AVANT 735 2020, Operator'S Manual, Page: 59 / 140

Avant 735 Controls and options of the Loader
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WARNING
Risk of release of pressurised
hydraulic oil - Deactivate
pressure accumulator before
servicing a loader that is
equipped with Smooth drive
system. Careless service of
hydraulics of a loader that is
equipped with a Smooth drive
system can cause uncontrolled
discharge of hot hydraulic oil
because of a pressure accumulator
fitted to the hydraulic circuit. See
page 101 for more information
before service.
Switch off the Smooth drive system
when doing loading work or when
handling heavy loads. Smooth
drive is intended to be used only
when driving with the loader.
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Counterweights
The standard counterweight on Avant 700 series
loaders is a 170 kg cast block mounted on the rear of
the loader. In all technical information concerning the
mass and lift capacity of the loader this
counterweight is installed on the loader.
If it is necessary to remove it, i.e. for installation of a
rear lift device, see the picture below for mounting
points. Special lifting equipment is necessary when
adding or removing this counterweight.
Check tightness of all four bolts shown in the
illustration below following the maintenance
schedule.
WARNING
Risk of crushing and impact -
Heavy counterweights increase
risk of tipping over and loss of
control if driving without
attachments. Added
counterweights can shift the
balance of the loader further back,
even causing the front wheels to
lose contact from the ground.
When additional counterweights
are fitted, an attachment should be
coupled to the loader.