63 S450 Operation & Maintenance Manual
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Description
Figure 34
The seat bar restraint system has a pivoting seat bar with
armrests (Item 1) [Figure 34].
The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat
bar in the down position helps to keep the operator in the
seat.
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 the controls.
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Operation
When the seat bar is down, the engine is running, the
PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is activated, and
the brake is released; the lift, tilt, and traction drive
functions can
be operated.
When the seat bar is raised; the lift, tilt, and traction drive
functions are deactivated and both foot pedals (if
equipped) are locked when returned to neutral position.
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Before you leave the operator’s seat:
• Lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on
the ground.
• Stop the engine.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Raise the seat bar.
• Move all controls to the NEUTRAL / LOCKED
position to make sure the lift, tilt and traction
drive functions are deactivated.
The seat bar system must deactivate these functions
when the seat bar is up. See your Bobcat dealer for
service if controls do not deactivate.
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