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Foreword 

Avant  Tecno  Oy  would  like  to  thank  you  for  your  purchase  of  this  attachment  for  your  Avant  loader.  It  has 
been  designed  and  manufactured  on  the  basis  of  years  of  experience  on  product  development  and 
manufacturing.  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. 

The purpose of this manual is to help you to: 

 

operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner 

 

observe and prevent any hazardous situations 

 

keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life 

 

The  following  warning  symbols  are  used  throughout  this  manual  to  indicate  factors  that  must  be  taken  into 
account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property: 

 

 

WARNING:

 

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

 

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 signal word 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. 

 
 

With these  instructions,  even  an  inexperienced  user  can  use  the  attachment  and  loader  safely.  The  manual 
includes  important  instructions  for  experienced  AVANT  operators  as  well.  Ensure  that  all  persons  using  the 
loader  have  received  proper  guidance  and  familiarised  themselves  with  the  manual  of  the  loader,  each 
attachment  that  are  used,  and  all  safety  instructions  before  using  the  equipment.  Using  the  equipment  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.  Due  to  continuous  product  development  some  of  the  details  shown  in  this 
manual may differ from your equipment. This manual contains the original instructions in English. 

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. Particularly the regulations 
concerning the use of the equipment on public road areas must be observed. We reserve the right to change 
the contents of the manual without notification. 

 

Summary of Contents for A36123

Page 1: ...Dozer Blade 2000 2016 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Dozer Blade 2000 Dozer Blade 2500 Product number 2000 mm A36123 2500 mm A36251 English www avanttecno com ...

Page 2: ...Dozer Blade 2000 2016 1 ...

Page 3: ...ting and disconnecting the hydraulic hoses 11 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 13 6 1 Checks before use 13 6 2 Operating the dozer blade 14 6 2 1 Blade slewing 14 6 2 2 Blade floating 15 6 3 Blade spring release system 15 6 3 1 Locking the blade 16 6 4 Skid shoes 16 6 4 1 Use of support wheels 16 6 5 Blade extensions 17 6 6 Blade edge plate 17 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 19 7 1 Checking hydraulic components 1...

Page 4: ...on and maintenance of the equipment Failure to observe the instructions accompanying the symbol can lead to equipment breakdown or other property damage With these instructions even an inexperienced user can use the attachment and loader safely The manual includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well Ensure that all persons using the loader have received proper guidance a...

Page 5: ...hed The blade edge is made from superior quality wear restistant steel and can be replaced if needed Rubber blade and ice cutting blades available as an option 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 le...

Page 6: ...not let others near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use Always transport the attachment as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low and keep the telescopic boom retracted during driving Do not drive at high speed unless you can be sure that there are no obstacles at the working area The loader may stop suddenly if it hits an obstacle regardless of the spring release mechani...

Page 7: ...re Lower the boom and the attachment on the ground Shut down the loader engine and lock the parking brake Release residual pressure from the hydraulic system move all hydraulic control levers to their extreme positions a couple of times Prevent starting of the machine remove ignition key Never allow anyone to get under the raised load or the loader boom Keep in mind that the loader boom can be low...

Page 8: ...ting blades kit for main blade and extensions A417437 A417729 Support wheel kit A417345 4 1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings which must be visible on the equipment Replace the warning labels if they have become unclear or if they have detached completely New labels are available via your retailer or contact information provided on the cov...

Page 9: ...d crushing hazard keep clear of moving parts do not leave the equipment running Operate the attachment only from the driver s seat 4 Attachment identification plate Table 4 Main components of the Dozer Blade 2000 1 Frame with quick coupling brackets 2 Multi connector parking stand 3 Hydraulic slewing cylinder 4 Blade relese springs 5 Skid shoes standard equipment 6 Blade 7 Wear edge 8 Side extensi...

Page 10: ...ot been locked Avant quick coupling system 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 Ensure that the hydraulic hoses and the electric harness if ap...

Page 11: ... dealer or service point for instructions or installation services Never connect or disconnect quick couplings or other hydraulic components while the control lever of the auxiliary hydraulics control lever is locked on or if the system is pressurized Connecting or disconnecting the hydraulic couplings while the system is pressurized may lead to unintended movements of the attachment or ejection o...

Page 12: ...k 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 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 hy...

Page 13: ...ing plowing work The spring must be fastened securely and the blade must be able to tilt unobstructed Ensure that bystanders are at a safe distance when operating the equipment Do not let anyone to enter danger area of the boom or to stay directly in front of the loader Also make sure that it is safe to reverse with the loader Never assume that bystanders will remain where you last saw them especi...

Page 14: ...ttle to front or back for example when removing ice The blade should not be pushed hard against the ground as this will affect the handling charasteristics of the loader 6 2 1 Blade slewing Move the auxiliary hydraulics control lever towards its locking position or use the electric buttons of the optional electric joystick to turn the blade right The lever should not be left to the locking positio...

Page 15: ... be against the ground so that the pins can be inserted Boom floating optional equipment on some loader models If your loader is equipped with the boom floating option it is recommended to switch it on Floating allows the blade to follow the surface of the ground more effectively improving its performance 6 3 Blade spring release system For the safety of the operator the blade is equipped with a s...

Page 16: ...e blade edge on the ground and tilt the loader boom to align the holes if they are not aligned 6 4 Skid shoes The skid shoes improve manouvreability while ploughing and help to have even work result Both skids should be adjusted to touch the bround lightly when the blade is in operating position described in previous chapter For other than ploughing work it might be good to lift the skids or remov...

Page 17: ...bolt the extensions on each other 6 6 Blade edge plate The edge plate of the main blade and the extensions can be replaced as they wear during use Depending on use different blade types can be used the blade kits include plates for the main blade and the extensions as well a The standard high strength edge blade provides good performance on different surfaces and general use b Optional rubber blad...

Page 18: ...18 22 Never operate the blade without any edge plate fitted or if the edge plate is too worn The blade may get easily damaged if operated without any edge plate ...

Page 19: ...that is accepted for use in Avant loaders Never handle hydraulic components when the hydraulic system is pressurised since a fitting may break or become loose and the released oil may cause serious injuries Do not use the equipment if you have discovered a fault in the hydraulic system Check hoses visually for cracks or abrasions If there are signs of leaks to check a component hold up a piece of ...

Page 20: ...nts a warranty of one year 12 months from the date of purchase for the attachment it manufactures The warranty covers repair costs as follows Work costs are covered if the repair is not performed at the factory The factory replaces any defective components or consumables The factory may reimburse the price of components purchased by the customer in special cases that have been agreed in advance Th...

Page 21: ...endt 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 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...

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