Operating the Machine

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Overview of the control panel on the Avant 423

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<p>Boom Control:
As per the diagram, the joystick is used to raise and lower the boom, and also roll the attached implement foward and back.
The lever on the lower right of the joystick is used to extend and retract the boom.</p>

Boom Control: As per the diagram, the joystick is used to raise and lower the boom, and also roll the attached implement foward and back. The lever on the lower right of the joystick is used to extend and retract the boom.

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<p>The red and blue buttons operate the hydraulic drive to the attachment - opening/closing bucket, spinning the auger either diretcion, etc.
The lever in front of the joystick also operates this drive and when moved left and forward into the notch will provide continuous drive (handy when using the auger.)</p>

The red and blue buttons operate the hydraulic drive to the attachment - opening/closing bucket, spinning the auger either diretcion, etc. The lever in front of the joystick also operates this drive and when moved left and forward into the notch will provide continuous drive (handy when using the auger.)

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<p>Switches (up for 'On'):
Left switch is drive lock - handy for slippery areas and when loading the machine
Next switch over is for floating boom - handy for leveling/smoothing
Next is the work lights
And far right is your seat warmer!</p>

Switches (up for 'On'): Left switch is drive lock - handy for slippery areas and when loading the machine Next switch over is for floating boom - handy for leveling/smoothing Next is the work lights And far right is your seat warmer!

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The engine speed controller

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Starting: With the engine speed controller about half way, turn and hold the key at glow-plug poistion (orange light will illuminate). When the orange light goes out, turn the key further to the start position, and then release once engine has started.

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<p>The park brake lever is on the lower right hand side of the panel in fron of the driver. Pull out and turn counter-clockwise to engage. Reverse this manoeuvre to release.</p>

The park brake lever is on the lower right hand side of the panel in fron of the driver. Pull out and turn counter-clockwise to engage. Reverse this manoeuvre to release.

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<p>Forwrad & Reverse Control:
The left pedal is for reverse and the right pedal for forwards.
The machine will brake automatically when pedals are released, but on steep slopes the opposite direction pedal can be used to control machine speed.</p>

Forwrad & Reverse Control: The left pedal is for reverse and the right pedal for forwards. The machine will brake automatically when pedals are released, but on steep slopes the opposite direction pedal can be used to control machine speed.