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OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/
Washer Controls
The turn signal lever and windshield wiper/washer controls
(41) are located on the left side of the steering column.
Pushing the turn signal lever down causes the left front and
left rear turn signals to flash. Pushing the turn signal lever up
causes the right front and right rear turn signals to flash.
The windshield wiper switch is incorporated in the turn signal
lever. The knob of the lever has three positions: O, I, and II.
Pushing the button in the end of the knob energizes the
windshield washer pump to spray washer fluid on the
windshield. Positioning the knob to I operates the wiper at
low speed and positioning the knob to II operates the wiper
at high speed. Positioning the knob to O turns the wiper
motor off and automatically returns the wiper to the parked
position.
Cab Dome Light
The cab dome light (42) is located on the right rear corner of
the cab roof and provides illumination in the cab. The dome
light is controlled by a switch on the light.
Skylight Wiper (Not Shown)
The electrically-operated skylight wiper is installed to remove
moisture from the skylight. The wiper is located on the left
side of the skylight frame.The skylight wiper is controlled by
a switch on the wiper motor.
Bubble Level Indicator
The bubble level indicator (43) is located on the left side of
the cab by the door latch plate. The indicator provides the
operator with a visual aid in determining the levelness of the
crane.
Air Conditioner Control Switch (Optional)
The air conditioner (AIR COND) control switch (44) is located
on the left side of the front console. The switch is a two-
position rocker switch (OFF, ON) that controls the operation
of the optional air conditioning system in conjunction with the
FAN switch. When the switch is in the ON position, the
square amber LED on the switch is illuminated.
Heat Control Knob
The HEAT control knob (45) is located on the left side of front
console. The knob is a push-pull cable control that positions
a flow diverter valve in the hot water heater supply line. Pull
out on the knob (PULL ON) to allow hot water to flow through
the heater coil and push in on the knob (PUSH OFF) to shut
off the flow of hot water to the coil.
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Fan Switch
The FAN control switch (46) is located on the left side of the
front console. The switch is a four-position rotary switch
(OFF, LOW, MED, HIGH) that controls operation of the
blower to circulate heated or cool air throughout the cab.
Defroster Switch
The DEFROSTER switch (47) is located on the right side of
the front console above the throttle controls. The switch is a
three-position rocker switch (HIGH, OFF, LO) that controls
operation of the defroster fan, which is located on top of the
front console.When the switch is in the HIGH or LO position,
the square amber LED on the switch is illuminated.
Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher (48) is located on the left side of the cab
behind the operator's seat. The fire extinguisher is a BC
rated dry type fire extinguisher for emergency use.
Defroster Fan
A defroster fan (49) is located at the front of the dashboard.
The fan is controlled by a switch (47) on the front console,
and is used to circulate air to remove moisture and fog from
the inside of the windshield.
Windshield Wiper
A windshield wiper (50) is installed on the front of the cab.
The wiper is controlled by the knob on the turn signal lever,
and is used to remove moisture from the windshield.
Axle Differential Lock Control Switch
(Optional)
NOTE:
The differential lock (AXLE DIFF) control switch (51) is
located on the left side of the front console. It is a two
position, momentary rocker switch placarded LOCK and
UNLOCK.
When positioned to LOCK, the splines on the shift collar are
engaged with the splines on the differential case and the axle
shafts and the differential assembly are locked together and
there is no differential action between the wheels. When
positioned to UNLOCK, there is normal differential action
between the wheels all the time. The square amber LED on
the switch is illuminated when the switch in each axle is
activated.
Right Turn Signal Indicator
The right turn signal indicator (52) is located on the center of
the front console on the indicator light alert display. It is a
green arrow light that flashes when the turn signal lever is
pushed up or the HAZARD light switch is positioned to ON.
Published 05-02-2018 Control # 088-10
RT600E OPERATOR MANUAL
The differential lock will only work when the crane
is in the 4WD LO mode.
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