AVANT 220 - Replacing a Gas Bottle (225 LPG)

Avant 220/225
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Replacing a gas bottle
(225LPG)
Change the gas bottle in a well ventilated place,
preferably outdoors. Close the gas valve and let the
engine run until it stops when gas is run out from gas
piping to prevent leaking of gas.
The fuel level gauge is not in use in 225LPG. The
weight of the gas bottle corresponds with the amount
of gas in the bottle, so you can check if the gas bottle
has gas by lifting it.
Risk of fire or explosion - Handle LPG gas with
care
DANGER
 Always stop the engine and
allow it to cool before
disconnecting gas bottle.
 Close the gas valve and let the
engine run until it stops when
gas is run out from gas piping.
 Change the gas bottle in a well
ventilated place, preferably
outdoors.
 Use only correct type of
propane gas bottle which
releases gas in vapor form.
 Check for leaks after tightening
bottle fitting. Never start loader
if you can smell or hear leaking
gas.

Do not change the bottle when the
engine is hot, or in the vicinity of
heat sources or ignition sources.
Do not smoke during replacing of
bottle.
Keep all fittings clean. Make sure
that dirt or water cannot get into
any fitting or hose. Wipe hose
fittings clean and dry before
disconnecting bottle. Dirt or water
can cause the engine to stall or
block filters prematurely.
Close the gas valve carefully, do not
overtighten the valve. Do not open the
valve more than necessary, typically
max. 2-3 rounds, depending on gas
bottle type. Gas bottle valve and the
gas hose normally tighten when
turning clockwise. See markings on
the bottle valve.
WARNING
To prevent gas leaks:

Tighten the gas hose securely
to the bottle

Make sure that threads match
exactly between the hose
connector and gas bottle

Check for leaks after replacing
the bottle, see page 71
Make sure that threads of hose fitting match
exactly those of the gas bottle
Gas bottles in different countries and bottles made
by various manufacturers may have different
threading than the original hose and bottle. Make
sure to follow correct opening and closing directions
of the gas hose, some bottles may be threaded so
that the hose fittings tighten when rotating
counter-clockwise. Keep the amount of adapter
fittings at a minimum. If more than one adapter fitting
would be required, replace the LPG hose with a type
that has correct fittings on both ends. See page 26
for information about fittings and types of gas bottles
or contact your local Avant dealer.