Interlock System
WARNING
NEVER defeat the interlock system by
mechanically or electrically bypassing any
switches, relays or solenoid valves.
An interlock system is used on the loader with operator
safety in mind. Together with solenoid valves, switches
and relays, the interlock:
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Prevents the engine from starting unless the opera
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tor is sitting on the seat and the operator restraint bar
is down.
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Disables the lift arm, attachment tilt and wheel
drives anytime the operator leaves the seat, turns
the keyswitch to “Off” or raises the restraint bar.
Testing the Interlock System
Before leaving a parked machine, check the interlock
system for proper operation:
Restraint Bar
With the engine running, raise the restraint bar.
Test each of the controls. The lift arm, attachment
mechanism and machine should not move. If there
is any improper movement, troubleshoot and
correct the problem. Contact your Gehl dealer if
necessary.
Seat Switch
With the engine off and the restraint bar lowered,
unfasten your seatbelt. Lift your weight up off the
seat. Try to start the engine. If the engine starts, turn
off the engine, and troubleshoot and correct the
problem. Contact your Gehl dealer if necessary.
Gehl All-Tach™ Attachment
Mounting (Fig. 5-12)
The skid loader standard features include an All-Tach
attachment mechanism for mounting a bucket or other
attachment. Two latch levers secure the attachment.
Rotate the levers until the handles are horizontal to
engage the lock pins. Rotate the levers until the handles
are vertical to disengage the lock pins.
Gehl Quick-Tach™ Attachment
Mounting (Optional) (Fig. 5-13)
An optional field installed Quick-Tach attachment
mechanism is available for mounting a bucket or other
attachment. A single latch lever secures the attachment.
Rotate the lever to the left (as viewed while sitting on the
operator’s seat) to engage the lock pins. Rotate the lever
to the right to disengage the lock pins.
WARNING
To prevent unexpected attachment release
from the All-Tach or Quick-Tach attachment,
BE SURE to secure the lock pins by rotating
the All-Tach attachment levers downward into
a horizontal position or the Quick-Tach
attachment lever completely to the left.
Lift Arm Support Device (Figs. 5-14 & 15)
The lift arm support device found on the left lift cylinder
is used as a cylinder lock to prevent the raised lift arm
from unexpectedly lowering while servicing the loader.
BE SURE to engage the support device when the lift arm
is raised. When the support device is not being used,
store it under the lift arm using the lock pin. The lift arm
support device is a safety device that MUST BE kept in
proper operating condition at all times. The following
steps ensure correct use:
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Fig. 5-12: Gehl All-Tach Attachment Levers in
“Engaged” Position
Fig. 5-13: Gehl Quick-Tach Attachment Lever in
“Engaged” Position
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