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Silage dispenser 2020 1

Operator's Manual for Attachment

Silage dispenser

Product number

A424013

English

A431965 2020 1 EN 2018-

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Summary of Contents for A424013

Page 1: ...Silage dispenser 2020 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Silage dispenser Product number A424013 English A431965 2020 1 EN 2018 www avanttecno com ...

Page 2: ...Silage dispenser 2020 1 ...

Page 3: ...ication 20 6 3 Filling the silage dispenser 20 6 3 1 Filling the silage dispenser from silo or from a silage mixer 20 6 3 2 Filling the bucket 22 6 4 Operating the Silage dispenser 23 6 5 Adjusting dispensing rate 24 6 6 Hydraulic side hatch operation Optional extra 25 6 6 1 Safety instructions for hydraulic assemblies 25 6 6 2 Tightening hydraulic fittings 26 6 6 3 Installation 27 6 6 4 Using the...

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: ...chment has been designed to require as little maintenance as possible The operator can perform regular maintenance tasks All repair work can t be performed by the operator and demanding repair and maintenance operations are to be left for professional technicians All maintenance work must be done using proper safety equipment Spare parts must be identical with original specifications which can be ...

Page 7: ...pping over Lower attachment on the ground before filling from a silo Added material can tip the loader over Sudden movements 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 direction to maintain balance of the loader especially when handling heavy load...

Page 8: ...f work platform even temporarily Make sure to use only an attachment that is in good condition Check the attachment thoroughly in regular intervals Do not modify the attachment in a manner that would affect its safety It is prohibited to drill holes on the attachment and welding or other means of fixing hooks or other objects on the attachment is strictly prohibited Shut down the loader and place ...

Page 9: ...s intended purpose Using the attachment for other purposes than handling and dispensing cattle feeding materials can cause hazardous ejection of material dust or damaged machine parts Use only to dispense materials that are commonly used as feeding materials Consult your Avant dealer if necessary WARNING Choking hazard Ensure ventilation when using a loader with combustion engine indoors Using the...

Page 10: ...otect yourself from dust with a respirator mask 3 2 Safe shutdown 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 procedure prevents all unintentional movements of the attachment Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the loader is tu...

Page 11: ...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 or missi...

Page 12: ... going near it 4 A424103 Attachment identification plate Do not use the lifting points when there is material within the bucket Table 4 Silage dispenser Main components 1 Frame with Avant quick attach brackets 2 Discharge conveyor 3 Hydraulic motor of discharge conveyor 4 Conveyor tension adjustment 5 Discharge opening on both sides of the attachment 6 Multiconnector holder 7 Hydraulic side hatch ...

Page 13: ...m 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 Make sure that the hydraulic hoses are positioned so that they will not get in between the coupling pla...

Page 14: ...l 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 tipping over damage to attachment due to overload and risks related to uncontrolled motion of attachment and its parts If your loader is not listed in Table 1 on page 6 ask your Avant dealer before us...

Page 15: ... 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 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 befo...

Page 16: ...make it possible to connect and use the attachment with loaders that are not equipped with an Opticontrol system There are three ways to connect the electric connector depending on the equipment on the loader and the attachment 1 If your loader is not equipped with the Opticontrol or the Attachment control switch pack Use the separate cable kit with a switch that is supplied with the attachment Co...

Page 17: ...nt control switch pack and the loader is manufactured before 2016 If there is an electric socket near the multiconnector of the loader disconnect the electric plug from the multiconnector and connect it to the electric plug of the loader The separate cable harness A34731 is not needed in this case Attachment control switch pack loader manufactured in 2015 or before Make sure that electric cables w...

Page 18: ...The loader is not intended to 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 falling from height and crushing under bucket or loader Never use a bucket as a lifting platform or to carry people Never use the loader or its attachments to lift persons or as any kind of work platform even temporarily Ne...

Page 19: ...s are at a safe distance when operating the equipment Do not let anyone to enter danger area of the boom or to 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 ...

Page 20: ...erwise medically fit to operate the equipment Complete any possible mandatory training required by the employer before use 6 3 Filling the silage dispenser The bucket can be filled from a silage mixer feeder machine from a silo as shown in the figure below or from a pile like a normal bucket Keep the bucket on the ground or just off the ground and close to the loader when filling from third party ...

Page 21: ... much material into the silage dispenser see the operator s manual of the loader for safe load handling capacity of the loader Use additional counterweights on the loader WARNING Risk of tipping over Always keep the attachment close to the ground when filling the silage dispenser manually or from from other equipment Added weight of the silage dispenser can cause the loader to tip forward Excess w...

Page 22: ...material is cut into the bucket by simultaneous driving lifting and tilting of the bucket as illustrated in the following figures The same basic technique is also applicable when digging material from ground Lifting silage from a pile may have to be made in several smaller increments Use the edge at the front of the bucket to tear and pull smaller portions from a pile Do not use speed to drive int...

Page 23: ...e dispenser bucket and the bucket will dispense material to the right To stop the bucket release the auxiliary hydraulics control lever to its neutral centre position or release buttons on electric joystick Moving the auxiliary hydraulics to opposite direction will dispense material to the left Check the correct operation and discharge sides when using the bucket for the first time If necessary th...

Page 24: ...speed and material distribution rate are adjusted by the loader engine RPM When silage is pushed out form the bucket the adjustable hatch prevents too much of silage to be ejected at once The hatch 1 is adjusted by repositioning the bracket 2 manually ...

Page 25: ...t with the oil can be harmful Always wear protective gloves safety goggles and protective clothing Before handling hydraulic assemblies 1 Allow the hydraulic systems of the loader and of the attachment to cool down completely before any work on hydraulic systems 2 Make sure that the loader boom or any other part of the attachment can t move causing crushing or pinching hazards Lower the loader boo...

Page 26: ...going near any hydraulic fitting to avoid possible ejection of pressurized hydraulic oil Shut down the loader engine Depressurize the hydraulic system completely Wipe the hydraulic components clean to find leaks more easily Place pieces of cardboard around the fittings to detect leaks Start the engine While running on idle operate the auxiliary hydraulics control lever briefly a couple of times Sh...

Page 27: ...der boom or the attachment and check that the hoses are not in contact with sharp edges 6 6 3 Installation The mechanical side hatch brackets 1 are replaced with hydraulic cylinders 2 1 Undo the screws 4 and locking pins 5 and remove both mechanical side hatch brackets 1 2 Install the hydraulic cylinder 2 on both sides of the attachment Fix the cylinder with screws 4 and locking pin 5 3 Install th...

Page 28: ...d below Proceed as follows 1 Select the desired hatch Turn the handle to left to select the left hatch Turn the handle to right to select the right hatch Leave the handle in the middle position to select both hatches 2 A cable harness with a 2 way switch is delivered with the attachment Push the switch towards either direction to select between hatch and conveyor function See page 16 for instructi...

Page 29: ...mum lifting capacity can not be achieved on inclined terrain On horizontally tilted terrain the load must not be lifted high The loader frame articulation should be kept 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 9 Operation with a tilt adapter The attachment is not intended to be ...

Page 30: ...safe distance during coupling Ensure the stability by placing the attachment firmly on the ground to a stable position with its long side against the ground or securing it otherwise WARNING Risk of tipping over of an uncoupled attachment Use tie down equipment if necessary Empty the bucket before storage Store the attachment only on level surface Secure the attachment during storage e g by using l...

Page 31: ...id is also harmful to the environment and any leak to the environment must be prevented Repair all leaks immediately after 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 hydr...

Page 32: ...or torn Welding repairs are only allowed to be carried out by professional welders When welding only methods and additives suited for steel used in attachment must be used For more information about repairs contact your nearest service point 7 3 1 Lip plate Replace the lip plate before the frame of the attachment becomes into contact with the ground The lip plate does not require adjusting 7 4 Lub...

Page 33: ...stment screw 2 Do not tighten the conveyor by force some play must be allowed for its smooth operation Excessive tightening will cause quick wearing of the conveyor and its pulleys Finally make sure that both sides are adjusted to the same setting Incorrect alignment of the conveyor may cause damage or the belt to wear quickly Tighten the bearings before operating the dispenser Check the tensionin...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...edan 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 44...

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