S205 Skid-Steer Loader
Operation & Maintenance Manual 36
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER
Procedure
Figure 69
Stop the Bobcat Loader on level ground.
Lower the lift arms fully and put the attachment flat on the
ground [Figure 69].
Figure 70
Pull the engine speed control fully backward [Figure 70]
to decrease the engine speed.
Figure 71
Engage the parking brake.
Turn the key switch to the STOP position (1) [Figure 71]
(Key Switch) or press the STOP Button (2) [Figure 71]
(Keyless).
Lift the seat bar and make sure the lift and tilt functions
are deactivated.
Unbuckle the seat belt.
Remove the key from the switch (Key Switch) to prevent
operation of the loader by unauthorized personnel.
Exit the loader using grab handles, safety tread and steps
(maintaining a 3-point contact) [Figure 69].
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 Controls - 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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P-66660
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