Bobcat s250 - Operating Instructions (Continued); Engine Speed, Two-Speed, and Inching Control

S250 Bobcat Loader
OI-11 Operation & Maintenance Manual
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
Operation
Figure OI-11
The speed control lever is at the right side of the
operator’s seat (Item 1) [Figure OI-11].
Move the lever forward to increase engine speed. Move
backward to decrease engine speed.
TWO-SPEED CONTROL
Figure OI-12
The two speed allows you to reduce cycle times when
there is a long travel distance between the dig site and
the dump site. You can also use the two speed when
traveling from one job site to another at faster speeds.
Press the top of the switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-12] of the
left joystick for high range. Fasten the shoulder belt when
operating in High Range speed.
Press the bottom of switch for low range.
When the two-speed control is in high range and AWS
Mode is selected, only the front wheels angle when
steering; the rear wheels remain straight ahead.
INCHING CONTROL
Operation
The Inching Control allows the loader to be maneuvered
at slow travel speed for installing attachments, loading or
unloading.
Press the button (Item 2) [Figure OI-12] on the left
joystick once to engage the Inching Control.
Figure OI-13
When the Inching Control is engaged, the machine will
travel at 57% of Standard travel speed and the
percentage (Snl 57) will appear in the display (Item 1)
[Figure OI-13].
While Inching Control is engaged, press the top of the
Two-Speed switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-12] to increase the
speed up to 99% (Snl 99) or the bottom of the switch to
decrease the speed down to 3% (Snl 3). The
percentages will appear in the display (Items 2 and 3)
[Figure OI-13].
Press button (Item 2) [Figure OI-12] again to disengage
Inching Control and return to Standard Travel Speed (Std
(Item 4) [Figure OI-13] will appear in display.) You must
return to Standard Travel Speed before engaging the
Two-Speed Control for High Range Speed.
The system will retain the speed percentage as long as
the key remains ON (Standard Panel) or the STOP button
has not been pressed (Deluxe Panel).
EXAMPLE: You can be using the machine at 40%
and then disengage the Inching Control to
reposition the loader, then re-engage Inching
Control. The speed percentage will still be at 40%.
If you turn the key OFF or press the STOP button,
the next time you start the engine and engage the
Inching Control, the speed will be at 57% of
Standard Travel Speed.
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Right Joystick
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Left Joystick
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