Bobcat 2200 Diesel Vehicle
13 Operation & Maintenance Manual
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
Starting The Vehicle
1. Read safety warnings on the instrument panel and
vehicle loading information located above pedals.
2. Be sure load, if any, is secure.
3. Study and understand controls.
4. Be sure all passengers are seated with safety belt
fastened and holding on to hand holds. Driver should
have both hands on the steering wheel.
5. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and
nothing is in your path.
6. Make sure the Forward/Reverse handle is in the
NEUTRAL position.
7. Press and hold the brake pedal.
8. To start the vehicle:
8.1. To preheat glow plugs in cold weather, turn the
key to the PREHEAT position and hold for
10-15 seconds. Then turn the key all the way to
the START position and hold until the engine
starts. If the engine does not start after
10-15 seconds, return the key to the OFF
position and repeat the procedure. Once the
engine starts, release the key and it will return
to the ON position. The engine will idle in
neutral.
9. Release the park brake.
10.While keeping the brake pedal engaged, select
direction of travel by placing shift handle in desired
position [Figure 2, Page 5]. Engine must be at idle
before moving shift handle. A buzzer will sound as a
warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is in the
REVERSE position.
11.Release the brake pedal completely, and then slowly
press the accelerator pedal. As the accelerator pedal
is pressed, the vehicle will begin to move, and speed
will increase until full speed is reached. All-wheel
drive will automatically drive appropriate wheel(s) as
required. See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going
downhill.
• Never shift the vehicle out of the FORWARD
position while going downhill. If you do, you will
not be able to shift into the REVERSE position or
back into the FORWARD position until stopped.
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and press
the accelerator pedal partially when descending
a hill. With the accelerator pedal partially
pressed, the governor will cause the engine to
assist the brakes in controlling downhill speed.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
The Bobcat 2200 vehicle features an all-wheel drive
(AWD) system. The AWD system automatically directs
power to the wheel, or wheels, that have the most
traction, providing optimum traction at all times. For
example, if all wheels except the rear passenger-side
wheel lose traction, then power will be directed to the rear
passenger-side wheel. The all-wheel drive vehicle can
adapt traction for a wide variety of driving surfaces and
conditions. See following WARNING.
WARNING
• When servicing the vehicle with part of the
vehicle on jack stands, do not operate the engine
with the Forward/Reverse handle in either the
FORWARD or REVERSE position. The all-wheel
drive system will engage any wheel(s), front or
rear, with traction. See Figure 2 on page 8.
Under most circumstances the driver will not need to do
anything to engage the AWD system; however, the front
differential may become locked (rotate at the same speed
regardless of the terrain) under certain conditions. If the
front differential becomes locked, drive slowly in reverse
for at least 3 meters, then brake gently. See following
WARNING.
WARNING
• Reduced steering control can occur if the front
differential becomes locked. To help prevent this
condition, avoid extremely hard braking in
reverse.
