Broderson RT-400-A, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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TRAVEL:
1. For Pick and Carry operation: Traveling with suspended loads involves many
variables, such as ground conditions, boom length and vehicle acceleration. For such
operations, the user must evaluate prevailing conditions and determine safe practices
using precautions, such as the following:
A. The boom shall be centered over front axle.
B. Use shortest boom practical.
C. Carry load as close to ground as practical.
D. Reduce travel speed to suit conditions [2 MPH (3 km/h) maximum] .
E. Maintain specified tire pressures and lug nut torques.
F. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
G. Provide tag or restraint lines to restrict the swinging of the load.
H. Hand-held tag lines should be nonconductive.
I. Do not pick and carry with boom extension installed.
J. Do not exceed the 360° PICK & CARRY, ON RUBBER capacity.
2. When raising the boom or moving the unit with boom elevated, be sure there is adequate
overhead clearance for boom.
3. Cranes with front steering require close watch because of "tail swing" when the chassis is
turned in tight quarters.
4.
5. Every effort has been made to make the BMC Rough Terrain Crane a stable vehicle.
However, with the rigid front and rear axles, the operator must take care to control the
vehicle speed to be compatible with conditions of rough roads or uneven terrain.
6. When this crane is to be parked on a grade; set parking brake and block wheels or extend
outriggers fully.
CAUTION
Driving the unit in four-wheel drive on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt may
damage the differential.
7. Do not drive the unit in four-wheel-drive on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.
CAUTION
Do not allow fuel tank to become empty. The engine will be difficult to restart and may
require "bleeding" of diesel injectors. Keep fuel tank full when idle to prevent
condensation in tank.