Gehl CTL60 User manual

CTL60
CTL70
CTL80
Compact
Track Loader
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol means Attention! Be Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.
Themessagethatfollowsthesymbolcontainsimportantinformation
about safety.
Readandunderstand the message to avoidpersonalinjuryordeath.
■It is the owner or employer’s responsibility to fully instruct each operator in the
proper and safe operation of all equipment. All persons using this machine should
thoroughly familiarize themselves with the following sections.
■Alloperatorsmustbe instructed on the proper functions of theloaderbeforerunning
the machine.
■Learn and practice correct use of the machine controls in a safe, clear area before
operating this machine on a job site.
Improper operation, inspection and maintenance of this machine
can cause injury or death.
Read and understand this manual before performing any
operation, inspection or maintenance on this machine.
■Always store this manual near at hand preferably on the machine itself. If it should be lost
or damaged, immediately order a new one from your Gehl dealer.
When transferring ownership of this machine, be sure to provide this manual to the next
owner.
■Gehl Company supplies machines complying to the local regulations and standards of the
countryof export.If yourmachine hasbeen purchasedin anothercountry orfrom aperson
or company of another country, it may not have the safety devices or safety standards
requiredforuseinyourcountry.Shouldyouhaveanyquestionaboutwhetheryourmachine
complies with the regulations and standards of your country, contact a Gehl dealer.
■Please note that the contents and diagrams included in this manual may not match your
machine exactly.
CAUTION

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It is your responsibility to observe all pertinent laws and regulations and to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on machine operation, inspection and maintenance.
Virtually all accidents occur as the result of a failure to observe basic safety rules and
precautions.Anaccidentcanoftenbeavoidedbyrecognizing potentially hazardoussituations
beforehand. Read and understand all of the safety messages which explain how to prevent
these accidents from occurring. Do not operate the machine until you are sure that you have
gained a proper understanding of its operation, inspection and maintenance.
■SlGNAL WORDS
Safety messages appearing in this manual and on machine decals are identified by the
words “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”. These signal words mean the following:
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to alert against operators and
maintenance personnel about situations which can result in possible damage to the
machine and its components.
It is impossible to foresee every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this manual or on the machine can not cover all possible contingencies. You
must exercise all due care and follow normal safety procedures when operating the machine
so as to ensure that no damage occurs to the machine, its operators or other persons.
■EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
Following is an explanation of symbols used in this manual.
, X......... prohibition
/ ....... Lock
/ ...... Unlock
The word “DANGER”
indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
can result in serious
injury or death.
The word “WARNING”
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in serious
injury or death.
The word “CAUTlON”
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTIONWARNINGDANGER

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Foreword
Thismanualdescribesoperation,inspection
and maintenance of the machine, as well as
safetyinstructionstobeheededduringthese
operations.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthemachine,
pleasecontactaGehlsalesorserviceoutlet.
INTRODUCTION
T7A002
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T7A0012
■Manual storage
A compartment for storing this manual is
provided at the position shown on the
diagram below.
1. Insert the starter key and turn it
counterclockwise to unlock the cover (1).
2. Open the cover (1).
3. After using the manual, place it in the
plastic pouch and store it back in the
manual storage.
■Serial numbers
Checktheserialnumbersofthemachineand
the engine and write them in the spaces
provided below.
Machine number :
Engine number :

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MACHINE DESCRIPTION
■Front, rear, Ieft and right
This manual refers the front, rear, left and
right of the machine as seen when sitting in
the operator’s seat with the bucket visible to
the front.
■Designated operations
Use this machine primarily for the following
operations:
¡Carrying
¡Leveling
¡Loading
RIGHTLEFT
REAR
FRONT
T7A004E
■Features
¡Hydrostatic drive system.
¡Roll Over / Falling Object Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS) tilt-up ROPS.
¡Rubber crawlers combine the capabilities of a crawler loader.
¡Low engine noise and exhaust emissions.
¡Two-way auxiliary hydraulics.
¡Pilot operated joystick controls.
¡Engine emergency stop system.
■Break-in period
When the machine is new, heed the instructions below when operating the machine for the
first 100 hours (as indicated on the hour meter).
Usinganewmachineroughlywithoutbreakingitinwillleadtoquickerdeteriorationofmachine
performance and may shorten the machine’s service life.
¡Warm up the engine and hydraulic oil sufficiently.
¡Avoid heavy loads and rapid operations. Operate with a load of about 80% the maximum
load.
¡Do not start up, accelerate, change directions, or stop abruptly unless necessary.

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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................... 2
Machine Description ...................... 3
Safety.............................................. 7
Controls .........................................35
Operation.......................................57
Transport .......................................83
Maintenance ..................................87
Troubleshooting ..........................133
Specifications..............................147
Options ........................................157
Index ............................................161

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General Precautions ....................................8
Preparing Precautions...............................12
Starting Precautions ..................................14
Operating Precautions...............................16
Stopping Precautions ................................23
Transporting Precautions ..........................24
Maintenance Precautions ..........................25
Safety Signs (Decals).................................32
SAFETY

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SAFETY
Observe all safety rules
¡Operation,inspectionandmaintenanceof
this machine must be performed only by
a trained and qualified person.
¡All rules, regulations, precautions and
safety procedures must be understood
and followed when performing operation,
inspection and maintenance of this
machine.
¡Do not perform any operation, inspection
and maintenance of this machine when
under the adverse influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication, fatigue, or insufficient
sleep.
Wear appropriate clothing and
personal protective equipment
¡Do not wear loose clothing or any
accessorythat cancatch oncontrols orin
moving parts.
¡Do not wear oily or fuel stained clothing
that can catch fire.
¡Wear a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, filter mask, heavy gloves, ear
protectionandotherprotectiveequipment
as required by job conditions. Wear
required appropriate equipment such as
safetyglassesandfilter mask whenusing
grinders, hammers or compressed air, as
metal fragments or other objects can fly
and cause serious injury.
General Precautions
¡Usehearingprotectionwhenoperatingthe
machine.Loudprolongednoisecancause
hearing impairments, even the total loss
of hearing.
Provide a fire extinguisher and
first aid kit
¡Know where a fire extinguisher and first
aid kit are located and understand how to
use them.
¡Know how to contact emergency
assistance and first aid help.