Avantco A37403 User manual

99-95400012 - ISSUE 6 draft1 ENGLISH
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TRENCHER
OPERATORS MANUAL
A37403
A34432
A37392
A37404
A33559
A34433
A33556
A33558
A33817
A33761
A34211
A35299

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INDEX
FOREWORD ................................................. 4
Enquiries ............................................... 4
The Machinery Directive (European Community only) ........... 4
Declaration Of Conformity ................................. 4
REGISTRATION .............................................. 6
INTRODUCTION .............................................. 9
TRENCHER COMPATIBILITY.................................... 9
SAFETY NOTES ............................................. 10
Protect Yourself ......................................... 10
You May Need........................................... 10
Know Your Equipment .................................... 10
Danger, Warning And Caution.............................. 10
Protective And Safety Devices ............................. 11
Check The Equipment .................................... 11
Hazard Classification (Only applicable to ANSI Safety Labels) ......... 11
Safety Precautions....................................... 12
IDENTIFICATION ............................................ 13
Typical Setup ........................................... 13
FITTING THE TRENCHER UNIT ................................ 14
Skid Steer Loaders ...................................... 14
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS ................................... 15
RUNNING-IN ............................................... 16
PREPARATION .............................................. 17
TRENCH DEPTH SETTING .................................... 18
SKID SIDE PLATE ADJUSTMENT ............................... 19
WORKING PROCEDURE ...................................... 20
TRANSPORTATION .......................................... 22
Transportation On Public Highways......................... 22
Transportation Within The Job Site ......................... 22
Recommended Travel Position............................. 22
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION ............................... 23
Routine Maintenance..................................... 24
Daily Checks............................................ 24

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Weekly Checks (in addition to daily checks) .................. 24
Oil capacity ............................................. 24
Oil Change Procedure .................................... 25
Chain Adjustment ....................................... 26
Chain Removal/Replacement .............................. 27
Cutting Tooth Maintenance ................................ 28
Nose Roller Bearing Replacement ......................... 29
Sprocket Removal & Replacement ......................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 31
WARRANTY STATEMENT ..................................... 33

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FOREWORD
Enquiries
Please state the model type and serial number when making enquiries or orders and all written
correspondence. The serial number is recorded on a plate located on the side of the trencher.
The Machinery Directive (European Community only)
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (formerly 98/37/EEC) provides the harmonisation of the
essential health and safety requirements for machinery, through a combination of mandatory
health and safety requirements and voluntary harmonised standards. Such directives apply only to
products that are intended to be placed on or put into service in the market for the first time.
The manufacturer or the authorised representative must draw up a ‘Declaration of Conformity’.
Declaration Of Conformity
Where Trenchers are supplied in conjunction with Auger Torque Europe Ltd manufactured
mounting frames to form a Trencher Assembly, Auger Torque Europe Ltd have control over
the suitability of the parts supplied. To show this and meet with the lawful requirements of the
Machinery Directive a Declaration of Conformity is issued and a CE mark is applied to the assembly.
(copy example follows)
Date of
Manufacture
Model: Serial No:
Flow
Range: From To
From To
Pressure
Range:
Max. Back
Pressure:
Weight:
99-5057
Distributed by:

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EU Declaration of Conformity
The responsible person:
Name
Position
Company Name Auger Torque Europe Ltd.
Address
Telephone
Fax
Hazelton, Cheltenham,
GL54 4DX, England
++44 (0) 1451 861652
++44 (0) 1451 861660
Declares that the product described:
Manufacturer Auger Torque Europe Ltd.
Model
Serial Number
Conforms to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
It also complies with the essential health and safety requirements, national standards and
the transposed harmonised standards appropriate for this product.
Signed by: Dated
(The responsible person)
COPY EXAMPLE

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REGISTRATION
Complete this form and keep it with the manual
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF MANUFACTURE:
SUPPLIER / DEALER:
DATE SOLD TO SUPPLIER / DEALER:
DATE SOLD TO ORIGINAL END USER:
OWNER OR OPERATOR:
PARENT MACHINE MAKE & MODEL:
Ylötie 1
FI-33470
Ylöjärvi
Finland
Tel. [phone]
Telefax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Note; Always quote the serial number in any communication with your supplier / dealer

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REGISTRATION
For warranty purposes this form MUST be completed and returned to Avant Tecno Oy within 14 days
of purchase by the end user.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF MANUFACTURE:
SUPPLIER / DEALER:
DATE SOLD TO SUPPLIER / DEALER:
DATE SOLD TO ORIGINAL END USER:
OWNER OR OPERATOR:
PARENT MACHINE MAKE & MODEL:
Ylötie 1
FI-33470
Ylöjärvi
Finland
Tel. [phone]
Telefax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Note; Always quote the serial number in any communication with your supplier / dealer

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For warranty purposes the form on the reverse of this
page should be completed and returned to;
Avant Tecno Oy
Ylötie 1
FI-33470
Ylöjärvi
Finland

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INTRODUCTION
Avant Tecno Oy thank you for purchasing your new product. This operating manual has been
prepared to enable you to operate the equipment in a safe manner.
Avant Tecno Oy Trenchers have been designed for use with specific parent machines along with the
Avant Tecno Oy range of mounting frames. Provided these are used and maintained correctly, they
will provide a safe and reliable method of trenching in the earth.
For information on lubrication and maintenance intervals, see page 24
Before operating the drive unit, please note:
Your drive unit comes complete, filled with the correct amount of oil. There is no need to check the
oil level.
Hydraulic hoses must be fitted and tightened to the correct torque (see page 15).
The unit must be run in following the recommended procedure (see page 16).
NOTE:
This operating manual should be used in conjunction with the parent machine’s operating
instructions.
Instruction books should be regarded as part of the machine. They should always be kept safe with
the machine for easy and quick reference.
New or extra copies can be obtained from your Avant Tecno Oy dealer or direct from Avant Tecno Oy.
Avant Tecno Oy continually strives to improve and increase its range of products and therefore
reserves the right to alter its specifications at any time without notice or obligation. The company
accepts no responsibility for discrepancies, which occur between specifications of its machines and
descriptions thereof contained in its publications.
TRENCHER COMPATIBILITY
The following chart identifies which Trencher attachment is compatible with each Avant machine.
MACHINE
R20 R28 R35 218 220 313S 320S 320S+ 419 420 520 525LPG 528 630 635 640 745 750 760i
ATTACHMENT
XHD600 X X  XXXX XXX       
XHD900 X X  XXXX XXXXX     
XHD1200 X X  XXXX XXXXXX    
Key:  Perfect Acceptable X Incompatible

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SAFETY NOTES
Protect Yourself
Make sure you wear protective clothing and personal safety items.
You May Need
• A Hard Hat
• Safety Goggles
• Hearing Protection
• Foul Weather Clothing
• Reflective Clothing
• Protective Gloves
• Safety Boots
DO NOT wear items of loose clothing, jewellery or other items and tie up any long hair which could
entangle in the controls or other parts of the machine.
Know Your Equipment
Get to know all you how to operate all controls on the machine and the attachments
IF THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE MANUAL WHICH YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, CONTACT THE
MACHINE AGENT OR MANUFACTURER AND ASK THEM TO EXPLAIN IT TO YOU.
Danger, Warning And Caution
This symbol below has 3 important meanings when used with the following captions.
DANGER: An IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS situation that WILL result in DEATH or
VERY SERIOUS INJURY
WARNING: A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS situation that COULD result in DEATH
or VERY SERIOUS INJURY
CAUTION: A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS situation that MAY result in MINOR
INJURY