S250 Bobcat Loader
OI-15 Operation & Maintenance Manual
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER
Using The Steering Levers Or Joysticks
When the steering levers or joysticks are moved to the
neutral position, the hydrostatic transmission will act as a
service brake to stop the loader.
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Operation
Figure OI-22
The seat bar restraint system has a pivoting seat bar with
arm rests (Item 1) [Figure OI-22].
The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat
bar is the down position helps to keep the operator in the
seat.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
When operating the machine:
• Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.
• The seat bar must be lowered.
• Keep your feet on the pedal controls or footrests
and hands on steering levers.
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When the seat bar is down, the PRESS TO OPERATE
LOADER button is activated, and the brake is released,
the lift, tilt, and traction drive functions can
be operated.
(Traction drive will operate only when the engine is
running.)
When the seat bar is up, the lift, tilt and traction drive
functions are deactivated and both foot pedals
(if equipped) will be locked.
WARNING
Before you leave the operator’s seat:
• Lower the lift arms, put the attachment flat on the
ground.
• Stop the engine.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Raise seat bar.
• (Foot Pedal Controls) Move pedals until both
lock.
• (Advanced Control System - ACS) Move the
hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL POSITION to
make sure that both lift and tilt functions are
deactivated.
The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and tilt
control functions when the seat bar is up. Service the
system if hand controls do not deactivate.
• (Selectable Joystick Control - SJC) Move the
joysticks to the NEUTRAL POSITION to make
sure that travel and hydraulic functions are
deactivated.
The seat bar system must deactivate these functions
when the seat bar is up. Service the system if
controls do not deactivate.
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