Hey guys, as the title states i purchased a 2005 t180 bobcat just over a week ago. It has 2400hrs on it. Pilot controls/joystick machine. I am kind of a newb when it kinda comes to the whole heavy equipment scene, this is my first machine purchase, I've previously rented machines from our local machinery rental company for a private mx track I have/built. I figured it was time to bite the bullet and make a purchase of my own. The machine is only for personal use on own property and few projects, no real heavy construction etc. I purchased the from machine a small private contractor company that used it for some site work/ loading trucks and plowing snow that was getting rid of the machine due to wanting to upgrade larger machine. Overall I'm pretty happy with the machines condition. I did do a filters/oil change/drive belt on the machine just to make sure everything is fresh. One of my main questions is about the throttle hand lever, is doesn't move at all. The machine has the throttle petal for my foot that works normal but would like to have the option of using the stationary hand throttle for more constant power. With the bolts loose should the lever move freely? Say to throttle up? I have taken off the two bolts that hold on the assembly and there looks to be rust on the brackets and the plastic. Between the handle itself there is no washers/wavy washers or anything that I have read about online that I think Are supposed to be there. I did purchase a service manual for the machine but I can't find anything in the manual for the throttle lever. Any insite would be greatly appreciated. Also any other major concerns I should look out for with this particular machine. Thank you in advanced!