913218/CP0307 48 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Choose a clean, level work area. Make sure you have
sufficient room, clearances, and adequate ventilation.
Clean the walking and working surfaces. Remove oil,
grease and water to eliminate slippery areas. Utilize
sand or oil absorbing compound, as necessary, while
servicing the Telescopic Handler.
Before starting inspection and repair, move the
machine onto a level surface, shut down engine, and
release all hydraulic pressure. Always block the boom
securely, or lower it to full ground contact. Place all
controls in neutral.
Block the wheels. Remove the ignition key. Remove
only guards or covers that provide needed access. Wipe
away excess grease and oil.
Excessively worn or damaged parts can fail and cause
injury or death. Replace any cracked or damaged parts.
Use only genuine GEHL parts for service.
Use care not to damage machined and polished sur-
faces. Clean or replace all damaged or painted-over
plates and decals that cannot be read.
After servicing, check the work performed, that no
parts are left over, etc. Install all guards and covers.
CHECKING FUEL TANK LEVEL
The fuel level is shown by the fuel level gauge on the
instrument panel. After operation each day, the fuel
tank should be filled to prevent water from condensing
in the tank. To fill, remove the filler cap and add fuel.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
With the machine on level ground, and the engine
stopped for ten minutes or more, slide open the side
engine panel and remove the engine dipstick. Wipe it
clean, re-insert it and remove to obtain a reading. If the
oil level is down, or below the ADD mark, fill with the
required amount of oil to bring the level to the FULL
mark. See the Lubrication chapter for the type of oil to
use.
CHECKING RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING
DO NOT smoke or allow any open flames in
the area while checking or servicing
hydraulic, battery or fuel systems; all contain
highly flammable liquids or explosive gases,
which can cause an explosion or fire if ignited.
Wear a face shield when you disassemble
spring-loaded components or work with bat-
tery acid. Wear a helmet or goggles with spe-
cial lenses when you weld or cut with a torch.
When working beneath a raised machine,
always use blocks, jack-stands or other rigid
and stable supports. Wear appropriate protec-
tive clothing, gloves, and shoes. Keep feet,
clothing, hands and hair away from moving
parts.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles for eye
protection from electric arcs from shorts, flu-
ids under pressure, and flying debris or loose
material when the engine is running or tools
are used for grinding or pounding.
NEVER weld on bucket, forks, boom, support
frame or ROPS/FOPS without the consent of
the manufacturer. These components may be
made with metals that require special welding
techniques, or with designs that do not allow
weld repairs. NEVER cut or weld on fuel lines
or tanks.
If repair welding is ever required, BE SURE to
attach the ground (-) cable from the welder as
close as possible to the area to be repaired.
Also, remove battery positive (+) terminal con-
nection before welding.
Service Every 10 Hours or Daily
WARNING
NEVER leave guards off or access doors open
when the machine is unattended. Keep
bystanders away if access doors are open.
WARNING
DO NOT remove the radiator cap when the
engine is running hot or overheated. Coolant
is extremely hot and under pressure and it can
burn your skin. Allow sufficient time for the
radiator to cool BEFORE relieving the pres-
sure and removing the radiator cap.
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