Avantco 218 User manual

Operators
Manual
2013-
English

Table of contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................3
AVANT 200 SERIES WARRANTY .....................................................................................3
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................4
HOW TO WORK SAFELY ................................................................................................. 5
DECAL LOCATIONS ..........................................................................................................6
MAIN PARTS OF THE LOADER ........................................................................................7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................................
LOAD DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................9
CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................10
LOCATION OF BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH ......................................................12
STARTING THE ENGINE.................................................................................................12
STOPPING THE ENGINE ................................................................................................12
DRIVE CONTROL.............................................................................................................13
FUNCTION OF DRIVE PEDALS......................................................................................13
STEERING OF THE MACHINE........................................................................................14
LOADER CONTROL.........................................................................................................14
USING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS.........................................................................14
HAND THROTTLE ...........................................................................................................14
COUPLING THE ATTACHMENTS..................................................................................15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........................................................................................16
MOUNTING OF THE SERVICE SUPPORT.....................................................................16
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE ..........................................................17
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY....................................17
TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING ....................................................................................17
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................1
FILTER LOCATION...........................................................................................................20
GREASING POINTS.........................................................................................................20
REFUELING.......................................................................................................................21
DRIVE BELT ......................................................................................................................21
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM......................................................................................................22
ELECTRICAL HARNESS...................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................23
SERVICES MADE..............................................................................................................23
200 Series

Introduction, warranty
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200 Series
INTRODUCTION
AVA NT Tecno Oy wants to thank you for purchasing this AVA NT loader. It is the result of Avants
long experience in design and manufacturing of compact loaders.
We ask you that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely efore operating
the loader. This will improve your operating and maintenance efficiency, help avoid reakdowns
and damage and extend your machines life.
Contact your local AVA NT dealer for advice regarding service, parts and any
pro lems relating to the operation of your AVA NT.
AVANT 200 SERIES WARRANTY
This warranty specifically applies to the AVA NT 200 series loaders only and not to any attachments used with
this product.
Any repairs or modifications performed without the prior authorisation of AVA NT Tecno Oy will cancel this
warranty.
During the first year of operation or first 500 hours (whichever is the soonest) AVA NT Tecno Oy warrants
to replace any part or repair any defect which may occur, su ject to the terms detailed elow:
1) The product has received regular maintenance in accordance with schedules given y the manufacturer.
2) Any damage caused y operation in a negligent manner or exceeding the approved specifications detailed
in this manual is excluded.
3) AVA NT Tecno Oy accepts no responsi ility for interruption to working or any other consequential losses
resulting from any failure of the product.
4) Only AVA NT Tecno Oy approved replacement or original quality parts shall e used during routine
maintenance.
5) Any damage caused y the use of incorrect fuel, lu ricants, cooling liquid or cleaning solvents is excluded.
6) The Avant Warranty excludes any consuma le parts (e.g. tyres, spark plugs, atteries, filters, elts etc.)
except where it can e clearly shown that these parts were defective on original supply.
7) Any damage caused resulting from the use of attachments not approved for use with this product is excluded.
8) In the event a fault occurs which is attri uta le to manufacturing or assem ly defect you should arrange
to return your AVA NT to your authorised dealer for repair. Travel and freight cost are excluded.
Engine warranty: Engines are warranted y the engine manufacturer (Kohler). Warranty conditions for the
engine can e found in the warranty note for Kohler engines and in the Operating Manual for Kohler engines,
delivered with the loader.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE LOADER
Write down the following information a out your loader, it will help you when ordering parts etc.
1. Model: AVA NT_____________________Purchase date:______________________________
2. Serial num er:________________________________________________________________
3. Engine serial num er:__________________________________________________________
The serial num er and model of the loader are printed on the manufacturers plate (decal no. 6,
see page 6). Location of engine serial num er can e found in the operating manual of the engine.

EC declaration of conformity
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200 Series
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
1. Manufacturer: Avant Tecno Oy
2. Address: Ylötie 1
FI-3347 YLÖJÄRVI
FINLAND
3. Technical Construction File Location: Same as Manufacturer
4. We hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to EC Directives:
2 6/42/EC (Machinery), 2 4/1 8//EEC (EMC) and 2 /14/EC (Noise Emission).
5. Category: EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY/LOADERS/COMPACT
. Model: AVANT
7. Serial Number:
8. Year of Manufacture:
9. Directive / Conformity Assessment Procedure / Notified Body:
2 6/42/EC Self-certification ----------
2 4/1 8//EEC Self-certification ----------
2 /14/EC Type-test MTT Agricultural Engineering
Research (VAKOLA)
Vakolantie 55, 34 Vihti, FINLAND
10. Name: Risto Käkelä
11. Position/Title: Managing Director
12. (Signature) ___________________________
13. Place: Ylöjärvi, Finland
14. Date:

200 Series How to wor safely
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HOW TO WORK SAFELY
An incorrect or careless operation of the loader may
e the origin of a serious accident. Before putting the
machine into operation, familiarise yourself with the
use of the machine and read and understand this
Operators Manual as well as the safety instructions.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES
THE IMPORTANT
SAFETY FACTORS.
Understand the limitations of speed, raking, steering
and sta ility as well as loading capacity of the machine
efore starting operation. Make sure that every one
who operates or works with this equipment is familiar
with these safety precautions.
The loader must only e used for the tasks and with
the attachments approved y the manufacturer.
If you have no previous experience of the machine,
make sure to do all testing at a safe and open place
with no persons in the area of operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never use the loader without instructions. Read loader
signs (decals), and this manual.
Start the operation slowly and carefully.
Do not wear loose clothing, long uncovered hair or
jewelry near machine.
When driving e comforta ly seated in the driver´s
seat, keep your feet in their proper place in the footwell
and at least one hand on the steering wheel.
Operate the control levers and the lever of auxiliary
hydraulics only when sitting in the driver´s seat.
Operate the control levers with ease and without
hesitation.
When coupling the attachment, make sure that the
locking pin locks in positively.
Never put any part of the ody or let anyone go under
the lifted oom.
Do not transport persons in the ucket. The machine
is not designed to lift or to transport persons.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from any moving
part and/or hydraulic cylinder.
Never carry passengers. Keep other ystanders away
from the work area.
Drive slowly on uneven terrains. Watch out for ditches,
manholes and steep gradients.
Do not drive on too steep a gradient. Load, unload, and
turn on flat level ground.
Make sure that the ventilation is sufficient when working
indoors or otherwise confined area.
Do not use loader in an atmosphere with explosive dust
or gases or where exhaust can contact flamma le
material, explosion or fire can result.
Do not transport the load with the boom lifted.
Always carry ucket or attachment as low as possi le,
and put the load down whenever you leave the machine.
When lifting or lowering the load, do not operate the
oom control lever a ruptly. Turn the lever smoothly
and with care.
Do not exceed rated operating capacity - follow the
load diagrams.
Do not park the machine on a surface with a gradient.
Should this e necessary, use the parking rake and
prefera ly turn the machine sideways and put down
the ucket. If needed, use chocks ehind the wheels.
Before leaving driver´s seat:
- Lower the loader oom
- Place attachment flat on ground
- Stop the engine, remove the key
- Engage the parking rake
Never perform any maintenance or repair operation
when the engine is running.
Stop and cool the engine efore adding fuel.
Keep the engine area clean of flamma le materials.
Wear eye protection when servicing, and hard hat or
other protective equipment as needed.
When connecting a ooster attery for "jump" start,
always make last connection (negative ca le) to engine,
never at attery. When removing the "jump" start ca le,
always remove the negative ca le (-) from engine first.
Never charge a frozen attery.
Lead acid atteries produce flamma le and explosive
gases. Keep arcs, sparks, flames and lighted to acco
away from attery.
Battery acid causes severe urns. In case of acid contact,
wash immediately with water for several minutes and
get medical attention in case of eye contact.
Use a piece of card oard to check for hydraulic leaks.
Leaking fluids under pressure can enter the skin and
cause serious injury. Medical attention is required if
hydraulic or other fluids contact skin.
Never modify the loader or add attachments not
approved y AVA NT Tecno Oy.
Do not smoke during refueling or driving.
If the loader is transported e.g. on a trailer, make sure
that the articulation joint is securely locked y fitting
the frame lock (painted red, see p. 17) on the left side.
Ensure it is removed efore commencing driving again.
When turning with the loader, keep in mind that the
chassis extends eyond the turning radius of the
wheels (collision risk).
Read this Operator's Manual carefully, especially if you
are unfamiliar with the safe use and operation of the
machine.

Decal locations
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DECAL LOCATIONS
If any of these decals has een removed or is unreada le it should e replaced without delay.
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200 Series Main parts of the loader
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MAIN PARTS OF THE LOADER
Following picture shows the main parts of the loader:
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Front frame
Front frame is the part of the loader in
front of the articulation joint. On the
front frame are mounted: drivers seat,
operating controls, engine with
accessories, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic
control valves, hydraulic oil tank, fuel
tank, auxiliary hydraulics outlet, front
wheels, hydraulic motors and the loader
oom with attachment coupling plate.
Back frame
Back frame is the part of the loader
ehind the articulation joint. On the
ack frame are mounted: rear wheels,
hydraulic motors, counterweights,
trailer coupling.
Articulation joint
Articulation joint connects the front and
ack frame. The loader is steered
hydraulically y the steering cylinder
which is mounted etween the front
and ack frames.
Loader boom
Loader oom is mounted on the front
frame with two pivot pins. The
attachment coupling plate is mounted
on the lower end of the oom. Loader
oom is equipped with a self leveling
system: It keeps the ottom of the
attachment (e.g. ucket, pallet fork)
level when the oom is eing lifted or
lowered. Tilt movement can e adjusted
with control lever no. 7 (see page 11).
Attachment coupling plate
Attachments are mounted on the
attachment coupling plate. Attachment
is the equipment with which the work
is eing performed (e.g. ucket, pallet
fork, rotary room etc.).
Auxiliary hydraulics outlet
The hydraulic hoses of hydraulically
operated attachments are mounted on
this outlet with quick couplers. The
outlet is dou le acting: it has two
pressure lines and one return line.

Technical specification
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
Weight
Standard tyres
Drive speed
Drive hydraulics
Hydraulic oil tank capacity
Auxiliary hydraulics
Steering wheel rounds left / right
Turning radius inside / outside
Lifting height
Max. pulling force
Max. lifting capacity (hydr.)
AVANT 21 /220
1745 mm
960 mm
1856 mm
170 mm
590/620 kg
20x8.00-10Grass / 21x8.00-10TR
0 - 10 km/h
hydrostatic
23 l
AVANT 216: 23 l/min 185 ar
AVANT 220: 29 l/min 185 ar
1,8 / 2,4
850 / 2100 mm
1470 mm
600 daN
350 kg
Model
Engine type
Function
Cooling system
Num er of cylinders
Starter
Bore * stroke
Displacement
Max. output
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity
Engine oil capacity
Engine oil type
Viscosity
Valve clearance, suction
Valve clearance, exhaust
Sound pressure level L
PA
Sound output level L
WA
AVANT 21
Kohler CV620
4 stroke
air
2
electric
77 * 67 mm
624 cm ³
13,4 kW (18 hv)
petrol min. 92 oct.
9 l
2,0 l
API CF-4/SG
SAE 10W-30
0,08 mm
0,09 mm
89 dB (A)
102 dB (A)
AVANT 220
Kohler CV640
4 stroke
air
2
electric
77 * 67 mm
624 cm
³
14,9 kW (20 hp)
petrol min. 92 oct.
9 l
2,0 l
API CF-4/SG
SAE 10W-30
0,08 mm
0,09 mm
89 dB (A)
102 dB (A)

LOAD DIAGRAM
The lifting capacity of the loader is limited y the possi ility of tipping around the front axle. The diagram
elow shows the tipping loads and max. allowed loads in different loading situations on an even level surface
with the loader in maximum articulation (i.e. minimum restoring moment).
200 Series Load diagram
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The diagram can e interpreted as follows:
 The diagrams show max. loads with the oom in different positions and with the load at different distances
from the attachment coupling plate
 Max. load should e reduced when the load is farther away from the attachment coupling plate
 If the center of gravity of the load is 50 cm in front of the attachment coupling plate, max. load is 230 kg
with a driver weighing 80 kg and with a safety factor of 1,5 against tipping over (n=1,5)
 With the load carried at low level max. load of 300 kg can e transported at the a ove mentioned case
 Please note that the diagrams are ased on the machine operating on a level, even and firm supporting
ground. Loads should e significantly reduced when operating on gradients and/or on soft ground.
ALWAYS KEEP AND TRANSPORT THE LOAD AS CLOSE TO THE GROUND AS POSSIBLE
NEVER TAKE A HEAVY LOAD ON THE LOADER FROM HIGH LEVEL - E.G. FROM TRUCK,
SHELF ETC. - RISK OF TIPPING OVER!
ALWAYS PUT DOWN THE LOAD BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE
AVANT 200 series Load diagram
Max. load (n=1.5 80kg driver
Max. load (n=1.5 no driver)
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0.50m 0.25m
1.00m
1.25m 0.75m
100kg
150kg
200kg
250kg
300kg
350kg
400kg
450kg
500kg

Controls
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200 Series
OPERATING CONTROLS
Following picture shows the location of operating controls. The location and function of controls may e
slightly different in different models, see following pages.
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1. Steering wheel
2. Hour meter
3. Ignition switch
4. Signal horn
5. Light switch
6. Fuse ox
7. Control lever of oom and ucket
8. 12 V outlet
9. Hand throttle lever
10. Choke
11. Drive pedal, right: drive forward
12. Drive pedal, left: drive ackward
13. Parking rake handle
14. Locka le auxiliary hydraulics control pedal
15. Oil temperature gauge (optional extra)
16. Drive circuit release valve
17. Work light indicator
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200 Series Controls
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CONTROL OF LOADER BOOM, ATTACHMENTS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
Most of the functions of the loader are controlled at the control panel on the right side of the operator:
Boom and ucket movements, engine revs etc.. Following pictures show the different functions:
7. Control lever of boom and bucket
 Pull ackward to lift the oom
 Push forward to lower the oom
 Push left to raise the tip of the ucket (filling)
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Push right to lower the tip of the ucket (emptying)
9. Hand throttle lever
 Push forward to increase engine revs
 Pull ackward to reduce engine revs
10. Choke
Lift up the kno to increase the choke
 Push down the kno to reduce choke
11. Drive pedal, right: drive forward
12. Drive pedal, left: drive ackward
13. Parking brake handle
 locking: turn left and down into locking position
 releasing: turn right and up to release parking rake, if
necessary make a sharp turn with the steering wheel
so that the locking pins unlock in the front wheels
14. Control pedal of auxiliary hydraulics
(hydraulically operated attachments)
 Lift the pedal carefully to test the operating direction of
the attachment
 Press + turn left to locking position: the attachment
operates in reversed direction
17. Drive circuit release valve
 In normal operation (unlock selected) hydraulic oil
flows in series from motor to motor. When turning the
kno counterclockwise the hydraulic oil flow is gradually
diverted, and in lock position oil flows parallel etween
the hydraulic motors on each side, similar to a parallel
differential lock in operation.
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Starting the engine
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200 Series
STARTING THE ENGINE
(see also KOHLER Owners Manual)
 Turn the attery disconnect switch to ON
 Adjust the throttle lever to ¼.
 Lift up the choke utton
NOTE: Do not use the choke if the engine is warm
or the air temperature is high
 Turn the ignition key to the right until engine starts, then
let the key return to ON position
 Reduce choke (push choke utton down) as soon as
engine has started, push completely down when
engine has warmed up
 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position (to the left)
 Turn the power off with the attery disconnect switch
STOPPING THE ENGINE
THE ENGINE CANNOT START IF THE AUXILIARY
HYDRAULICS CONTROL PEDAL IS IN LOCKING
POSITION.
LOCATION OF BATTERY DISCONNECT
SWITCH
All AVANT loaders are equipped with a attery disconnect
switch. In AVANT 21 /220 the switch is located under the
drivers seat in engine compartment. Following pictures show
the location of this switch.
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200 Series Drive control
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DRIVE CONTROL
FUNCTION OF DRIVE PEDALS
When thinking a out the function of the two drive pedals, they should e
compared to gears, not to a conventional throttle pedal. The drive pedal
in a way shifts on a higher gear the more the pedal is pressed. Therefore
you shouldnt press the pedal more when the engine starts to struggle.
Pressing the pedal just causes the engine to stop.
When you want to have a high pulling force:
1. Use high engine revs
2. Select a relatively slow drive speed with the drive pedal. That is: press the
pedal only lightly (= select a low gear). This way the full output of the
hydraulic system and the engine can e taken out.
AVANT 200 series loaders are equipped with a hydrostatic drive system,
there is a varia le displacement hydraulic pump in the drive circuit. The oil
flow of this drive pump is steplessly adjusted with the two drive pedals. The
drive pedals act in a proportional way to control the drive speed and power
availa le at the drive motors.
This hydrostatic drive system has different operating characteristics to a
mechanical drive. To get maximum pushing power push the pedals lightly -
for higher travel speed push the pedal harder.
Driving of the machine is controlled with the drive pedals as follows:
Select the revs of the engine with the hand throttle lever on the control
panel. The asic rule is: use lower revs for lighter work and higher revs for
hard work.
If you want to drive forward, press gently on the right drive pedal until
the machine starts to move slowly. The desired drive speed is selected with
the drive pedal: the more the pedal is pressed the faster you will travel.
When you wish to stop gently release the pedal y lifting of your foot, and
the machine will slow and stop.
Drive backward is controlled with the left drive pedal in the same way as
drive forward: the more the pedal is pressed the faster you will travel.
When you have learned how to drive on low speed, increase speed gradually
and learn how to drive with higher drive speeds.

Steering of the machine
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NOTICE! THE ENGINE CANNOT
START IF THE AUXILIARY
HYDRAULICS CONTROL PEDAL IS
IN THE LOCKING POSITION.
THE OPERATING DIRECTION OF
THE ATTACHMENT DEPENDS ON
THE COUPLING OF THE
ATTACHMENT HOSES. MAKE SURE
THAT THERE ARE NO PERSONS IN
THE DANGER AREA WHEN
TESTING THE OPERATING
DIRECTIONS. CHANGE THE
COUPLING OF THE HOSES IF
NECESSARY.
STEERING OF THE MACHINE
Steering of the machine is actuated via the steering
wheel. The steering wheel is hydraulically powered.
A practical way of steering is to steer with your left
hand on the kno of the steering wheel. This way
your right hand is free to operate other functions.
Familiarise yourself with the special drive features and
space needs of this articulated loader on a flat, even
and open place. Remem er that, when turning, the
front frame of the loader extends eyond the turning
radius of the wheels.
LOADER CONTROL
The loader oom and ucket are controlled with the
multi-function lever sideways (tilt) and ack & forward
( oom up & down).
· Pull ackward to lift the oom
· Push forward to lower the oom
· Push left to raise the tip of the ucket (filling)
· Push right to lower the tip of the ucket (emptying)
USING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS
Auxiliary hydraulics (hydraulically operated attachments)
are controlled with the pedal no. 14 in the footwell.
Auxiliary hydraulics control pedal locks in the locking
position (down left) which facilitates operation of the
attachments that require constant oil flow (rotary
room, ackhoe etc.).
HAND THROTTLE
When driving, the
revolution speed of the
engine can e adjusted
with the hand throttle
lever, if necessary. Do
not turn the machine
with a high driving travel
speed.
NEVER TIP OVER THE LOADER.
NEVER USE A HIGH DRIVE SPEED
WHEN TURNING.
In particular: when the loader oom is up
the sta ility of the machine is much weaker
when turning.
WHEN DRIVING, ALWAYS KEEP
THE LOADER BOOM AS LOW AS
POSSIBLE. Risk of tipping over increases
considera ly when there is a heavy load
on the loader (a heavy attachment or a
ig load in the ucket) and the oom is
up when driving.
ALWAYS REMEMBER  SAFETY
FIRST.
TEST ALL THE FUNCTIONS OF THE
LOADER AT AN OPEN AND SAFE
PLACE.
MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO
PERSONS IN THE OPERATING
AREA OF THE MACHINE.
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Coupling the attachments
200 Series
COUPLING THE ATTACHMENTS
Coupling of the attachments into the attachment coupling plate happens as follows:
Stage 1:
 Lift up the locking pin and turn it ackward so that it remains
in the locked up position.
 Make sure that the pin remains in the up position, otherwise
you cannot couple the attachment properly!
Stage 2:
 Turn the attachment coupling plate with the tilt movement
so that the upper edge of the plate leans forward.
 Drive the loader into the attachment so that the pins in the
upper left and right corner of the attachment coupling plate
go into the holes of the attachment racket.
Stage 3:
 Lift the oom a little so that the attachment lifts off of the
ground.
 Pull the oom control lever to the left so that the lower edge
of the attachment coupling plate turns into the attachment.
Stage 4:
 Pull the oom control lever more to the left so that attachment
coupling plate turns more and the oom pushes the pin
down in the hole of the attachment.
CAUTION! Make sure that the pin locks properly
down in the hole of the attachment.
Stage 5:
 If the attachment is equipped with hydraulic hoses, make
sure to connect the hoses in the quick couplings on the loader.
 Engine must e stopped when connecting the hoses. Before
connecting the hoses move the auxiliary hydraulics control
lever in oth directions a couple of times in order to release
eventual ack pressure.
 Additional information a out the coupling is provided in the
instruction manual of the attachment.
NOTICE! When fitting an attachment, make sure that
the hydraulic hoses are not overstretched and are not
in a position where they can be trapped during the
operation of the machine and attachment.

Maintenance schedule
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Following ta le shows the maintenance and service points and intervals. There are more detailed instructions
a out each service operation, in numerical order, on the following pages.
200 Series
LOADER
1. Clean the machine
2. Check tyre pressure
3. Check attery electrolyte level
4. Check hydraulic oil level
5. Change hydraulic oil filters
6. Change hydraulic oil
7. Check tightness of olts, nuts
and hydraulic fittings
8. Check pressure of hydraulic system
9. Adjust pressure of hydraulic system
10. Grease the machine
ENGINE*)
11. Check engine oil level
12. Change engine oil
13. Clean air filter
14. Clean fuel filter and
sediment cup
15. Clean spark arrester
16. Change spark plug
17. Change engine oil filter
18. Change air cleaner element
19. Check and adjust valve clearances
Every
week
Every
year
Every
1000 h
Every
800 h
Every
500 h
Every
400 h
Every
200 h
Every
100 h
After
50 h
After
25 h
Every
day
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*) More specific engine maintenance instructions can e found in the owners manual of the engine,
supplied with the loader.
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service support whenever working
under it. Make sure that the oom stays
up y putting the service support on
the lift cylinder piston rod.
The red service support is located under
the oom and fastened with a olt
Make sure to secure the service support
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MOUNTING OF THE SERVICE SUPPORT

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Safety instructions for maintenance
200 Series
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS REMEMBER SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE
DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICE OPERATION WHEN THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING
USE THE SERVICE SUPPORT ON THE BOOM CYLINDER
DO NOT GO UNDER UNSUPPORTED BOOM
DO NOT SMOKE DURING SERVICE OPERATIONS
BEWARE POSSIBLE HIGH PRESSURE IN HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY
- BATTERY CONTAINS CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
- AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR CLOTHES. IF ELECTROLYTE GETS
ON YOUR SKIN OR CLOTHES, FLUSH WITH A LOT OF WATER.
- IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH A LOT OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND CALL A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
- WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY GIVES OFF POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
GASES  DO NOT SMOKE WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY.
- IN ORDER TO AVOID SPARK EMISSIONS ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
NEGATIVE (-) CABLE FIRST AND CONNECT IT LAST.
- BEFORE CONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES MAKE SURE THAT THE
POLARITY IS CORRECT: FAULTY CONNECTION WILL SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE.
TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING
Following safety devices are located under the
operator seat:
1. Frame lock:The frame of the loader can e
locked with the red frame lock.
2. Seat locking rod: Keeps the seat in upright
position when working in the engine
compartment.
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3. Lifting hook: Must e installed in the floor plate
when lifting the loader. Lifting sling must e conducted
through the steering wheel. Attach a slotted ar under
the canopy, which supports the sling at a distance at
least 87 cm wide (make sure the sling is strong enough).
This protects the canopy from damaging.
4. Battery disconnect switch: Switches off the
power supply from attery.

Maintenance instructions
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200 Series
1. CLEANING OF THE LOADER
Cleanliness of the loader is not only a question of
outer appearance. All surfaces, painted and others,
will stay in etter condition when they are cleaned
regularly. A clean machine also lasts longer. A dirty
machine will run hotter and will collect dirt into the
air cleaner, which is likely to damage the engine. Pay
special attention to the cleanliness of the engine, the
oil tank cover, the engine compartment and the
hydraulic pump compartment. The loader can e
washed with a pressure washer.
ATTENTION! the loader is equipped with a hydraulic
oil cooler, which is located ehind the drivers seat,
make sure to clean the oil cooler cell with compressed
air every time you are servicing the loader - and even
more frequently if the loader is eing used in dusty
conditions.
2. TYRE PRESSURE
Correct tyre pressure means that the tyres last much
longer. Wrong tyre pressure increases tyre wear and
can e a safety risk when working with the loader.
Recommended tyre pressure is 2.3 ar (33.4 PSI).
3. BATTERY CHECK
In order to secure the starting
and safe operation the attery
of the loader must e checked
regularly. Checking the
electrolyte level of the attery
happens y opening the filler
caps. ATTENTION! Clean the
attery efore opening the caps
so that dirt cannot get in the
attery. Check also the contacts
and clean if necessary.
4. HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Hydraulic oil level can e
checked with the dipstick
in the filler. Oil level
should e etween the
two marks in the dipstick.
Refill when necessary.
Clean the area efore
checking hydraulic oil
level. Do not let any
contaminents enter the
hydraulic tank during this
procedure.
5. CHANGING OF HYDRAULIC OIL FILTERS
The hydraulic oil return filter
is located on top of the
hydraulic oil tank, under the
right cover eside steering
wheel. Take off the cover
and replace the oil filter
cartridge.
The hydraulic pressure filter
is located under the right
side cover eside the
hydraulic pumps. When
unscrewing the filter hold
the screw in the housing
with a 12 mm allen key and
replace the filter.
6. HYDRAULIC OIL CHANGE
When changing hydraulic oil,
the oil can e removed with
a suction pump or y ope-
ning the drain plug on the
right side of the front frame,
ehind the front wheel. In
oth cases it is important to clean the magnetic drain
plug. Hydraulic oil tank capa-city is 23 litres. Use ISO
VG-46 certified mineral hydraulic oil (e.g. Shell Tellus
TX oil). Use of synthetic hydraulic fluids is not
permitted.
7. CHECK AND TIGHTENING OF
BOLTS, NUTS AND FITTINGS
Check tightness of olts, nuts and hydraulic fittings
regularly. ATTENTION! Tighten wheel nuts after
first 5 operating hours. Check tightness of wheel
nuts regularly. Wheel nuts shall first be tightened
to 100 Nm diagonally opposite and finally
tightened to 120 Nm.
. CHECK PRESSURE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Pressure checking points for
different functions are as
follows:
Boom movement:
Pressure is checked from
the manometer fitting,
which is located under the
right side cover, eside the
main hydraulic valve.
Pressure is measured with
full engine revs and loading
the hydraulics in the movement end position of oom
or attachment plate. The presure setting is 185 ar.

Auxiliary hydraulics: Pressure
is checked y mounting the
manometer in the female
auxiliary hydraulics quick
coupling, with full revs and y
turning the aux. hydraulics
control lever. The presure
setting is 185 ar.
Drive pressure: Can not e
measured. If the pressures are
clearly wrong one must change
the pressure relief cartridges
which have fixed pressure
setting.
It is recommended pressures should only be checked
by a competent and experienced technician
. Call
your AVANT dealer if you need assistance.
9. ADJUST PRESSURE OF HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
If the pressure of hydraulic system does not seem to
e correct or pressure check indicates that the pressure
is wrong, it can e adjusted. Following pictures show
the pressure adjusting points.
Boom movements: Pressure
is adjusted from the pressure
relief valve at the main control
valve. Pressure relief valve is
the first section of the control
valve, in front of the first valve
segment. Adjust y turning the
hexagonal head screw.
Auxiliary hydraulics: Pressure
is adjusted from the pressure
relief valve ehind the left front
wheel. Adjust y turning the
hexagonal head screw.
Drive hydraulics: Can not e
adjusted. If the pressures are
clearly wrong one must change
the pressure relief cartridges
which have fixed pressure
setting.
10. GREASING OF THE MACHINE
Greasing of pivot points is very important in order to
avoid wear. Most of the greasing points are on the
loader oom. There are altogether 10 grease nipples
on the loader. The pictures on page 20 shows the
location of grease nipples.
11.-19. SERVICE, ENGINE
AVANT 21 is equipped with the Kohler CV620
petrol engine. Service and maintenance instructions
for this engine can e found in the Kohler Operators
Manual supplied with the loader.
AVANT 220 is equipped with the Kohler CV640
petrol engine. Service and maintenance instructions
for this engine can e found in the Kohler Operators
Manual supplied with the loader.
12. ENGINE OIL CHANGE
When changing the engine oil. Use the Oil line pictured
a ove to drain out the old oil.
Maintenance instructions
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200 Series
WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER DAMAGES CAUSED
BY EXCESSIVE HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE.
NEVER EXCEED THE RECOM-
MENDED HYDRAULIC PRES-
SURE SETTINGS. EXCESSIVE
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WILL
DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC
PUMPS, CYLINDERS, AND
HYDRAULIC MOTORS.

Filters, greasing points
20
200 Series
FILTERS
Following pictures and ta les show the location and part num ers for the filters.
5
1
6
2
3
GREASING POINTS
Following pictures show the location of greasing points.
1. Lift cylinder, oth ends
2. Self leveling ar, oth ends
3. Pivot pins on loader oom
4. Tilt cylinder, oth ends
5. Shot olts and joint in
attachment coupling plate
6. Articulation joint
7. Steering cylinder
1. Hydraulic oil filter,
pressure
2. Fuel filter
3. Air filter, element
4. Air filter, outer
5. Hydraulic oil filter, return
6. Engine oil filter
A466 3 21 /220 Filter kit
AVANT 21 /220
64825 Air filter, element
64826 Air filter, outer
74093
Hydr. oil filter, return
64807 Hydraulic oil filter,
pressure
64827 Fuel filter
64824 Oil filter
A3958 Breather hydr. dipstick
64828 Spark plug
1
2
2
3
2
4
5
5
6
6
1
7
4
5
5