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Foreword
Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this AVANT attachment. It has been designed
and manufactured on the basis of years of product development and experience. 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.
With these instructions, even an user with little experience can use the backhoe and the loader safely. The
manual includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well. Ensure that all persons
using the equipment have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the manual and all
safety instructions before using the equipment. Keep this manual at hand throughout the service life of the
equipment. If the manual is lost, you can request a new one from the retailer or manufacturer. If you sell or
transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner.
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Designed purpose of use
The AVANT backhoe 170 is an attachment suitable for use with 200-series AVANT multi purpose loaders. It
is equipped with a hydraulic control valve unit to control its movements, and it can be slewed for efficient
operation. The backhoe is well suited for digging and loading of soil to a trailer even at narrow areas. The
backhoe features adjustable boom speed for easier operation. As standard, the backhoe is equipped with a
250 mm bucket, and also a 400 mm bucket is available as an option. The bucket can be changed quickly
thanks to the pin locking of it.
The use of the backhoe as a lifting crane is prohibited due to a risk of tipping the loader-backhoe
combination over. The backhoe is not suitable for dredging.
The attachments have been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. Regular maintenance
tasks can be performed by the operator. Not all maintenance tasks can be performed by the operator; more
demanding service or repairing tasks must be left to qualified professionals. Appropriate protective
equipment and original spare parts must be used for the maintenance. Read the maintenance and servicing
instructions in this manual. Please contact your AVANT retailer if you have additional questions about the
operation or maintenance of the equipment or if you require spare parts or maintenance services.
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Safety instructions for the backhoes
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful, and improper or careless use may cause serious personal injury or property damage. Due to this,
you should carefully familiarise yourself with the manuals of both the loader and the attachment before
starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you have not familiarised yourself with its operation and the
related hazards.
The purpose of these instructions is to help you to:
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use the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
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monitor and prevent any hazardous situations
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keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
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When mounting the attachment to the loader, ensure that the locking pin of the loader's
quick attach plate is in the lower position and that it has locked the attachment to the
loader. Always mount also the supporting bracket. Carefully read the instructions of
how to attach the backhoe to the loader.
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Keep the control valve boom of the backhoe fastened during mounting or taking the
backhoe off from the loader to prevent it from tipping over.
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Start the use of the backhoe carefully and calmly.
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Keep others away from the operating area of the backhoe due to crushing hazard.