AVANT 744i - Counterweights

Avant 755i 760i Controls and options of the Loader
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WARNING
Risk of release of pressurised
hydraulic oil -
Deactivate
pre
ssure accumulator before
servicing a loader that is
equipped with Smooth drive
system.
Careless service of
hydraulics of a loader that is
equipped with a Smooth drive
sy
stem can cause uncontrolled
discharge of hot hydraulic oil
because of a pressure accumu
lator
fitted to the hydraulic circuit. See
page 104
for more information
before service.
Switch off the Smooth drive system
when doing load
ing work or when
handling heavy loads. Smooth
drive is intended to be used only
when driving with the loader.
.
Counterweights
The standard counterweight on Avant 700 series
loaders is a 170 kg cast block mounted on the rear of
the loader. In all technical information concerning the
mass and lift capacity of the loader this
counterweight is installed on the loader.
If it is necessary to remove it, i.e. for installation of a
rear lift device, see the picture below for mounting
points. Special lifting equipment is necessary when
adding or removing this counterweight.
Check tightness of all four bolts shown in the
illustration below following the maintenance
schedule.
WARNING
Risk of crushing and impact -
Heavy counterweights incr
ease
risk of tipping over and loss of
control if driving without
attachments.
Added
count
erweights can shift the
balance of the loader further back,
even causing the front wheels to
lose contact from the ground.
When additional counterweights
are fitted, a
n attachment should be
coupled to the loader.