Bobcat MT55 - NEUTRAL START INTERLOCKS; Inspecting Traction Drive Interlock; Inspecting The Continuous Flow Shutoff Lever; Inspecting Auxiliary Hydraulic Interlock

65 MT55 Operation & Maintenance Manual
NEUTRAL START INTERLOCKS
Inspecting Traction Drive Interlock
Figure 72
1. Stop the engine, engage the parking brake (Item 1)
[Figure 72] and place all controls in NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the area around the machine is clear of
bystanders.
3. Set the engine speed to slow (Item 2) [Figure 72].
4. Partially move the Drive / Steering Control (Item 3)
[Figure 72] in the forward direction and turn the key
switch to START position.
5. The starter must not
engage.
6. Repeat procedure with the Drive / Steering Control
being moved in the backward direction.
7. Repeat procedure with the Drive / Steering Control
being moved in the right direction.
8. Repeat procedure with the Drive / Steering Control
being moved in the left direction.
Inspecting The Continuous Flow Shutoff Lever
1. Stop the engine, engage the parking brake (Item 1)
[Figure 72] and place all controls in NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the area around the machine is clear of
bystanders.
3. Set the engine speed to slow (Item 2) [Figure 72].
4. Depress the Continuous Flow Shutoff Lever (Item 3)
[Figure 72] so the lever is in the DOWN position.
5. Turn the key switch to START position.
6. The starter must not
engage.
7. Release the Continuous Flow Shutoff Lever (Item 3)
[Figure 72]. The lever must return to the UP position.
Inspecting Auxiliary Hydraulic Interlock
1. Stop the engine, engage the parking brake (Item 1)
[Figure 72] and place all controls in NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the area around the machine is clear of
bystanders.
3. Set the engine speed lever (Item 2) [Figure 72] to
slow.
4. Push and hold the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Lever
forward (Item 4) [Figure 72] and turn the key switch
to START position.
5. The starter must not
engage.
6. Repeat procedure with the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control
Lever pulled backward.
NOTE: If any of the controls in these previous
inspection procedures do not function
properly, contact your dealer for service. DO
NOT modify the system.
WARNING
The Reverse Stop Panel, Neutral Start Interlocks, and
Lift / Tilt Lockouts must function properly.
• The Reverse Stop Panel must stop mini loader
from moving backward when panel is pushed
forward.
• The Lift / Tilt Lockouts must deactivate the lift
and tilt functions when engine is off.
If any of these do not function properly, contact your
dealer for service. DO NOT modify system.
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