AVANT 218, Operator'S Manual

Maintenance instructions

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200 Series

1. CLEANING OF THE LOADER

Cleanliness of the loader is not only a question of

outer appearance. All surfaces, painted and others,

will stay in better condition when they are cleaned

regularly. A clean machine also lasts longer. A dirty

machine will run hotter and will collect dirt into the

air cleaner, which is likely to damage the engine. Pay

special attention to the cleanliness of the engine, the

oil tank cover, the engine compartment and the

hydraulic pump compartment. The loader can be

washed with a pressure washer.

ATTENTION!

 the loader is equipped with a hydraulic

oil cooler, which is located behind the driver’s seat,

make sure to clean the oil cooler cell with compressed

air every time you are servicing the loader - and even

more frequently if the loader is being used in dusty

conditions.

2. TYRE PRESSURE

Correct tyre pressure means that the tyres last much

longer. Wrong tyre pressure increases tyre wear and

can be a safety risk when working with the loader.

Recommended tyre pressure is 2.3 bar (33.4 PSI).

3. BATTERY CHECK

In order to secure the starting

and safe operation the battery

of the loader must be checked

regularly.  Checking the

electrolyte level of the battery

happens by opening the filler

caps. 

ATTENTION!

 Clean the

battery before opening the caps

so that dirt cannot get in the

battery. Check also the contacts

and clean if necessary.

4. HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL

Hydraulic oil level can be

checked with the dipstick

in the filler. Oil level

should be between the

two marks in the dipstick.

Refill when necessary.

Clean the area before

checking hydraulic oil

level. Do not let any

contaminents enter the

hydraulic tank during this

procedure.

5. CHANGING OF HYDRAULIC OIL FILTERS

The hydraulic oil return filter

is located on top of the

hydraulic oil tank, under the

right cover beside steering

wheel. Take off the cover

and replace the oil filter

cartridge.

The hydraulic pressure filter

is located under the right

side cover beside the

hydraulic pumps. When

unscrewing the filter hold

the screw in the housing

with a 12 mm allen key and

replace the filter.

6. HYDRAULIC OIL CHANGE

When changing hydraulic oil,

the oil can be removed with

a suction pump or by ope-

ning the drain plug on the

right side of the front frame,

behind the front wheel. In

both cases it is important to clean the magnetic drain

plug. Hydraulic oil tank capa-city is 23 litres. Use ISO

VG-46 certified mineral hydraulic oil (e.g. Shell Tellus

TX oil). Use of  synthetic hydraulic fluids is not

permitted.

7. CHECK AND TIGHTENING OF

BOLTS, NUTS AND FITTINGS

Check tightness of bolts, nuts and hydraulic fittings

regularly.  

ATTENTION!  Tighten wheel nuts after

first 5 operating hours. Check tightness of wheel

nuts regularly. Wheel nuts shall first be tightened

to 100 Nm diagonally opposite and finally

tightened to 120 Nm.

8. CHECK PRESSURE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Pressure checking points for

different functions are as

follows:

Boom movement

:

Pressure is checked from

the manometer fitting,

which is located under the

right side cover, beside the

main hydraulic valve.

Pressure is measured with

full engine revs and loading

the hydraulics in the movement end position of boom

or attachment plate. The presure setting is 185 bar.