Cold Starting Procedure
The following procedure should be used when starting a
skid loader in cold temperatures: Turn the key to the
RUN position. If the glow light comes on the instrument
panel, wait until it goes out before turning the key to the
START position.
A pan heater is recommended for starting in
temperatures of 20°F (-7°C) or lower. See your Gehl
dealer for recommended heater options.
Loader Movement
The hydrostatic drive of the skid loader controls forward
and reverse directions and speed. Movement of the
wheels is slowed according to how rapidly the drive
control handle(s) are moved to the straight “neutral”
position.
CAUTION
Operate the drive control handles gradually
and smoothly when starting, stopping, turning
and reversing loader directions. Excessive
speed can be hazardous. ALWAYS exercise
caution and good judgment while operating
the skid loader.
Stopping the Loader
The following procedure is the recommended sequence
for stopping the loader:
1. Check that drive control handles are in the “neutral”
position.
2. Lower the lift arm and rest the attachment on the
ground.
3. Pull the throttle lever back to the idle position
(and/or take your foot off the accelerator pedal for
hands only controlled machines).
4. Turn the keyswitch key to the off position to shut the
engine off.
5. Raise the restraint bar, unlatch the seat belt and
grasp the handles while climbing out of the
operator’s compartment.
NOTE: The skid loader is equipped with a spring-
applied automatic parking brake. The parking
brake is engaged when the operator lifts the
restraint bar, leaves the operator’s seat, shuts the
engine off or when the manual switch is on (the top
half of the switch is pushed in).
IMPORTANT: High heat and excessive loads may
cause the engine to overheat. See the
Troubleshooting chapter in this manual for further
instruction.
First Time Operation
CAUTION
BE SURE the area used for test-running is clear
of spectators and obstructions. For the first
time, operate the loader with an empty bucket.
The smoothest and most efficient loader operation is
achieved running the engine at half-throttle. Make sure
the engine is warm and follow the instructions
appropriate for your type of loader as detailed in the
Controls & Safety Equipment chapter.
Perform all raising and lowering functions, and
combinations of the two functions before operating the
drive controls. ALWAYS lower the lift arm and roll the
bucket back BEFORE proceeding to operate the drive
controls. Return the controls to the “neutral” position to
stop all lift/tilt functions.
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