Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 12 - Textron Bob-Cat Operator's Manual

HYDRO
MIDSIZE
KEYSWITCH (H)
Recoil models: Turn to right to allow engine to be
started. Turn key to left to stop engine.
Electric start models: Turn key to right and hold until
machine starts. When machine starts, let go of key
and it will return to run position. Turn key to left to
stop engine.
TRACTION CONTROL LEVERS (L)
TRACTION LOCKS (G)
The traction locks provide a neutral position when
pulled back and locked with traction control levers.
To release: pull the traction control levers up enough
to push forward on the locks.
NOTES:
• Squeezing the traction levers past the neutral
position will cause the machine to back up)
• Both traction control levers must be released at the
same time in order to go straight ahead. Using one
traction control lever will cause the machine to turn
to one side.
CHOKE CONTROL
V-twin models have separate choke controls.
1. Electric start models have a cable mounted on the
control panel. Pull out for choke. Push in to
release.
2. Recoil start models with Vanguard engines have the
choke control located above the oil filter as shown.
Pull out for choke. Push in to release.
• When using the locks to provide a neutral position
be sure the traction control rods are fully seated in
the rear notch of the traction locks. Failure to do
this may result in serious injury.
The traction control levers have five functions:
1. To provide a neutral position to stop the machine or
to start the engine. Squeeze the levers enough to
engage the traction lever locks by moving the tops
of the locks towards the handgrip, then release the
levers.
2. To engage the drive to wheels: gradually release the
traction control levers to the speed set by the
speed control and throttle.
3. To stop: pull the levers up to neutral.
4. To steer the unit: pulling up on the R.H. lever will
initiate a R.H. turn and pulling up on the L.H. lever
will intiate a L.H. turn.
5. To back up: squeeze the levers equally past
neutral. This may be done any time the engine is
running and the speed selector is not set in neutral,
allowing instant forward/reverse operation and zero
turning with one wheel driving forward and one
wheel driving backward. Releasing the traction
lever from reverse automatically returns the ma-
chine to neutral or the preset forward speed,
depending on where the traction locks are set.
NOTE: There is a noticeable difference in the force
required at the traction levers in the transition from
neutral to reverse.
PARKING BRAKE (if equipped)
Pull lever back to engage parking brake. Push lever
forward to disengage parking brake.
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