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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 based on years of experience on product development and manufacturing. 

By familiarizing 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 

 

 

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. 
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. Contact your Avant dealer for 

more information about local requirements before you operate the loader on road areas.  
Contact your local AVANT dealer for any questions, service, spare parts or about any problems that may 

occur with the operation of your machine. 
This manual contains the original instructions in English. Due to continuous product development some of the 

details shown in this manual may differ from your equipment. Pictures may also depict optional equipment or 

features that are not currently available. We reserve the right to change the contents of the manual without 

notification. Copyright © 2020 Avant Tecno Oy. All rights reserved. 

 

Summary of Contents for A37537

Page 1: ...Root grapple bucket 2020 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Root grapple bucket Product number 900 A440857 1000 A429058 1300 A37537 English A443331 2020 1 EN 2020 www avanttecno com...

Page 2: ...Root grapple bucket 2020 1...

Page 3: ...ting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses 13 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 15 6 1 Checks before use 16 6 1 1 Operator qualification 16 6 2 Operating the Root grapple bucket 17 6 3 Operating the grapples 18 6 3...

Page 4: ...uipment 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 equipme...

Page 5: ...ntion 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 operator...

Page 6: ...ified 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 regula...

Page 7: ...nts can cause the loader to tip over Operate the controls of the loader in a slow and calm manner Be careful when lifting load to high level or lifting load from high Avoid sudden changes in speed or...

Page 8: ...topping procedure before any cleaning maintenance or adjustments Use the attachment only for its intended purpose Other use may create unnecessary safety risks and the equipment may get damaged Make s...

Page 9: ...own procedure Safe stopping of the attachment before going near the attachment WARNING Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving the driver s seat Safe stopping proce...

Page 10: ...ings on the attachment They must be visible and readable on the equipment Replace any unclear or missing label New labels are available via your retailer or contact information provided on the cover W...

Page 11: ...arts do not leave the equipment running Operate the attachment only from the driver s seat 4 A441049 A429842 A429843 Attachment identification plate Table 4 Root grapple bucket Main components 1 Frame...

Page 12: ...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 sy...

Page 13: ...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 t...

Page 14: ...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 attachme...

Page 15: ...mly and retract the telescopic boom Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction whenever load is lifted Use additional counterweights as needed WARNING Risk of falling from height and crushing under bu...

Page 16: ...nce instructions Operate the attachment and the controls of the loader only when seated on the driver s seat Ensure that the loader and the attachment are used in a safe manner and as intended Do not...

Page 17: ...he bucket To avoid damage of the hydraulic hoses and to avoid oil spill the hoses must not get pinned or stretched in any position of the attachment or the loader boom WARNING Avoid sudden loss of sta...

Page 18: ...m the locking position to lift the grapples 6 3 1 Control of double grapples The bucket model A37537 with double grapples is equipped with an oil flow distributor to make both grapples to press with e...

Page 19: ...the balance and handling of the loader The use of additional counterweights is recommended especially when operating smaller loader models With heavy loads the telescopic boom must be kept retracted w...

Page 20: ...ept straight when lifting heavy loads turning the load during lifting operation will affect the stability of the loader and may lead to overturning of the machine 6 6 1 Operating with a tilt adapter W...

Page 21: ...e it on blocks of wood or on a pallet 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 Make sure t...

Page 22: ...grapple has been lowered down completely 7 1 Inspection of hydraulic components Check the condition of the hydraulic hoses and components when the engine has been turned off system has cooled down and...

Page 23: ...ce point Leave the repair work to professional service technicians if you don t have adequate knowledge and experience about hydraulic assemblies and how to perform the repairing safely 7 2 Inspection...

Page 24: ...onditions but lubricant must be added at least after every 10 hours of use Sufficient lubrication of the joints must be ensured and if the joints have become dirty lubricant must be added added lubric...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...na produkter verensst mmer med h lso och s kerhetskrav i EG maskindirektiv EG direktiv 2006 42 EG som ndrat F ljande harmoniserade standarder har till mpats We hereby declare that the products listed...

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