~~~-~g The BICS System Controller (Engine

ED-Key ON)

operator's seat Turn key ON. lower the seat bar

a:I= ~Sef19age the parking brake. All five BICS TM System
:-.-r-"'"-~r lights should be ON (Items 1. 2. 3. 4 & 5) [A).

e the parking brake. raise the seat bar fully. Seat

'--. "--_'
,-"(Hem 2) [A]. valve light (Item 3) [A] and traction
. m 4) should be OFF.

~aselIP slightly off the seat. Seat light (Item 1) [A] should
-FE

. Record what lights are blinking (if any) and

number of blinks. Refer to Page 8-4.
loader and press traction lock override button.
'_~~n.light (Item 4) [A] should be ON. Press override
again and traction light (Item 4) [A] should be OFF.

ting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine

ING)
the operator's seat, lower the seat bar and engage
rking brake. Fasten the seat belt.

the engine and operate at low idle. While raising the

s. raise the seat bar fully. The lift arms should stop.
t using the tilt function.

: The auxiliary hydraulic functions are not

affected by the Bobcat Interlock Control
System (BICSTM). '

peeting The Traction Lock (Engine Running)

. the operator's seat. Operator
=asten the seat belt, disengage the parking brake, and /seat
- the seat bar fully. Move the steering levers slowly
rd and backward. The traction lock should be
ed. Lower the seat bar.
Seat
age the parking brake pedal and move the steering Spring
sloWly forward and backward. The traction lock Seat
uldbe engaged:
pecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control
~e the lift arms six feet (2 rn) off the ground. Stop the
ine, pull and hold the by-pass control knob. Push the
senS~~4~';;;~~==~=-
.----1
of the left foot pedal and the lift arms should lower
Iy.
intenance

""'leanany debris, dirt or objects from under or behind the

operators seat [B) & [C). The right side of the seat must
ve up and down.
A WARNING
learance is necessary between the seat mount (Item 1)
C) and the seat pan, to allow the seat to move up and
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
own freely. With adequate clearance, the seat sensor The Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS)
-Hillbe allowed to function properly. must deactivate the lift, tilt and traction drive
functions. If it does not, contact your dealer for
nspect seat bar pivot area for tight linkage bolts. service. DO NOT modify the system.
W-21S1-0394
Replace parts that are damaged. Use only genuine
elroe replacement parts.

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Troubleshoot Chart

The following list shows the effects which can happen to the loader. and the probable causes when the BICS Controller
lights are off or flashing. Have the service procedure performed ONLY BY QUALIFIED BOBCAT SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Flashing Indicator Means System Problem

Effect on Operatior (See Your Bobcat Dealer for Service)
of Loader
Indicator When Light Is Number of
Light Light ON Light OFF OFF Flashes Cause
Seat Operator in Seat No Operator in Seat lift and tilt functions 2 Seat sensor circuit shorted to battery.

.1
6
Seat Bar Seat Bar Down Seat Bar Up .
will not operate.

lift. tilt and traction

3
2
Seat sensor circuit shorted to ground
Seat bar sensor circuit shorted to
functions will not battery.
U operate. 3 Seat bar sensor circuit shorted to
around.
Valve Control Valve Can Control Valve lift and tilt functions 1 Valve output is open.
Be Used Cannot Be Used will not operate. 2 Valve outout circuit shorted to batterv,
~) 3 Valve output circuit shorted to ground.
3 Valve output circuit is not grounded.
Traction Loader can be Loader cannot be Loader cannot be 1 Traction lock hold coil circuit is ooen,

e moved forward &

backward.
moved forward and
backward.
moved forward and
backward.
2

3
Traction lock hold coil circuit shorted
to battery.
Traction lock hold coil circuit shorted
I to ground.
4 Traction lock pull coil circuit is open.
S Traction lock pull coil circuit is shorted
'. to battery.
6 Traction lock pull coil circuit is shorted
to ground.
\ BICS Controller BICS Controller is Lift. tilt and traction
po+ is operating , not operating functions will not
correctlv. correctlv. ooerate.

NOTES:
(1) If the seat and/or seat bar sensor circuits are open, the corresponding lights will be OFElf one of the lights
stay OFF, check the circuit for .continuity. See Inspection & Maintenance Instructions in Preventive
Maintenance section.

(2) If all five lights flash repeatedly, the voltage supply is greater than 16 volts or less than 9 volts.

(3) Flashing patterns will repeat every 3.25 seconds.

(4) If seat indicator light does not go ON, check for debris, dirt or objects under or behind the seat.

NOTE: If the Seat Bar is lowered before the seat sensor is activated, a 10 second delay will occur before the valve
and traction lights come on.

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ont'd)

-roubleshooting Guide A- WARNING

~ e following troubleshooting guide is provided for
assistance in locating and correcting BICS system
- obiems. It is recommended that these procedures be Check for correct function after adjustments.
ne by authorized Bobcat Service Personnel only. repairs or service. Failure to make correct
repairs or adjustments can cause injury or
death.
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31CSCONTROLLER

PROBLEM SOLUTION #

ower indicator light does not come ON. 1.2,3,6

II indicator lights flashing. 4

One of the indicator lights flashing. 5

Intermittent indicator lights. 6,7,8,9

II
SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS

1. Check that ignition switch is ON.

2. Check BICS 10 amp. fuse.

3. Check wiring and connections. Make sure the connector is securely connected
to the controller. Remove controller and pull on the connector to check.

4. Look at indicator light windows, if they are milky white in appearance it is most
likely caused by moisture in the controller. Allow to dry or replace the controller.

5. Refer to BICS system controller troubleshooting chart. (See Page 8-4.)

6. Check wire connections to make sure connectors are locked-into place.

- .
7. Check pins in connectors for pins pushed back or bent.

8. Move the system wiring back and forth to help locate the area that may be causing
the intermittent connection.

9. Use sensor tester MEL 1428 to isolate problem between sensor and controller
and wiring.

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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICSTM)
(Cont'd)

Troubleshooting Guide (Cont'd)

The following troubleshooting guide is provided for

A- WARNING
assistance in locating and correcting BICS system
problems. It is recommended that these procedures be Check for correct function after adjustments,
done by authorized Bobcat Service Personnel only. repairs or service. Failure to make correct
repairs or adjustments can cause injury or
death.
W-2004-1285

TRACTION LOCK

PROBLEM SOLUTION #

Traction lock stays engaged. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Intermittent activation of traction lock. 9, 10, 11

SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS

1. Check that controller power indicator light is ON.

2. Make sure brake pedal is not engaged.

3. Maneuver loader to allow brake discs to move and remove pressure on the brake
wedge so it can retract.

4. If all lights indicate the brake should be released, but it is not, check the brake
25 amp. fuse.

5. When checking fuse, also check other fuses. Check the fuse block for correct
orientation and location of fuses. (See Electrical System, Page 6-1.)

6. To test the solenoid, the pull coil should be.4 to .5 ohms andthe hold coil 10.5 to
11.0 ohms. -

7. Check brake solenoid and cover mounting hardware for the correct torque.

8. Remove brake cover and check wedges for binding in the wedge guides.

9. Check wire connections for loose connector body.

1O.Check for loose or bent pins in connectors.

11. Check for loose spade connectors in fuse holder.

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- BCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (Blcsn,,)
nt'd)

ubleshooting Guide (Cont'd)

-"'-e following troubleshooting guide is provided for

-A WARNING
- istance in locating and correcting BICS system
lems. It is recommended that these procedures be Check for correct function after adjustments,
e by authorized Bobcat Service Personnel only. repairs or service. Failure to make correct
repairs or adjustments can cause injury or
death.
W-2004-1285

- TSENSOR

PROBLEM SOLUTION #

Seat indicator light does not come ON with operator in seat.. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Seat indicator light stays ON when operator is out of seat. 2,3,6,10,11,12,13,14

ntermittent indicator light during operation. 11,15,16,17,18

SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS

1. Check to make sure power indicator light is ON.

2. Check for debris under and around seat.
3. Look for any obstruction around seat.
4. Check to make sure seat rail lowers when weight is in seat.
5. Raise cab and check for magnet collar movement when weight is added to seat.
(Magnet collar should extend approximately 3/8" beyond the sensor assembly
with weight in the seat).
6. Use sensor tester to check operation of sensor and controller. Follow instructions
on tester.
7. Check to make sure the magnet guide pin is in place.
8. .Check for contamination on magnets such as metal particles or for shipping plate
over magnets.
9. Check to make sure both magnets are in collar.
10. Check for binding of magnet collar or bushing with hex head on other side for
binding.
11. Check for correct mounting. One spring for standard seat. Two sprinqs for
suspension seats. Thick washers should be under front seat mounting ralls on
both sides.
12. Check for loose hardware mounting magnet collar. Check to make sure the
magnet collar bushing is threaded on all the way so it is contacting seat rail.
13. Check to make sure seat rail raises when weight is removed from the seat.
14. Raise cab and check for magnet collar movement when weight is removed from
seat. (Magnet collar should extend approximately 1/8" beyond the sensor
assembly without weight in seat).
15. With smaller operators that operate with the seat forward some mounting
alterations may be required. (See solution suggestions 16, 17 and 18.)
16. Adjust suspension seat to lightest weight setting.
17. Check to make sure the seat rails move up and down freely when weight is added.
18. Add a washer between the magnetic collar bushing and the seat rail. This will
reduce the amount of seat travel required to activate the system. Must check, with
seat moved all the way back, that indicator light does not stay on with operator
out of seat. If light does not go out with operator out of the seat, the washer must
be removed. .

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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICSTM)
(Cont'd)

Troubleshooting Guide (Cont'd)

The following troubleshooting guide is provided for

A WARNING
assistance in locating and correcting BICS system
problems. It is recommended that these procedures be Check for correct function after adjustments,
done by authorized Bobcat Service Personnel only. repairs or service. Failure to make correct
repairs or adjustments can cause injury or
death.
W-2004-1285

SEAT BAR SENSOR

PROBLEM SOLUTION #

Indicator light does not come ON when seat bar is lowered. 1,2,3,4,5,6

SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS

1. Check controller power indicator light. It must be ON.

2. Check sensor wire connection.

3. Use the BICS sensor tester MEL 1428 to check sensor and controller.

4. Check for loose hardware.

5. Check keyed bushing to make sure magnet collar rotates with seat bar.

6. Check magnet collar magnets for contamination such as metal particles.

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CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS"·')
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-.:Jleshooting Guide (Cont'd)

- ~ :ollowing troubleshooting guide is provided for

- nee in locating and correcting BICS system
- ems. It is recommended that these procedures be Check for correct function after adjustments,
= y authorized Bobcat Service Personnel only. repairs or service. Failure to make correct
repairs or adjustments can cause injury or
death.
W-20Q4.-1285

LOCK BY-PASS VALVE

PROBLEM SOLUTION #

ass valve stuck. 1

ass valve stem bent or broke. 2

SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS

1. Rotate shaft.

2. Replace manual spool cartridge.

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