Gehl Z17 Compact Excavator Operator’s Manual 50940103 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Gehl Z17 Compact Excavator Operator’s Manual 50940103 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Gehl Z17 Compact Excavator Operator’s Manual 50940103 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Introduction:

This Operation and Maintenance Manual for the excavator is designed to provide you with important information
and suggestions necessary for using the machine with safety and efficiency.

• Please be sure to read through the manual before using the machine, to make yourself familiar with the procedures and instructions for operating, inspecting and servicing.
• Keep in mind that failure to observe the precautions given in the manual or using any procedures not prescribed in the manual may cause a serious accident.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Gehl Z17 Compact Excavator Operator’s Manual 50940103 – PDF DOWNLOAD

1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..0-1
2. Safety Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….0-2
3. Product Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..0-3
3-1. Intended uses …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..0-3
3-2. Break in period………………………………………………………………………………………………………….0-3
3-3. Conditions to insure compliance with EPA emission standards ……………………………………….0-4
4. Operation License …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….0-5
5. Ordering Replacement Parts and Service Calls…………………………………………………………………….0-6
5-1. Location of machine serial number plate ………………………………………………………………………0-6
5-2. Location of engine serial number plate …………………………………………………………………………0-6
5-3. Location of EPA emission control plates……………………………………………………………………….0-6
5-4. Ordering replacement parts and service calls………………………………………………………………..0-7
6. Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….0-8
SAFETY
7. Basic Precautions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1-2
8. Operating Precautions ………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-6
8-1. Precautions before starting the engine …………………………………………………………………………1-6
8-2. Precautions for starting the engine, working and parking ………………………………………………..1-8
8-3. Precautions for transportation……………………………………………………………………………………1-13
8-4. Precautions for the battery………………………………………………………………………………………..1-14
8-5. Precautions for towing ……………………………………………………………………………………………..1-15
8-6. Precautions for hooked bucket ………………………………………………………………………………….1-16
9. Precautions for Servicing …………………………………………………………………………………………………1-19
9-1. Precautions before servicing……………………………………………………………………………………..1-19
9-2. Precautions during servicing……………………………………………………………………………………..1-21
10. Safety Messages (Warning Labels) …………………………………………………………………………………1-25
10-1. Location of warning labels ………………………………………………………………………………………1-25
OPERATION
11. Identification of Important Parts ………………………………………………………………………………………..2-2
11-1. Overview of the machine ………………………………………………………………………………………….2-2
11-2. Controls and switches………………………………………………………………………………………………2-3
12. Description of Control Devices………………………………………………………………………………………….2-4
12-1. Monitor …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-4
12-2. Switches…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-7
12-3. Control levers and pedals …………………………………………………………………………………………2-9
12-4. Engine hood………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2-14
12-5. Storage space for the operation & maintenance manual……………………………………………..2-14
12-6. Operator’s seat ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-15
12-7. Fuse …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2-16
6. Contents
0-9
13. Operating Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………2-18
13-1. Checking before starting the engine …………………………………………………………………………2-18
13-2. Starting up the engine…………………………………………………………………………………………….2-28
13-3. Operating and checking instructions after starting the engine ………………………………………2-31
13-4. Traveling ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-33
13-5. Steering………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-37
13-6. Stopping the machine …………………………………………………………………………………………….2-39
13-7. Swinging the upper structure …………………………………………………………………………………..2-40
13-8. Operating the implement…………………………………………………………………………………………2-41
13-9. Operating the track gauge change……………………………………………………………………………2-42
13-10. Precautions for operating the implement …………………………………………………………………2-44
13-11. Precautions for working ………………………………………………………………………………………..2-47
13-12. Precautions for going up and down a slope……………………………………………………………..2-48
13-13. Escaping from the mud …………………………………………………………………………………………2-50
13-14. Operations using the bucket ………………………………………………………………………………….2-51
13-15. Replacing the bucket ……………………………………………………………………………………………2-52
13-16. Reversing the bucket ……………………………………………………………………………………………2-54
13-17. Parking the machine …………………………………………………………………………………………….2-56
13-18. Inspection requirements after completing operation ………………………………………………….2-57
13-19. Stopping the engine ……………………………………………………………………………………………..2-58
13-20. Inspection requirements after stopping the engine ……………………………………………………2-59
13-21. Locking……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2-59
13-22. Handling the rubber crawlers …………………………………………………………………………………2-60
13-23. Handling hydraulic P.T.O. ……………………………………………………………………………………..2-65
14. Transportation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-70
14-1. Loading and unloading the machine …………………………………………………………………………2-70
14-2. Precautions for loading the machine…………………………………………………………………………2-72
14-3. Precautions for transporting the machine ………………………………………………………………….2-73
14-4. Suspending the machine ………………………………………………………………………………………..2-74
15. Care and Service in Cold Weather…………………………………………………………………………………..2-76
15-1. Preparing for cold weather………………………………………………………………………………………2-76
15-2. Precautions after a day’s work …………………………………………………………………………………2-78
15-3. After cold weather ends ………………………………………………………………………………………….2-78
16. Long-term Storage ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-79
16-1. Before storing………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-79
16-2. Storing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2-80
16-3. Using the machine again ………………………………………………………………………………………..2-80
17. Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-81
17-1. Phenomena that do not constitute faults……………………………………………………………………2-81
17-2. Towing …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-82
17-3. If the battery is overdischarged………………………………………………………………………………..2-83
17-4. Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………………………………….2-88
6. Contents
0-10
MAINTENANCE
18. Precautions for Servicing …………………………………………………………………………………………………3-2
19. Basic Servicing Practices …………………………………………………………………………………………………3-5
19-1. Oils, fuel, and cooling water………………………………………………………………………………………3-6
19-2. Electrical equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………………3-9
19-3. Hydraulic system……………………………………………………………………………………………………3-10
20. Consumables ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-11
21. Fueling, Oiling and Greasing Based on Temperature Range ………………………………………………3-12
21-1. Fuel and oil …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-12
21-2. Cooling water ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-12
22. Standard Tightening Torque for Bolts and Nuts …………………………………………………………………3-13
22-1. Required tools……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-13
22-2. Torque table………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-14
23. Replacing Essential Parts Periodically ……………………………………………………………………………..3-15
24. Maintenance Table………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-17
24-1. Table of service time intervals …………………………………………………………………………………3-17
24-2. Service intervals when using the hydraulic breaker…………………………………………………….3-21
25. Procedures for Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………..3-22
25-1. First services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-22
25-2. Non-periodic services …………………………………………………………………………………………….3-23
25-3. Checking before start-up…………………………………………………………………………………………3-37
25-4. Maintenance every 50 service hours ………………………………………………………………………..3-45
25-5. Maintenance every 100 service hours ………………………………………………………………………3-47
25-6. Maintenance every 200 service hours ………………………………………………………………………3-48
25-7. Maintenance every 250 service hours ………………………………………………………………………3-53
25-8. Maintenance every 400 service hours ………………………………………………………………………3-54
25-9. Maintenance every 500 service hours ………………………………………………………………………3-57
25-10. Maintenance every 1000 service hours …………………………………………………………………..3-58
25-11. Maintenance every 2000 service hours …………………………………………………………………..3-61
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAMS
26. Specifications and Dimensional Diagrams………………………………………………………………………….4-2
OPTIONAL PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS
27. General Precautions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….5-2
27-1. Safety precautions …………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-2
27-2. Precautions for mounting an attachment (implement) …………………………………………………..5-3
28. Optional Parts and Attachments ……………………………………………………………………………………….5-4
28-1. Optional parts and attachmentse ……………………………………………………………………………….5-4
NOTES
29. Maintenance Log…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6-2