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Safety instructions for installing hydraulic components
The following safety procedures must be followed when handling hydraulic components. Contact your
nearest Avant dealer or service point if you have any additional questions or if you need installation services.
It is recommended to leave the installation of hydraulic components to professional service technicians.
Before handling hydraulic components, make sure
that the hydraulic system of the attachment and the
loader are completely depressurized. Never handle
pressurized fittings. See instructions on page 14 to
release the residual pressure. Do not hold your
hand near a fitting when tightening or opening it.
High pressure fluid ejection may penetrate skin and
cause serious injuries. Seek medical attention
immediately in case hydraulic fluid is injected into
the skin.
Make sure the attachment is securely lowered on
the ground. Any part of the attachment must not be
supported only by the hydraulic pressure or
hydraulic cylinders. Do not loosen any fitting as long
as any part of the attachment may move. Use
additional supports as necessary. Lower the
attachment securely on the ground, shut down the
loader engine and lower the grapple on ground or
additional supports. Depressurize the hydraulic
systems completely.
Ensure that the loader boom or any part of the attachment will not move and cause a crushing hazard:
1. Lower the boom to its lowest position
2. Lower the attachment firmly on the ground
3. Lower the grapple or otherwise block the movements of the grapple. Use additional supports or
lifting equipment as needed.
4. Shut down the loader engine.
5. Move the auxiliary hydraulics control lever to its extreme positions several times to release residual
pressure.
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