Broderson IC-280-A, Accompaniment To The Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The IC-280 is equipped with an extensive instrument panel (detailed within the last two
paragraphs). An hourmeter and a bubble level are also included in the instrument package.
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. A horn
button is on the shifting control.
The BMC IC-280 is equipped with a standard lighting package. An on-off switch and a high beam
indicator are on the instrument panel. The dimmer switch is located on the left hand steering
column control. Stop lights are controlled by operating the foot brakes. The turn signal control is
located on the left side of the steering column. Moving the lever down indicates a left turn; up
indicates a right turn. The emergency flasher lights are actuated by a toggle switch on the
instrument panel near the turn signal lever.
The hand brake lever is located on the right side of the operator's seat. To apply, lift the lever
until the over-center position is reached. When adjustment is required, turn the knurled knob on
the end of the lever clockwise to tighten. The brake must be released before adjustment can be
made. A warning light shows when the hand brake is applied. The brake and accelerator pedals
are located and operated as they are in other vehicles already familiar to the operator.
A lever on the steering column controls the powershift transmission. Moving the lever upward
engages the transmission clutch for forward travel. Rotating the handle of the lever selects the
gear that is desired (first through fourth) and engages the clutch for that gear. To put the
transmission in reverse, the machine should be brought to a stop. The lever then is pulled
downward, through the NEUTRAL position, into REVERSE. The transmission and drive train
components can be damaged by shifting from FORWARD to REVERSE, or vice versa, while the
unit is in motion, or while the engine speed is above 1000 RPM. A neutral safety switch prevents
starting the engine with the transmission engaged. The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL to start
the engine. A parking brake interlock switch prevents driving with brake on.
Normal engine speed control uses the foot accelerator pedal. A two-position switch on the right
dash panel provides a preset engine speed. Parking brake must be set to activate system. The
switch will set the engine speed to 1600 RPM. To restore the foot accelerator, either temporarily
release the parking brake fully or turn the engine off.
Located at operator's station, the display includes gauges for: fuel level, voltmeter, oil pressure,
water temperature, and the DEF tank level. The display also shows warnings for: low oil,
transmission pressure & temperature, high coolant, hydraulic oil temperature, check engine lights,
Wait-to-Start, Outriggers-Not-Out, turn signal, high beam, hazard lights, parking brake (set), and
four-wheel-drive. (Four-wheel-drive is controlled by a switch on the instrument panel.)
Also within the display menus, aftertreatment regenerations can be initiated or inhibited. To start
a “regen,” touch the bottom left button on the display (menu button). Open the “utilities” menu.
Use the
right page down button and open the “exhaust filter” menu. From there, the operator can
start or inhibit a regeneration.
NOTE: The display on a Gas/ LPG machine will differ slightly. There will be no aftertreatment
buttons, no DEF tank level, no glow plug light, and no Wait-to-Start indicator. It will also house a
rocker switch (Gas/ LPG).