AVANT A36279, Operator'S Manual

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Adjust the forks to as wide setting as possible. Avoid uneven horizontal load distribution
for the best horizontal stability. Adjust the fork width in a way that the load is spread
horizontally evenly to achieve the best possible stability.
6.2.2 Transporting loads
Whenever using the Pallet forks, make sure that the load is well balanced and evenly on both fork arms. All
loads must be transported as low and as close to the loader as possible, as shown in the figure below. Keep
the pallet forks at as wide setting as possible.
Distance of center of gravity of load
The horizontal distance between the centre of gravity of the load and the front wheels of the loader affects the
lift capacity of the loader. As shown in the load charts in this manual, the load moves away from the loader,
when the loader boom is lifted. At the horizontal position of the loader boom the load is at the maximum
distance. The Rated operating capacity is declared for this position.
Standard load centre distance
For creating the load charts, the following distances are used as the center of gravity of the load on the pallet
forks. The distance depends on the loader model as shown below:
200 series loaders
400 series loaders
Avant 523
400 mm
Other loader models 500 mm
This distance is the horizontal distance between the vertical face of fork arm and the center of gravity of the
load on pallet forks.
Note that the vertical position of the load is not directly relevant to lifting capacity of the loader, but high
vertical position of a load will decrease the lateral stability of the loader. The centre of gravity of the load
should be as low as possible for maximum overall stability of the loader.
The lifting capacity and the stability of the loader are at the best, when
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the loader articulation is kept straight
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the centre of gravity of the load is as close to the loader as possible
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counterweights are fitted to the loader
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the telescopic boom is kept retracted during lifting
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lifting with the fork tips is avoided