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1. 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 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

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 © 2018 Avant Tecno Oy. All rights reserved. 

Summary of Contents for A424201

Page 1: ...Aerator 2018 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Aerator Product number A424201 English A431964 2018 1 EN 2018 www avanttecno com...

Page 2: ...Aerator 2018 1...

Page 3: ...labels and main components of the attachment 9 5 ATTACHING THE ATTACHMENT 11 6 OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT 13 6 1 Checks before use 13 6 2 Use 14 6 2 1 Setting the floating linkage 15 6 3 Adjusting the o...

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: ...damaged The aerator must be lifted off from the ground when making sharp turns The Aerator is not designed for any other use than what is specified in this manual and must not be used for any other p...

Page 7: ...attachment firmly on the ground before leaving the driver s seat Make sure that the attachment is properly supported during any maintenance or inspections Do not leave the driver s seat when the loade...

Page 8: ...n 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 procedu...

Page 9: ...quipment Replace any unclear or missing label New labels are available via your retailer or contact information provided on the cover WARNING Make sure all warning decals are readable The warning labe...

Page 10: ...attachment stay away from raised equipment 3 A46803 Pinching and cutting hazard keep clear of moving parts do not leave the equipment running Operate the attachment only from the driver s seat 3 A424...

Page 11: ...an attachment that has not 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 positio...

Page 12: ...er the loader during driving causing loss of control of the loader Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked Before moving or lifting the attachment make sure that the locking pins are...

Page 13: ...lso make sure that it is safe to reverse with the loader Never assume that bystanders will remain where you last saw them especially children are often attracted to the moving equipment Operate the at...

Page 14: ...esired direction forward or in reverse Avoid sharp turns while operating the Aerator Only smooth turns with a large radius are recommended when using the aerator Lift the attachment off the ground bef...

Page 15: ...ration of floating is greatly affected by its setting If the floating has been set too high the Aerator is easily left hanging in the air When it is too low the Aerator may be pressed against the grou...

Page 16: ...le of the bearing wheel Pull the wheel off its holder 3 Move some plastic sleeves from above the bracket to below it or vice versa depending on whether you wish to raise or lower the attachment 4 Push...

Page 17: ...17 22 6 5 Transport position Keep the loader stable Always transport the attachment as low and close to the ground as possible Keep the telescopic boom retracted during drive...

Page 18: ...the attachment Clean the attachment regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt which is more difficult to remove A pressure washer and mild detergent can be used for cleaning Do not use strong solvent...

Page 19: ...rly Correct lubrication interval depends heavily on operating conditions but lubricant must be added at least after every 10 hours of use Clean the end of the nipple before greasing and add only a sma...

Page 20: ...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...

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