Operational Checks and Driving Tips
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How to Buy and Sell Heavy Equipment
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Start the machine to perform an operational check. Drive it and observe if it pulls to one side, which often indicates a steering adjustment issue or worn bushings rather than a major problem. If the machine spins in circles when the parking brake is off and no controls are engaged, it indicates a significant drive system problem. When using over-the-tire rubber tracks, ensure the underlying tires have good tread and are properly inflated, as this is how tension is maintained. If these tracks are loose, the tires can spin inside the tracks (known as 'cowboying out'), leading to rapid wear or track failure. When turning with rubber tracks on asphalt, slightly lift the front of the machine with the bucket to reduce friction and prevent damage to both the tracks and the pavement.
Goal: Perform final operational checks and understand proper driving techniques to preserve the machine's components.
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- Bobcat S205 Bobcat — The machine being operated
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