Avantco A32411 User manual

Leveller 2012 1
Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment, and follow all
instructions.
Keep this manual for later reference.
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Product number: 300-700-series loaders: A32411
A33537
200-series loaders: A33031

Leveller 2012 1
CONTENTS
1. Foreword.....................................................................................................................................3
2. Designed purpose of use ............................................................................................................3
3. Safety instructions for the leveller................................................................................................3
4. Leveller specifications.................................................................................................................4
5. Mounting the leveller to the loader ..............................................................................................4
6. Instructions for use......................................................................................................................6
7. Maintenance and servicing..........................................................................................................6
8. Warranty terms ...........................................................................................................................7
This manual uses the following warning symbols to indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to property:
This safety symbol refers to important safety information in this manual. It
warns of an immediate hazard that could cause serious personal injury or
damage to property.
Read the warning text accompanying the symbol carefully and ensure that
other operators are also familiar with the warnings, since personal safety is
at stake.
This notice symbol indicates information about the correct operation and
maintenance of the equipment.
Failure to observe the instructions accompanying the symbol can lead to
equipment breakdown or other property damage.
In addition to the safety instructions included in this manual, you must observe all occupational safety
regulations, local laws and other regulations concerning the use of the equipment. Due to continuous
product development, some of the details in this manual may differ from your equipment. We reserve the
right to change the contents of the manual without notification. Original instructions.

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1. 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 users with only little experience can use the attachment and loader safely. The
manual also includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators. 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.
2. Designed purpose of use
The leveller is an inexpensive and efficient attachment for levelling groun. It is an attachment designed and
manufactured to be used with AVANT multi purpose loaders. With the leveller it is easy and effortless to
spread piles of soil. The leveller can also be used for lifting job site materials, such as sod rolls, tools etc.
The attachments have been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. The operator can perform
regular maintenance tasks, but certain more demanding tasks must be left to qualified professionals. 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.
3. Safety instructions for the leveller
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:
•Use the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
•Monitor and prevent any hazardous situations
•Keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
•When mounting the leveller to the loader, ensure that the locking pins of the loader's
quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked the attachment
to the loader.
•Start the use of the leveller calmly and carefully.
•Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards, such as branches and
trees reaching the driver's seat. Pay attention to the surroundings and any other
persons and machines moving in the vicinity.
•Do not modify the structure of the attachment in a manner that would affect its safety.
•Familiarise yourself with the controls of the loader in a safe area.
•Do not use the leveller to lift persons or as an any kind of access platform.
•Also read the safety instructions for the loader in the loader manual.
Note that the loader boom moves down and may be tilted even if the engine has been
stopped. Never go under a raised boom or to the danger area between the boom and the
attachment.

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Remember to wear proper protective clothing:
•The noise level in the driver's seat may exceed 85 dB(A). Wear hearing protection while
working with the loader.
•The use of safety boots is recommended while working with the loader.
4. Leveller specifications
Table 1 –Leveller technical data
Product number A33031 A32411 A33537
Width: 1 200 mm 1 500 mm
Length: 860 mm 860 mm
Weight: 85 kg 95 kg
Suitable Avant-loader: 216-220 300-700
Listed below are the markings and labels fastened to the leveller, and they must be visible on the equipment.
Replace the warning labels, if they have become unclear or detached completely. New labels are available
via your retailer or contact information provided on the cover page.
The warning decals contain important safety information. Replace damaged or
missing decals with new ones.
A46771 A46772
Table 2 – Decal explanations
Decal Meaning
A46771 Read instructions before use.
A46772 Do not go under a raised attachment or the
loader boom, keep a safe distance to lifted
equipment.
Identification plate of the attachment
Decal locations

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5. Attaching the leveller to the loader
Attaching the attachment to the loader is quick and easy, but it must be done carefully. If the attachment is
not locked to the loader, it may detach from the loader and cause hazardous situations. In the worst case,
the attachment may slide onto the driver along a raised boom. For this reason, the attachment must under
no circumstances be raised over one metre when it has not been locked. To prevent hazardous situations,
always follow the attachment mounting instructions provided in the following pages. Also remember the
safety instructions in Section 3.
Do not move the leveller manually. The attachment is fairly heavy and you may injure yourself if trying to
move it. Detach the leveller to a place from where it can be reached directly with the loader.
The attachment is installed to the loader boom by using the quick attach plate and the counterpart on the
attachment. The locking pins are semi-automatic, they will lock when the attachment is tilted towards the
loader at low height. The leveller is attached to the loader as follows:
Step 1:
•Lift the quick attach plate locking pin / locking
pins up and turn them backwards into the slot
so that they are locked in the upper position.
•If your loader is equipped with a hydraulic
attachment locking system, see additional
instructions about the use of the locking
system from the relevant manuals.
Step 2:
•Turn the quick attach plate hydraulically to an
obliquely forward position.
•Drive the loader onto the attachment. If your
loader is equipped with a telescopic boom,
you can utilise this.
Step 3:
•Lift the boom slightly – pull the boom control
lever backward to raise the attachment off the
ground.
•Turn the boom control lever left to turn the
bottom section of the quick attach plate onto
the attachment.
•Turn the boom control lever further to the left
so that the locking pins lock as they hit the pin
guides.
Before moving or raising the attachment,
ensure that the locking pins are in the
lower position and come through the
fasteners on both sides. Unlocked
attachment may fall on the boom or
operator and cause injuries.

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Do not use the automatic locking of the locking pins at a height of over one metre. If
the locking pins do not return to the normal position when the front plate is tilted, do
not raise the attachment any more. Lower the attachment on the ground and secure
the locking manually.
. Instructions for use
Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work. Quick inspection of
the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of
the equipment.
•Check that all obstacles have been removed from the working area before operation. Remember
correct working methods and avoid leaving the driver’s seat unnecessarily.
•Ensure that the loader and attachment are used in a safe manner and as intended. Operate the
loader controls only when sitting at the driver’s seat.
•When using the leveller to transport objects, make sure that they stay firmly on the attachment. Use
load securing straps as necessary.
Note that when pushing material, hitting an obstacle may cause the loader to stop
suddenly. Check the operating area before starting to work and fasten the seat belt.
The boom floating system is available for some loader models, with which it is easier to level ground in
certain conditions. Floating refers to a system, which allows the boom to move vertically freely and follow the
contours of the ground. Refer to the operator’s manual of the loader for further instructions about using the
floating. Note that the floating will not prevent the loader from stopping suddenly in case an object has been
hit.
Do not use the leveller to lift persons or any kind of access platforms even in
temporary use.
7. Maintenance and servicing
You may use a pressure washer and mild detergent to clean the leveller. Do not use strong solvents or
spray directly at the labels on the attachment. For longer storage periods touch up the paint where needed
to prevent rust damage. Do not store the attachment directly against the ground; place it on blocks of wood
or on a pallet, for example.

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8. Warranty terms
Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) for the attachment from the date of purchase.
The warranty covers repair costs as follows:
•Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory.
•The factory replaces any defective components or consumables.
The factory may reimburse the price of components purchased by the customer in special cases that have been agreed in
advance.
The warranty does not cover:
•Normal maintenance work, such as the replacement of blades or the belts, or parts and consumables required for it.
•Damages caused by unusual operating conditions or ways of use, negligence, structural changes made without the
consent of Avant Tecno Oy, use of non-original parts or lack of maintenance.
•Consequences of a defect, such as interruption of work or other possible additional damages.
•Travel and/or freight costs caused by the repair.