Avantco A2999 User manual

Stone collecting bucket 2013 1
Avant Tecno Oy 2013 Copyright all rights reserved
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: 1050 mm: A2999
1370 mm: A415432

Stone collecting bucket 2013 1
Avant Tecno Oy 2013 Copyright all rights reserved
CONTENTS
1. Foreword..................................................................................................................................2
2. Designed purpose of use.........................................................................................................3
3. Safety instructions for using the buckets..................................................................................4
4. Specifications...........................................................................................................................5
4.1. Safety labels and markings............................................................................................................. 6
5. Mounting the bucket to the loader............................................................................................7
6. Instructions for use...................................................................................................................8
6.1. Checks before use.......................................................................................................................... 8
6.2. Using the bucket............................................................................................................................. 8
7. Maintenance and servicing.......................................................................................................9
8. Warranty terms ........................................................................................................................9
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 experience and product development. 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:
Notice:
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.
Warning:
This safety symbol refers to important safety information in this manual. It
warns of an immediate hazard that could cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
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.

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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 and attachment 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 the retailer or manufacturer. Original instructions.
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.
2. Designed purpose of use
The AVANT stone collecting bucket is an attachment designed and manufactured to be attached to
AVANT multi purpose loaders. The stone collecting bucket is intended mainly for quick collecting of
loose stones. With an Avant 400, 500, 600 or 700 series it is easy and fast to collect stones from nearby
fields after the field has been harrowed. The stone collecting bucket is not intended to lift or to loosen
single heavy stones.
The attachments have been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. The operator can
perform regular maintenance tasks, but more demanding maintenance or repairment 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.
Model 216
218
220
313S
320S
320S+
419
420
520 525LPG 528
R28
630
R35
635640
745
750
1050
A2999
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counterweights may also be required. For compatibility with a model not shown in table, contact your
Avant retailer.
Table 1 – Stone collecting buckets 1050 A2999 and 1370 A415432 compatibility wit Avant loaders

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3. Safety instructions for using the buckets
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.
Misuse, careless use, or using an attachment that is in bad condition, may cause
serious injuries. Familiarise yourself with the controls of the loader and coupling and
safe operation of the attachment at a safe area. Read the following safety
precautions carefully.
Read all safety instructions carefully before handling the attachment
•When attaching the attachment to the loader, ensure that the locking pins of
the loader's quick attach plate are positively in the lower position and that
they have locked the attachment to the loader.
•Ensure that an uncoupled bucket is supported properly. Avoid moving the
bucket manually as the bucket may tip over. Move the bucket only when it is
coupled to the loader.
•Lower the attachment firmly on the ground before leaving the driver’s seat.
Make sure that the attachment is properly supported during 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 by other person
operating the controls of the loader.
•Pay attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines
moving in the vicinity. Pay attention to the contours of the terrain as well as
other hazards, such as loose rocks, or branches and trees that reach the
driver's area.
•Always transport the bucket as low and as close to the machine as possible to
keep the centre of gravity low. Operate the controls of the loader carefully and
calmly especially on uneven terrain. Pay particular attention to safety when
lifting the bucket high.
•When driving, Keep the bucket in a position so that the tines of the bucket will
not touch the ground causing the loader to stop abruptly.
•Fill the bucket so that the centre of balance will not shift too much sideways to
help to maintain the balance of the loader.
•Do not modify the attachment in a manner that would affect its durability or
safety.
•Do not use the bucket as an access platform or to move persons even temporarily.
Never climb into the bucket. The loader is not intended to lift persons when a
specific personnel lifting platform attachment is not used.
•Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety equipment, and
that they are in order. Seat belt must be used. If there are specific risks at
the operating area, appropriate safety equipment must be used.
•Also read the safety instructions for the loader from the operator’s manual of the
loader.

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Note that the loader boom moves down and may be tilted even if the engine has
been stopped. Never go under a raised attachment or boom or to the danger area
between the boom and the attachment.
Note the effects of heavy load to the handling
charasteristics of the loader, especially when
working with lighter 300-500 –series loaders. When
driving, keep the telescopic boom retracted and
keep the load close to the ground. Use additional
counterweights as needed. Read the operator’s
manual of the loader.
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. Wear also
protective gloves.
•Wear protective gloves.
4. Specifications
Table 2 – Stone collecting bucket technical data
Product number A2999 A415432
Width: 1050 mm 1370 mm
Weight: 95 kg 250 kg
Number of tines: 15 pcs 18 pcs
Tine clearance: 50 mm 49 mm
Bar biameter: 22 mm 30 mm
Safe Working Load: Depends on loader model, see load diagram from the
operator’s manual of the loader.
Suitable AVANT loader: See Table 1

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4.1. Safety labels and markings
Listed below are the markings and labels fastened to the attachment, 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 labels contain important safety information and they help to identify
and remember the hazards related to the equipment. Replace damaged or
missing warning labels with new ones.
Decal Explanation
A46771 Read instructions before use.
A46772 Do not go under a raised attachment
or loader boom; stay away from
raised equipment.
Identification plate of the attachment
Label 3 –Decal warning messages
A46771 A46772
Identification plate of A2999
Identification plate of
A415432

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5. Mounting the bucket to the loader
Mounting the attachment to the loader is quick and easy, but it must be done carefully. An attachment
that has not been locked may come off from the loader and cause hazardous situations. The attachment
is mounted to the loader boom by using the quick attach plate and the counterpart on the attachment. 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 to a height of 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 and the instructions provided in
the operator’s manual of the loader.
Step 1:
•Lift the quick attach plate locking pins up and turn them 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:
•Turn the boom control lever left to turn the bottom section of the quick
attach plate onto the attachment.
•Lift the boom slightly – pull the boom control lever backward to raise the
attachment slightly off the ground.
•Lock the locking pins manually or lock the hydraulic locking – do not
use the automatic locking pin release.
•Always make sure that the attachment is fully locked.
An attachment that has not been completely locked to the
loader may fall on the boom or operator, or under the loader
during driving, and cause serious injuries. Before moving or
lifting the attachment, make sure that the locking pins are in
the lower position and come through the fasteners on both
sides. Never move or lift an attachment that has not been
locked.
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.

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. Instructions for use
6.1. C ecks before use
■Check the general condition of the attachment and the loader, and check for possible
hydraulic oil leaks. The attachment must not be used, if there is a fault in the hydraulic
system of the loader or the attachment. Refer to Chapter 7 for maintenance instructions.
■Ensure that the loader and the attachment are used in a safe and intended manner.
Operate the controls of the loader only when sitting on the driver's seat. Do not allow
children to operate the machine.
■If transporting objects with the bucket, ensure that the load will stay in the bucket by
using, for example, load-securing straps.
6.2. Using t e bucket
With the stone collecting bucket picking up stones from fields will not require leaving the driver’s seat.
Reduce driving speed enough so that possible contact with ground will not cause a hazard of sudden
stopping of the loader.
The stone collecting bucket is not intended for removing single large or heavy
rocks or tree stumps. The attachment may get damaged. For removing large
objects from the ground we recommend the Avant Ripper.
Note that the loader may stop suddenly when using the collecting bucket. Drive
slowly whenever picking up stones. Keep the bucket tilted so that it will not stick
on the ground unexpectedly.
Do not use the buckets to lift persons or as any kind of work platforms even
temporarily.
When lifting load from a high level, the loader could tip forward when reversing
with the loader. Do not reverse with the loader while simultaneously dragging the
load. Make sure that the loader can handle the load that is being lifted from high
platform.
In case the loader is not equipped with the boom self levelling:
When lifting the bucket to a high level, the front plate must be simultaneously tilted
to prevent the load from falling from on the loader or the operator. Fitting the
loader with the boom self-levelling option makes the repeated lifting work easier.
Operating on slopes and uneven terrains
When using the equipment on inclined terrains and slopes extra caution is required. On inclined terrains
the load should not be lifted high. Turning the articulation of the loader during lifting will affect the
stability of the loader and may lead to overturning the machine. Use low speed and do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction. Operate the boom with careful and smooth movements. Keep
the articulation of the loader straight and telescopic boom retracted for maximum stability.

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Operating bucket with tilt adapter
The tilt adapter A34148 can be fitted in between the bucket and the quick coupling plate of the loader.
The adapter allows the bucket to be tilted sideways for ±12.5 degrees. This makes it easier to collect
stones with the edge of the bucket, and then the stones can be distributed evenly in the bucket by tilting
it. Read the instructions provided with the tilt adapter. More information about the tilt adapter is available
from your AVANT retailer or the AVANT web pages at www.avanttecno.com.
7. Maintenance and servicing
Clean the bucket regularly. You may use a pressure washer and a mild detergent to clean the bucket.
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 bucket directly against the
ground; place it on blocks of wood or on a pallet, for example.
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.