Avantco XHD58 User manual

EARTH DRILL
OPERATORS MANUAL
Document No: 99-95 518001 - Rev 1 Doc Date: 12-12-2013Part No: 51-8901/ 51-8902
www.avanttecno.com
99-95200403 - ISSUE 8 ENGLISH

www.avanttecno.com 22
INDEX
FOREWORD ................................................. 4
Enquiries ............................................... 4
The Machinery Directive (European Community only) ........... 4
Declaration Of Conformity ................................. 4
REGISTRATION .............................................. 6
INTRODUCTION .............................................. 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 Safet Labels) .......... 11
Safety Precautions....................................... 12
IDENTIFICATION ............................................ 13
Typical Setup ........................................... 13
MOUNTING - HITCH FITTING.................................. 14
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS ................................... 16
Connecting the Multiconnector System...................... 16
Conventional Quick Couplings ............................. 17
Releasing Residual Hydraulic Pressure ..................... 17
Hoses Specifications ..................................... 17
RUNNING-IN ............................................... 18
FITTING THE AUGER......................................... 19
PREPARATION .............................................. 20
WORKING PROCEDURE ...................................... 21
DRILLING WITH FIXED EXTENSIONS ........................... 22
REMOVING A FIXED EXTENSION ............................... 23

www.avanttecno.com 33
STUMP PLANER ............................................ 24
Fitting The Planer ....................................... 24
Engaging Blades ........................................ 25
Cutting Sequence........................................ 25
TRANSPORTATION .......................................... 26
Transportation On Public Highways......................... 26
Transportation Within The Job Site ......................... 26
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION ............................... 27
Service Intervals ........................................ 28
Recommended Oil Change Intervals ........................ 29
Recommended Lubricants ................................ 29
Oil Change Procedure .................................... 30
Component Wear ........................................ 31
Auger Tooth Replacement ................................ 32
Shock Lock Teeth........................................ 32
Stump Planer Blade Removal ............................. 33
Sharpening Blades ...................................... 33
Blade Life .............................................. 33
Pilot Replacement ....................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 34
WARRANTY STATEMENT ..................................... 36

www.avanttecno.com 44
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 top of the drive unit.
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 Earth Drill Units are supplied in conjunction with Auger Torque Europe Ltd manufactured
mounting frames and Augers to form an Earth Drill 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:

www.avanttecno.com 55
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)

www.avanttecno.com 66
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

www.avanttecno.com 77
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:
Note; Always quote the serial number in any communication with your supplier / dealer
Ylötie 1
FI-33470
Ylöjärvi
Finland
Tel. [phone]
Telefax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

www.avanttecno.com 88
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

www.avanttecno.com 99
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 Earth Drill Units have been designed for use with specific Avant Tecno Oy mounting
frames, Augers, Auger extensions and Auger wear parts. Provided these are used and maintained
correctly, they will provide a safe and reliable method of boring holes in the earth.
For information on lubrication and maintenance intervals, see pages 27 to 30
Before operating the Earth Drill, please note:
Your Earth Drill 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 16).
The unit must be run in following the recommended procedure (see page 18).
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 Earth Drill Units have been designed for use with specific parent machines along
with the Avant Tecno Oy range of mounting frames, Augers, Auger extensions and Auger wear
parts. Provided these are used and maintained correctly, they will provide a safe and reliable
method of boring holes in the earth.
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 may occur between specifications of its machines
and descriptions thereof contained in its publications.

www.avanttecno.com 1010
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