AVANT e5, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...English Operator s Manual 2017 A423110 2017 1 EN 2017 www avanttecno com https tractormanualz com...

Page 2: ...elt and seat adjustments 36 Seat heater 36 Lights 37 CAB L optional extra 38 Options 39 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 43 Starting the loader 44 Ignition key 44 Battery disconnect switch 45 Stopping the loade...

Page 3: ...ust be considered to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property WARNING This safety symbol refers to important safety information in this manual It warns of an immediate hazard that coul...

Page 4: ...h attachment carefully Manuals of attachments DANGER Attachments can create significant risks that are not covered by this Operator s manual of the loader Make sure you have all attachments manual ava...

Page 5: ...be hazardous to the operator and bystanders Contact your local AVANT dealer if you are uncertain of anything concerning the operation and maintenance of this loader or for any questions service or sp...

Page 6: ...is not shown in this manual is prohibited Leave all electric parts from the battery connector forward to authorised service professionals to avoid risk of electric shock fire and short circuiting and...

Page 7: ...des any consumable parts e g tyres batteries filters belts etc except where it can be clearly shown that these parts were defective on original supply 7 Any damage caused resulting from the use of att...

Page 8: ...and also the operator s manual of the attachment 5 Operate the control levers with careful and deliberate movements Avoid abrupt movements when handling the load in order to prevent the load from fall...

Page 9: ...em is not in good condition stop the use of the loader and make sure the is serviced Sudden movements can tip the machine over Risk of overturning WARNING Movements such as stopping turning or lowerin...

Page 10: ...p a load elevated for longer periods Lower the attachment before leaving the driver s seat The stability of the loader may change when leaving the driver s seat leading to tipping over of the machine...

Page 11: ...ut for ditches holes on the ground and other obstacles as hitting an obstacle may cause the loader to tip over Overturning of machine can lead to death or serious injury WARNING The stability and the...

Page 12: ...sent at most earth moving and many other work sites Avoid spreading of dust where possible keep loader cabin clean from dust use respiration mask when necessary Safety frame ROPS and safety canopy FOP...

Page 13: ...ric company If absolutely necessary jump out from the loader keeping feet next to each other until at a safe distance Warn others not to approach the loader until safe to do so Fire prevention Clean t...

Page 14: ...loader by separating its quick connector before working on the electric systems of the loader see page 82 Check that all insulator sleeves and caps are in good condition and that battery terminals ar...

Page 15: ...te gases to outdoor air To allow the battery gas to ventilate properly remove the rear top cover and leave open when recharging the battery Leaving the rear cover removed will also allow the battery t...

Page 16: ...oduces explosive gases during recharge and therefore ventilation must be ensured Sparks lighted tobacco products and other sources of ignition must be kept away from loader during recharge Plug the lo...

Page 17: ...wing fields it facilitates ordering of spare parts etc 1 Loader model 2 Loader serial no Serial number of the loader is printed on the type plate which also indicates the loader model Dealer Contact i...

Page 18: ...raulically The boom can be fitted with a hydraulic self levelling system 5 Attachment coupling plate Attachments are mounted on the attachment coupling plate The locking pins on the plate can be opera...

Page 19: ...ase or other material Peel small portion of the decal backing paper and apply exposed adhesive to cleaned surface aligning the decal properly Peel rest of backing paper and press with hands to smooth...

Page 20: ...electric motors A417270 WARNING Risk of burns Extremely hot surfaces Keep clear Allow loader to cool completely before maintenance 4 At loader entry point A411455 WARNING Risk of crushing Small gap b...

Page 21: ...machine first The parking brake should be used to stop the machine only in emergency Repeated use while driving will damage the brakes Table 3 Information labels Label Location Product code Message 7...

Page 22: ...ard front wheels to quick coupling plate Turning radius inside outside 995 mm 2050 mm Ground clearance 200 mm Height and width Tyre Width Height 23 x 8 50 12 TR 1080 mm 1980 mm 23 x 10 50 12 TR 1130 m...

Page 23: ...lC_e5 Hydraulic oil type ISO VG 46 mineral oil only Sound pressure level 2000 14 EC Lp ISO 6396 88 dB A dB A Sound power level 2000 14 EC Lp ISO 6395 101 dB A dB A Hand arm vibration total 2 5 m s2 Wh...

Page 24: ...achments Check correct rpm level for each attachment with the help of this graph and the Operator s Manual of each individual attachment Attachment may get damaged run too fast or it may be difficult...

Page 25: ...sible Tyres that are narrower than the standard tyres are intended for special purposes only with width restriction on the machine Use only tyres and rims that meet the original specifications and dim...

Page 26: ...imum articulation 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 w...

Page 27: ...in this manual See also page 50 for more information about safe handling of heavy loads and page 51 for a list of typical factors that influence the stability of the loader WARNING Risk of tipping ov...

Page 28: ...When the boom is moved to another position the load can exceed tipping load and loader can tip over Load chart e5 How to read the load chart a Tipping load with the loader frame in straight position b...

Page 29: ...itions available lifting force and load distribution Adding or removing counterweights will affect the indicated ROC Rated operating capacity label Different loader configurations rows in the label 1...

Page 30: ...rward see below B Drive pedal left drive backward see below Switches on the panel NOTE Some of the switches presented here are for optional equipment and might not be installed on the loader The posit...

Page 31: ...ad traffic light kit only 4 Green Turn signal indicator Road traffic light kit only 5 Green Seat heater on 6 Yellow Boom floating on optional equipment Boom floating See page 39 7 Green Work lights on...

Page 32: ...lly operated attachments are connected to the loader using the multi connector system for more information see page 61 Operation directions depend on the attachment used When using an attachment for t...

Page 33: ...e handling capacity See pages 27 and 50 for further instructions about tipping load and safe material handling 4 Joystick 6 function optional extra If the loader is equipped with the optional 6 functi...

Page 34: ...ver the loader is ready to be driven However to conserve battery energy adjust the speed of the pump to a minimum setting whenever not actively using a hydraulic attachment As the hand throttle lever...

Page 35: ...86 Electric 12 V outlet When operating attachments with electric features the electric harness of the attachment can be connected to the 12 volt outlet on the dashboard The standard type outlet is pow...

Page 36: ...ain in good condition to minimise vibrations Suspension seat The suspension seat has the following adjustments 1 Seat position The distance of the seat from the steering wheel can be adjusted with the...

Page 37: ...king it easier to work in low light The lights are operated with the switch on the control panel Switches on the panel Warning beacon option The beacon can be removed quickly by loosening its retainin...

Page 38: ...Cab Safety Make sure visibility from the cab is adequate Keep all window panels clean and clear of snow ice etc Familiarise yourself with the special drive features and space needs of this articulated...

Page 39: ...nd allows it to float upwards from the position where it is when boom floating is switched on When boom floating is switched on it is not possible to push down with the boom To switch on the boom floa...

Page 40: ...ht to the front of the loader WARNING Risk of loss of control of loader Too much counterweight can make the front of the loader too light If you install too much counterweights to the loader the front...

Page 41: ...Risk of shearing of hands or fingers and impact Unlocked or improperly locked rear carrier can swing Make sure both of the locking pins of the rear carrier are locked Unlocked carrier can swing in un...

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Page 43: ...ention of the operator Do not perform distractive actions while operating such as using mobile devices WARNING Pay attention to other machines and persons that are moving in the area Make sure that th...

Page 44: ...ignition switch is switched to position ON motors will start as soon as driver is seated on the seat Drive functions are disabled if either drive pedal is depressed during start Drive function is enab...

Page 45: ...turned the ignition switch to position ON see troubleshoot on page 87 Stopping the loader Safe stopping procedure 1 Lower the boom completely down 2 Stop any attachment move auxiliary hydraulics contr...

Page 46: ...that there are no persons in the operating area of the machine to avoid injuries that could result from unintended movements When you have learned how to drive with slow speed operating mode increase...

Page 47: ...force and speed Press pedal only as much as needed The position of the driving mode switch does not affect pulling force The position of the hand throttle lever does not affect pulling force or drive...

Page 48: ...Avant service WARNING In case braking power of hydrostatic drive system has decreased engage the parking brake The rear wheels may lock immediately Parking brake acts as an emergency brake and will al...

Page 49: ...e to ground while driving When driving always keep the loader boom as low and close to the loader as possible Risk of tipping over increases considerably when there is a heavy load on the loader a hea...

Page 50: ...ignificantly reduces the safe working load see also page 27 Use the maximum loads indicated in the diagram in this manual as a guideline All rated operating capacities are based on the criteria of the...

Page 51: ...urther away the load is from the loader the less stable the loader is Keep the load as close to the ground and the loader as possible Never drive while load is lifted more than just off the ground Str...

Page 52: ...y on driver s seat and to avoid getting crushed between ground and a loader that tips over In case the loader tips over Switch off the loader immediately Running electric motors and pumps of an overtu...

Page 53: ...ransport Always use straps or chains that are in good condition and rated for use as load securing device Check all hooks and locks Consider weight distribution on a trailer Sometimes it might be appr...

Page 54: ...the loader contact your dealer Before lifting heavy attachment and possible extra weights must be removed Mount the frame lock on the machine Make sure that the lifting slings cannot move and that th...

Page 55: ...ver long periods of time as it promotes corrosion due to moisture that will condense inside it The light weather cover can be used Storage of electric loader Charge the battery to full charge before l...

Page 56: ...tructions in the Operators Manual Follow instructions regarding personal protective equipment and safety distances Put the attachment down on the ground and switch off the loader before leaving driver...

Page 57: ...types DANGER Make sure that an unlocked attachment will not move or fall over Do not stay in the area between the attachment and the loader Mount the attachment only on level surface Never move or lif...

Page 58: ...he locking pins are in the lower position and come through the fasteners on the attachment on both sides Hydraulic attachment coupling The optional hydraulic attachment coupling plate enables coupling...

Page 59: ...ground Level ground on uneven surfaces The tilt adapter is intended mainly for non hydraulically operated attachments With the optional second auxiliary hydraulics outlet in the front it is possible...

Page 60: ...the hydraulic couplings while the system is pressurized may lead to unintended movements of the attachment or ejection of high pressure fluid which can cause serious injuries or burns Follow safe sto...

Page 61: ...that is in operation can cause a serious risk of injury Switch off auxiliary hydraulics before leaving driver s seat Operate the controls only when sitting in the driver s seat The 2 way auxiliary hyd...

Page 62: ...Note that the protective caps on the loader and the attachment can be fastened to each other during operation to reduce the accumulation of dirt When disconnecting the standard quick couplings a small...

Page 63: ...tery pack will retain its capacity as long as possible Never store the loader with an empty battery Always charge the battery in a well ventilated area It is recommended that you remove the panel cove...

Page 64: ...orten the battery life Discharged battery can get frozen which could permanently destroy the battery To keep the battery in good condition To preserve the current draw capacity of the battery observe...

Page 65: ...ust be made for venting of the charging gases Never recharge in a closed building without good ventilation Charge after loader is allowed to cool During recharge the temperature of the electrolyte ris...

Page 66: ...rmal charge cycle the slight differences of individual cells are balanced The final phase of the charge cycle called equalising charge is completed when the green charge indicator light is lit For opt...

Page 67: ...licenced electrician to replace the plug if necessary CAUTION Risk of battery overheat and fire Use only the built in charger of the loader to ensure correct charge cycle The current and voltage outp...

Page 68: ...ays check the electrolyte level indicators after the battery is fully charged Add battery grade water if any of the float markers is not at top Never operate the loader if all battery cells are not fi...

Page 69: ...attery cells will be filled A breather cap on water container must be opened so that water can flow freely 1 Clean the water hose connectors of the battery and the watering system 2 Connect the wateri...

Page 70: ...n Put the service support on the boom lift cylinder when working under the boom Keep boom lowered otherwise Install the frame lock when lifting the machine and for instance when changing tyres Before...

Page 71: ...tric motor compartment WARNING Risk of burns Allow loader to cool before opening covers Electric and hydraulic parts may be extremely hot after use The adjacent warning label is located visibly below...

Page 72: ...port in place Frame lock A red frame lock bar is stored under the operator s cab This lock bar is intended to lock the articulated frame to make the loader frame stay straight during e g lifting or tr...

Page 73: ...e the inner compartment will cause a fire hazard 5 Clean and check the battery Keep the top surface of the battery clean Check the battery cables connectors and terminals visually If a cable or its in...

Page 74: ...not use the loader if braking performance is decreased or if the loader creeps Allow the loader to warm up and check steering 12 Boom movements Boom should move smoothly to all extreme positions when...

Page 75: ...ulic oil 8 Clean cooling fans and surfaces 1 9 Adjust or replace the slide pads of telescopic boom 2 3 4 10 Check pressure of hydraulic system 11 Adjust pressure of hydraulic system 1 Depending on ope...

Page 76: ...eing used in dusty conditions Never spray the battery or electric motor compartment with a pressure washer Battery and electric connectors and insulators may get damaged Use cool or warm water to use...

Page 77: ...to Chapter Technical Specifications 4 Check and tightening of bolts nuts and fittings Check tightness of bolts nuts and hydraulic fittings regularly However do not overtighten tighten hydraulic fittin...

Page 78: ...y removing the drain plug on the right side of the front frame close to the articulation joint In both cases it is important to clean the magnetic drain plug Hydraulic oil tank capacity is 36 l Hydrau...

Page 79: ...of nylon slide pads 1 and 2 accessible from around the boom In addition there are pairs of aluminium bronze alloy slide pads 3 and 4 at the upper end of the inner boom To access pads 3 and 4 the boom...

Page 80: ...ce Never adjust pressure to higher level than recommended setting The electric drive system is designed to operate at the intended pressure level Other settings can damage electric drive modify the re...

Page 81: ...Adjust pressure of hydraulic system If the pressure check of boom and auxiliary hydraulic systems indicates that the pressure is wrong it can be adjusted only in case the adjustment is not sealed Pre...

Page 82: ...to do the full charge as often as possible 4 Cleaning of battery The battery should always be kept clean and dry to prevent so called leakage currents between battery cells Any dirt or liquid on the b...

Page 83: ...trolyte level indicators watering system tubes and connectors Dirt that gets between the cells or the battery tray can cause wear of the battery cells If battery gets worn enough so that insulation fr...

Page 84: ...sults and troubleshoot measure output voltage of each cell under load To test operate the loader under heavy load Lock auxiliary hydraulics to ON without an attachment at high motor rpm to apply load...

Page 85: ...r easier access to the fuses if possible Remember to use the service support If the boom cannot be lifted the fuses can be checked after removing the right side cover plate Hydraulic oil cooler fan fu...

Page 86: ...on display for more information contact your local Avant service Detailed iInterpretation of fault codes and MIL reset require contact with service Codes start with the letter F and six numbers after...

Page 87: ...ick couplers of the machine There is back pressure in the auxiliary hydraulics line Release the pressure by moving the extra auxiliary hydraulics control lever in both directions Hydraulic oil overhea...

Page 88: ...nts work erratically motors run smoothly Air in hydraulic components Move boom and steering cylinders and hold at each extreme position to de air the system Check hydraulic oil level and condition Hyd...

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Page 94: ...59 Coupling the attachments 57 Coupling the hydraulic hoses of the attachment 60 D Daily inspections 44 73 Dashboard 31 Dashboard e5 30 31 39 66 Description of the loader 17 Dimensions 22 Drive contr...

Page 95: ...ame ROPS and safety canopy FOPS 12 Safety instructions 70 Seat Seat belt and seat adjustments 36 Seat adjustments 36 Seat heater 36 Service and maintenance 9 70 Services made 89 Signs and decals 19 Sn...

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