Broderson RT-300-2G Operation And Maintenance Manual Download

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OPERATION

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

The Broderson RT-300 dashboard is equipped with a standard instrument package
showing, fuel level, transmission oil temperature, hydraulic oil temperature and engine
hours.  Also included are indicator lights for two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and
parking brake. Units with EPA Tier 3 engine include gauges for electrical system volts,
oil pressure and water temperature. Units with EPA Tier 4i engine include an electronic
display for engine data.

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 RT-300 is equipped with a lighting package. An on-off switch and a high beam
indicator are on the dashboard. The dimmer switch is located on the cab floor to the left
of the brake pedal. Stop lights are controlled by operating the foot brakes. The turn
signal control is located on the left side of the steering column. The emergency flasher
lights are actuated by pulling outward on the lower lever. This turn signal is not self
canceling. To cancel, actuate upper lever.

The parking brake switch is located on the right side of the operator. To apply, pull the
switch toggle upward, then to the ON position.  The brake is applied automatically if the
engine stalls or is shut down.  An indicator light shows when the brake is applied. A
parking brake interlock switch prevents driving with the brake on.

The brake and accelerator pedals are located and operated as they are in other vehicles
already familiar to the operator.

For units with Tier 3 engine: a switch operated 3-speed engine control is provided for
use when operating the crane controls only. Low speed is the normal idle speed, about
700 RPM.  To set the speed at 1200 or 1800 RPM, the transmission must be in neutral
and the park brake on. Push the HIGH IDLE pushbutton and select 1200 or 1800 with
the toggle switch.  Speed may be toggled between 1200 and 1800 while the engine is
running.  To return to normal idle speed, press the brake pedal and turn off the park
brake momentarily.

For units with Tier 4i engine: A three position switch on the left dash panel provides
preset engine speeds. Transmission must be in neutral and parking brake must be set
to activate system.  Press the high idle control switch temporarily to the left, the engine
will lock into the preset levels. The center position of the switch enables the engine to
dwell at 1,200 RPM.  The right switch position will increase the engine speed to 1,800
RPM. To restore the foot accelerator, ensure transmission is in neutral.  Press firmly on
the brake pedal, then temporarily release the park brake.

The powershift transmission control lever is located to the right of the operator's seat.
The shifting pattern is shown on the control unit. There are six forward speeds and
three reverse speeds.  The shifter is an electric control. There is no clutch pedal. 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