Gehl Disc Mower Conditioners DC2415, DC2418 Operators Manual 908176 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Gehl Disc Mower Conditioners DC2415, DC2418 Operators Manual 908176 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Gehl Disc Mower Conditioners DC2415, DC2418 Operators Manual 908176 – PDF DOWNLOAD

INTRODUCTION

• Thank you for purchasing this piece of Gehl equipment. We are sure that your decision was carefully considered and that you are looking forward to many years of work from this machine. We, as a Company, have invested much time and effort in developing our lines of equipment. The equipment you have purchased is built with a great deal of pride and designed to give you long life, efficient operation, durability and dependability. This manual was developed specifically for the machine you have purchased.
• The information within is for your assistance in preparing, adjusting, maintaining and servicing your machine. More importantly, this manual provides an operating plan for safe and proper use of your machine. Major points of safe operation are detailed in the SAFETY chapter of this manual. Refer to the Table of Contents for an outline (by chapters) of this manual. Use the Index, located at the back of this manual, for specific references. A chart depicting standard hardware torques is located on the inside back cover.
• A Manual Pocket is provided on the inside of the left Chain Drive Cover for storing the Operator’s Manual and Parts Manual. After using the Manuals, please return them to the Pocket and keep them with the unit at all times! Furthermore, if this machine is resold, Gehl Company recommends that these Manuals be given to the new owner. Modern machinery has become more sophisticated and, with that in mind, 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. The Gehl dealer organization stands ready to provide you with any assistance you may require and carries genuine Gehl service parts. All parts should be obtained from or ordered through your Gehl Dealer. Give complete information about the part and include the model and serial numbers of your machine. The Disc Conditioner model and serial numbers are on a plate located on the left side of the Main Frame. The Transport Cart model and serial numbers are located on the lower left side of the Cart Frame. COMPANY W E S T B E N D , WI 5 3 0 9 5 U S A Typical Model & Serial Number Plates DC24 M O D E L N O . S E R I A L N O . (Fill In)  COMPANY W E S T B E N D , WI 5 3 0 9 5 U S A TC2400 M O D E L N O . S E R I A L N O . (Fill In)
• “Right” and “left” are determined from a position standing behind the Disc Conditioner and facing forward. For the Transport Cart, “right” and “left” are determined from a position standing behind the Cart with the Disc Conditioner mounted ready for transport and facing the direction of travel. Throughout this manual, information is provided which is set in italic type and introduced by the word

IMPORTANT.

BE SURE to read carefully and comply with the message or directive given. Following this information will improve your operating or maintenance efficiency, help you to avoid costly breakdowns or unnecessary damage and extend your machine’s life. Gehl Company reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or construction of any part without incurring the obligation to install such changes on any unit previously delivered.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Gehl Disc Mower Conditioners DC2415  DC2418 Operators Manual 908176 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3 Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 5 Controls & Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 7 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 8 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 9 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 10 Preparing For Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 11 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 12 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 14 Optional Equipment & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 15 Decal Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 16 Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Standard Hardware Torque Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover