavy load on the Hazardous areas around the loader loader from high level – e.g. Make sure that there are no persons in the danger from truck, shelf etc. – risk of WARNING zone of the loader and the attachment. The safe...
Avant e6 Operation on uneven surfaces, Uneven ground can cause the gradients, and near excavations loader to overturn - Risk of Extra caution is needed when using the equipment serious injury or death. The DANGER on inclined terrains and slopes. Drive slowly...
Avant e6 Personal safety and protective Stay within the space protected by equipment the ROPS safety frame. Always Wear safe clothing personal protective keep seat belt on to stay on WARNING equipment. driver's seat and to avoid getting Protect yourself against work hazards like noise, crushed between ground and a ejecting debris or dust for example.
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Any modification to this machine must be approved wires can cause a lethal electric beforehand by an authorised Avant representative. If shock. Keep the loader and any you modify the loader or attachment, it can become attachment at a sufficient distance dangerous and cause serious injuries or even death.
Avant e6 Electric systems of the loader and battery pack - Safety Risks of electric shock or violent fire of the battery - Handle the battery with care. The loader is fitted with a high-energy lithium-ion battery pack that can output hazardous, even lethal levels of electric current and voltage.
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Avant e6 Handle battery with care Lithium-ion battery, risk of fire electric shock Never attempt to open the battery WARNING assembly. Using damaged battery, extreme heat, improper charging procedure, or other type of wrong use can cause the battery to burn violently. Always follow use maintenance instructions.
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Use only the integrated charger of the loader, or ensure that the cooling of all electric systems is ensured, keep the loader clean. Overheating of a correctly set up Avant e6 charging station. electric parts can shorten their service life, or ...
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System electronics of the battery, preventing damage of the battery due to e.g. overheating during The lithium-ion battery in the Avant e6 loader can be charge process. See page 78 for more information put out with a general purpose fire extinguisher. The about chargers and charge process.
26. Write down the serial numbers of your loader and its battery. Have them ready when you communicate with your Avant dealer or Avant service partners. The serial numbers help to identify the correct spare parts for your loader.
Avant e6 Main parts of the loader Following picture shows the main parts of the loader: 1. Front frame 6. Auxiliary hydraulics outlet On the front frame are mounted: driver’s seat, The hydraulic hoses of hydraulically operated operating controls, hydraulic control valves, hydraulic attachments are mounted on this outlet.
Make sure that the following signs and decals are clean, undamaged and readable. If any of these decals is missing or is unreadable it should be replaced without delay. Ask for WARNING new decals from your local Avant dealer.
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Avant e6 Table 2 - List of safety labels and markings on the machine Label Location Product code Below steering A414690 wheel Boom, on both A417273 DANGER sides (2 pcs) Lowering of loader boom can crush, causing death or serious injury.
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Avant e6 Table 2 Continued - List of safety labels and markings on the machine Product Label Location Message code Next to steering A420354 CAUTION wheel Using the parking brake while machine is moving may cause locking of wheels and sudden stop.
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Avant e6 Decals on the battery In the picture above are the labels that are fitted to the battery: Label Information of the label Type label Information in the label: Mass: 200kg Voltage: 48 V nominal Capacity / energy: 288 Ah /13,8 kWh...
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Avant e6 Warnings in the label warning of chemical hazards: Warning label indicates the content in case of leakage or fire. Warning: The chemicals in the battery are: 1. Toxic 2. Flammable 3. Corrosive 4. Oxidative 5. Personal protection is needed 6.
Avant e6 Technical specifications Dimensions Height and width Tyre Width Height General dimensions 23 x 8.50-12" TR 1080 mm 1980 mm Length 2550 mm 23 x 10.50-12" TR 1130 mm 1985 mm Width 1130 mm (with standard tyres) 26 x 12.00-12" TR...
12 V / 40 A DC-DC converter Charging system Integrated charger, external quick chargers available Mains current plug for integrated charger Schuko, grounded Charger voltage and current See page 82 Controlled by charger, max 288 A with Avant quick Charging current charger...
Avant e6 Auxiliary hydraulics oil flow Using an incompatible attachment that requires constant high flow The graph below shows auxiliary hydraulics output and pressure of hydraulic oil will flow at different rpm levels of the electric motor. The result in drop of auxiliary hydraulics rpm of electric motor of the auxiliary hydraulics pump output.
Avant e6 Tyres The loader can be equipped with different type of tyres for different operating conditions. Grass pattern (GR) tyres will damage the ground surface less than tractor (TR) tyres, but provide less traction. Fits with fenders Fits with snow chains...
Avant e6 Check that snow chains fit without hitting any part of Wheel spacers the loader. Check also that the snow tyres will fit when the loader is turned to maximum articulation. The wheels can be fitted with spacers that increase the width of the loader for better stability.
Avant e6 Lift capacity Tipping load is the load at which the rear tyres lose Risk of tipping over - Follow contact with the ground and the loader begins to tip safety instructions. The lifting forward. Tipping over can happen also on even...
Avant e6 Tipping load - Load chart The load charts help you to estimate the weight of Load chart - e6 the load that can be lifted with the loader without tipping over on firm, stable ground. They describe the loads that can be handled with pallet forks at different positions of the loader boom.
Avant e6 Tipping load - Load diagram With the load diagram in this chapter, you can Load diagram e6 estimate the load handling capability of the loader depending on the horizontal distance of the load from the loader. The tipping load depends according to the distance between the centre of gravity of the load and the front axle of the loader.
Avant e6 Rated operating capacity To easily determine how much load the loader can Rated operating capacity label handle safely, a table of the tipping load and a calculated Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) is shown in the adjacent label. The label is also visible from the driver's seat.
Avant e6 Controls and options of the Loader The following picture shows the location of the controls of the loader. The location and function of controls may be slightly different in different models. See the following pages for information about the controls and the options of the loader.
Avant e6 Dashboard Indicator lights Dashboard e6 On the dashboard there is the ignition key, and Symbol Colour Remarks additional switches and indicator lamps. Not in use in this loader model The multi-function display shows information about battery charge level, hours of use, and diagnostics Hydraulic oil cooler fan fuse related trouble codes.
Avant e6 Control of loader boom, auxiliary hydraulics and other functions Most of the functions of the loader are controlled with the controls at the right side of the operator: Boom and bucket movements, auxiliary hydraulics (attachments), auxiliary hydraulics pump speed etc., depending on loader model.
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Avant e6 3. Telescopic boom control lever 4. Joystick - 6 function (optional extra) The telescopic boom makes many tasks easier, also those that do not involve lifting. You can, for If the loader is equipped with the optional 6 function...
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Avant e6 5. Hand throttle lever for pump RPM The auxiliary hydraulics pump will also provide control pressure for the release of the parking brake, and to flush the drive circuit. This is why the auxiliary hydraulics pump will operate whenever the loader is ready to be driven.
Avant e6 Multi-function display During recharge: The multi-function display shows various information regarding operation loader. This When a charger is connected to the loader, the information includes the following in normal use of display will show estimate of the remaining time left the loader: until the battery is fully charged.
Repeated use while to connect to the regular 12 V outlet of the loader. You can also contact your Avant dealer to fit an driving will damage the brakes. electric plug to the attachment multiconnector.
Avant e6 Seat - Seat belt and seat adjustments Risk of persons falling from the loader - Never carry passengers. The seating capacity of the loader WARNING is one person only. Never carry passengers on part of the loader or with any attachment.
Avant e6 Lights Work lights The loader is equipped with standard work lights at the front of the loader, which are controlled with a switch near the ignition switch. If the loader is equipped with the optional road traffic light kit, the standard work lights are replaced with road headlights.
Avant e6 CAB L (optional extra) Cab Safety The e6 can be equipped, as an option, with cab L. Shown in this chapter are the controls and features Make sure visibility from the cab is adequate. Keep that differ from the standard ROPS model.
This section shows how to use correctly and safely the options that may have been installed to your loader. Most of the options can be installed to your loader by your Avant service point. Contact your dealer or service point for more information and availability of the options.
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Avant e6 Risk of sudden loss of stability - Counterweights Always install Additional counterweights can be installed to counterweight firmly. CAUTION increase the stability of loader when handling heavy Counterweight can fall from the loads or attachments. loader on uneven ground or after...
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Simultaneous use is not possible. the front of the loader too light. For the Avant e6, the extra hydraulics outlet can be Front wheels can lose contact from installed only to the front of the loader. Rear the ground.
Avant e6 Operating instructions Always remember – safety first. Test all the functions of the loader at an open and safe place. Make sure that there are no persons in the operating area of the machine and the danger zone of the attachment.
Avant e6 Starting the loader Before start Ignition key Before starting the loader do the daily checks. See page 86. Always make sure you have all operator's manuals available. Read and follow all operating and safety instructions. Prevent movements attachment: ...
Avant e6 In this position: Prevent unintended movements The electric systems of the loader of the loader. Keep hands and are in normal operation mode. The electric motors will run, feet away from other controls of WARNING depending on use of the loader the loader while starting.
Avant e6 Stopping the loader (Safe stopping procedure) Stop if you notice any of the following: Safe stopping procedure Stop the loader to a safe state as soon as possible if you observe Stopping the loader and its any of the following symptoms.
Avant e6 Drive control Principle of operation Drive pedals The drive pedals control the speed and direction of Using the drive pedals: travel. The pedals control the electric motor that drives the hydraulic drive pump of the loader. The position of the Hand throttle lever controls only the RPM of the auxiliary hydraulics system.
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OptiDrive™ loader. The e6 loaders are equipped with the efficient Avant When you want to have a high pulling OptiDrive™ hydraulic drive system as standard. force: The system is designed for optimal hydraulic oil flow, ...
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Avant e6 X-lock (Cross lock) and anti slip X-lock (Cross lock) Anti-slip valve (optional extra) The hydraulic drive circuit has a system that allows If the loader is equipped with the optional anti-slip the wheels on the left and right side of the loader to valve, there is an additional switch on the back of the roll at different speeds.
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Battery cooling and heating systems for these conditions. Contact Avant The performance of the battery, service life, and time needed for recharge are influenced by ambient service.
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Avant e6 Tips to increase battery life Operate the auxiliary hydraulics only at the speed that is necessary for the attachment or work. Too high flow will waste energy. If not operating an attachment, keep the Hand throttle lever for pump RPM control at minimum setting.See page 41.
Avant e6 Steering of the loader Steering of the loader is controlled with the steering wheel. The steering system is hydraulically powered. A practical way of steering is to steer with your left Risk of collision and crushing - hand on the knob of the steering wheel. This way...
Avant e6 Material handling Whenever you handle heavy loads or heavy attachments: Make sure to use correct type of attachment for each handled material. Use correct size and type of bucket Always handle heavy loads only on firm, level for general loose material handling, and pallet forks ground while you drive slowly with the loader.
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Avant e6 How to estimate actual lifting capacity The actual tipping load and stability of the loader depends on many factors that you must consider when you handle heavy loads or attachments. Listed in the table below are many factors that influence the stability of the loader.
Any attachment mounted on the loader must meet applicable safety and technical standards and requirements. An attachment that is not specifically designed for the loader may cause unsafe operation; make sure that Avant e6 is specifically listed in the operator's manual of the attachment. Some attachments may require the use of special protective guards or personal safety equipment.
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Never use other than original Avant attachments and brackets. Use of other than original Avant equipment would make it necessary for the manufacturer of the attachment to carry out detailed engineering to ensure safety, performance, and reliability of the combination of the loader and the attachment.
Avant e6 Coupling the attachments The attachment is mounted to the loader boom by using the quick coupling plate on the loader boom and the counterpart on the attachment. As standard, the attachment is coupled with two manually operated locking pins of the coupling plate.
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Avant e6 Step 3: Lift the boom slightly – pull the boom control lever backward to raise the attachment off the ground. Turn the boom control lever left to turn the bottom section of the quick attach plate onto the attachment.
Avant e6 Coupling the hydraulic hoses of the attachment Hydraulic hoses of the attachment are equipped with the multiconnector system, which connects all hoses at the same time. Risk of movement of the attachment and ejection of hydraulic oil - Never connect...
4. The 4 port is for the integrated electric socket of the optional Attachment control switch pack. On Avant eSeries loaders, the auxiliary hydraulics can be used when: Driver is seated on the driver's seat External use mode is selected with the Operation mode switch, see page 55.
Avant e6 Releasing the residual pressure of hydraulic system Make sure that there isn't pressure in the hydraulic system that could cause danger during service operations. Hydraulic energy stored in the hoses and other hydraulic components can cause ejection of hydraulic oil and movements of the hydraulic cylinders or motors. To release the pressure in hydraulic system: 1.
Avant e6 Coupling adapters Avant offers coupling adapters to help the use of some specific attachments. See the operator's manual of each attachment if an adapter can be used. Both adapter types are locked to the quick coupling plate of the loader. The adapters have similar quick coupling system to lock the attachment onto the adapter and loader.
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Avant e6 Rotating adapter A424406 The rotating adapter is intended for same kind of work as the tilting adapter. The fully rotating adapter makes it possible to turn the attachment fully upside down. This can be helpful in levelling work.
Avant e6 Storage, Transport, Tie down points and Lifting Before transporting or lifting: Tie down points Mount the articulation frame lock, see page 85 The loader must be tied down securely if transporting Lower the boom down on a trailer. All four tie down points must be used. If an attachment is fitted, also t must be tied down.
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Transport cover For side installation, two brackets are needed. To protect the loader during transport, transport Tie down bracket on wheel hub A423091 cover is available. Contact your Avant dealer. Installed to a wheel hub with 5 bolts: full, closed...
Avant e6 Lifting of the loader Lifting a loader with ROPS: When lifting a loader equipped with the ROPS frame, use four lifting slings that are approved for lifting purpose, and which are minimum 79 inches long. Loop the slings around the four ROPS posts.
55 °C), or if the battery state of charge is <5% (“almost empty”), a charger must be connected and the charger equipment must be active when the loader is left unattended. Either the integrated charger or an external Avant charger can be left plugged in. full, closed...
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Avant e6 In extreme temperatures (below -20 °C or higher than 55 °C) or if the battery state of charge is <5% (“almost empty”), a charger must be connected and the charger equipment must active. This activates charging and also the heating or cooling of the...
Do a full charge cycle frequently (keep the charger plugged in until the loader multi-function display indicates a fully charged state). If you use an external Avant fast charger, use the internal charger of the loader after a few fast charge cycles.
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Avant e6 Avoid deep discharge of the battery. Complete discharge can Battery life damage the battery. Never operate the loader until The actual work times will vary greatly, depending on there is no power left to drive the several factors. The following have a high influence loader.
Charger cable when charging is finished (unless leaving the loader in extreme temperatures, where the Use only the approved Avant chargers to charge the charger must be left plugged in). battery. The charger output voltage and current are automatically adjusted during different phases of...
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However, the temperature of the battery and ambient picture, from the counterpart of the battery (2). temperatures will affect the charging speed: if the 3. Connect the external Avant charger to the battery has warmed during use of the loader, the battery.
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Avant charger that is intended specifically for 2. ESC-button (2): If you have interrupted the charging an Avant e6 loader. See the operator's charging process with the STOP-button, you manual of the charging unit for more information can resume the charge by pressing the ESC- about the charger.
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Avant e6 Charge process Charge times The status and phase of charge process is shown on Charge time depends on the temperature of the the multi-function display of the loader. The battery, as described on page 57. estimated remaining time until a full charge of the...
Avoid using needed, your local Avant dealer will give you any extension cables. If necessary, use needed additional information. Regardless of the type of the plug, other instructions in this chapter only as short as possible, good apply to all electric Avant loaders.
If the maintenance schedule is not followed, and services made are not marked in the table in this manual, the warranty may not cover for damages of the loader. Service parts are available through your Avant dealer or authorised service. Contact your local Avant service or dealer for any questions or information.
Avant e6 High-pressure ejection of fluid may penetrate skin and cause serious injuries. - Never handle pressurised components. Before handling hydraulic components, make sure that the hydraulic DANGER system attachment loader completely depressurised. Do not hold your hand near a fitting when tightening or opening it, and never use hands to search for leaks.
Avant e6 Installing of service support and frame Frame lock: lock A red frame lock bar is stored under the operator's cab. Installing boom service support: The red service support of the boom lift cylinder is located at the tip of the boom, behind the attachment coupling plate.
Replace cables and insulators as necessary In case of any trouble, or if you need more information, contact your Avant dealer Check the underside of the loader. Also check ground/floor surface for signs of...
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Avant e6 Check after starting the loader Check operation of pedals and steering after start. Pedals must move freely and not 11 Drive control and steering get stuck or feel stiff Check that loader stops when not pressing the drive pedals. Do not use the loader if braking performance is decreased or if the loader creeps ...
Avant e6 Maintenance schedule Following tables show the maintenance and service points and intervals of the loader. There are more detailed instructions about each service operation, in numerical order, on the following pages. Every 400h / Part A - Loader...
Avant e6 Loader maintenance 1. Cleaning of the loader 2. Greasing of the loader Cleanliness of the loader is not only a question of Greasing of the pivot points is very important in order outer appearance. All surfaces, painted and others, to avoid wear.
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Avant e6 A. Articulation joint and steering cylinder D. Coupling plate B. Front frame 3. Tyre pressure check Check tyre pressure when heavy attachments and extra counterweights are not attached. Correct tyre pressure depends on intended load. Refer to Chapter Technical Specifications.
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Oil reach this level when hydraulic system is hot. Never overfill hydraulic oil tank. Oil can flow over, or foam inside tank. Filters - list of filters Filters for Avant e-series Hydraulic oil return filter 74093...
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It is recommended to leave pairs of nylon slide pads 1 and 2, accessible this service operation to your from around the boom. nearest Avant service partner. In addition, there are pairs of aluminium-bronze Slide pad part numbers alloy slide pads 3 and 4, at the upper end of the inner boom.
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4. Check pressure once again after tightening the experienced technician. Contact securing cap nut back. your AVANT dealer if you need Never attempt to adjust boom pressure from the assistance. main pressure relief valve located at the rear frame.
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Avant e6 Drive pressure: Adjust pressure of hydraulic system Drive pressure needs to be checked only if there is a clear indication of reduced traction force of the If the pressure check of boom and auxiliary hydraulic loader. systems indicates that the pressure is wrong, it can...
To ensure unattended as they may self-ignite. In case a battery long battery life, never allow the battery to become is mechanically damaged, contact Avant dealer or fully discharged during storage. Service Point. See pages 19 and 20 for information about potential fire hazard.
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Used Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled according to country specific legislation. For recycling please return the used battery to your Avant dealer or Service point. For more information about Avant dealers and Service points please visit www.avanttecno.com.
If the indicator is lit, possible. check the 25 A fuse of the oil cooler fan. Check that the cooler fan is clean, can rotate freely, and is not blocked. Contact Avant service if necessary.
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For more information about the contact Avant service. fault message, use the button keys of the multi- function display...
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Front lights LED unit Work lights LED unit Road traffic headlights: Metal structures of the loader Contact Avant service in case the steel structure of the loader gets damaged. A faulty reparation, or wrong methods and materials used reparation, cause...
Troubleshoot Listed below are possible causes for typical problems and suggested remedies. In case you experience trouble with the operation of the loader, check troubleshoot lists first. If problem is not solved, contact your nearest Avant service point or dealer.
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Avant e6 Problem Possible cause Remedy Drive works erratically and boom Low hydraulic oil level Check hydraulic oil level and condition. movements do not work at all, electric motors run Drive and boom movements work Air in hydraulic components Move boom and steering cylinders and hold at erratically, motors run smoothly each extreme position to de-air the system.
Avant e6 Services made 1. Customer 2. Loader model Serial number 3. Date of delivery Date of service Operating Serviced by: Remarks dd / mm / yyyy hours Stamp/signature _____/ 50 h ___/___/_____ _____/ 450 h ___/___/_____ ___/___/_____ _____/ 850 h...
Auxiliary hydraulics oil flow • Greasing of the loader • 94, 97 of the attachment • 72 30, 31, 44, 69, 73 Avant warranty • 8 Hand throttle lever for pump Daily inspections • 55, 94 RPM control • 40, 44, 63 Dashboard •...
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Avant e6 Replacing battery air filters e6 Tyre pressure check • 98 • 104 Tyres • 32 Leaving the charger plugged • Replacing battery pack • 104 Requirements for attachments Lift capacity • 12, 34, 36, 38, • 68 Using an external charger • 87 Reverse buzzer (option) •...
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Avant e6 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE EG-KONFORMITÄTS-ERKLÄRUNG Manufacturer: Fabricant : Hersteller: Avant Tecno Oy Avant Tecno Oy Avant Tecno Oy: Ylötie 1 Ylötie 1 Ylötie 1 33470 Ylöjärvi, Finland 33470 Ylöjärvi, Finlande 33470 Ylöjärvi, Finnland Technical Construction File Location:...
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