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5.2.
Storage of the bucket
When finished working with the concrete
mixer and it has been thoroughly cleaned
after use, lower it on solid and even surface,
where it cannot move by accident. To
eliminate the risk of the attachment from
tipping over, lower it as shown in the adjacent
figure.
Read instructions shown in chapter 7 and
service the bucket before long-term storage.
To avoid rust damage, do not store the
attachment directly against the ground and do
not allow water to stay in the bucket.
5.3.
Connecting and disconnecting the hydraulic couplings
The attachment is equipped with either standard quick couplings or the multiconnector system. If you want to
change the type of the hydraulic couplings, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or
installation services.
Never connect or disconnect quick couplings or other hydraulic components while the
system is under pressure or if the control lever of the auxiliary hydraulics control lever
is locked on. Connecting or disconnecting 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.
Keep the fittings as clean as possible; use the protective caps for the quick couplings on both the attachment
and the loader. Dirt, ice, etc. may make using the fittings significantly more difficult. Never leave the hoses
hanging on the ground; place them on top of the equipment.
Connecting standard quick couplings:
Before connecting or disconnecting the standard quick couplings, shut down the loader engine and move the
auxiliary hydraulics lever on the loader to its extreme positions a few times. This way, there will be no
residual pressure in the system and it is possible to connect the fittings.
To connect and disconnect the standard couplings, move the collar at the
end of the female fitting. The hoses should be connected so that the
coupling equipped with a coloured cap is connected to the coresponding
coupling of the loader. 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 amount of oil may drip from the couplings. Wear protective gloves
and have some cloth at hand to keep the equipment clean.
Connecting the multiconnector system:
Align the pins of the attachment connector with corresponding holes of
the loader connector. The multiconnector will not connect if the
attachment connector is upside down. Connect and lock the
multiconnector by turning the lever towards the loader.
The lever should move easily all the way to its locking position. If the
lever does not slide smoothly, check the aligment and position of the
connector and clean the connectors. Also shut down the loader and
release the residual hydraulic pressure.
Storage position of the bucket
Prevent overturning of a
stored attachment
