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Foreword
Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this AVANT attachment. It has been designed
and manufactured on the basis of years of product development and experience. By familiarising yourself
with this manual and following the instructions, you ascertain your safety and ensure the reliable operation
and long service life of the equipment. Read the instructions carefully before starting to use the equipment or
performing maintenance.
For logistics reasons, the hydraulic hoses may not be installed to the silage forks. This manual will also show
how to install the separate installation kit, if necessary.
The manual includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well. Ensure that all
persons using the equipment have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the manual
and all safety instructions before using the equipment. Keep this manual at hand throughout the service life
of the equipment. If the manual is lost, you can request a new one from the retailer or manufacturer. If you
sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner.
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Designed purpose of use
The AVANT Silage forks are attachments suitable for use with AVANT multi purpose loaders, and they are
intended to move or distribute silage or similar materials in addition to the transporting and distribution of
silage. The silage forks are also suitable for transporting bales. With the agile and powerful equipment the
distribution of silage is convenient and efficient.
The lower tines of the silage forks are made of reinforced steel and they replaceable. The outer tines of the
wider fork models are shorter for a smaller turning radius. A feeding table cleaning blade is also 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
components and basic tools are required when assembling the hydraulic components. The assembly and the
service of the hydraulic components should be left to qualified professionals, if unsure of how to perform the
tasks safely. Local or company specific regulations about qualifications needed to install hydraulic
comonents must be observed.
The attachments have been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. Regular maintenance
tasks can be performed by the operator. Appropriate protective equipment and original spare parts must be
used for the maintenance. Read the maintenance and servicing instructions in this manual. Please contact
your AVANT retailer if you have additional questions about the operation or maintenance of the equipment or
if you require spare parts or maintenance services.
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Safety instructions for the silage forks
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful, and improper or careless use may cause serious personal injury or property damage. Due to this,
you should carefully familiarise yourself with the manuals of both the loader and the attachment before
starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you have not familiarised yourself with its operation and the
related hazards.
The purpose of these instructions is to help you to:
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Install and assemble the silage forks safely
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use the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
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monitor and prevent any hazardous situations
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keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
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