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7. Verify that there are no fuel, oil or engine coolant
leaks, and no abnormal noises or vibrations.
COLD STARTING PROCEDURES
The engine is equipped with a block heater. This block
heater or other starting aid is required for starting in
temperatures below 32°F (0°C). See your Gehl dealer
for additional starting aids.
For proper use of starting aids, check the instructions
in the engine manual.
If the battery becomes discharged and has insufficient
power to start the engine, jumper cables can be used
for starting assistance. Refer to the jump starting
instructions in the Service and Storage chapter of this
manual for safe jump starting procedures.
STOPPING
The following procedure is the recommended
sequence for stopping the machine:
1. Bring the machine to a stop on a level surface.
Avoid parking on a slope, but if necessary park
across the slope and block the wheels.
2. Fully retract the boom and lower the attachment to
the ground. Idle the engine for gradual cooling.
3. Place controls in neutral. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn the ignition switch key to the “OFF” position.
Remove the key.
5. Unfasten the seatbelt, and grasp the handholds
while climbing out of the operator’s compartment.
FIRST TIME OPERATION
Make sure the engine is warm, and then go through the
following procedures:
Place the travel lever in Forward or Reverse and select
a speed range. Switch off the parking brake and move
ahead slowly, while testing the steering and brakes.
Stop and operate all boom, attachment tool functions
and frame leveling controls, checking for smooth
response.
Apply the service brakes, stop the machine and move
the travel lever to the opposite direction (forward or
reverse).
Shifting to the next higher gear may be done at any
engine speed while the machine is in motion.
DO NOT overspeed the engine when down-shifting.
Allow the machine to slow down before shifting to the
next lower gear.
PARKING BRAKE
NOTE: The parking brake mechanism within the
front axle is not designed for, and not intended to
be used as, the primary means of stopping move-
ment of the machine. Hydraulic braking provided
through the service brakes within the axles is the
primary means for stopping movement. The axle-
by-axle split brake system is the secondary
means of stopping movement.
The proper sequence for correct machine operation is
to always engage the parking brake switch before shut-
ting off the engine; and to disengage the parking brake
ONLY after the engine is running. In an emergency
however, if it becomes necessary to stop movement,
activate the parking brake switch to “ON.”
CHANGING ATTACHMENT TOOLS
The Telescopic Handler boom nose will accept Gehl
Quick-attach
™
System attachment tools. The Quick-
attach
™
System has a quick-release hookup and lock-
ing mechanism for mounting framing-type or mason-
ry-type attachment tools to the boom nose.
Attaching
To pick up an attachment tool, proceed as follows:
1. Raise the boom slightly, extend it two to three feet
(600 to 900 mm) for better visibility, and tilt the
tool carrier forward.
2. Align the tool carrier squarely with the back of the
attachment tool.
3. Slowly extend the tool carrier and lower the hooks
under the attachment tool hookup bar.
4. Tilt the tool carrier back so that the lock plate
engages the attachment tool. This secures the
attachment tool to the Quick-attach
™
System.
5. For an attachment tool with auxiliary hydraulics,
connect the hoses to the quick-disconnect connec-
tors on the boom nose.
CAUTION
Be sure the area being used for test-running is
clear of spectators and obstructions. Initially,
operate the machine with an empty attach-
ment tool.
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