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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) (Cont’d)

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Inspecting the BICS™ Lock Valve (Advanced Hand Control Only)

11.Sit in the operator’s seat. Fasten the seat belt. Lower the seat bar.

12.Start the enigne and raise the lift arms about 3 feet (1 meter) off the ground.

13.Turn the key OFF and wait for the engine to come to a complete stop.

14.Turn the key ON. Move the left hand control toward the operator. The lift arms should not lower.

15.With the key on and bucket installed, move the right hand control away from the operator. The bucket should not tip forward.

Maintenance

Clean any debris, dirt or objects from under or behind the operator seat [A] & [B]. The rear of the seat must move up and down.

Inspect both seat rail covers [B] for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.

Clearance is necessary under the seat spring (Item 1) [B] and the seat, to allow the seat to move up and down freely. With adequate clearance, the seat sensor will be allowed to function correctly.

Inspect seat bar pivot area for tightness of linkage bolts. Replace parts that are damaged. Use only genuine Bobcat replacement parts.

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.

Avoid Injury

Never service or adjust the machine when the engine is running unless instructed to do so in the manual.

W–2012–0290

Put your fingers into the slot in the rear door and pull on the latch handle [A].

Pull the rear door open.

Keep the rear door closed when operating the machine. Failure to do so could seriously injure a bystander.

W–2020–1285

Latch Adjustment

The door latch catch (Item 1) [B] can be adjusted side to side for alignment with the door latch mechanism.

The door latch mechanism (Item 2) [B] can be adjusted backward or forward for alignment with the door catch.

Rear Grill

Open the rear door.

Raise the rear grill [C]

The rear grill is held open by the cylinder (Item 1) [D] on the right side of the rear grill.

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