Gehl Crawler Excavator GE272, GE292, GE362 Operators Manual 908125 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Gehl Crawler Excavator GE272, GE292, GE362 Operators Manual 908125 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Gehl Crawler Excavator GE272, GE292, GE362 Operators Manual 908125 – PDF DOWNLOAD

GENERAL INFORMATION :INTRODUCTION

The information in this Operator’s Manual was written to give the owner/operator assistance in preparing, adjusting, maintaining and servicing the Crawler Excavator. More importantly, this manual provides an operating plan for safe and proper use of the machine. Major points of safe operation are detailed in Section 2-Safety Information.

• The GEHL® Company asks that you read and understand the contents of this manual COMPLETELY and become familiar with your new machine BEFORE attempting to operate it. Contact your GEHL Dealer to obtain extra manuals, or manuals in other languages. Throughout this manual, information is provided which is set in italic type and introduced by the word NOTE or 11\IPORTANT. Be sure to read carefully and comply with the message.
• Following this information will improve your operating and maintenance efficiency, help you to avoid breakdown and damage, and extend the machine’s life. Do not use this machine for any application or purpose other than those described in this manual. If the machine is to be used with special attachments or equipment other than those approved by GEHL, consult your GEHL Dealer. Any person making unauthorized modifications is responsible for the consequences.
• The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot be eliminated by mechanical means, but only by exercising intelligence, care and common sense. Such hazards include, but are not limited to, hillside operation, overloading, instability of the load, poor maintenance and using the equipment for a purpose for which it is not intended or designed.

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Gehl Crawler Excavator GE272, GE292, GE362 Operators Manual 908125 – PDF DOWNLOAD

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ………………………… .Inside Front Cover
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction ……………………………………………….. 1-1
Machine Identification …………………………………………. 1-2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-3
Engine …………………………………………………. 1-3
Hydraulic System ………………………………………….. 1-3
Undercarriage and Slewing System ………………………………. 1-3
Dozer Blade ………………………………………………. 1-3
Bucket ( standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-3
Noise Level ………………………………………………. 1-3
General Specifications ………………………………………. 1-4
Dimensions ………………………………………………. 1-5
Checklists …………………………………………………… 1-8
2 SAFETY INFORMATION
General Safety Information ……………………………………… 2-1
Safety Symbols and Terminology ……………………………….. 2-1
Safety Reminders ………………………………………….. 2-1
Fire Prevention ……………………………………………. 2-2
Safety Decal and Sticker Locations ………………………………… 2-3
Safety Decals and Stickers ……………………………………… 2-5
3 OPERATION
General Information ……………………………………………. 3-1
Operator Controls …………………………………………….. 3-2
Cab Controls ………………………………………………. 3-2
Console Controls ……………………………………………. 3-3
Fuse Panel ………………………………………………… 3-3
Travel Controls ……………………………………………… 3-4
Excavating Controls ………………………………………….. 3-4
Console Controls ……………………………………………. 3-5
Operator’s Seat Adjustment Controls ………………………………. 3-6
Ventilation ………………………………………………… 3-7
Machine Operation ……………………………………………. 3-8
Checklist Before Operation ……………………………………… 3-8
Starting/Stopping the Engine ……………………………………. 3-8
Moving the Excavator …………………………………………. 3-9
Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure …………………………….. 3-9
Earthmoving ……………………………………………….. 3-1 O
Operating on Slopes …………………………………………. 3-1 O
Operating in Water ………………………………………….. 3-10
Excavator Boom Slewing ……………………………………… 3-11
Digging ………………………………………………… . 3-11
Grading …………………………………………………. 3-11
Transporting ……………………………………………….. 3-12
Loading Machine for Transport …………………………………… 3-12
Lifting the Machine ………………………………………….. 3-12
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4 MAINTENANCE
General Information …………………………………………. .4-1
Care and Servicing ………………………………………… .4-1
Maintenance Safety ……………………………………….. .4-1
Maintenance Schedule ……………………………………….. .4-3
Lubrication …………….. ; ………………………………… 4-6
Lubrication Points …………………………………………. .4-6
Recommended Lubricants ……………………………………. 4-7
Engine …………………………………………………… 4-7
Checking Engine Oil ……………………………………….. .4-7
Changing Engine Oil & Filter ………………………………….. .4-8
Air Cleaner Service ………………………………………… .4-8
Fuel System ……………………………………………….. 4-9
Filling the Fuel Tank ……………………………………….. .4-9
Fuel Filter ……………………….. · ……………………… 4-9
Purging Air from Fuel System …………………………………. .4-9
Cooling System …………………………………………… .4-1 0
Checking Coolant Level ……………………………………. .4-1 O
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 O
Fuses …………………………………………………. 4-10
Battery ………………………………………………… 4-1 O
Using a Booster Battery (Jump Starting) …………………………. .4-11
Hydraulic System ………………………………………….. .4-12
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level …………………………………. .4-12
Changing Hydraulic Oil …………………………………….. .4-12
Track System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Adjusting Track Tension …………………………………….. .4-13
Changing Final Drive Oil ……………………………………. .4-13
Maintenance Log Sheets …………………………………. .4-14 to 4-16
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
General Information ………………………………………….. 5-1
Engine …………………………………………………… 5-2
Indicator Lights. . ……………………………………………. 5-2
Seals & Hoses ……………………………………………… 5-2
Travelling Gear …………………………………………….. • .5-3
Bucket, Boom and Dozer Blade ………………………………….. 5-3