Driving Instructions
Page 22 Bobcat 2200 Gasoline and Diesel Vehicle Operation & Maintenance Manual
6. Make sure the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.
7. Press and hold the brake pedal.
8. To start the vehicle:
8.1. Gasoline vehicles: Turn the key all the way to the START position and hold, activating the choke
as necessary, until the engine starts. If the engine does not start after 10-15 seconds, release the
key and repeat the procedure. Once the engine starts, release the key and it will return to the ON
position. The engine will idle in neutral.
8.2. Diesel vehicles: To preheat glow plugs in cold weather, turn the key to the PREHEAT position and
hold for 10-15 seconds. Then turn the key all the way to the START position and hold until the
engine starts. If the engine does not start after 10-15 seconds, return the key to the OFF position
and repeat the procedure. Once the engine starts, release the key and it will return to the ON posi-
tion. The engine will idle in neutral.
9. Release the park brake.
10. While keeping the brake pedal engaged, select direction of travel by placing shift handle in desired posi-
tion (Figure 4, Page 14 or Figure 5, Page 14). Engine must be at idle before moving shift handle. A
buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is in the REVERSE position.
11. Release the brake pedal completely, and then slowly press the accelerator pedal. As the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the vehicle will begin to move, and speed will increase until full speed is reached. All-
wheel drive will automatically drive appropriate wheel(s) as required. See following WARNING.
ý WARNING
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill.
• Never shift the vehicle out of the FORWARD position while going downhill. If you do, you will
not be able to shift into the REVERSE position or back into the FORWARD position until
stopped.
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and press the accelerator pedal partially when
descending a hill. With the accelerator pedal partially pressed, the governor will cause the
engine to assist the brakes in controlling downhill speed.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) OPERATION
The Bobcat 2200 vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The AWD system automatically directs
power to the wheel, or wheels, that have the most traction, providing optimum traction at all times. For exam-
ple, if all wheels except the rear passenger-side wheel lose traction, then power will be directed to the rear
passenger-side wheel. The all-wheel drive vehicle can adapt traction for a wide variety of driving surfaces and
conditions. See following WARNING.
ý WARNING
• When servicing the vehicle with part of the vehicle on jack stands, do not operate the engine
with the Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The all-wheel
drive system will engage any wheel(s), front or rear, with traction. See Figure 2 on page 11.
Under most circumstances the driver will not need to do anything to engage the AWD system; however, the
front differential may become locked (rotate at the same speed regardless of the terrain) under certain condi-
tions. If the front differential becomes locked, drive slowly in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 meters), then brake
gently. See following WARNING.
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