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Operator's Manual
2018-
From serial number 89295-
www.avanttecno.com
A423110 2018 1 EN 2018- 89295-

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  • Page 1 English Operator's Manual 2018- From serial number 89295- www.avanttecno.com A423110 2018 1 EN 2018- 89295-...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Avant e5 2018 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........49 INTRODUCTION ............3 Starting the loader ..............50 Foreword ................. 3 Ignition key ................50 Make sure all relevant manuals are available..... 4 Emergency stop button ............51 Intended use ................5 Stopping the loader (Safe stopping procedure) ....

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 4: Make Sure All Relevant Manuals Are Available

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    The loader can be equipped with a range of attachments offered by Avant Tecno Oy, which enables you to do several different jobs with the same machine. Because of this multi-purpose nature of the machine and the various attachments and tasks, read always not only this Manual but also the Operator's Manual of the attachment, and follow all instructions.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Avant Warranty

    The battery is covered by special warranty clauses listed below. 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.

  • Page 8: Safety First

    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 ...
  • Page 9 Avant e5 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.
  • Page 10 Avant e5 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.

  • Page 11: Handling Of Heavy Loads

    Avant e5 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...
  • Page 12 Avant e5 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...

  • Page 13: Operation On Uneven Surfaces, Gradients, And Near Excavations

    Avant e5 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...

  • Page 14: Personal Safety And Protective Equipment

    Avant e5 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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Electric System And Handling Of The Battery Pack

    Avant e5 Electric system and handling of the battery pack Risk of electric shock, fire, and acid spill - Handle the battery with care. The loader is fitted with a high-energy battery pack that can output hazardous, lethal levels of current and voltage. Misuse or using of damaged battery system creates a risk of WARNING battery explosion, fire, hazardous electric shock, and acid spill from battery.
  • Page 17 Avant e5 Lead warning - Wear protective First aid measures gloves. Battery and its terminals contain lead, a harmful substance CAUTION Risk of serious burns - Avoid which should not be handled more contact with battery acid. than what is necessary. Wear...
  • Page 18 Avant e5 Follow correct charging procedure Ensure ventilation and remove the rear cover Battery produces explosive before recharge gas during recharge - Make Recharge the loader only at a well-ventilated place. sure to charge only on well WARNING Never recharge in a small garage or shed, where ventilated area.
  • Page 19 Avant e5 Fire prevention To ensure fire safety during recharge To minimise the risk of fire, keep the loader clean and follow the following simple steps. Follow correct recharge instructions. Battery  produces explosive gasses during recharge and Always keep the loader clean the loader to avoid therefore ventilation must be ensured.

  • Page 20: Description Of The Loader

    Write down the serial number of your loader and have it ready when you communicate with your dealer or Avant service partners. The serial number helps to identify the correct spare parts for your loader.

  • Page 21: Main Parts Of The Loader

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 22: Signs And Decals

    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.
  • Page 23 Avant e5 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.
  • Page 24 Avant e5 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.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Avant e5 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...

  • Page 26: General Specifications

    *See also page 27 Front: 30 l/min Hydraulic pumps Auxiliary hydraulics Standard: Faster multiconnector system on front Attachment coupling Avant quick coupling attachment plate Hydraulic oil capacity 36 l Hydraulic oil type ISO VG 46, mineral oil only Sound pressure level...

  • Page 27: Auxiliary Hydraulics Oil Flow

    Avant e5 Using an incompatible attachment Auxiliary hydraulics oil flow that requires constant high flow and pressure of hydraulic oil will The graph below shows auxiliary hydraulics output result in drop of auxiliary hydraulics flow at different rpm levels of the electric motor. The output.

  • Page 28: Tyres

    Avant e5 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...

  • Page 29: Wheel Spacers

    Avant e5 Wheel spacers Snow chains The wheels can be fitted with spacers that increase There are two types of snow chains. See the table on the width of the loader for better stability. The page 28 for a list of chains that are available for the spacers A417486 are 40 mm thick.
  • Page 30 Avant e5 Ballasted tyres Some tyres can be filled with special type of heavy foam that creates additional counterweight. The filled tyres are also useful in area where frequent tyre puncture with normal tyres would be expected. When driving with a loader that has ballasted tyres, the acceleration and stopping distances may be increased.

  • Page 31: Lift Capacity

    Avant e5 Lift capacity Lift capacity and Tipping load The lifting capacity of the loader is limited either by the maximum available lift force of the loader boom, or by the tipping load of the loader. The lifting capacity will depend on the position of the loader boom (the horizontal distance of the weight in the forward direction), as is illustrated in different charts in this chapter.
  • Page 32 Avant e5 To estimate the load carrying capacity of the loader There are different representations of the tipping load available in this manual:  Load diagram  Load chart with pallet forks  ROC table (also as a label on the loader)

  • Page 33: Tipping Load - Load Chart

    Avant e5 Tipping load - Load chart The load charts help you to estimate the weight of Load chart - e5 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.

  • Page 34: Tipping Load - Load Diagram

    Avant e5 Tipping load - Load diagram With the load diagram in this chapter, you can Load diagram e5 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.

  • Page 35: Rated Operating Capacity

    Avant e5 Rated operating capacity Rated operating capacity label To easily determine how much load the loader can 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.

  • Page 36: Controls And Options Of The Loader

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 37: Dashboard

    Avant e5 Dashboard Indicator lights Dashboard e5 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.

  • Page 38: Control Of Loader Boom, Auxiliary Hydraulics And Other Functions

    Avant e5 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.
  • Page 39 Avant e5 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...
  • Page 40 Avant e5 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.

  • Page 41: Multi-Function Display

    Avant e5 Multi-function display During recharge: The multi-function display shows various information When the integrated charger of the loader is regarding operation loader. This connected to mains outlet, the display will show information includes the following in normal use of...

  • Page 42: Parking Brake Switch

    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.

  • Page 43: Seat - Seat Belt And Seat Adjustments

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 44: Lights

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 45: Cab L (Optional Extra)

    Avant e5 CAB L (optional extra) The e5 can be equipped, as an option, with cab L. Cab Safety Shown in this chapter are the controls and features that differ from the standard ROPS model. Make sure visibility from the cab is adequate. Keep all window panels clean and clear of snow, ice, etc.

  • Page 46: Options

    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.
  • Page 47 Avant e5 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...
  • Page 48 Simultaneous use is not possible. the front of the loader too light. For the Avant e5, the extra hydraulics outlet can be Front wheels can lose contact from installed only to the front of the loader. Rear the ground.

  • Page 49: Operating Instructions

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 50: Starting The Loader

    Avant e5 Starting the loader Before start Ignition key Before starting the loader do the daily checks. See The ignition key can switched into three page 85. positions: • (OFF) In this position: Always make sure you have all operator's manuals available.

  • Page 51: Emergency Stop Button

    Avant e5 Emergency stop button Prevent unintended movements of the loader. Keep hands and 4. The emergency stop button, reference 4 in the feet away from other controls of WARNING the picture above, will shut down electric motors of the loader when pushed.

  • Page 52: Stopping The Loader (Safe Stopping Procedure)

    Avant e5 Stopping the loader (Safe stopping procedure) Stop if you notice any of the following: Stop the loader to a safe state as Safe stopping procedure soon as possible if you observe any of the following symptoms. Stopping the loader and its...

  • Page 53: Drive Control

    Avant e5 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.
  • Page 54 OptiDrive™ loader. The e5 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, ...
  • Page 55 Avant e5 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.
  • Page 56 40. type and viscosity must be suitable  Use the ECO drive mode or the crawling / for these conditions. Contact Avant inching mode whenever possible to save battery. See page 54. service. ...

  • Page 57: Steering Of The Loader

    Avant e5 Steering of the loader Risk of collision and crushing - Steering of the loader is controlled with the steering wheel. The steering system is hydraulically powered. Stay and keep hands and feet A practical way of steering is to steer with your left inside the safety frame.

  • Page 58: Material Handling

    Avant e5 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.
  • Page 59 Avant e5 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.

  • Page 60: Working With Attachments

    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 e5 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.
  • Page 61 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.

  • Page 62: Coupling The Attachments

    Avant e5 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.
  • Page 63 Avant e5 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.

  • Page 64: Coupling The Hydraulic Hoses Of The Attachment

    Avant e5 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...

  • Page 65: Using The Auxiliary Hydraulics

    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 54.

  • Page 66: Releasing The Residual Pressure Of Hydraulic System

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 67: Coupling Adapters

    Avant e5 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.
  • Page 68 Avant e5 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.

  • Page 69: Storage, Transport, Tie Down Points And Lifting

    Avant e5 Storage, Transport, Tie down points and Lifting Before transporting or lifting: Tie down points  Mount the articulation frame lock, see page 84 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.
  • Page 70 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...

  • Page 71: Lifting Of The Loader

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 72: Storage

     It is recommended to have the periodic service high efficiency. made before storage. Contact Avant service  To avoid damage of the battery, Clean the loader carefully and to maintain the performance of ...

  • Page 73: Battery And Charging

    Avant e5 Battery and Charging Follow the instructions in this chapter to ensure the full capacity and service life of the battery. Correct charge cycle, safe area for recharge, water replenishment, and correct operating and charge temperatures must be taken into account when operating or recharging the loader.
  • Page 74 Avant e5 Avoid deep discharge of the A new battery pack will reach its maximum capacity only after a few recharge cycles. Correctly used and battery. Complete discharge can maintained battery pack will slowly degrade towards damage the battery. the end of its useful life. Extreme conditions can Never operate the loader until shorten the battery life quickly.
  • Page 75 Avant e5 As a reminder, the following text may be added as a label on top of the battery cover of your loader: For optimal battery performance and maximum service life of the battery (text in label):  Always store and charge the battery when the ambient temperature is over 0 °C (recommended...

  • Page 76: Charging The Battery

    Avant e5 Charging the battery Battery produces explosive Preparation for charging gas during recharge - Make In preparation for charging, do the following: sure to charge only on well WARNING  Choose a well ventilated place, where you can ventilated area.

  • Page 77: Charger Plug Type

    Avant dealer will give you any may be wrong for each phase of the charge, causing needed additional information. Regardless of the...
  • Page 78 Avant e5 Required current Voltage Frequency Risk of battery overheat and fire (fuse) - Use only the built-in charger of 220-240 V 50-60 Hz 10 A (minimum) 16 A (recommended) the loader to ensure correct CAUTION charge cycle. The current and...

  • Page 79: Battery Maintenance - Water Refill

    Avant e5 Battery maintenance - water refill The battery is a flooded type lead acid battery. Some Risk of burns from acid spill - of the water of the electrolyte in the battery is Never attempt to remove the evaporated during charge. To keep the electrolyte caps of individual battery cells.
  • Page 80 Avant e5 Battery watering system A watering system to fill battery pack with water is supplied with the loader. The watering system Risk of acid spill - Add only pure consists of the following parts: battery water. Never add battery...

  • Page 81: Watering Procedure

    Avant e5 Watering procedure The battery pack is fitted with watering connector which allows to add water to all battery cells from a single point. The water container must be lifted high enough from the ground. Recommended height for the water tank is 2-3 metres higher than the top of the battery surface.

  • Page 82: Service And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 83: Access To Electric Motor Compartment

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 84: Installing Of Service Support And Frame Lock

    Avant e5 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.

  • Page 85: Daily Inspections

    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...
  • Page 86 Avant e5 Check after starting the loader  Check operation of pedals and steering after start. Pedals must move freely 11 Drive control and steering and not 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 ...

  • Page 87: Maintenance Schedule

    Avant e5 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...

  • Page 88: Loader Maintenance

    Avant e5 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.
  • Page 89 Avant e5 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.
  • Page 90 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...
  • Page 91 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.
  • Page 92 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.
  • Page 93 Avant e5 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...

  • Page 94: Battery Maintenance

    Avant e5 Battery maintenance 4. Cleaning of battery Battery connector The battery should always be kept clean and dry to prevent so called leakage currents between battery In addition to the automatic main switch, also cells. Any dirt or liquid on the battery can cause disconnect the battery if the loader will not be used current to flow between battery cells.
  • Page 95 Avant e5 Cleaning procedure 5. Check battery visually Risk of acid burns - Wear Check the battery, all cables, and insulators visually personal protective equipment for signs of dirt and mechanical damage. Search for the following: when handling battery. Wear CAUTION ...
  • Page 96 3000 Ω. To get authorised Avant or Exide service partner. However, proper result of measurement, find a clean, non some basic tests are described here to help with...
  • Page 97 Avant e5 The insulation resistance of the battery thus Replacing battery pack determined must not be below 2400Ω (50Ω per Volt of nominal voltage), in compliance with EN 50272-3. To remove the battery pack from the loader, use lifting equipment capable of lifting the entire battery Test electrolyte condition and record results pack.

  • Page 98: Electric System & Fuses

    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.
  • Page 99 Avant service. necessary, the loader can be driven to a safe location, but must not be loaded or used more than absolutely necessary. The loader must be checked and serviced by authorised service before...
  • Page 100 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...

  • Page 101: Troubleshoot

    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.
  • Page 102 Avant e5 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.

  • Page 103: Services Made

    Avant e5 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...
  • Page 104 Avant e5 Notes...
  • Page 105 Avant e5 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:...

  • Page 106: Index

    Counterweights • 11, 47, 58 26, 27, 40, 61, 65 Greasing of the loader • 85, 88 Coupling adapters • 67 Avant warranty • 7 Coupling the attachments • 62 Coupling the hydraulic hoses Hand throttle lever for pump of the attachment • 64 Ballasted tyres •...
  • Page 107 Avant e5 Releasing the residual Troubleshoot • 51, 101 pressure of hydraulic system Tyre pressure check • 89 Lift capacity • 11, 31, 33, 34, • 8, 52, 66 Tyres • 28 Replacing battery pack • 97 Lift capacity and Tipping load •...
  • Page 108 AVANT has a policy of continuous development, and retains the right to change specifications without notice. © 2018 Avant Tecno Oy. All rights reserved. www.avanttecno.com...

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