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Flail mower 2020 1

Operator's Manual for Attachment

Flail mower

Product number:

Flail Mower 1200

A36730

Flail Mower 1350

A441550

Flail Mower 1500

A36015

English

A438926 2020 1 EN 2018-

www.avanttecno.com

Summary of Contents for A36015

Page 1: ...Flail mower 2020 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Flail mower Product number Flail Mower 1200 A36730 Flail Mower 1350 A441550 Flail Mower 1500 A36015 English A438926 2020 1 EN 2018 www avanttecno com ...

Page 2: ...Flail mower 2020 1 ...

Page 3: ...c hoses 15 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 17 6 1 Checks before use 18 6 2 Using the flail mower 19 6 3 Operating position and floating 20 6 3 1 Transport position 21 6 4 Adjusting cutting height 21 6 5 Working on uneven ground 21 6 6 Preventing and clearing blockages 22 6 7 Blade options 23 6 8 Storing the attachment 24 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 25 7 1 Inspection of hydraulic components 25 7 2 Cleaning th...

Page 4: ...quipment for other purposes or use in any other way than described in this manual is prohibited Keep this manual at hand throughout the service life of the equipment If you sell or transfer the equipment be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner If the manual is lost or damaged you can request a new one from your Avant dealer or from the manufacturer In addition to the safety instructions ...

Page 5: ...ention to instructions involving your personal safety or the safety of others When you see this symbol be alert your safety is involved carefully read the message that follows and inform other operators DANGER This signal word indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will cause death or serious injury WARNING This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avo...

Page 6: ...is specified in this manual and must not be used for any other purposes than what is intended for The attachment has been designed to require as little maintenance as possible The operator can perform regular maintenance tasks All repair work can t be performed by the operator and demanding repair and maintenance operations are to be left for professional maintenance All maintenance work must be d...

Page 7: ...istance of 5 metres from the machine Stop the attachment if others get within the safety distance Severing and crushing hazard Sharp and strong blades rotate at high speed Use the mower only while lowered against the ground Running the mower in any other position may expose the blades making contact with them possible and will also cause a hazard of flying debris Stop if others are present at work...

Page 8: ...hat could affect its safety Use the attachment only for its intended purpose Other use may create unnecessary safety risks and the equipment may get damaged Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety components and that they are in working condition Seat belt must be used If there are specific hazards related to the operating area use appropriate safety equipment Shut down the loa...

Page 9: ...ent Keep away from the moving linkage WARNING Risk of crushing Never allow anyone to get under a lifted attachment or loader boom Keep in mind that the loader boom can be lowered or tilted even if the engine has been shut down crushing hazard The loader is not intended to be left to keep a load elevated for longer periods Always lower the attachment to a safe position before leaving the driver s s...

Page 10: ...f the attachment before going near the attachment WARNING Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving the driver s seat Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of the attachment Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the loader is turned off Safe stopping procedure Lower the boom and the attachment on the ground Shut down ...

Page 11: ...g height 25 100 mm Standard flails type pcs Hammer flails 16 pcs Hammer flails 18 pcs Hammer flails 20 pcs Optional flail types Y flails A419931 L flails A420305 Weight 240 kg 260 kg 270 kg Recommended oil flow 30 l min 45 l min 60 l min Maximum input of hydraulic energy 34 l min 20 0 MPa 200 bar 50 l min 20 0 MPa 200 bar 68 l min 20 0 MPa 200 bar Compatible AVANT loaders See Table 1 ...

Page 12: ... all warning decals are readable The warning labels contain important safety information and they help to identify and remember the hazards related to the equipment Replace damaged or missing warning labels with new ones A46771 A46772 A46799 A46802 Attachment identification plate A420283 A420282 A441726 To apply a new label Clean the surface thoroughly to remove all grease Allow it to dry complete...

Page 13: ... Beware of sharp blades never reach to the rotating components and do not use the equipment without all covers in place 5 A420283 A420282 A441726 Attachment identification plate Table 4 Flail mower Main components 1 Coupling plate with Avant quick coupling brackets 2 Flail shaft with 16 18 or 20 flails flail pairs 3 Skids 2 pcs 4 Skid height adjustment bolts 5 Front guard chains 6 Rear guard rubbe...

Page 14: ... Step 1 Lift the quick attach plate locking pins up and turn them backwards into the slot so that they are locked in the upper position If your loader is equipped with a hydraulic attachment locking system see additional instructions about the use of the locking system from the relevant manuals Make sure that the hydraulic hoses are positioned so that they will not get in between the coupling plat...

Page 15: ...l systems must be ensured in addition to mechanical compatibility of the attachment If you use the attachment with a loader that is not fit to be used with the attachment model you have risks include tipping over damage to attachment due to overload and risks related to uncontrolled motion of attachment and its parts If your loader is not listed in Table 1 on page 6 ask your Avant dealer before us...

Page 16: ... the lever to disconnect the connector 3 After ending operation put the multiconnector on its holder on the attachment Disconnecting hydraulic hoses Before disconnecting the fittings lower the attachment to safe position on solid and level surface Turn the control lever of the auxiliary hydraulics to its neutral position When uncoupling the attachment always disconnect the hydraulic couplings befo...

Page 17: ...ling of a heavy load Do not extend the telescopic boom when the load approaches the lifting capacity of the loader or when the loader boom is in horizontal position When you notice that the rear wheels of the loader are about to lift from the ground or if the load indicator of the loader if fitted signals Lower the load calmly and retract the telescopic boom Avoid sudden changes in speed or direct...

Page 18: ...lcohol drugs medication that may impair judgement or cause drowsiness or if not otherwise medically fit to operate the equipment Remember correct working methods and avoid leaving the driver s seat unnecessarily WARNING Hazard of thrown objects Check all blades are connected securely Check that all blades are connected securely and that none of the blades is missing Loose damaged or missing blades...

Page 19: ...ion of the auxiliary hydraulics control has no effect Recommended operating speed and maximum allowed oil flow Operate the attachment keeping the hydraulic flow within recommended range Never exceed maximum allowed input of hydraulic energy DANGER Risk of serious personal injuries Never leave the equipment running unattended Start the attachment only when it is ready to be used Do not go near the ...

Page 20: ...Adjust the boom height so that the mower can move freely up and down Lifted position When operating the flail mower on tall vegetation or thick scrub it may be useful to tilt the front of the mower up To lock the top link To lock the front end of the mower up use the pin to lock the top link to fully retracted position The locking pin is stored on the frame of the attachment 1 ...

Page 21: ...he mower should be kept attached to loader for performing the adjustments Set all fasteners to the same level 6 5 Working on uneven ground Extra caution is needed when using the equipment on inclined terrains and slopes Drive slowly especially on inclined uneven or slippery surfaces and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction Operate the controls of the loader with careful and smooth movements ...

Page 22: ...w safe stopping procedure before going near the mower DANGER Cutting hazard Unexpected starting Clearing a blockage can start the mower unexpectedly immediately after clearing the blockage if the auxiliary hydraulics of the loader is left on Always stop the loader by following the safe stopping procedure before going near the mower Never reach to the cutting deck if the mower or its blades can mov...

Page 23: ... Good all round performance Good for shrub and brushwoods 16 18 20 pcs Pair of Y flails A419931 Powerful grass or hay cutting 16 18 20 pairs Pair of L flails A420305 Good cut finish for short grass areas 16 18 20 pairs Note Always fit the spacers shown in figures above when using Y or L flails When replacing blades also the fastening bolt and the locking nut must be replaced M14 80 bolt with nyloc...

Page 24: ... place a pallet or blocks of wood under it for example Place the multiconnector on to its holder as indicated with an arrow in the figure below Never leave the hydraulic connector on the ground Ensure the stability of the attachment during its storage Never climb on the attachment Before long storage period carefully clean the cutting deck and the mower components removing all remaining clippings ...

Page 25: ...r detecting them a small leak can quickly grow into a big one Operate the attachment only with type of hydraulic oil that is accepted for use in Avant loaders DANGER Risk of high pressure fluid injection through skin Release residual pressure before maintenance Never handle hydraulic components when the hydraulic system is pressurised since a fitting may break or become loose and the released oil ...

Page 26: ...nsured and if the bearings are dirty lubricant must be added added lubricant will push out dirt Clean the end of the nipple before greasing and add only a small amount of grease at a time All lubrication nipples are standard R1 8 nipples Replace any damaged nipples 7 4 Inspection of metal structures Also the metal structures of the attachment must be inspected regularly Check visually for damages ...

Page 27: ...sharpened from the both sides and they can be installed the other way round When reinstalling the blades make sure that you fix them in the same manner as they were originally Do not over tighten the blade screws The fastening bolts and nuts must be replaced with new ones when replacing blades WARNING Hazard of thrown objects Check all blades are connected securely Check that all blades are connec...

Page 28: ...y reimburse the price of components purchased by the customer in special cases that have been agreed in advance The warranty does not cover Normal maintenance work or parts and consumables required for it Damages caused by unusual operating conditions or ways of use negligence structural changes made without the consent of Avant Tecno Oy use of non original parts or lack of maintenance Consequence...

Page 29: ...na produkter överensstämmer med hälso och säkerhetskrav i EG maskindirektiv EG direktiv 2006 42 EG som ändrat Följande harmoniserade standarder har tillämpats We hereby declare that the products listed below are in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive directive 2006 42 EC as amended The following harmonized standards have been applied SFS EN ISO 12100 SFS EN ISO 4413 Mallit Mo...

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