Broderson IC-40-D - Instruments and Controls

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8. Shut off engine before refueling, and remove fuel cap slowly. Vapor pressure in tank can
cause a burst of fuel and vapor when the cap is removed. Always refuel with proper fuel
and into proper tank.
9 Know your visibility limitations. Loads being carried on the deck or hanging on the hook
can add further limitations to visibility during travel. Always use a signal person when in
doubt.
OPERATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The Broderson IC-40 instrument panel is equipped with a display screen showing electrical
system amperage, fuel level, oil pressure, water temperature, hydraulic oil temperature, and
engine hours. Also included, is a bubble level, to level the machine.
The IC-40 is equipped with a lighting package, including an on-off switch, two headlights, and
two taillights. A horn button is located on the instrument panel.
The ignition switch is key-operated and has OFF, RUN and START positions. The ignition
switch should always be turned off and the key removed when the vehicle is left unattended.
The hydrostatic transmission control switch is also located on the right instrument panel. It
has FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE positions. The speed of the transmission is
controlled by the engine speed, which is controlled with the accelerator pedal. The standard
four-wheel drive is a full time system and cannot be disengaged.
A neutral safety switch in starter circuit prevents starting engine with the transmission
engaged. The control lever must be in neutral to start engine.
A pedal-activated brake is provided to hold the machine on slopes. Normal braking is
provided by the hydrostatic transmission when the accelerator pedal is released. The brake
pedal actuates disc brakes inside the hubs. The parking brake is applied by a lever on the
dash.
Three-mode steering is standard. Rear steer, four-wheel round steer, and crab steer can be
selected with a switch on the dashboard. The steering wheel is directly mounted to the
steering control unit of the all hydraulic power steering system. The system will provide limited
steering even if the engine stops running.
The Rated Capacity Limiter display and input panel are mounted on the dashboard.
Instructions are in the RCL Operation Manual and additional information is in the Operating the
Crane section, the Crane Capacity section, and the Maintenance Section of this manual.