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Hydraulic side shift adapter 2018 1 

Operator's Manual for Attachment 

Hydraulic side shift adapter 

Product number: 

A37235 

English 

A433750 2018 1 EN 2017- 

www.avanttecno.com 

Summary of Contents for A37235

Page 1: ...Hydraulic side shift adapter 2018 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Hydraulic side shift adapter Product number A37235 English A433750 2018 1 EN 2017 www avanttecno com ...

Page 2: ...Hydraulic side shift adapter 2018 1 ...

Page 3: ...ng attachment to the side shift adapter 15 5 3 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses 15 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 17 6 1 Checks before use 18 6 2 Using the side shift adapter 19 6 3 Maximum load 20 6 4 Horizontal adjustment 21 6 5 Auxiliary hydraulics outlet optional extra for loaders 22 6 6 Working on uneven ground 22 6 7 Transport position 23 6 8 Uncoupling and storage 24 7 MAINTENANCE AND S...

Page 4: ...quipment 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 ...

Page 5: ...ention 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 operators DANGER This signal word indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will cause death or serious injury WARNING This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avo...

Page 6: ...ift adapter with a heavy attachment the loader may tip over as a result of displacement of the centre of gravity Using a side shift adapter decreases the lateral stability of the loader and also decrease the tipping load of the loader The Hydraulic side shift adapter is not designed for any other use than what is specified in this manual and must not be used for any other purposes than intended Th...

Page 7: ...it is in use Risk of dropping of load or parts of attachments Make sure load is secured on the attachment and that the attachment is set up properly Make sure that a load will not fall uncontrollably off from the attachment Secure moving parts of the attachment before using them with a tilt adapter For example if using pallet forks make sure that the fork arm retainer bolts are fixed so that fork ...

Page 8: ...nt or lower it on firm blocks of wood for example Shut down the loader and place the attachment to a safe position as shown in Safe stopping procedure before any cleaning maintenance or adjustments Pay attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines moving in the vicinity Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards such as branches and trees that can reach to th...

Page 9: ... always wear seat belt Pay special attention to stability of the loader when a side shift adapter is equipped with an attachment The loader may tip over on inclined or uneven surfaces causing serious injuries from impact and crushing Always wear seat belt Use the side arm only with loaders that are equipped with ROPS and FOPS Avoid abrupt movements and always drive slowly and carefully on inclined...

Page 10: ...f the attachment before going near the attachment WARNING Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving the driver s seat Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of the attachment Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the loader is turned off Safe stopping procedure Lower the boom and the attachment on the ground Shut down ...

Page 11: ...rkings 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 WARNING Make sure all warning decals are readable The warning labels contain important safety information and they help to identify and remember the hazards related to the equipment Replace damaged o...

Page 12: ...g parts do not leave the equipment running Operate the attachment only from the driver s seat 4 A423297 Attachment identification plate Table 4 Hydraulic side shift adapter Main components 1 Avant quick coupling plate for coupling this attachment to Avant loaders 2 Attachment coupling plate to couple an attachment to the side shift adapter 3 Locking pins to lock an attachment to the side shift ada...

Page 13: ...d Avant quick coupling system 5 1 1 Coupling the side shift adapter to the loader 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 hydraul...

Page 14: ...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 in the lower position and come through the fasteners on the attachment on both sides WARNING Make sure the loader is compatible with the attachment Stability of the loader possible overload of the attac...

Page 15: ...e multiconnector of the side shift adapter must be replaced with conventional type hydraulic couplings Contact your Avant dealer or service point for more information WARNING Risk of movement of the attachment and ejection of hydraulic oil 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 t...

Page 16: ...ydraulic 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 hydraulic couplings before unlocking the quick attach plate to prevent hose damage and any oil spills Reinstall the protective caps on the fittings to prevent...

Page 17: ...be left to keep a load elevated for longer periods Always lower the attachment to a safe position before leaving the driver s seat WARNING Risk of tipping over Avoid overload Loader can tip over when handling too heavy loads or because of dynamic movements caused by driving with and handling of a heavy load Do not extend the telescopic boom when the load approaches the lifting capacity of the load...

Page 18: ... 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 especially children are often attracted to the moving equipment Check the general condition of the attachment and the loader and check for possible hydraulic oil leaks The attachment must not be used if there is a fault in the hydraulic sy...

Page 19: ...shift the attachment to left as seen from the driver s seat of the loader When using the side shift adapter with the extra hydraulics outlet of the loader and the side shift adapter is coupled to the loader with conventional hydraulic fittings Check the operating direction of the control lever of the extra hydraulics outlet The directions of movement can be reversed when the side shift adapter is ...

Page 20: ...loader Take the reduction of the tipping load of the loader into account when handling heavy loads See the operator s manual of the loader for information about the effect of distance of the load to the tipping load of the loader WARNING Risk of tipping over Side shift adapters reduce the lateral stability of the loader Always keep load close to the ground and always wear seat belt Pay special att...

Page 21: ...osite direction is adjusted in a similar way Set and adjust the side shift adapter to correct operating position as follows 1 Shut down the loader and place the attachment to a safe position as shown in safe stopping procedure 2 Remove the fixing bolts 1 4 pcs of the quick coupling plate 2 3 Move the quick coupling plate 2 manually to the right until the fixing points are aligned Fasten the fixing...

Page 22: ...hydraulics control lever is used for controlling the attachment DANGER Risk of serious personal injuries Never leave the equipment running unattended Start the attachment only when it is ready to be used Do not go near the equipment when another person operates the controls of the loader 6 6 Working on uneven ground Extra caution is needed when using the equipment on inclined terrains and slopes D...

Page 23: ...t position Keep the loader stable Always transport the attachment as low and close to the ground as possible Also keep the side shift adapter in straight middle position during transport drive as shown in adjacent figure ...

Page 24: ... its holder Never leave the hydraulic connector on the ground Make sure that the attachment is secured against all movements during storage Never climb on the attachment WARNING Risk of impact and crushing of feet and legs Side shift adapter must be uncoupled from an attachment to ensure stability of the attachment during storage The side shift adapter must not be uncoupled from the loader when an...

Page 25: ...r detecting them a small leak can quickly grow into a big one Operate the attachment only with type of hydraulic oil that is accepted for use in Avant loaders DANGER Risk of high pressure fluid injection through skin Release residual pressure before maintenance Never handle hydraulic components when the hydraulic system is pressurised since a fitting may break or become loose and the released oil ...

Page 26: ...be ensured and if the bearings are dirty lubricant must be added added lubricant will push out dirt Clean the end of the nipple before greasing and add only a small amount of grease at a time All lubrication nipples are standard R1 8 nipples Replace any damaged nipples 7 4 Inspection of metal structures Also the metal structures of the attachment must be inspected regularly Check visually for dama...

Page 27: ...y 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 it Damages caused by unusual operating conditions or ways of use negligence structural changes made without the consent of Avant Tecno Oy use of non original parts or lack of maintenance Consequence...

Page 28: ... beskrivna produkter överensstämmer med hälso och säkerhetskrav i EG maskindirektiv EG direktiv 2006 42 EG som ändrat Följande harmoniserade standarder har tillämpats 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 SFS EN ISO 12100 SFS EN ISO 4413 M...

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