AVANT A37548, Operator'S Manual For Attachment

Page 1: ...Lawn Mower 1500 2018 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Lawn Mower 1500 Product number Lawn Mower 1500 A37548 English A430347 2018 1 EN 2018 www avanttecno com ...

Page 2: ...Lawn Mower 1500 2018 1 ...

Page 3: ...before use 17 6 2 Using the mower 18 6 3 Working on uneven ground 20 6 4 Transport position 20 6 5 Storage 20 6 6 OptiFloat 21 6 6 1 Safety valve 22 6 7 Adjusting the cutting height 22 6 8 Handling of the clippings 23 6 8 1 Installing side discharge chute 24 6 8 2 Mulching kit A34530 24 6 9 Removing a blockage 25 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 26 7 1 Inspection of hydraulic components 26 7 2 Cleaning a...

Page 4: ...quipment for other purposes or use in any other way than described in this manual is prohibited Keep this manual at hand throughout the service life of the equipment 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 In addition to the safety instructions ...

Page 5: ...ention to instructions involving your personal safety or the safety of others When you see this symbol be alert your safety is involved carefully read the message that follows and inform other operators DANGER This signal word indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will cause death or serious injury WARNING This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avo...

Page 6: ... is strictly prohibited The lawn mower 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 lawn mower is not intended e g for mowing long hay shrub or equivalent taller vegetation The lawn mower cannot be used in a hung position it is meant to run on its own wheels For mowing long hay we recommend the AVANT Flail Mow...

Page 7: ...centre of gravity low and keep the telescopic boom retracted during driving Never leave the driver s seat when the mower is running or if the auxiliary hydraulics control lever is locked on The blades move for a short period after the hydraulic supply has been shut off Wait until the blades have stopped completely before going near the machine Always keep a safety distance of at least two metres b...

Page 8: ...ch to the driver s area loose rocks and slippery surfaces Make sure to use only an attachment that is in good condition Do not modify the attachment in any way that could affect its safety Use the attachment only for its intended purpose Other use may create unnecessary safety risks and the equipment may get damaged Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety components and that th...

Page 9: ...ear proper personal protective equipment The noise level at the driver s seat may exceed 85 dB A depending on loader model and operating cycle Extended exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment Wear hearing protection while working with the loader Wear protective gloves Wear safety boots whenever working with the loader Wear safety glasses when handling hydraulic components Safe stopping...

Page 10: ...aulic direct V belt drive Blades 3 pcs 530 mm A34825 Mulching kit optional equipment A34530 Support wheel air pressure 1 5 2 bar Recommended hydraulic flow 45 55 l min Maximum input of hydraulic energy 22 5 MPa 225 bar 65 l min Compatible Avant loaders See Table 1 Choose a mower that is compatible with the loader Do not exceed the maximum input of hydraulic energy or the operating pressure ...

Page 11: ...Make sure all warning decals are readable The warning labels contain important safety information and they help to identify and remember the hazards related to the equipment Replace damaged or missing warning labels with new ones A46771 A46772 A46798 A46802 A46799 Attachment identification plate To apply a new label Clean the surface thoroughly to remove all grease Allow it to dry completely Peel ...

Page 12: ...without all covers in place 4 A46802 Beware of sharp blades never reach to the rotating components and do not use the equipment without all covers in place 5 A46799 Beware of thrown objects keep a safe distance from the equipment 2 m 6 A37548 Attachment identification plate Table 4 Lawn Mower 1500 Main components 1 Multiconnector holder 2 Protective cover 3 Quick attach plate and OptiFloat floatin...

Page 13: ...nt that has not been locked Avant quick coupling system Step 1 Lift the quick attach plate locking pins up and turn them backwards into the slot so that they are locked in the upper position If your loader is equipped with a hydraulic attachment locking system see additional instructions about the use of the locking system from the relevant manuals Ensure that the hydraulic hoses and the electric ...

Page 14: ...ol systems must be ensured in addition to mechanical compatibility of the attachment If you use the attachment with a loader that is not fit to be used with the attachment model you have risks include tipping over damage to attachment due to overload and risks related to uncontrolled motion of attachment and its parts If your loader is not listed in Table 1 on page ask your Avant dealer before usi...

Page 15: ...rn the lever to disconnect the connector 3 After ending operation put the multi connector on its holder on the attachment Disconnecting hydraulic hoses Before disconnecting the fittings lower the attachment to safe position on solid and level surface Turn the control lever of the auxiliary hydraulics to its neutral position When uncoupling the attachment always disconnect the hydraulic couplings b...

Page 16: ...eep a safety distance of at least 2 metres to other persons Note that the mower may throw stones gravel or other objects found in the area at high speed Do not allow others to get near a running mower Whenever possible avoid mowing on areas with loose objects WARNING Risk of tipping over Avoid overload Loader can tip over when handling too heavy loads or because of dynamic movements caused by driv...

Page 17: ... equipment Never operate the loader or attachments while under the influence of alcohol drugs medication that may impair judgement or cause drowsiness or if not otherwise medically fit to operate the equipment Remember correct working methods and avoid leaving the driver s seat unnecessarily Before each use check the operation of the mower and ensure that the blades can rotate freely Check that th...

Page 18: ...he lever to its neutral position whenever not mowing The mower will only rotate to intended running direction Reverse direction of the auxiliary hydraulics control has no effect Operate the controls of the loader and its attachment in a careful and smooth manner and avoid sharp turns and sudden changes in speed or direction whenever using the lawn mower WARNING Careless operation can injure you or...

Page 19: ...clean Sharp blades will increase efficiency and improve the quality of cut Avoid cutting too much at one pass Generally no more than one third of the length of the grass should be cut at once Tall grass may require incremental cutting with gradually lower cutting height Mowing in reverse direction is not recommended as the loader wheels compact the grass just before cutting while reversing It is i...

Page 20: ...ceed slowly straight down the slope Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The loader could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ditch or if an edge caves in 6 4 Transport position CAUTION When driving with the loader keep the lawn mower lifted off the ground and tilted back slightly Keep the loader stable and transport the attachment as low and close to the ground a...

Page 21: ...in the middle of the extreme positions of the floating linkage The middle position in the adjacent figure indicates the correct initial setting The operation of floating is greatly affected by its setting If the floating has been set too high the attachment is easily left hanging in the air When it is too low the loader s front wheels are easily raised off the ground The operating position of the ...

Page 22: ...gularly Tilt the quick coupling plate up bucket fill direction to activate the valve the motor must stop once the linkage is fully tilted Never operate the attachment if the valve is faulty contact service if needed 6 7 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be adjusted by using the plastic sleeves on the vertical axles of the bearing wheels The mower does not need to be disconnected ...

Page 23: ...lching mode so it is often practical in large areas as it makes it possible to mow slightly longer grass and at higher travel speed Mulching optional extra Mulching allows to leave the shredded clippings on the ground when the lawn is mown often enough The mulching mode works the best with dry grass and when not too much grass is cut at once If necessary the lawn mower can be fitted with mulching ...

Page 24: ...tact and properly fastened The chute must be removed only when the mulching kit is installed 6 8 2 Mulching kit A34530 Mulching kit A34530 includes components to be fastened to the cutting deck which guide the grass around the blades and block the side discharge figure on the left At the same time the side discharge guides are removed from under the cutting deck figure on the right Mulching kit Si...

Page 25: ...an move To prevent accidents turn the auxiliary hydraulics control lever of the loader to its neutral position shut down the loader engine and release the residual pressure always before going near the attachment Keeping the rotating speed sufficiently high and drive speed low on demanding conditions are essential to avoid blockages Keep the equipment clean so that material will not stick on it We...

Page 26: ... 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 DANGER Risk of high pressure fluid injection through skin Release residual pressure before maintenance Never handle hydraulic components when the hydraulic system is pressurised since a fitting may break or become loose and the released oil may cause s...

Page 27: ...y oil on the linkage joints 7 3 Sharpening and replacing the cutting blades The blades wear down during normal use and the condition of the blades should be checked after every few uses If the mowing deck is clean signs that point to dull or damaged blades include the following Decreased quality of cut resulting in uneven cutting torn grass or yellowish grass after mowing Decreased performance inc...

Page 28: ... fastening the blades 7 3 1 Fastening of the blades The blades are connected with three regular bolts The V belt provides sufficient flexibility to protect the blades and other components when hitting a rock or other heavy obstacle 1 Three retaining bolts 2 When fitting the blades back to the mower a lock washer must be fitted under each bolt Make sure all bolts are securely tightened The fastenin...

Page 29: ...e cover from the top of the mower Push the belt horizontally at its longest section between the pulleys with a force of about 50 80 N This equals to the force of about 5 8 kg weight The belt should move about 30 40 mm when the load is applied horizontally Check that the belt is tightened correctly and not too much as well Check the condition of the belt visually if the belt is clearly worn or mate...

Page 30: ...y reimburse the price of components purchased by the customer in special cases that have been agreed in advance The warranty does not cover Normal maintenance work or parts and consumables required for it Damages caused by unusual operating conditions or ways of use negligence structural changes made without the consent of Avant Tecno Oy use of non original parts or lack of maintenance Consequence...

Page 31: ...ed hälso och säkerhetskrav i EG maskindirektiv EG direktiv 2006 42 EG som ändrat Följande harmoniserade standarder har tillämpats We hereby declare that the products listed below are in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive directive 2006 42 EC as amended The following harmonized standards have been applied SFS EN ISO 12100 SFS EN ISO 4413 Mallit Modeller Models Avant Hydraulit...

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