Avantco Collecting 1500 User manual

Collecting Lawn Mower 1500
2018 2
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Collecting Lawn Mower 1500
Product number:
Collecting Lawn Mower 1500
A37411
English
A430348 2018 2 EN 2018-
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Collecting Lawn Mower 1500 2018 2

Collecting Lawn Mower 1500 2018 2
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
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment ....................................................................................11
5. ASSEMBLING THE ATTACHMENT................................................................................................. 13
5.1 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses..................................................................................................14
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................................................................................ 16
6.1 Checks before use .....................................................................................................................................................17
6.2 Using the CLM1500...................................................................................................................................................18
6.3 Working on uneven ground....................................................................................................................................20
6.4 Transport position .....................................................................................................................................................21
6.5 Storage ..........................................................................................................................................................................21
6.6 OptiFloat®...................................................................................................................................................................22
6.6.1 Safety valve ..........................................................................................................................................................23
6.7 Adjusting the cutting height.....................................................................................................................................23
6.8 Handling of the clippings...........................................................................................................................................24
6.8.1 Installing side discharge chute.........................................................................................................................26
6.8.2 Mulching kit A34530 .........................................................................................................................................26
6.9 Emptying the collector box .....................................................................................................................................27
6.10 Removing a blockage .................................................................................................................................................28
7. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ....................................................................................................... 29
7.1 Inspection of hydraulic components .....................................................................................................................29
7.2 Cleaning and lubricating the mower......................................................................................................................30
7.3 Sharpening and replacing the cutting blades........................................................................................................30
7.3.1 Fastening of the blades .....................................................................................................................................31
7.4 Collector unit..............................................................................................................................................................32
7.4.1 Removing the collector box............................................................................................................................32
7.5 Checking and tightening the belt............................................................................................................................33
8. WARRANTY TERMS .......................................................................................................................... 34

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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 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
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 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 © 2018 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 instructions accompanyi
ng the symbol can lead to equipment
breakdown or other property damage.

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2. Designed purpose of use
The AVANT Collecting lawn mower 1500 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 move lawns on level, tended areas free of rocks, tree stumps, large branches, or other similar
obstacles. The collecting lawn mower can also shred and collect tree leaves and small branches, and the
mower collects them for easy composting. 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 cutting deck has 3 blades. The collector unit has a hydraulic suction device, which moves the clippings to
the spacious collector box. The collector box can be emptied from the driver's seat by using the loader boom
to lift and tilt the mower. The collector fan can be switched off, in which case the mower acts as a mulching
mower. The mower can be also be converted to a side discharge type if needed. Converting the mower to a
side discharge model requires removing some of the collector parts and installing a side discharge chute.
The lawn mower 1500 is also available as a version without the clippings collector. Either a side cover, side
discharge chute, mulching kit, or collector unit must be installed to the the mower. The use of the lawn 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 designed for any other use than specified and must not be used for any other purposes
than intended. 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 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 catalogue 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 - Collecting Lawn Mower 1500 - Compatibility with Avant loaders
Model
220
225
225LPG
313S
320S
420
423
520
523
R20
525LPG
R28
528
530
630
R35
635
640
745
750
755i
760i
e5
e6
A37411 - - - - ••-

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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, an
d 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.
The Collecting Lawn Mower 1500 is d
esigned 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 the attachment as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low,
and keep the telescopic boom retracted during driving.
Never leave the driver’s seat when the mower 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 bef
ore
going near the machine.
Always keep a safety distance of at least two metres between persons and a mower
that may start or move. Stop the mower following the safe stopping procedure and
lower the mower firmly on the ground before leaving the driver’s seat.
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
contac
t 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.
Impact hazard - thrown objects. Do not let bystanders stay near the machine. Stop
the attachment if others get closer than 2 metres from the attachment. Use only if all
covers in place.
Never use the mower if all covers, blade guards, or other safety related parts are
not intact and securely in place. Eithe
r the complete collector unit or side discharge
guard or mulching kit must always be installed.
Check the blades and clean the mowing deck regularly. Read the instructions about
maintenance and service and use only original blades.

Use the attachme
nt only for its intended use and only with original tools and spare
parts.

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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 mower against unintended movements when unlocking it from the loader.
Unlock only on a level surface, and use blocks of wood to prevent the mower from
moving, for example.
Make sure that the mower is properly supported before performing any inspections,
maintenance, or adjustments. If access to blades is necessary, secure the mower
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 surfaces 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 tha
t can reach to the driver's area, loose rocks, and slippery
surfaces.
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 condition. 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, improper, 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.
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.
WARNING

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DANGER
Risk of cutting and severing -
Sharp edges and severing points on work tools.
Beware of the sharp blade
s and risk of crushing especially during maintenance or when
removing blockages. Always stop the attachment by following the safe stopping
procedure. 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 any component of the attachment.
Keep away from the moving linkage.
Make sure all guards are in place
WARNING
Hazard of thrown objects - Check all guards are installed.
Never run the mower if all
guards are not in place. The Collecting Lawn Mower 1500 is intended to be used with the
full collector unit in place, or with the side discharge chute fitted in place of the collector
nozzle, or with the full mulching kit. 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.
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. Ext
ended 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 when handling hydraulic components.
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Safe stopping of the attachment, before going near the attachment:
WARNING
Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving
the driver's seat.
Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of
the attachm
ent. 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 th
e hydraulic system; move all hydraulic control
levers to their extreme positions a couple of times.
Prevent starting of the machine, remove ignition key.

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4. Technical specifications
Table 2 - Collecting Lawn Mower 1500 - Attachment specifications
Product number A37411
Working width: 1 500 mm
Cutting height: 30-110 mm
Drive system: Blades: Hydraulic, V-belt drive
Collector: Separate hydraulic motor
Blades: 3 pcs, 530 mm, A34825
Mulching kit (optional equipment): A34530
Collector box volume: 800 l
Recommended hydraulic flow: 45-55 l/min
Maximum input of hydraulic energy: 22,5 MPa (225 bar), 65 l/min
Compatible Avant loaders: See Table 1
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Choose a mower that is compatible with the loader. Do not exceed the maximum input of
hydraulic energy or the operating pressure.