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500 Series
Maintenance and service
Daily inspections and routine maintenance
Do a routine walk-around check of the loader before each
working shift. Complete the tasks listed below after each
10 working hours according to the hour meter of the loader.
Check at least the following listed points. Do not use the
loader if you notice problems with any of the listed items.
See the following pages for detailed description of each
inspection listed below.
Risk of injuries and unsafe
operation - Do the daily
inspections. Determine the need
for service before you start the
loader. Do not use the loader if you
notice a fault
Risk of burns - Hot parts. Do the
daily inspections before you start
the engine. If the loader is hot,
allow it to cool before accessing
the engine. Engine and exhaust
parts may be extremely hot after
use.
Service, engine
AVANT 520/528 is equipped with a Kubota diesel engine.
Service and maintenance instructions for the engine can
be found in the Kubota Operator’s Manual supplied with
the loader.
If there is conicting information between this manual
and the engine manual, follow the instructions of this
Operator’s Manual.
Before you start the loader
1 General condition of loader
2 Cleaning of the loader
3
Greasing of the loader
4
Visual inspection of boom and other metal struc-
tures for defects
5 Check and tightening of bolts, nuts, and ttings
6 Tire check
7 Hydraulic oil level
8
Attachment and its locking
Engine related inspections
9 Level of engine oil
10 Coolant level
11
Water in fuel
12
Air lter element
13 Battery and electric cables
After you start the loader
14
Drive control and steering
15 Movements of boom