This is the COMPLETE Operators Manual for the Gehl AL 140, AL 240(EU), AL 340, AL 440(EU), AL 540 Articulated Loaders. Covers the following serial numbers: ========= AL 140 - (SN 11257 and Up) AL 240(EU) - (SN 21244 and Up) AL 340 - (SN 31365 and Up) AL 440(EU) - (SN 41250 and Up) AL 540 - (SN 51242 and Up) This Manual Describes Procedures for Operation, Handling, Lubrication, Maintenance, Checking, and Adjustment. It Will Help The Operator and Maintenance Personnel Realize Peak Performance Through Effective, Economical and Safe Machine Operation and Maintenance. Operators Manual Contains: ========= General Information Safety Symbol Contents and Use of this Manual Ownership Change Manufacturer Information Machine Designation Serial Number Plate Location Loader Information Proper Machine Use Using Attachments Component Identification Service/Dealership Network Vibration Information Vibration Measurement and Actions Vibration Levels. Safety 2-Post ROPS/FOPS Warning Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure Before Starting During Operation Provision for Stability/Avoiding Rollover Accidents Electrical Energy Service Safety Practices Battery Hazards. Fire Hazards Crystalline Silica Exposure Transporting the Machine Lifting the Machine with a Crane Hazard and Hazard Avoidance Symbols Safety Decals New Decal Application ANSI-Style and Common Safety Decal Locations ISO-Style Safety Decal Locations Specifications Fluid Capacities/Lubricants Maximum Slopes of Engine Operation SAE (Domestic) Weights and Capacities AL 500 and AL 300 Series ISO 6016 (EU) Weights and Capacities AL 500, AL 400 and AL 300 Series SAE (Domestic) Weights and Capacities AL 100 Series ISO (EU) Weights and Capacities AL 100 and AL 200 Series Engine Coolant Compound Table Hydraulics Electrical System Sound Levels Wheels Wheel/Tire Sets ROPS and FOPS Vibration Levels. AL 500, AL 400 Series Dimensions AL 300, AL 200 Series Dimensions AL 100 Series Dimensions Standard Features Optional Features Common Materials and Densities Operation Operating Controls. Controls and Switches Instrument Panel and Indicators Cab Controls (Cab only) Cab Environment Controls Air Conditioning Control (option) Cab Windshield Wiper Controls Cab Dome Light Cab Defrost Warning Indicators Operators Seat Adjustment Seat Belt Ignition Key Switch Steering Column Adjustment Control Lever Hand Throttle 12V Accessory Power Outlet Operation Pre-Operation Checklist Extend the ROPS Restore the ROPS to the raised position 4-Post ROPS Side Gates (Option) Entering and Exiting Engine Start Engine Shut Down Warm-up New Machines Driving on Public Roads Lift Arm Down-Stop Travel Slow/Fast Travel Speed Mode Selection Differential Lock Operation Load Handling Parking the Loader Multi-purpose Joystick AL 100, AL 200(EU), AL 300, AL 400(EU) Self-Leveling Feature AL 500 Series Limited Self-Leveling Float Positions Attachments General Instructions Connect/Disconnect Attachments All-Tach System Hitch Connection All-Tach System Hitch Disconnection Hydraulic Power-A-Tach System Hitch Connection Hydraulic Power-A-Tach System Hitch Disconnection Auxiliary Hydraulics Auxiliary Circuit Pressure Relief Auxiliary Hydraulics Connections Auxiliary Hydraulics Control Buttons Operating Attachments Bucket Loading Loose Material Scraping Soft Material Scraping Hard Material Towing the Loader Precautions Towing AL 100 Series Machines Preparation Towing AL 300 Series Machines Preparation Towing AL 500 and AL 400 Series Machines Preparation Towing Procedure After Towing Loading and Transporting Crane Lifting Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Check, Clean and Inspect Leakage Check Lubrication and Filter Changes Functional Check Dealer Service Tilting the Platform Tilting Up the Platform Tilting the Platform Down Engine Maintenance Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil and Filter Air Cleaner Accessing the Outer and Inner Filter Elements Changing the Filter Elements Engine Cooling System Checking Coolant Level Cleaning Cooling System Draining/Refilling Cooling System Fuel System Adding Fuel Changing Fuel Filter Water Separator Maintenance Checking and Adjusting V-belt Tension Air Conditioning V-Belt Air Conditioning Maintenance Filter Replacement Windshield Washer Reservoir (Cab Only) Hydraulic System Maintenance Hydraulic Oil Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter Hydraulic Hose Maintenance Planetary Axles Changing Planetary Axle Oil Changing Axle Wheel-Hub Oil (AL 500, AL 400 and AL 300 Series) Changing Axle Center Oil (AL 500, AL 400 and AL 300 Series) Changing Axle Oil (AL 200 and AL 100 Series) Brake Fluid Reservoir (AL 300, AL 400 and AL 500 Series) Checking Brake Fluid Reservoir Level Wheels and Tires Wheel Fasteners Tires Tire Rotation Checking Tire Pressure Liquid Tire Ballast (AL 500 Series) Lubrication Electrical System Fuses Steering Column Fuses AL 500/400/300 Series; AL 100 (EU), AL 200 Optional Steering Column Fuses AL 100 Series and AL 200 Standard Cab and In-Line Fuses Control Modules Machine Control Module Drive Control Module (AL 500/400 Series) Drive Control Module Error Codes Battery Using a Booster Battery (Jump-Starting) Remote Battery Terminal Storing the Loader Before Storage After Storage Final Shutdown / Decommissioning Before Disposal Machine Disposal Maintenance Log Troubleshooting Index Torque Specifications EC Declaration of Conformity ========= ** Model Specification: Gehl AL 140, AL 240(EU), AL 340, AL 440(EU), AL 540 Articulated Loaders ** Language: English ** Total Pages: 180 ** File Format: PDF ** Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader ** Compatible: All Versions of Windows & Mac, Linux OS, Iphone, Ipad, Android etc... ========= This QUALITY manual is 100 percents COMPLETE and INTACT, no MISSING/CORRUPT pages/sections to freak you out! 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