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English Backhoe 260 with remote control 2019 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Backhoe 260 with remote control Product number: A37530 www.avanttecno.com A437186 2019 1 EN 2018-...
Backhoe 260 with remote control 2019 1 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ............................4 Warning symbols used in this manual ..........................5 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE ......................6 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ATTACHMENT ............8 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................12 Information about Radio remote control ......................13 Safety labels and main components of the attachment..................
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.
5 (46) Warning symbols used in this manual The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual. They indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property: WARNING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”...
The Backhoe 260 with remote control is not designed for any other use than what is specified in this manual and must not be used for any other purposes than intended. The Backhoe 260 with remote control is a product of its own.
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Table 1. If the loader is fitted with other than standard tyres, or differs from original specifications, consult your Avant dealer to choose the best bucket.
Never lift or move an unlocked attachment. The Backhoe 260 with remote control is designed to be used by one operator at a WARNING time. Do not let others near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use.
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9 (46) Tipping over hazard - Note that the excavation or trench may suddenly cave in. Exercise extreme caution when driving near ditches or embankments, and avoid driving along a ditch or trench, as the machine could suddenly tip over if an edge caves in.
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10 (46) The stability of the loader may change when leaving the driver’s seat, leading to tipping over of the machine. Always remember that the boom may lower unexpectedly due to loss of stability, mechanical fault, or if another person operates the controls of the loader, leading to crushing hazard.
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11 (46) Safe stopping of the attachment, before going near the attachment: Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving the driver's seat. Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of the attachment. Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the loader is turned off.
12 (46) 4. Technical specifications Table 2 - Backhoe 260 with remote control - Specifications Product number: A37530 Maximum reach: 260 cm 420 kg Mass: (with 400 mm bucket) Standard bucket: 400 mm, 3 teeth Bucket: Bucket options: See page 36...
This model of the backhoe must not be exported to or operated outside of EU and EFTA area. Other Backhoe models may be available for different market areas, contact your Avant dealer for more information. The operating frequency of the radio remote control system is regulated by local or market area specific laws and standards.
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A422951 Attachment identification plate Table 4 - Backhoe 260 with remote control - Main components Frame with Avant quick coupling brackets Top link (coupling bracket) RC control unit (Receiver) with light beacon...
5. Attaching the attachment The backhoe 260 is delivered with a 400 mm bucket fitted and it is ready for use as delivered. When coupling the backhoe onto the loader, in addition to the quick coupling and connecting the hydraulic fittings, the supporting bracket (also called the top link) must also be mounted.
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16 (46) Step 4: After the locking pins are positively locked, lock the support bracket (top link) Lift and tilt the backhoe so that the hole of the support aligns with the bracket on the loader boom Lock ...
5.2 Connecting and disconnecting 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.
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18 (46) To disconnect the multiconnector system: Before disconnecting put the attachment down on a solid and even surface. 1. Switch off the auxiliary hydraulics of the loader. 2. While pushing unlock button, turn the lever to disconnect the connector. 3.
19 (46) 5.3 Electric connection Electric functions of the attachment: The receiving unit of the backhoe, including the radio receiver and electrically controlled hydraulic valves, need electric supply from the loader in order to operate. Electric power to the receiver can be supplied with the Attachment control switch pack of the loader, or with the standard electric harness that is supplied with the attachment.
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20 (46) If your loader is equipped with the attachment control switch pack, and the loader is manufactured after 2016: If the loader is equipped with the attachment control switch pack, and the electric socket integrated in the multiconnector, the electric harness of the attachment is connected when the multiconnector coupled.
21 (46) 5.4 Uncoupling and storage Uncouple and store the attachment on level ground. The best way to store the attachment is a place where it is protected from direct sunlight, rain, and extreme temperatures. Avoid leaving the attachment laying directly on the ground. Place it on blocks of wood or on a pallet, for example.
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22 (46) Correct storage position: Turn the backhoe to the position as shown in the figure below: Bucket flat on the ground, straight front, not too close to the frame Boom in such position that the storage supports can be locked ...
23 (46) 5.4.2 Using the storage/transport support Before storage, transport, or service: Lock the boom of the backhoe to prevent it from moving or falling Keep the backhoe locked to the loader Operate the controls of the backhoe to move its boom to centre position and lift so that the cylinder can be locked Secure...
24 (46) 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.
25 (46) 6.1 Checks before use Check that all obstacles, including any possibly hidden ones, have been removed from the working area or marked visibly before operation. Make sure that it is safe to dig at the location. Find out if there are electric cables, water lines or ...
26 (46) 6.2 Operating the backhoe The backhoe can be controlled only with the remote control unit, either via radio link or with a cable. There are no manual control levers on this attachment. 1. Check that the backhoe is fully coupled to the loader before setting up the control unit Both of the quick coupling pins of the quick coupling must be in locking position ...
27 (46) 6.2.1 Controls Move the auxiliary hydraulics control lever to its locking position when ready to start operating the backhoe. Release the auxiliary hydraulics control lever whenever not operating the backhoe. The auxiliary hydraulics oil flow should not exceed 45 l/min. See the operator's manual of the loader for correct loader engine RPM setting.
28 (46) Left control joystick: Right control joystick: front boom (stick) main boom slewing bucket Switch on the left joystick: Bucket tilt adapter (optional equipment) Crushing hazard - Prevent unintentional movements of the attachment. Switch off the auxiliary hydraulics as soon as not using the backhoe to disable the controls of the backhoe.
29 (46) 6.2.3 Starting to use the backhoe with remote controller Risk of impact and crushing - Stay clear of the backhoe when setting it up. The backhoe may start unexpectedly during set up causing serious injuries from crushing or WARNING impact.
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30 (46) Connect the electric harness to the radio receiver of the loader. If the loader is equipped with the attachment control switch pack, the receiver is started with the ON/OFF switch of the attachment control switch pack. Otherwise use the separate switch of the cable kit A36988 (or A34731rev.D).
31 (46) Risk of impact and crushing - Stay away from the reach area of the backhoe. Position yourself so that you have a good visibility to the work area but stay clear of moving parts WARNING of the backhoe. Keep clear of the reach area of the backhoe so that accidental control movements do not cause the backhoe to hit you.
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32 (46) Penetrate the ground with the bucket Depending on soil material, the most efficient angle varies. In typical digging conditions, start with the bucket at about a 45° angle to the ground. When digging hard ground, it ...
33 (46) Operate the backhoe only with its own hydraulic system and set of controls. Do not excavate by using the driving force of the loader. Working this way can damage the loader boom or the backhoe. Avoid sideways loading of the bucket. Working with the swivel force can damage the backhoe or the loader boom.
34 (46) Receiving unit The receiving unit provides information as follows: The POWER LED indicates the status of the POWER receiving unit and the radio link. The ALARM LED warns about anomalies in the receiving unit. ALARM The meaning of signals provided by the ALARM LED are described in separate ARX Receiving Unit manual.
35 (46) 6.6 Operating on inclined terrain Extra caution is needed when moving 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. Watch out for ditches, holes on the ground, and other obstacles, as hitting an obstacle may cause the loader to tip over.
6.8 Tilting bucket adapter (Optional extra) The Backhoe 260 can be equipped with a tilting bucket adapter. With the tilting adapter, a grading bucket can be used to level the ground surface to desired slopes or, for example, to dig a ditch. The tilting adapter includes the same S30-150 quick coupling system for the bucket as the backhoe itself, so the same buckets can be used with the tilting system.
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37 (46) Tilting angle The tilting is controlled with the backhoe controls, and the maximum tilting angle is approximately degrees both directions. displacement bucket approximately 85 mm, when the tilting bucket adapter is in use. Table 6 – Tilt adapter components 1.
38 (46) Check the routing of hoses and movements of the attachment After connecting the hydraulic hoses, test the movements of the attachment thoroughly. Check that the hydraulic hoses cannot get stretched or pinched in any position of the loader boom or the attachment, and check that the hoses are not in contact with sharp edges.
Repair all leaks immediately after detecting them; a small leak can quickly grow into a big one. Operate the attachment only with type of hydraulic oil that is accepted for use in Avant loaders. Risk of high pressure fluid injection through skin - Release residual pressure before maintenance.
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.
41 (46) 7.4 Lubrication There are a total of 19 lubrication points at the joints of the backhoe. If a tilting bucket adapter is installed, there are 3 additional lubricating points. A small amount of grease should be added regularly. Correct lubrication interval depends heavily on operating conditions but lubricant must be added at least after every 10 hours of use.
42 (46) 7.5 Radio remote control maintenance Before any maintenance operation, disconnect the receiving unit from the power supply, and uncouple the hydraulic multiconnector. After maintenance or service, check that all control commands sent by the transmitting unit activate only the corresponding expected operations. Stop use and contact service in the unlikely case that the programming or memory of the control unit has been reset and movements do not correspond with controls.
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43 (46) Recharging the battery of the remote control Connect the battery charger to the AC mains socket. The POWER LED turns on with steady light. Insert the battery in its designated housing in the battery charger a. Push the battery towards the contacts on the battery charger b.
44 (46) 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.
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