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Silage Forks 2012 1

CONTENTS

1.

Foreword................................................................................................................................. 3

2.

Designed purpose of use ........................................................................................................ 3

3.

Safety instructions for the silage forks ..................................................................................... 3

4.

Safety instructions for installing hydraulic components............................................................ 5

5.

Silage fork specifications......................................................................................................... 6

6.

Assembling the silage forks..................................................................................................... 7

6.1. Attaching the silage forks to the loader ............................................................................................

7

6.2. Installing the hydraulic hose kit and testing operation.......................................................................

9

Tightening hydraulic fittings ............................................................................................................11
Test to find any leaks.....................................................................................................................

11

Test the movements of the loader boom and the attachment .........................................................

12

6.3. Connecting and disconnecting the hydraulic couplings...................................................................

12

7.

Operation .............................................................................................................................. 13

7.1. Operation ......................................................................................................................................

13

7.2. Feeding table cleaning blade (optional extra).................................................................................

14

8.

Inspections, maintenance and servicing ................................................................................ 15

8.1. Cleaning the equipment.................................................................................................................

16

8.2. Lubricating ....................................................................................................................................

16

9.

Warranty terms ..................................................................................................................... 16

Appendix: EC Declaration of Conformity

This manual uses the following warning symbols to indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to property:

This  safety  symbol  refers  to  important  safety  information  in  this  manual.  It
warns  of  an  immediate  hazard  that  could  cause  serious  personal  injury  or
damage to property.

Read  the  warning  text  accompanying  the  symbol  carefully  and  ensure  that
other operators are also familiar with  the  warnings,  since  personal  safety is
at stake.

This  notice  symbol  indicates  information  about  the  correct  operation  and
maintenance of the equipment.

Failure  to  observe  the  instructions  accompanying  the  symbol  can  lead  to
equipment breakdown or other property damage.

In  addition  to  the  safety  instructions  included  in  this  manual,  you  must  observe  all  occupational  safety
regulations,  local  laws  and  other  regulations  concerning  the  use  of  the  equipment.  Due  to  continuous
product  development,  some  of  the  details  in  this  manual  may  differ  from  your  equipment. We  reserve  the
right to change the contents of the manual without notification. This operator’s manual is a translation of the
original Finnish version.

Summary of Contents for A2868

Page 1: ... all instructions Keep this manual for later reference Operator s Operator s Operator s Operator s manual for Attachment manual for Attachment manual for Attachment manual for Attachment Silage forks Product number 300 700 series loaders A2868 A31512 A31519 Feeding table cleaning blade A2936 ...

Page 2: ...account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property This safety symbol refers to important safety information in this manual It warns of an immediate hazard that could cause serious personal injury or damage to property Read the warning text accompanying the symbol carefully and ensure that other operators are also familiar with the warnings since personal safety is at stake This n...

Page 3: ...o available The rubber edge of the cleaning blade makes clearing of feeding tables easy before distributing fresh silage The cleaning blade can be attached without leaving the driver s seat If the hydraulic components are not preassembled the separately delivered installation kit must be installed before the attachment can be used Some previous experience about hydraulic handling hydraulic compone...

Page 4: ...accidental movement during storage Shut down the loader engine before any cleaning maintenance or adjustments Ensure that the equipment and the grapple are supported properly supported when going near the attachment Never go under a raised attachment or the loader boom Beware of the grapple which may be lowered even if the loader engine has been shut down Do not use the silage forks as an access p...

Page 5: ...tention 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 ...

Page 6: ...Do not go under a raised attachment or the loader boom keep a safe distance to lifted equipment A46803 Crushing hazard keep clear of moving parts Table 2 Silage forks technical data Product number A2868 A31512 A31519 Working width 800 mm 900 mm 1 050 mm Weight 85 kg 100 kg 120 kg Feeding table cleaning blade optional extra A2936 Spare part number for the lower tines 63990 63990 5 pcs A44511 2 pcs ...

Page 7: ...d boom For this reason the attachment must under no circumstances be lifted or moved when it has not been locked To prevent hazardous situations always follow the instructions provided in the following pages Also remember the safety instructions in Chapter 3 These instructions are applicable to mounting the silage forks to the boom quick attach plate of AVANT loaders that have standard quick attac...

Page 8: ...r lifting the attachment ensure that the locking pins are in the lower position and come through the fasteners on both sides Unlocked attachment may fall on the boom or operator and cause injuries Do not use the automatic locking of the locking pins at a height of over one metre If the locking pins do not return to the normal position when the front plate is tilted do not raise the attachment any ...

Page 9: ...instructions carefully To prevent unintentional movements of the grapple and oil spray do not connect the quick couplings or the multiconnector to the loader before the hydraulic hoses and all fittings have been tightened Contents of installation kit A45866 for 300 700 series A45866 Hose kit Ref Part Qty Description Ref Part Qty Description 1 65251 1 Multiconnector 10 A32277 2 Hydraulic hose L 190...

Page 10: ...to the cylinder with hexagonal screw type fittings Slide a seal ring on both sides of the banjo fitting and tighten to position shown in figures Note the welding on the cylinder and make sure that the hose is not in contact with the welding 4 Install the hose clamp to the attachment but do not tighten the clamp 5 Install the hydraulic couplings Conventional type quick couplings Slide the protectiv...

Page 11: ... far as possible When noticing clear increase in needed force tighten fitting by turning 1 3 to 1 2 turns using tools The fitting is not tightened by torque and it will not need a lot of force at any point when tightening Overtightening will break the fitting Try to twist the hydraulic hose by hands after tightening the fitting should stay firm Test to find any leaks Clean the hydraulic components...

Page 12: ...tem is pressurized 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 significantl...

Page 13: ...essure must be released To release the residual pressure shut down the engine and turn the auxiliary hydraulics control lever of the loader so many times so that the grapple is freely on the ground and it will no longer move If one of the hydraulic fittings will not connect due to the residual pressure in the system try to lift the grapple a little at the same time as the fitting is connected 7 Op...

Page 14: ...d be operated with the 1 pump setting of the auxiliary hydraulics when applicable When moving material with the forks ensure that the load will not fall towards driver s position 7 2 Feeding table cleaning blade optional extra With the help of the feeding table cleaning blade clearing the cattle feeding table can be done without demounting the silage forks from the loader The cleaning blade is att...

Page 15: ...iately after detecting them a small leak can quickly grow into a big one Do not use the equipment if you have discovered a fault in the hydraulic system Leaking hydraulic fluid may penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries Hydraulic fluid is also harmful to the environment Check hoses visually for cracks or abrasions Monitor the wearing of the hoses and stop the use if the surface layer of the...

Page 16: ... Replace any damaged nipples Lubricant must be added approximately every 10 operating hours Clean the end of the nipple before greasing Only add the grease amount of a couple of grease press pushes at a time 9 Warranty terms Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year 12 months for the attachment from the date of purchase The warranty covers repair costs as follows Work costs are covered if the r...

Page 17: ...visions of the Machinery Directive directive 2006 42 EC as amended The following harmonized standards have been applied SFS EN ISO 12100 SFS EN 982 ISO 4254 1 Wir erklären hiermit dass die nachstehend aufgeführte Maschine konform ist mit den Bestimmungen der EG Maschinenrichtlinie EG Richtlinie 2006 42 EG mit Änderungen Die folgende harmonisierte Normen wurden angewandt SFS EN ISO 12100 SFS EN 982...

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