Gehl 383Z User manual

Compact Excavator
Beginning Serial Number: AE00465
383Z
Form No.
918196
Revision D
Sept. 2013
Operator’s Manual
© 2013 All Rights Reserved. • Printed in USA
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204937/AP0407
GEHL COMPANY
WARRANTY
GEHL COMPANY, hereinafter referred to as Gehl, warrants new Gehl equipment to the
Original Retail Purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of twelve (12) months from the Warranty Start Date.
GEHL WARRANTY SERVICE INCLUDES:
Genuine Gehl parts and labor costs required to repair or replace equipment at the
selling dealer’s business location.
GEHL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE), EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT.
ANY OF THESE LIMITATIONS EXCLUDED BY LOCAL LAW SHALL BE DEEMED
DELETED FROM THIS WARRANTY; ALL OTHER TERMS WILL CONTINUE TO
APPLY.
SOME STATES DO NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF THESE
WARRANTIES AND YOU MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS UNDER YOUR STATE
LAW.
GEHL WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Transportation to selling dealer’s business location or, at the option of the
Original Retail Purchaser, the cost of a service call.
2. Used equipment.
3. Components covered by their own non-Gehl warranties, such as tires, batteries,
trade accessories and engines.
4. Normal maintenance service and expendable, high-wear items.
5. Repairs or adjustments caused by: improper use; failure to follow recommended
maintenance procedures; use of unauthorized attachments; accident or other
casualty.
6. Liability for incidental or consequential damages of any type, including, but not
limited to lost profits or expenses of acquiring replacement equipment.
No agent, employee or representative of Gehl has any authority to bind Gehl to any
warranty except as specifically set forth herein.

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Chapter 1 - General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Ownership Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Excavator Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fluid Capacities/Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Undercarriage and Swing System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Dozer Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Fuse Box Under Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Main Fuse Box with Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Coolant Compound Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Sound Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Load Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Chapter 2 - Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Unauthorized Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Attachment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operational Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Exposure to Crystalline Silica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Parking the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Travel Controls May Produce Reversed Travel Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Additional Travel Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Snow, Ice and Cold Temperature Operation Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Fire Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fire Extinguisher Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Additional Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Periodic Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
High Pressure Hydraulic Lines Store Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Operator’s Cab and Swing Frame Deck Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Battery Electrolyte and Explosive Gas Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Battery Disconnection Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Jump-starting or Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Lifting the Machine with a Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
New Decal Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
ISO-Style Safety Decal Locations (Serial Numbers AG04058 and Up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
ISO-Style Information Decal Locations (Serial Numbers AG04058 and Up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
ANSI-Style Safety Decal Locations (Serial Numbers AG04057 and Before) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Chapter 3 - Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Machine Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ignition Key Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Battery Disconnect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Travel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
SAE/ISO Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
SAE Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
ISO Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Tilting the Cab or Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Throttle Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Optional Auto-Idle Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Boom Swivel Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Dozer Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Operator’s Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Ventilation – Cab Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Machine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Pre-Operation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Engine Shut-down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Operating on Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Operating in Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Operating in Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Operating Auxiliary Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Swiveling the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Digging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Loading Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Mounting/Removing Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Auxiliary Hydraulics Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Lifting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Loading and Transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Chapter 4 - Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
General Information
Care and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Care and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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Maintenance Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Maintenance Label Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Maintenance Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Check, Clean and Inspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Fluid and Filter Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Leakage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Daily Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Recommended Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Changing Engine Oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Fuel System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Checking and Adjusting V-belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Checking and Adjusting Air Conditioning V-belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Track System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Before Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
After Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Seals and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Traveling Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Bucket, Boom and Dozer Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL
INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
This Operator’s Manual is intended to give the owner/
operator assistance in preparing, adjusting, maintaining
and servicing the machine. More importantly, this
manual provides an operating plan for safe and proper
use of the machine. Major points of safe operation are
detailed in Chapter 2 – Safety.
Read and understand the contents of this manual com-
pletely and become familiar with the machine before
attempting to operate it. Contact your dealer to obtain
additional manuals.
Throughout this manual, information is introduced by
the word Note or IMPORTANT. Be sure to read the
message carefully and comply with the message. Fol-
lowing this information will improve operating and
maintenance efficiency, help to avoid breakdown and
damage and extend the service life of the machine.
Do not use the machine for any application or purpose
other than described in this manual. Consult your
dealer before using special attachments or equipment
not approved for use with the machine. Any person
making unauthorized modifications is responsible for
the consequences.
The use of the machine is subject to certain hazards
that cannot be eliminated by mechanical means – only
by exercising intelligence, care and common sense.
Such hazards include, but are not limited to: hillside
operation, overloading, load stability, poor mainte-
nance and use of the machine for purposes for which it
was not intended or designed.
It is essential to have competent and careful operators,
not physically or mentally impaired, who are thor-
oughly trained in safe operation and proper load han-
dling.
It is recommended that operators be capable of obtain-
ing a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Some illustrations in this manual may show doors,
guards and shields open or removed for illustrative pur-
poses only. BE SURE all doors, guards and shields are
secured in the proper operating positions BEFORE
starting the engine to operate the machine.
Manitou Americas, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes and improvements in the design and construc-
tion of any part without incurring the obligation to
install such changes on any unit previously delivered.
The Gehl dealer network stands ready to provide any
assistance you may require, including genuine Gehl
service parts. All service parts should be obtained from
your dealer. Give complete information about the part
and include the model and serial number of the
machine. Record the serial number in the following
space, as a handy reference.
Purchased from:______________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________
Model No.: _________________________________
Serial No.: __________________________________
Serial Number Location
The machine serial number plate (1, Figure 1-1) is
located on the front frame, below the operator’s cab.
The cab/canopy serial number (2) is located on the right
rear of the frame next to the rear window.
Figure 1-1 Serial Number Locations
1
2

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Engine Serial Number Locations
The engine serial number label is located on the cylin-
der head cover.
Figure 1-2 Engine Serial Number Location
Ownership Change
If this machine was purchased “used,” or if the owner’s
address has changed, please provide your dealer or the
Gehl Company Service Department with the owner’s
name and current address, along with the machine
model and serial numbers. This will allow the regis-
tered owner information to be updated, so that the
owner can be notified directly in case of an important
product issue, such as a safety update program.
Engine serial number label
Excavators serial numbers AG00573 and up
Engine serial number label
Excavators serial numbers AG00572 and before

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EXCAVATOR COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1-3 Component Names
Operator’s Seat
Boom
Dipper Arm Cylinder
Boom Light
Boom Cylinder
Auxiliary Hydraulics
Connections
Dipper Arm
Bucket
Cylinder
Bucket
Swing Cylinder
Dozer Blade
Track Tension
Lubrication Point
Engine
Cover
Track Frame
Travel Drive
Motor
Swing
Frame /
Super-
structure

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SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Capacities/Lubricants
Note: Capacities indicated are approximate.
Component/Applica-
tion
Lubricant Specification Season/Temper-
ature Capacitya
a. Capacities shown are approximate; use only oil level check to determine correct oil level
Diesel Engine Engine Oilb
b. BP Vanellus MG 15W40, BP Vanellus C-Extra 10W30, Chevron Delo 400 15W40 or equivalent; Refer to engine operator’s manual for more
detailed information about recommended oil grade type use depending upon ambient temperature.
SAE 10W-40 (according to
DIN 51502); API: CD, CF,
CF-4, CI-4
-4°F (-20°C)
+104°F (+40°C) 7.5 qts. (7.1 L)
SAE E3, E4, E5
Travelling Drive Gear-
box Oil Gearbox Oilc
c. Hypoid gearbox oil based on basic mineral oil (API GL-4, GL-5)
Q8 T 55, SAE80W-90
Year-round About 0.3 gal.
(1.3 L) each
FINA PONTONIC GLS
SAE80W-90
Hydraulic Oil Tank
Hydraulic Oild
d. Mobile DTE15M, Amoco Rykon 46, BP Energol HLP-HD 46 or equivalent
HVLP46 (according to DIN
51524 section 3)
Year-round 11.9 gal. (45 L)
Biodegradable Oile
e. Hydraulic ester oils (HEES)
PANOLIN HLP Synth 46
FINA BIOHYDRAN SE 46
BP BIOHYD SE-46
Grease
Roller and Friction
Bearings FINA Energrease L21M
Year-round As Required
Open Gear (live ring
gears) BP Energrease MP-MG2
Grease Zerks Multipurpose Greasef
f. FINA Energrease 21M, Chevron RPM Heavy-Duty Grease No. 2, Mobilgrease Moly 52, or BP Energrease Moly EP2
FINA Energrease L21M Year-round As Required
Battery Terminals Acid-proof Greaseg
g. Standard acid-proof grease
FINA Marson L2 Year-round As Required
Diesel FuelTank Diesel Fuel
No. 2-D, DIN 51601 grade Over 39°F (4°C)
11.6 gal. (44 L)
No. 1-D, DIN 51601 grade Below 39°F
(4°C)
Engine and Hydraulic
Oil Cooler Coolant Water + antifreeze; SP-C Year-round 1.8 gal. (5.5 L)
Air Conditioning
Refrigerating Agent R134a
Year-round
1.7 lbs. (750 g)
Compressor Oil Sanden SP10 7.1 in3
(116.5 cm3)
Windshield Washer Cleaning Agent Water + Antifreeze Year-round 5.3 gal. (2 L)

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Engine
Hydraulic System
Engine Model Yanmar 3TNV88-PNS
EPA Tier 2
Serial Numbers AE00465-
AG00572
Yanmar 3TNV88-BPNS
EPA Tier 3
Serial Numbers AG00573
and up
Type Water-cooled 3-cylinder Diesel Engine
Displacement 100.2 cu. in. (1.6 L)
Bore and Stroke 3.5 x 3.5 in. (88 x 90 mm)
Horsepower (DIN) 28.8 hp (21.5 kW) @ 2400 rpm
Max. Torque 81 lb.-ft. (110 Nm) @ 1100
rpm
81 lb.-ft. (110 Nm) @ 1000
rpm
Max. Speed (with no load) 2500 +/- 25 rpm
Idle Speed 1100 +/- 50 rpm
Fuel Injection System Direct Injection
Starting Aid Glow Plug (preheating time
10-15 seconds)
Glow Elements (preheating
time 10-15 seconds)
Max. Inclined Angle (engine still supplied with oil) 25° in all directions
Note: This is exceeded by the machine’s theoretical climbing
ability (30°/ 58%)!
Exhaust Emission Compliance 97/68/EC Tier 2; U.S. EPA 97/68/EC Tier 3; U.S. EPA
Tier 4 interim
Engine Oil Capacity 7.5 qts. (7.1 L)
Engine Coolant Capacity 5.8 qts. (5.5 L)
Pump Two Variable-capacity + Two Gear Pumps
Flow Rate 2 x 10.6 gpm + 7 gpm + 3.0 gpm at 2500 rpm
(2 x 40 L/min + 26.3 L/min +11.3 L/min) at
2500 rpm
Operating Pressure (working and driving) 3481 +/- 73 psi (240 +/-5 bar)
Operating Pressure (swing unit) 3045 psi (210 bar)
Operating Pressure (boom/bucket/dipper arm) 3481 +/- 44 psi (240 +/-3 bar)
Operating Pressure (dozer blade) 3045 +/- 44 psi (210 +/-3 bar)
Hydraulic Fluid Cooler Standard
Hydraulic Reservoir (system capacity) 11.8 gal. (45 L)
Filter Return Filter

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Undercarriage and Swing System
Dozer Blade
Electrical System
Travel Speed
Low Speed 1.7 mph (2.8 km/h)
High Speed 2.9 mph (4.6 km/h)
Ground Clearance 11” (280 mm)
Swing Speed 8.8 rpm
Gradability 30°(58%)
Rubber Track Width 12” (300 mm)
Number of Track Rollers 4 per side
Average Ground Pressure 4.8 psi (0.34 kg/cm2)
Width 68.5” (1740 mm)
Height 13.5” (345 mm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 15” (390 mm)
Maximum Depth Below Ground 18” (450 mm)
Alternator 12-V, 55-A
Starter 12-V, 1.7-kW
Battery 12-V, 71-Ah, Group Size 91; 640 CCA
Socket 15-A max. - Accessory Socket (Cigarette
Lighter)

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Fuse Box Under Seat
Main Fuse Box with Relays
(located in the upper left inside the engine compartment)
F3 F4 F8 F9 F10
F5 F6 F7
Fuse No. Rated Current Protected Circuit
F3 10 Amp Indicators, Engine Relay, Cutoff
Solenoid
F4 10 Amp Boom Light
F5 15 Amp Roof Lights
F6 10 Amp s, Horn
F7 15 Amp Heating, Air Conditioning
F8 10 Amp Windshield Wiper, Interior Light
F9 10 Amp Rotating Beacon, Radio, Drive Inter-
lock
F10 15 Amp Socket, Cigarette Lighter
Fuse No. Rated Current Protected Circuit
F1 40 Amp Start, Preheat, Cutoff Solenoid
F2 50 Amp Main fuse, Ignition Lock
Fuse No. Protected Circuit
K9 Cutoff Solenoid
K5 Preheating
F2
F1
K5
K9

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Relays
(located in the upper left inside the engine compartment)
Coolant Compound Table
Sound Levels
Vibration
Relay No. Protected Circuit
K6 Preheating Timer
K7 Starting Relay
K8 Cutoff Solenoid
V1 Diode
K7
V1
K6
K81
Outside temperature Coolant: Halvoline XLC (based on ethylene glycol)
Water Anticorrosion agent Antifreeze agent
Up to °F (°C) % by vol-
ume in³/gal (cm³/L) % by volume % by volume
39 (4) 99
2.6 (10) 1
–
14 (-10) 79 20
-4 (-20) 65 34
-13 (-25) 59 40
-22(-30) 55 44
Sound Power 95 dB(A)
Sound Pressure 75 dB(A)
Effective acceleration value for the upper extremities of the body* <2.5 m/s2
Effective acceleration value for the body* <0.5 m/s2
*Measurements per 2002/44/EC. Machine and attachment operation and maintenance per the Operator’s Manual.

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General Specifications
8’2” (2500 mm)
1’2”
6’10” (2075 mm)
9’0” (2725 mm)
8’2” (2500 mm)
5’9” (1740 mm)
3’9” (1140 mm)
15’9” (4800 mm)
2’10”
10’4” (3158 mm)
(345 mm)
(870 mm)
1’0”
(300 mm)
1’0”
(300 mm)
Weight (with cab) 8003 lbs. (3630 kg)
Weight (with canopy) 7826 lbs. (3550 kg)
Height 8’2” (2500 mm)
Width 5’8” (1740 mm)
Transport length 15’9” (4800 mm)
Dipper arm length (Optional Short Arm) 4’7” (1400) mm
Dipper arm length (Standard Long Arm) 5’5” (1650 mm)
Max. digging depth w/ Optional Short Arm 10’2” (3110 mm)
Max. digging depth w/ Standard Long Arm 11’0” (3360 mm)
Max. vertical digging depth w/ Optional Short Arm 8’0” (2430 mm)
Max. vertical digging depth w/ Standard Long Arm 8’9” (2670 mm)
Max. digging height w/ Optional Short Arm 14’10” (4530 mm)
Max. digging height w/ Standard Long Arm 15’3” (4660 mm)
Max. dump height w/ Optional Short Arm 10’7” (3220 mm)
Max. dump height w/ Standard Long Arm 11’0” (3350 mm)
Max. digging radius w/ Optional Short Arm 17’5” (5300 mm)
Max. digging radius w/ Standard Long Arm 18’2” (5540 mm)
Max. reach at ground level w/ Optional Short Arm 17’5” (5300 mm)
Max. reach at ground level w/ Standard Long Arm 17’10” (5430 mm)
Max. breakout force at bucket tooth 5778 lbf (25.7 kN)
Max. tearout force (Optional Short Arm) 4923 lbf (21.9 kN)
Max. tearout force (Standard Long Arm) 4383 lbf (19.5 kN)
Min. tail end swiveling radius 2’10” (870 mm)
Max. tail end lateral projection over tracks 0’0” (0 mm)
Max. boom distance to bucket center (right side) 2’5” (739 mm)
Max. boom distance to bucket center (left side) 1’11” (590 mm)
Max. boom swivel angle (left side) 70°
Max. boom swivel angle (right side) 55°
1'11"
(590 mm)
55°
70°
5'9"
(1740 mm)
2'5"
(739 mm)
R2'10"
(870 mm)

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Load Diagrams
Figure 1-4 Standard Long Dipper Arm
Load Diagram
Maximum permissible loads (standard long dipper arm)
All table values are in lbs. (kg) and for a machine in a horizontal position on
firm ground without bucket.
If equipped with a bucket or other implements, lift capacity or tilt load is
reduced by bucket or implement weight.
Calculation basis: According to ISO 10567.
The excavator's lift capacity is restricted by the settings of the pressure relief
s and the hydraulic system's stabilizing features.
Neither 75% of the static tilt load nor 87% of the hydraulic lift capacity is
exceeded.
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
-3'3"
(-1.0 m)
-6'6"
(-2.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
14’9”
(4.5 m)
11’6”
(3.5 m)
8’2”
(2.5 m)
9’9”
(3.0 m)
6’6”
(2.0 m)
1554*
(705*)
937
(425)
1477*
(670*)
1422
(645)
3’3”
(1.0 m)
1664*
(755*)
794
(360)
1742*
(790)
904
(410)
2127*
(965*)
1323
(600)
3351*
(1520*)
2172
(985)
0’0”
(0.0 m)
1653*
(750*)
772
(350)
1863*
(845*)
871
(395)
2579*
(1170*)
1246
(565)
4354*
(1975*)
2006
(910)
-3’3”
(-1.0 m)
2590*
(1175*)
1213
(550)
4233*
(1920*)
1973
(895)
-6’6”
(-2.0 m)
3461*
(1570*)
2017
(915)
Maximum permissible load on extended dipper arm
A Overhang from the center of the turntable
B Height of load fixing point
* Lifting capacity hydraulically limited
Dozer blade support in drive direction
Dozer blade support 90° to drive direction
MAX
B
A

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Figure 1-5 Standard Long Dipper Arm
with Counterweight Load Diagram
Max. permissible loads (long dipper arm / counterweight)
All table values are in lbs. (kg) and for a machine in a horizontal position on
firm ground without bucket.
If equipped with a bucket or other implements, lift capacity or tilt load is
reduced by bucket or implement weight.
Calculation basis: According to ISO 10567.
The excavator's lift capacity is restricted by the settings of the pressure relief
s and the hydraulic system's stabilizing features.
Neither 75% of the static tilt load nor 87% of the hydraulic lift capacity is
exceeded.
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
-3'3"
(-1.0 m)
-6'6"
(-2.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
14’9”
(4.5 m)
11’6”
(3.5 m)
8’2”
(2.5 m)
9’9”
(3.0 m)
6’6”
(2.0 m)
1554*
(705*)
1047
(475)
1477*
(670*)
1477*
(670*)
3’3”
(1.0 m)
1664*
(755*)
893
(405)
1742*
(790*)
1014
(460)
2127*
(965*)
1477
(670)
3351*
(1520*)
2414
(1095)
0’0”
(0.0 m)
1653*
(750*)
882
(400)
1863*
(845*)
981
(445)
2579*
(1170*)
1400
(635)
4354*
(1975*)
2249
(1020)
-3’3”
(-1.0 m)
2590*
(1175*)
1367
(620)
4233*
(1920*)
2216
(1005)
-6’6”
(-2.0 m)
3461*
(1570*)
2260
(1025)
Maximum permissible load on extended dipper arm
A Overhang from the center of the turntable
B Height of load fixing point
* Lifting capacity hydraulically limited
Dozer blade support in drive direction
Dozer blade support 90° to drive direction
MAX
B
A

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Figure 1-6 Optional Short Dipper Arm
Load Diagram
Maximum permissible loads (short dipper arm)
All table values are in lbs. (kg) and for a machine in a horizontal position on
firm ground without bucket.
If equipped with a bucket or other implements, lift capacity or tilt load is
reduced by bucket or implement weight.
Calculation basis: According to ISO 10567.
The excavator's lift capacity is restricted by the settings of the pressure relief
s and the hydraulic system's stabilizing features.
Neither 75% of the static tilt load nor 87% of the hydraulic lift capacity is
exceeded.
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
-3'3"
(-1.0 m)
-6'6"
(-2.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
14’9”
(4.5 m)
11’6”
(3.5 m)
8’2”
(2.5 m)
9’9”
(3.0 m)
1455*
(660*)
1455*
(660*)
6’6”
(2.0 m)
1742*
(790*)
937
(425)
1731*
(785*)
1411
(640)
3’3”
(1.0 m)
1819*
(825*)
871
(395)
1852*
(840)
904
(410)
2315*
(1050*)
1323
(600)
3825*
(1735*)
2150
(975)
0’0”
(0.0 m)
1775*
(805*)
849
(385)
1885*
(855*)
882
(400)
2668*
(1210*)
1257
(570)
4464*
(2025*)
2039
(925)
-3’3”
(-1.0 m)
2557*
(1160*)
1246
(565)
4134*
(1875*)
2017
(915)
-6’6”
(-2.0 m)
3175*
(1440*)
2083
(945)
Maximum permissible load on extended dipper arm
A Overhang from the center of the turntable
B Height of load fixing point
* Lifting capacity hydraulically limited
Dozer blade support in drive direction
Dozer blade support 90° to drive direction
MAX
B
A

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Figure 1-7 Optional Short Dipper Arm
with Counterweight Load Diagram
Max. permissible loads (short dipper arm / counterweight)
All table values are in lbs. (kg) and for a machine in a horizontal position on
firm ground without bucket.
If equipped with a bucket or other implements, lift capacity or tilt load is
reduced by bucket or implement weight.
Calculation basis: According to ISO 10567.
The excavator's lift capacity is restricted by the settings of the pressure relief
s and the hydraulic system's stabilizing features.
Neither 75% of the static tilt load nor 87% of the hydraulic lift capacity is
exceeded.
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
-3'3"
(-1.0 m)
-6'6"
(-2.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
16'3"
(5.0 m)
13'0"
(4.0 m)
9'9"
(3.0 m)
6'6"
(2.0 m)
3'3"
(1.0 m)
0'0"
(0 m)
14’9”
(4.5 m)
11’6”
(3.5 m)
8’2”
(2.5 m)
9’9”
(3.0 m)
1455*
(660*)
1455
(660)
6’6”
(2.0 m)
1742*
(790*)
1058
(480)
1731*
(785*)
1576
(715)
3’3”
(1.0 m)
1819*
(825*)
992
(450)
1852*
(840*)
1025
(465)
2315*
(1050*)
1488
(675)
3825*
(1735*)
2414
(1095)
0’0”
(0.0 m)
1715*
(805*)
970
(440)
1885*
(855*)
1003
(455)
2668*
(1210*)
1422
(645)
4464*
(2025*)
2293
(1040)
-3’3”
(-1.0 m)
2557*
(1160*)
1411
(640)
4134*
(1875*)
2282
(1035)
-6’6”
(-2.0 m)
3175*
(1440*)
2337
(1060)
Maximum permissible load on extended dipper arm
A Overhang from the center of the turntable
B Height of load fixing point
* Lifting capacity hydraulically limited
Dozer blade support in drive direction
Dozer blade support 90° to drive direction
MAX
B
A

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Pre-Delivery Checklist
The following checklist is an important reminder of
valuable information and inspections that MUST be
made before delivering the machine to the customer.
Check off each item after the prescribed action is taken.
CHECK THAT:
Machine has not been damaged in shipment. Check for
such things as dents and loose or missing parts. Correct
or replace components as required.
Battery is securely mounted and not cracked. Be sure
cable connections are tight.
Cylinders, hoses and fittings are not damaged, leaking or
loosely connected.
Coolant/radiator hoses and fittings are not damaged,
leaking or loosely connected. Coolant system is filled to
the proper level and has proper antifreeze protection.
Filters are not damaged, leaking or loosely secured.
Machine is properly lubricated and no grease fittings are
missing or damaged.
Hydraulic system reservoir, engine crankcase and drive
motors are filled to their proper levels.
All adjustments are made to comply with settings
provided in Chapter 4 – Maintenance of this manual.
All guards, shields and decals are in place and secured.
Model and serial numbers for the machine are recorded
in the space provided on this page and on page 1-1.
CHECK THAT:
Drive controls and boom/arm/bucket/dozer blade/swing/
pivot controls operate properly and are not damaged or
binding.
Drive controls are properly adjusted for correct neutral
position.
The parking and travelling gear brake, along with the
lock-out devices, are activated with the machine
stationary (no pilot control pressure).
All hydraulic functions are NOT operational with the
left control console in the raised lock-out position.
All instrument panel gauges, indicator lights, etc.
function properly and all installed lights, such as work
lights, function properly.
I acknowledge the pre-delivery procedures were performed
on this unit as outlined on this page.
________________________________________________
Dealership’s Name
________________________________________________
Dealer Representative’s Name
________________________________________________
Date Checklist Filled Out
________________________________________________
Model & Serial Number
Delivery Checklist
The following checklist is an important reminder of
valuable information that MUST be passed on to the
customer at the time of delivery. Check off each item as
you explain it to the customer.
EXPLAIN:
The Safety and Operation chapters of this manual,
regarding the safe operation of the machine.
The Maintenance and Troubleshooting chapters for
information regarding the proper maintenance of the
machine. Explain that regular lubrication and
maintenance is required for continued safe operation and
long machine life.
Give this Operator’s Manual and the AEM Compact
Excavator Safety Manual to the customer and instruct
the customer to read and completely understand the
contents before operating the machine.
Complete the Owner’s Registration, including
customer’s signature and return it to Manitou Americas,
Inc..
Explain that a copy of the product warranty is included
on the inside front cover of this Operator’s Manual.
________________________________________________
Customer’s Signature
________________________________________________
Date Delivered
RETAIN FOR CUSTOMER’S RECORDS
IMPORTANT
Start the engine and test run the unit while
checking that all controls operate properly.
CHECKLISTS