AVANT Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 A21315 Operator'S Manual Download

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Operator's Manual for Attachment

Collecting Lawn Mower 1200

Product number

For Avant 220 loaders

A21315

For Avant 400 to 700 series loaders

A21316

Please read this ma nual carefully before using the equipment ,
and follow all instructions.

Keep this manual for later reference.

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Summary of Contents for Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 A21315

Page 1: ...ment Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 Product number For Avant 220 loaders A21315 For Avant 400 to 700 series loaders A21316 Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment and follow all instructions Keep this manual for later reference www avanttecno com ...

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Page 3: ... 6 1 Checks before use 15 6 2 Using the mower 16 6 2 1 Working on uneven ground 17 6 3 Floating system 17 6 4 Adjusting the cutting height 18 6 5 Handling of the clippings 18 6 6 Emptying the collector box 20 6 7 Removing a blockage 20 6 8 Collector unit 21 7 Maintenance and service 22 7 1 Checking hydraulic components 22 7 2 Cleaning and lubricating the mower 23 7 3 Sharpening and replacing the c...

Page 4: ...ion and maintenance of the equipment Failure to observe the instructions accompanying the symbol can lead to equipment breakdown or other property damage 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 ...

Page 5: ... unit must be installed to the the mower The use of the mower without any side guard in place is dangerous to both the operator and any person nearby and therefore it is strictly prohibited The lawn mower is not intended for mowing long hay shrub or equivalent taller vegetation The lawn mower cannot be used in a hung position it is meant to run on its own wheels MowerType For mowing long hay we re...

Page 6: ...distance of at least two metres between persons and a mower that may start or move Stop the mower following the safe stopping procedure and lower the mower firmly on the ground before leaving the driver s seat Run the mower only when it is supported by all of its four wheels Running the mower in any other position may expose the blades making contact with them possible and will also cause a hazard...

Page 7: ...amaged Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety components and that they are in working condition Seat belt must be used If there are specific hazards related to the operating area use appropriate safety equipment Also read the safety instructions and correct use of the loader from the operator s manual of the loader Improper or careless use of the attachment may cause serious r...

Page 8: ...engine of the loader is turned off Safe stopping procedure Lower the boom and the attachment on the ground Shut down the loader engine and lock the parking brake Release residual pressure from the hydraulic system move all hydraulic control levers to their extreme positions a couple of times Prevent starting of the machine remove ignition key Make sure all guards are in place Never run the mower i...

Page 9: ...e 1 Side discharge chute included as standard Choose a mower that is compatible with the loader Do not exceed the maximum input of hydraulic energy or the operating pressure 4 1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings which must be visible on the equipment Replace the warning labels if they have become unclear or if they have detached completely...

Page 10: ...46802 Beware of sharp blades never reach to the rotating components and do not use the equipment without all covers in place 5 A46799 Beware of thrown objects keep a safe distance from the equipment 2 m On the side discharge chute if fitted Table 4 Main components of lawn mower A Quick attach plate and floating linkage F Protective cover B Multiconnector or conventional quick couplings G Collector...

Page 11: ... over Do not stay in the are between the attachment and the loader Mount the attachment only on level surface Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked 300 700 series loaders 200 series loaders 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 ...

Page 12: ...the attachment on the ground and secure the locking manually 5 1 Connecting and disconnecting the hydraulic hoses On 400 700 series loaders hydraulic hoses are connected using the multi connector system If you have an Avant 300 700 series loader with the conventional quick couplers and wish to change to the multi connector system contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or insta...

Page 13: ...se the hydraulic motor of the attachment may get damaged To connect and disconnect the standard couplings move the collar at the end of the female fitting The hoses should be connected so that the fitting equipped with a coloured cap is connected to the corresponding fitting of the loader Note that the protective caps on the loader and the attachment can be fastened to each other during operation ...

Page 14: ...engine is turned off To make sure that there will not be residual pressure in the hydraulic system of the attachment shut down the loader engine and move the auxiliary hydraulics control lever of the loader back and forth before disconnecting the couplings 5 2 Storage Uncouple and store the attachment on level ground but avoid leaving the attachment laying directly on against the ground Place it o...

Page 15: ...r closed position Ensure that bystanders 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 conditio...

Page 16: ...dense grass can build up under the deck gradually decreasing mower performance Keep the blades in good condition and keep the mower clean Sharp blades will increase efficiency and improve the quality of cut Avoid cutting too much at one pass Generally no more than one third of the length of the grass should be cut at once Tall grass may require incremental cutting with gradually lower cutting heig...

Page 17: ...drop offs ditches or embankments The loader could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ditch or if an edge caves in 6 3 Floating system The mower is equipped with a mechanical floating system which enables efficient mowing on uneven terrains Floating refers to a linkage that allows the mower to follow the contours of the lawn without moving the loader boom Floating is adjusted...

Page 18: ...ing of the clippings The Collecting Lawn Mower 1200 can be set to other operating modes if the collecting of the clippings is not needed or if the lawn is too high or thick for good collecting results The collecting mode requires the most power from the loader and in some cases other settings may be better suited for your use Alternative modes are often practical especially in large areas since th...

Page 19: ...essary the lawn mower can be fitted with side discharge chute Side discharge requires less power than mulching mode so it is often practical in large areas as it makes it possible to mow slightly longer grass and at higher travel speed To use the side discharge the side discharge chute shown in adjacent figure must be used Do not use the lawn mower unless either the side discharge chute or the mul...

Page 20: ...he loader with the door open or shake the mower rapidly Do not reach into the collector box of a raised mower The mower may move suddenly due to the floating mechanism Lower the mower on the ground follow safe stopping procedure To help keeping the lawn mower clean empty the collector box as soon as possible after use 6 7 Removing a blockage It is unlikely that the cutting deck gets blocked in nor...

Page 21: ...emoving collector tubes or reaching to the collector fan The collector nozzle is pivoted and held by a spring the nozzle can be tilted up for quick cleaning To clean the fan rotor first remove the collector tubes and then clean the rotor blades one by one turning the rotor manually Check the collector tubes and keep them clean as well Damaged tubes will significantly decrease the collector perform...

Page 22: ...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 Never handle hydraulic components when the hydraulic system is pressurised since a fitting may break or become loose and th...

Page 23: ...ades wear down during normal use and the condition of the blades should be checked after every few uses If the mowing deck is clean signs that point to dull or damaged blades include the following Decreased quality of cut resulting in uneven cutting torn grass or yellowish grass after mowing Decreased performance increased power requirement Increased vibration or noise Evenly worn blades can be sh...

Page 24: ...drive belt The tightness and the condition of the drive belt must be checked at least annually at the beginning of each mowing season and depending on use a few times during the season A belt that is not at its correct tightness may not necessarily be apparent to the user but sudden slipping or breaking of the belt may lead to hazardous situation or damage to the mower or the blades To check the b...

Page 25: ...er The timing has been correctly set at the factory but it may have to be checked and adjusted if the blades hit a large rock or other obstacle If the mower makes a constant clacking noise the mower must be stopped and the timing of the blades must be checked immediately Keeping the belt in correct tightness will reduce the possibility of the misalignment of the blades Checking the blade synchroni...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...anvendt 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 Wir erklären hiermit dass die nachstehend aufgeführte Maschine konform ist mit den Bestimmungen der EG Maschinenrichtlinie EG Richtlinie 2006 42 EG mit Änderungen Die folgende harmonisierte Nor...

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