CHAPTER
11
SERVICE
GENERAL INFORMATION
ACAUTION
BEFORE
proceeding
to
perform
any
Service routines
on
the Skid Loader, or
unless
expressly
instructed
to
the
contrary,
exercise
the
MANDATORY
SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (page
10). After Service has been performed, BE
SURE to restore all Guards, Shields and
Covers to their original positions BEFORE
resuming Loader operation.
NOTE:
All Service routines,
with
the
exception
of those described under
the
"Dealer Services"
topic are owner-operator responsibilities. All
Operator Services described under
the
10
hour,
100
hour,
200 hour and 500 hour subtopics,
are
also referred
to
on
a Decal which
is
located
on
the
underside of
the
Engine Access Cover. Refer
to
the Lubrication
Chapter
of
this
manual
for
lubrication information.
NOTE:
Under extreme operating conditions
more frequent service
than
the
recommended
intervals may
be
required.
You
must decide if
your actual operation requires more frequent
service based
on
your
use.
This Service Chapter details procedures
to
follow for
making routine maintenance checks, adjustments and
replacements. The majority
of
the procedures are also
referred
to
in
both
the
Troubleshooting
and
Maintenance Log Chapters
of
this manual. For Engine
related adjustments and servicing procedures, BE
SURE
to
refer
to
the separate Engine Manual provided.
NOTE:
ALWAYS dispose of waste lubricating
oils, anti-freeze and hydraulic fluids according
to
local regulations or
take
to
a recycling center for
disposal;
do
NOT pour onto
the
ground or down
the
drain.
DEALER SERVICES
The following areas
of
internal components service,
replacement and operating adjustments should only be
performed by an authorized GEHL Skid Loader dealer.
HYDROSTATIC COMPONENTS
The Hydrostatic Pumps are coupled directly
to
each
other (in tandem) and to the Engine Crankshaft. The
Hydrostatic Drive Motors Pumps are devices that
require special knowledge and tools for servicing.
NOTE:
If a Hydrostatic Pump or Drive Motor
is
suspected offaulty operation, contact your GEHL
dealer for further information.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP
The Hydraulic System Pump is coupled directly
to
the
front
of
the Tandem Hydrostatic Pumps. This Pump
also requires special tools and knowledge for internal
component servicing.
NOTE:
Hydrostatic/Hydraulic System
Schematics are located at
the
end of
this
chapter,
and
are
provided
as
a guide for troubleshooting
and service parts reference.
VALVES
Internal component service on any
of
the Hydraulic
Valves should only be performed by an authorized
GEHL Skid Loader dealer. Access to the various
Hydraulic Valves is gained by either unbolting,
rolling-back and locking the Overhead Guard and/or
by opening the Rear Grill and Engine Access Cover.
CYLINDERS
All Hydraulic Cylinders used on the Skid Loader are
designed with provisions unique
to
the Skid Loader
application
requirements.
Internal
Cylinder
component service and replacement requires special
knowledge and tools.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Electrical system diagrams which are located at the
end
of
this chapter, are provided as a guide for
troubleshooting and service parts reference.
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