INSTRUMENT PANEL

The following items are located on the instrument panel [Figure OI-1] and [Figure OI-2]:

1. TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE BUTTON(Functions Only When The Seat Bar Is Raised) Allows you to use the steering levers to move the loader forward or backward when using the backhoe attachment or for loader service. (See “Traction Lock Override” on pageOI-5.)

2. PRESS TO OPERATE BUTTON (Functions Only When The Seat Bar Is Down) - Activates BICS™ System when the Seat Bar is down and operator is seated in the operating position.

3. KEY SWITCH - For starting, stopping the engine.

4. BEACON SWITCH (Opt. or FA) - Controls the available flashing beacon light.

5. STROBE SWITCH (FA) - Controls the available strobe light.

6. LIGHT SWITCH (Opt. or FA) - Controls the work and travel lights.

7. PREHEAT BUTTON - For preheating the glow plugs to aid cold temperature starting.

8. BUCKET LEVEL SWITCH (Opt. or FA) - Controls the ON/OFF function of the available bucket position valve.

9. ENGINE WARNING LIGHT - Light is ON when engine oil pressure is low or coolant temperature is high. Stop the engine if the light comes ON.

10. TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT - Low transmission charge pressure, hydraulic filter needs replacement or high fluid temperature. Stop the engine if the light comes ON.

11. HOURMETER - Records the total operating hours of the loader.

12. VOLTMETER - Shows the condition of the battery and the rate of charge.

13. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE - Shows the engine coolant temperature.

Opt. - Factory Installed Option

FA - Field Installed Accessory - See your Bobcat loader dealer about available Field Accessories.

BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)

The Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™) requires the operator to be seated in the operating position with the Seat Bar fully lowered and the green PRESS TO OPERATE Button activated before the lift, tilt and traction functions can be operated. The Seat Belt must be fastened anytime you operate the loader.

NOTE: Press the green PRESS TO OPERATE Button again if Seat Bar is raised and lowered or key is turned off.

Lift Arm By-Pass Control

Figure OI-4

The BICS controller is located inside the cab; behind and to the left of the operator's seat [Figure OI-3]

There are five green lights on the BICS controller and all must be ON to operate the loader.

The light functions are as follows [Figure OI-3]:

1. SYSTEM ACTIVATED - ON when the green PRESS TO OPERATE Button is activated.

2. SEAT BAR - ON when the seat bar is in down position.

3. VALVE - ON when lift and tilt hydraulic functions can be used.

4. TRACTION - ON when loader can be moved forward or backward.

5. POWER - ON when the Controller is operating correctly.

NOTE: If any of the lights are off or blinking, (See “BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)” on pageSA-5.) or (See “Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPEDKey ON)” on pagePM-12.)

The lift arm by-pass control knob (Item 1) [Figure OI-4] is used to lower the lift arms in the event that the lift arms can not be lowered during normal operating conditions.

With the operator in the seat, seat belt fastened and the seat bar fully lowered, pull and hold the by-pass control knob (Item 1) [Figure OI-4]. Push the top (toe) of the left (lift) pedal. The lift arms will slowly lower.

NOTE: The auxiliary hydraulic functions are not affected by the Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™).

Warning

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

The Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™) must deactivate the lift, tilt and traction drive functions. If it does not, contact your dealer for service. DO NOT modify the system.

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Warning

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

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, move pedals until both lock.

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