WARNING
BEFORE servicing the machine, exercise the
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE (page 10).
Engine
Skid loaders are provided with separate engine
maintenance manuals which should be consulted for
engine related specifications, adjustments, maintenance
and service information.
Control Handles
Both control handles are factory adjusted and should
require NO further readjustment. If the drive control
handles are removed for service, refer to the Shop
Manual or your Gehl dealer for proper settings and
adjustment details.
Fuel Sender
The fuel sender, located in the left riser, sends a signal
to the fuel gauge indicating the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
Check the fuel sender periodically to ensure that the
mounting screws are set and that there is no fuel seepage
around the gasket. If adjustment is required, apply a
gasket sealant around the gasket when restoring the fuel
sender.
Throttle Lever and Accelerator Pedal
The skid loader is equipped with a right hand-operated
throttle lever.
T-Bar and Dual Hand controlled loaders are also
equipped with a right foot-operated accelerator pedal.
The linkage used to connect the accelerator pedal to the
throttle lever has an adjustable yoke to alter the amount
of travel required to go from idle to full speed. The
throttle cable is factory adjusted and should require NO
further readjustment. If the cable is removed for service,
refer to the Shop Manual or your Gehl dealer for proper
adjustment details.
Besides throttle cable adjustment, the throttle lever
friction pad pressure can be readjusted if the throttle
lever does NOT hold its position. Belleville washers and
a lock nut are used for making this adjustment.
Drive Chains (Fig. 7-2)
Drive chains should be checked every 100 hours of
operation, and adjusted as necessary. To properly check
and adjust the drive chain tension, follow the directions
in this section.
To check chain tension without removing the access
covers:
1. Raise the loader off the ground following the
“Loader Raising Procedure” topic at the beginning
of this chapter.
2. Rotate each tire by hand. The proper amount of
rotation should be 1/8" - 1" (3-25 mm) forward &
back. If the rotation is more than 1" (25 mm), or less
than 1/8" (3 mm) in either direction, the access
covers should be removed and the chains adjusted.
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