Avantco 1800 User manual

Lawn mower 1800
2023 1
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Lawn mower 1800
Product number:
A449184
English
A457012 2023 1 EN 2023-
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Lawn mower 1800 2023 1

Lawn mower 1800 2023 1
CONTENTS
1. FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................4
Warning symbols used in this manual ............................................................................................................................... 5
2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE.............................................................................................................6
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ATTACHMENT........................................................7
3.1 Personal protective equipment........................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Safe shutdown procedure.................................................................................................................................... 10
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................11
4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment.................................................................................. 12
4.2 Lifting........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5. ATTACHING THE ATTACHMENT ....................................................................................................15
5.1 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses............................................................................................... 16
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE....................................................................................................................18
6.1 Safety distance........................................................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Checks before use................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.3 Operator qualification .......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Using the mower ................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.5 Working on uneven ground................................................................................................................................ 22
6.6 Transport position ................................................................................................................................................ 23
6.7 OptiFloat®.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
6.7.1 Safety valve...................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.8 Adjusting the cutting height................................................................................................................................. 25
6.9 Handling of the clippings ...................................................................................................................................... 26
6.9.1 Mulching mode............................................................................................................................................... 26
6.9.2 Rear discharge................................................................................................................................................ 26
6.10 Removing a blockage ............................................................................................................................................ 27
6.11 Storage..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
7. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ..........................................................................................................29
7.1 Inspection of hydraulic components.................................................................................................................. 29
7.2 Cleaning and lubricating ....................................................................................................................................... 30
7.3 Sharpening and replacing the cutting blades .................................................................................................... 31
7.3.1 Fastening of blades ........................................................................................................................................ 32
7.4 End of life disposal................................................................................................................................................. 32
8. WARRANTY TERMS..............................................................................................................................33

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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 based on years of experience on product development and manufacturing.
By familiarizing 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
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.
In addition to the safety instructions included in this Operator's 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. Contact your Avant
dealer for more information about local requirements before you operate the loader on road areas.
Contact your local AVANT dealer for any questions, service, spare parts or about any problems that may
occur with the operation of your machine.
This manual contains the original instructions in English. Due to continuous product development some of the
details shown in this manual may differ from your equipment. Pictures may also depict optional equipment or
features that are not currently available. We reserve the right to change the contents of the manual without
notification. Copyright © 2023 Avant Tecno Oy. All rights reserved.

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.
Warning symbols used in this manual
The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual. They indicate factors that must be taken into
account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property:
WARNING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”
Carefully read the message that follows, it warns of an immediate hazard
that could cause serious personal injury.
The safety alert symbol by itself and with related safety statement
indicates important safety messages throughout this Manual. It is used to
draw attention to instructions involving your personal safety or the safety
of others. When you see this symbol, be alert, your safety is involved,
carefully read the message that follows, and inform other operators.
DANGER
This signal word indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause
death or serious injury.
WARNING
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
This signal word is used when minor injury could result if the instructions are not
followed properly.
This signal word indicates information about the correct operation and maintenance
of the equipment.
Failure to observe the inst
ructions accompanying the symbol can lead to equipment
breakdown or other property damage.

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2. Designed purpose of use
The AVANT Lawn mower 1800 is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT compact loaders that are
shown in Table 1. The lawn mower is suitable for residential and professional use as well. It is intended to be
used to move 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 the OptiFloat® floating linkage system, which allows the lawn mower to freely
follow the ground, eliminating the need for the loader boom floating. In addition, the float system enables
efficient side tilting of the lawn mower.
The mower is equipped with three blades. One of the blades is rotating in opposite direction in order to spread
the cuttings evenly on the ground. As standard, the mower is equipped with a mulching kit which mulches
clippings and spreads them evenly under the mower. The mulching kit may be removed to allow to cut longer
grass, or to mow at higher drive speed. A rear discharge chute is installed to the rear of the mower as
standard, and it must be always installed on the mower to reduce the risks of thrown objects and contact with
blades.
The lawn mower is not designed for any other use than what is specified in this manual and must not be used
for any other purposes than what is intended for. The lawn mower is not intended e.g. 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. 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 technicians. 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 catalogue may be available, consult your Avant dealer.
Familiarise yourself with the manual's instructions regarding service and maintenance. Please contact your
AVANT dealer 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 1800 - Compatibility with Avant loaders
Model
220
225
225LPG
313S
320S
420
423
520
523
525LPG
528
530
630
635
640
735
645i
650i
745
750
755i
760i
850
860i
e5
e6
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Compatibility recommendations are based on the width of the loader, the lifting capacity of the loader, and the
auxiliary hydraulics oil flow of the loader.
When using this attachment with a loader that has a <19 kW Stage V engine the performance of this
attachment may be limited because of lower hydraulic oil output flow of the loader. Check with your dealer for
more information.

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3. Safety instructions for using the attachment
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Due to this, all operators must carefully familiarise themselves about correct use and the operator's
manuals of both the loader and the attachment before starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you
have not completely familiarised yourself with its operation and the related hazards.
DANGER
Misuse, careless use, or using an attachment that is in poor
condition may
cause risk of serious injuries.
Familiarise yourself with the controls of the loader,
correct coupling procedure, and the correct way to operate the attachment at a safe
area. Study especially how to stop the equipment in a safe manner. Read
all safety
precautions carefully.
Read all safety instructions carefully before handling the attachment
WARNING
When attaching an attachment 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. Never lift or move an unlocked attachment.

This attachment is designed to be used by one operator at a time. Do not let others
near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use.
Always transport th
e attachment as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low,
and keep the telescopic boom retracted during driving.
Risk of cutting and severing - Never leave the driver’s seat when the
attachment is running or if the auxiliary hydraulics control lever is locked on.
The blades move for a short period after the hydraulic supply has been shut off.
Wait until the blades have stopped completely before going near the attachment.
Severing and crushing hazard - Sharp and strong blades rotate at high speed.
Use the mower only while lowered against the ground, supported by all of its four
wheels. Running the mower in any other position may expose the blades, making
contact with them possible, and will also cause a hazard of flying debris. Make sure
that
the safety valve cuts off the hydraulic oil supply to blades as intended, refer to
instructions in this manual.
Hazard of entanglement - Rotating parts. Never leave the driver’s seat when the
attachment is running or if the auxiliary hydraulics control is locked on. Always
keep a safe distance between persons and machinery that may start or move. Stop
the equipment following the safe stopping procedure and lower the attachment firmly
on the ground before leaving the driver’s seat, or when other persons
are present at
the working area.
Impact hazard - Thrown objects. Do not let bystanders stand closer than the safety
distance of 2 metres from the machine. Stop the attachment if others get within the
safety distance.
Risk of crushing under the attachment or the loader boom - Lower the
attachment firmly on the ground before leaving the driver’s seat.
Make sure that
the attachment is properly supported during any maintenance or inspections. Do not
leave the driver’s seat when the loader boom is lifted
. Going under a raised
attachment or loader boom is dangerous, as the boom may lower due to loss of
stability, mechanical fault, or if another person operates the controls of the loader.

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WARNING
Risk of severe injuries from contact with moving parts - Never use the mower
if all covers, blade guards, or other safety related parts are not intact and
securely in place.
Either the complete collector unit or side discharge guard or
mulching kit must always be installed.
Check the blades and clean the mowing deck regularly. The collector unit must be
installed and the blade belt must always be quarded. Read the instructions about
maintenance and service and use only original blades.
Use the attachment only for its intended use and only with original tools and spare
parts.
Be sure not to tilt the lawn mower too far up, since this will make it tip over towards
the loader boom due to the movement made possible by the floating system linkage.
Secure the attachment against unintended movements when unlocking it from the
loader. Unlock only on a level surface, and use blocks of wood to prevent the
attachment from moving, for example.
Make sure that the attachment is properly supported before performing any
inspections, maintenance, or adjustments. If access t
o blades is necessary, secure
the attachment with suitable lifting equipment, or lower it on firm blocks of wood, for
example.
Always transport the mower as low and as close to the machine as possible to keep
the centre of gravity low. On slippery surfa
ces drive slowly and deliberately. Operate
the controls of the loader slowly and calmly especially on inclined terrain.
Shut down the loader and place the attachment to a safe position as shown in Safe
stopping procedure before any cleaning, maintenance, or adjustments.
Pay attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines moving in the
vicinity. Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards, such as
branches and trees that can reach to the driver's area, loose rocks, a
nd slippery
surfaces.
Never use the attachment to lift or to transport persons or as any kind of work
platform even temporarily.
Make sure to use only an attachment that is in good condition. Do not modify the
attachment in any way that could affect its safety.
Use the attachment only for its intended purpose. Other use may create unnecessary
safety risks, and the equipment may get damaged.
Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety components, and that
they are in working condi
tion. Seat belt must be used. If there are specific hazards
related to the operating area, use appropriate safety equipment.
Also read the safety instructions and correct use of the loader from the operator's
manual of the loader.
DANGER
Wrong, im
proper, or careless use of the attachment causes serious risk of severe
injuries or death.
Familiarise yourself with the controls of the loader in a safe area. Pay
particular attention to the safe stopping of the attachment and the loader; follow the safe
stopping procedure shown in this manual before leaving the driver's seat.

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DANGER
Risk of cutting and severing -
Sharp edges and severing
points on work tools.
Beware of the sharp blades and risk
of crushing especially during maintenance or when removing
blockages. Always stop the attachment by following the safe
stopping procedure. To make sure that the attachment will
not rotate, disconnect the multiconnector (or hydraulic quick
couplings) before going near it. Note that the loader boom
moves down a
nd may be tilted even if the engine has been
stopped. Never go under a raised boom or any component of
the attachment. Keep away from the moving linkage.
WARNING
Risk of cutting and thrown objects - Make sure all guards are in place. Never run the
mower if all guards are not in place. Exposed blades can throw material at very high
speed, creating serious danger to the operator and any person also at a distance of up to
30 m from the mower. The Lawn mower is intended to be used with the full collect
or unit
and all related parts fitted.
WARNING
Risk of crushing -
Never allow anyone to get under a
lifted attachment or loader boom.
Keep in mind that the
loader boom can be lowered or tilted even if the engine has
been shut down (crushing hazard). The loader is not intended
to be left to keep a load elevated for longer periods. Always
lower the attachment to a safe position before leaving the
driver's seat.
3.1 Personal protective equipment
Remember to wear proper personal protective equipment:

The noise level at the driver's seat may exceed 85 dB(A) depending on loader
model and operating cycle. Extended exposure to loud noise can cause
hearing impairment. Wear hearing protection while working with the loader.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear safety boots whenever working with the loader.
Wear safety glasses e.g. when handling hydraulic components.
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3.2 Safe shutdown procedure
Safe stopping of the attachment, before going near the attachment:
WARNING
Always stop the attachment follow
ing safe stopping procedure before leaving
the driver's seat.
Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of
the attachment. Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the
loader is turned off. Safe stopping procedure:
Lower the boom and the attachment on the ground.
Shut down the loader engine and lock the parking brake.

Release residual pressure from the hydraulic system; move all hydraulic control
levers to their extreme positions a couple of times.
Prevent starting of the machine, remove ignition key.