AVANT A411401, Operator'S Manual For Attachment

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6.2. Operating the sand spreader
Ensure that the loader and the attachment are used in a safe and intended manner. Operate the controls of
the loader only when sitting on the driver's seat. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Never reach inside the spreader or try to reach the axles by hand. To remove clogs or
lumps, use a suitable tool to aid to remove the clog. For example, use a brush handle or
some other suitable object. Always follow safe stopping procedure before leaving the
driver’s seat to prevent the hazard of getting entangled with the spreader axles, or
getting crushed by moving or falling spreader.
To prevent damage to the outriggers, always place them to the upper position
when the spreader is attached and being used.
Filling the spreader:
The spreader is similar to a bucket and can be filled directly from a pile as a bucket. Lifting material from a
pile requires the most power from the loader. To ensure the best performance of equipment, the correct
working method must be observed especially when using a sand / salt spreader. Filling the large bucket by
ramming straight into a pile of heavy material and then trying to lift or tilt the bucket is not possible with any
loader type. The loading is most effective when only the tip of the bucket is pushed into the pile, and then by
simultaneous driving, lifting and tilting of the equipment, material is cut into the bucket. Use high engine rpm
and read the instructions for correct use of the drive pedal from the loader manual.
Fill the sand / salt spreader only when it is firmly attached to the loader. If you fill the spreader with some
other equipment or by hand, stop the spreader before going near it following the safe stopping procedure.
Lower the equipment on the ground and observe that it might tilt forward, even if attached. Avoid staying
directly in front of the spreader.
Ensure that the loader can handle the load intended to be moved. Notice the risk of the
loader tipping forward when material is being lifted from a high level. Do not drag the
filled attachment from a high level.
The spreaders work the best with crushed rock or gravel that consists of homogenous max. 6 mm grains.
Very fine material may not proceed through the sand spreader rollers rapidly enough, which results in
inadequate sanding speed, or unsuccessful spreading. Packed or frozen sand or gravel can clog the
spreader regardless of the mixing shaft. When finished using the spreader, do not leave wet or moist
material in the spreader, as the material may clod or freeze and using the spreader the next time may
become difficult. Moreover, material left in the spreader may increase the risk of the unmounted spreader
getting tipped over.
Starting and operating the spreader:
Start the spreader by turning the auxiliary hydraulics control lever of the loader towards its locking position,
while the loader engine is set to low rpm. The auxiliary hydraulics control lever or switch is indicated in the
operator’s manual of the loader. If your loader is equipped with the optional electric joystick, the precise
control of the spreading is easy by using the electric switch on the joystick.
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