AVANT 525LPG, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...English 525 LPG Operator s Manual 2012 ...

Page 2: ...Using the auxiliary hydraulics 22 Cabs 23 Requirements for attachments 24 Coupling the attachments 24 Hydraulic attachment coupling plate 24 Coupling the hydraulic hoses of the attachment 25 Service and maintenance instructions 26 Safety instructions for maintenance 26 Releasing the pressure of hydraulic system 26 Installing of service support and frame lock 27 Daily inspections 27 Maintenance sch...

Page 3: ...hese parts were defective on original supply 7 Any damage caused resulting from the use of attachments not approved for use with this product is excluded 8 In the event a fault occurs which is attributable to manufacturing or assembly defect you should arrange to return your AVANT to your authorised dealer for repair Travel and freight costs are excluded Intended use AVANT 525LPG is an articulated...

Page 4: ...et in their proper place in the footwell and at least one hand on the steering wheel 6 Make sure that there is enough open space around the machine for safe driving 7 Do not transport the load with the boom lifted Always carry bucket or attachment as low as possible and put the load down whenever you leave the machine 8 Before leaving driver s seat Lower the loader boom and place attachment flat o...

Page 5: ... When working in conditions where falling objects may be a risk on building sites etc the loader must be equipped with a falling objects protective canopy FOPS part no A48906 Electric system Lead acid batteries can produce flammable and explosive gases Make sure that the ventilation is sufficient and keep arcs sparks flames and lighted tobacco away from battery Battery acid causes severe burns In ...

Page 6: ... the gas bottle The bottle must be inspected that year in order that its use can be continued Close the gas valve carefully do not overtighten the valve Do not open the valve more than 2 3 rounds Gas bottle valve and gas hose normally tighten when turning clockwise Store the gas bottle outdoors in upright position protected from heat sources and direct sunlight Install the protective cap on the bo...

Page 7: ...Loader serial no ___________________________________________ 3 Engine serial no ___________________________________________ Serial number of the loader is printed on the type plate see page 9 which also indicates the loader model Location of engine serial number can be found in the Operators Manual of the engine Dealer ____________________________________________________ Contact information ______...

Page 8: ...achment coupling plate Attachments are mounted on the attachment coupling plate The locking pins on the plate can be operated manually standard or hydraulically option Auxiliary hydraulics outlet The hydraulic hoses of hydraulically operated attachments are mounted on this outlet The outlet is equipped with the multi connector quick coupling system and is double acting it has two pressure lines an...

Page 9: ...er j k l m n o 525 LPG Description of the loader 9 p q Risk of crushing keep hands and feet within the drivers area Risk of crushing do not grip the steering wheel from outside the machine or when getting into the driver s seat r Sound power level Sound pressure level at driver s seat Keep out from the danger zone of the machine 2 pcs A43600 A411047 A411456 A411455 A41424 API CC SAE 10W 30 Engine ...

Page 10: ...SO VG 46 standard 36 l min 200 bar 995 2050 mm 2790 mm 1350 kg 1100 1250 kg 88 dB A 101 dB A 2 5 m s 0 5 m s Model Length Width 23x10 50 12 wheels Height 23x10 50 12 wheels Ground clearance Weight starting from Standard wheels Drive speed depending on model Transmission drive Hydraulic oil tank capacity Hydraulic oil quality Hydraulic oil cooler Auxiliary hydraulics Turning radius inside outside M...

Page 11: ...center of gravity of the load is 750 mm in front of the front axle max load is about 700 kg with a driver weighing 75 kg and with the 170 kg integrated rear weight mounted on the loader NOTICE If the driver leaves the machine tipping and max loads are reduced respectively Tipping load and max load depend both on the weight of the driver and the eventual extra weights mounted on the loader Please n...

Page 12: ...wing the loader has no brakes Before releasing the drive circuit make sure that the parking brake has been engaged and release the parking brake only after a rigid tow bar has been connected The hydraulic drive circuit is released by turning the screw on the right side of the variable displacement drive pump about 3 rounds counterclockwise Make sure to put the drive circuit again in working order ...

Page 13: ...Operating instructions 525 LPG Operating instructions 13 ...

Page 14: ...trol lever of telescopic boom page 15 9 Control lever of rear extra front auxiliary hydraulics page 15 10 Selector lever of auxiliary hydraulics pumps page 15 11 12 V outlet 12 Dashboard page 16 13 Switches on the panel Windscreen wiper and washer cab option Beacon option Hydraulic attachment coupling plate option Work light option 13 Operating controls Following picture shows the location of oper...

Page 15: ...to lower the boom Push left to raise the tip of the bucket filling Push right to lower the tip of the bucket emptying 6 Hand throttle lever Push forward to increase engine revs Pull backward to reduce engine revs 7 Control lever of auxiliary hydraulics hydraulically operated attachments Push forward Hydraulic flow to pressure 1 coupler Move the lever carefully to see which way the hydraulic attach...

Page 16: ...or 12 Thermometer 13 Ignition switch 14 Signal horn 15 Seat heater switch 16 Drive release anti slip valve switch optional extra 17 Boom floating switch optional extra 18 Hydraulic cooler blower fuse indicator 19 Worklight indicator 1 Drive pedal left drive backward 2 Drive pedal right drive forward 3 Parking emergency brake handle locking pull the handle and turn down into locking position releas...

Page 17: ...tch off main current when the loader is not used for a longer period of time or when servicing the machine Switch off the main current in order that the battery doesn t get empty Boom self levelling option Self levelling system keeps the position of the attachment the same in relation to the ground regardless of the position of the boom Self levelling is hydraulic there is a levelling cylinder on ...

Page 18: ...ease switch option The switch no 16 LOCK controls a valve which is used to divert the oil flow between left and right side hydraulic motors and this affects the pulling force LOCK OFF In this mode the hydraulic oil flows in series from motor to motor The wheels will roll more freely and the loader leaves less tire marks on soft surfaces LOCK ON In this mode the hydraulic oil flows in parallel betw...

Page 19: ... Extra auxiliary hydraulics outlets front and rear option In addition to the standard auxiliary hydraulics outlet the loader can be equipped with a double acting extra outlet The extra hydraulic outlet can be fitted either to the front of the loader or to the rear and the couplers are conventional type quick couplers The installed extra outlet is controlled with the lever no 9 see page 15 The load...

Page 20: ...d try to start again Press and release the choke button during starting Do not try to start the engine if there is a strong smell of gas Ventilate well before trying to start again 1 Lower the boom down reduce engine revs stop the attachment move auxiliary hydraulics control lever to neutral position see page 15 2 Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to the OFF position to the left 3 Releas...

Page 21: ...ydraulically driven attachment the more throttle the faster the attachment operates Make sure not to exceed max allowed oil flow of the attachment If you want to drive forward press gently on the right drive pedal until the machine starts to move slowly The desired drive speed is selected with the drive pedal the more the pedal is pressed the faster you will travel When you wish to stop gently rel...

Page 22: ...oad when leaving the machine the loader is not designed to stay with the loader boom and load lifted Learn how to operate the loader in a safe place Loader control The loader boom and bucket are controlled with the multi function lever sideways tilt and back forward boom up down Pull backward to lift the boom Push forward to lower the boom Push left to raise the tip of the bucket filling Push righ...

Page 23: ... in the footwell The hatch is opened and closed with the lever in the middle As soon as the hatch is opened the heating system starts to take warm air from the cab and circulates it through the nozzles back in the cab This way the cab warms up quicker in cold weather NOTICE Switch off the air circulation as soon as the temperature in the cab is sufficient otherwise moisture starts to condense on t...

Page 24: ...ent Operate the hydraulic coupling only when the attachment is close to ground The hydraulic attachment coupling plate enables coupling and disconnecting of the attachment from driver s seat There is a hydraulic cylinder on the attachment coupling plate which moves the locking pins up and down The electro hydraulic system works also when then engine is not running as long as the ignition switch is...

Page 25: ...some reason is mounted in a wrong way on the attachment hoses Connect and lock the multiconnector by turning the lever towards the loader The lever should move easily all the way to locking poisition If the lever doesn t move easily check alignment and position of the attachment and loader side connectors and clean the connectors Stop the engine and release pressure in auxiliary hydraulics line by...

Page 26: ...s soon as you have noticed them because a small leak can quickly change into a big one Do not operate the machine if you have noticed faults or leaks in hydraulic system Leaking hydraulic fluid can cause serious personal injuries and is harmful to the environment Check hydraulic hoses for eventual cracks and wear Follow the wear of the hoses and stop operation if the outer layer of any hose has wo...

Page 27: ...ne oil level 17 Change engine oil 18 Clean air filter 19 Check gas bottle 20 Checkconditionandtightnessofalternatorbelt 21 Check water hoses and hose clamps 22 Change engine oil filter 23 Clean radiator cells 24 Change coolant 25 Change air cleaner element 26 Check and adjust valve clearances Every week Every 800h Every 200 h year After 50h l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l n n n n n n n l l l...

Page 28: ...when the loader boom is up Refill when necessary Do not let any contaminents enter the hydraulic oil tank during this procedure There is a breather filter inside the dipstick cap which should be cleaned or changed once a year Remember to use the service support page 26 6 Changing of hydraulic oil filters The hydraulic oil return filter is located on top of the hydraulic oil tank under the front co...

Page 29: ... clearly wrong one must change the pressure relief cartridges which have 300 bar fixed pressure setting 11 13 Adjust and change the slide pads on telescopic boom The telescopic boom is equipped with slide pads At the lower end of the outer boom there are slide pads made of nylon nos 1 and 2 and bronze nos 3 and 4 In addition there are four slide pads nos 5 6 7 and 8 made of aluminium bronze alloy ...

Page 30: ...ws the location and function of each fuse in the fuse box If the engine does not run and the boom cannot be lifted the fuses can be checked after removing the right side cover plate The red indicator no 18 on the dashboard indicates blown hydraulic oil cooler fan fuse If the indicator is lit check the 25A fuse of the oil cooler fan Contact Avant service if necessary Jump start and auxiliary power ...

Page 31: ...n the pipes More demanding service operations can only be done by a professional and experienced LPG expert 2 3 4 31 GREASING POINTS Following pictures show the location of greasing points 1 Lift cylinder both ends 2 Steering cylinder both ends 3 Tilt cylinder both ends 4 Pivot pins on attachment coupling plate boom 5 Pivot pin on loader boom 6 Articulation joint 7 Tilting mechanism 8 Leveling cyl...

Page 32: ...n can cause a dangerous situation In case the ROPS safety frame or the FOPS canopy of the machine gets damaged the machine must be taken to Avant service for checking It is not allowed to repair the ROPS and FOPS Storage of the machine Before long term storage clean the loader carefully and check and touch up painted surfaces if necessary in order to avoid rust damages Grease the greasing points a...

Page 33: ...pty or damaged or battery disconnect switch is switched off Blown fuse no 3 fuses in the fuse box are numbered There is back pressure in the auxiliary hydraulics line The pins of the parking brake mechanism have not locked properly in the wheels Parking brake engages the front wheels Leakage in gas system Remedy Makesurethatthehosesareproperly connected into the quick couplers change the place of ...

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Page 35: ...4 Model AVANT _____________________ 5 Serial Number _____________________ 6 Year of Manufacture 2012 7 Directive Conformity Assessment Procedure Notified Body 2006 42 EC Self certification 2004 108 EEC Self certification 2000 14 EC Type test MTT Agrifood research Finland Measurement Standardization Vakolantie 55 03400 Vihti FINLAND 8 Issuer of declaration and person authorized to compile technical...

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