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500 Series
Operating instructions
Boom floating (option)
The floating system releases the lift cylinder, so that the
boom floats upwards from the position where it is when
boom floating is switched on, allowing the attachment to
follow the contours of the terrain.
1. Lower the boom down
2. Switch on the floating with
rocker switch no.
3. Boom floating indicator
on the dashboard lights up
When boom floating is being used, it is
possible that air gets in the hydraulic system.
This can lead to inaccurate boom movements
and the boom can give in. Therefore the
boom and attachment coupling plate should
always be moved to extreme end positions
after switching off boom floating. Use boom
floating only when necessary.
Joystick (option)
The loader is equipped, as an
option with the 6 function joystick,
where the operation of auxiliary
hydraulics.
1. Auxiliary hydraulics
• push the buttons to engage
and disengage auxiliary
hydraulics.
Engine block heater (option)
The loader can be equipped, as an option, with an engine
block heater. Engine block heater outlet (220V-240V) is on
the right side in the rear of the machine.
Hydraulic lifting device in the rear (option)
The hydraulic rear lifting device
allows mounting of some
attachments on the rear of the
machine, for example a sand
spreader or a rotary hoe. This
means that it is possible to use
a bucket or a dozer blade at the
same time in the front. Hydraulic rear lifing device comes
with a double acting auxiliary hydraulics outlet.
Trailer coupling (option)
The loader can be equipped, as
an option, with a trailer coupling.
There are two types available: a
50 mm ball hitch and a 50 mm ball
hitch with towing pin. Both can
be mounted either directly on the
rear bumper or on the extra back
weight.
Max. allowed vertical load of the
trailer coupling is 6900 N, max.
towing load is 6000 N.
Make sure that the weight on the trailer is distributed
correctly so that the trailer cannot cause an upward lifting
force on the trailer coupling
Extra counterweights
(option)
The loader can be equipped with
extra counterweights that are
mounted on the rear bumper.
Max. amount of extra weights
(29 kg/pcs) is 3 pcs. If the machine
is fitted with an extra weight with
trailer coupling, max. amount of
extra weights is 1 pcs. The loader
can also be equipped with an extra
side weight kit (80 kg or 180 kg)
which mounts behind the rear
wheels.
Work light kit (option)
The loader can be equipped with
extra work lights, making it easier
to work in low light. The lights are
operated with the switch on the
control panel (see page 14).
Headlight, beacon, blinker & reflector kit
(option)
This optional equipment enables
road traffic registration in certain
countries. Requirements vary in
different countries, please consult
your local AVANT distributor.
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Extra back weight 29 kg
Rear side weight (2x40 kg)
Rear side weight (2x90 kg)