Avantco A21127 User manual

Lawn Mower 1200 2015 1
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Lawn Mower 1200
Product number
For Avant 220 loaders
A21127
Please read this ma nual carefully before using the equipment ,
and follow all instructions.
Keep this manual for later reference.
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Lawn Mower 1200 2015 1

Lawn Mower 1200 2015 1
CONTENTS
1. Foreword .........................................................................................................................................................4
2. Designed purpose of use.................................................................................................................................5
3. Safety instructions for the Lawn Mower .......................................................................................................6
4. Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment ................................................................................................. 9
5. Connecting the Lawn Mower to the loader ................................................................................................11
5.1 Connecting and disconnecting the hydraulic hoses......................................................................................................12
5.2 Storage .....................................................................................................................................................................................13
6. Instructions for use .......................................................................................................................................14
6.1 Checks before use ................................................................................................................................................................14
6.2 Using the mower...................................................................................................................................................................15
6.3 Working on uneven ground ...............................................................................................................................................16
6.4 Floating system.......................................................................................................................................................................16
6.5 Adjusting the cutting height................................................................................................................................................17
6.6 Handling of the clippings......................................................................................................................................................17
6.7 Removing a blockage ............................................................................................................................................................18
7. Maintenance and service ..............................................................................................................................19
7.1 Checking hydraulic components .......................................................................................................................................19
7.2 Cleaning and lubricating the mower.................................................................................................................................20
7.3 Sharpening and replacing the cutting blades...................................................................................................................20
7.4 Fastening of the blades.........................................................................................................................................................21
7.5 Checking and tightening the drive belt ............................................................................................................................21
7.6 Checking the timing of the blades.....................................................................................................................................22
8. Warranty terms ............................................................................................................................................23

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1. Foreword
Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this attachment for your Avant loader. It has
been designed and manufactured on the basis of years of experience on product development and
manufacturing. 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.
The purpose of this manual is to help you to:
operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
observe and prevent any hazardous situations
keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate factors that must be taken into
account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property:v
WARNING:
This safety symbol refers to important safety information in this manual.
It warns of an immediate hazard that could cause serious personal
injury.
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 signal word 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.
With these instructions, even an inexperienced user can use the attachment and loader safely. The manual
includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well. Ensure that all persons using the
loader have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the manual of the loader, each
attachment that are used, and all safety instructions before using the equipment. Using the equipment for
other purposes or use in any other way than described in this manual is prohibited. Keep this manual at hand
throughout the service life of the equipment. If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this
manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant
dealer or from the manufacturer. Due to continuous product development some of the details shown in this
manual may differ from your equipment. This manual contains the original instructions in English.
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. Particularly the regulations
concerning the use of the equipment on public road areas must be observed. We reserve the right to change
the contents of the manual without notification.

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2. Designed purpose of use
The AVANT Lawn Mower 1200 is an attachment suitable for use with AVANT multi purpose loaders shown in
Table 1. The lawn mower is suitable for residential and professional use as well. It is intended to be used to
mow lawns on level, tended areas free of rocks, tree stumps, large branches, or other similar obstacles. The
robust lawn mower can also shred tree leaves and small branches during lawn mowing. The lawn mower is
equipped with mechanical floating linkage system, which allows the mower to follow the ground freely,
eliminating the need for the loader boom floating.
As standard, the mower is equipped with a mulching kit, and the clippings will be shred under the mower.
Also, a side discharge chute is provided as standard which makes it easy to cut longer grass, or allows higher
mowing speed. The mower can also be transformed to rear ejecting type.
The Lawn Mower 1200 is also available as a version with a collector unit for the clippings. This operator’s
manual is applicable only for the models without the clippings collector unit. Also, a different model of Lawn
mower 1200 is available for other loader models.
Either a side cover, side discharge chute, mulching kit, or collector unit must be installed to the the mower.
The use of the mower without any side guard in place is dangerous to both the operator and any person
nearby, and therefore it is strictly prohibited. The lawn mower is not intended for mowing long hay shrub or
equivalent taller vegetation. The lawn mower cannot be used in a hung position; it is meant to run on its own
wheels<MowerType>. For mowing long hay, we recommend the AVANT Flail Mowers.
The attachment has been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. The operator can perform
regular maintenance tasks. All repair work can’t be performed by the operator, and demanding repair and
maintenance operations are to be left for professional maintenance. All maintenance work must be done using
proper safety equipment. Spare parts must be identical with original specifications, which can be ensured by
using only original spare parts. A separate spare parts catalog may be available, consult your Avant dealer.
Familiarise yourself with the manual's instructions regarding service and maintenance. 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.
Table 1 - Lawn Mower 1200 - Compatibility with Avant loaders
Avant
216
218
220
313S
320S
320S+
419
420
520
R20
525LPG
R28
528
630
R35
635
640
745
750
760
A21127
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-
-
-
-
Normally the width of the mower should be equal to or greater than the width of the loader. For compatibility
with a model not shown in table, contact your Avant retailer.