Description

This is Complete Operator’s Manual for Gehl 253, 303, 353, 373 Compact Excavators.

Your machine has been designed and built to the highest standards of quality. It conforms to all current safety regulations. However, the risk of accidents can never be completely excluded. That is why it is essential to observe elementary safety rules and precautions.

Please read this manual carefully, paying particular attention to the instructions concerning safety, operation and maintenance so as to avoid the risk of injury while operating or servicing the machine. Reading operating manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. The information provided in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most efficient way to use the machine. Knowing how to operate the machine safely and correctly will enable you to train others to operate the machine.

Use this Gehl 253, 303, 353, 373 Compact Excavators operator’s manual as a guide, Your machine will remain a reliable working tool provided it is kept in good working condition and serviced properly.

Models Covered:

Gehl 253, 303, 353, 373 Compact Excavators

Manual Covers:

Chapter 1 – General Information
Introduction
Ownership Change
Excavator Component Identification
Specifications
Fluid Capacities/Lubricants
Model 253 Specifications
Engine
Hydraulic System
Undercarriage and Swing System
Dozer Blade
Bucket (Standard)
Noise Levels
General Specifications
Model 303 Specifications
Engine
Hydraulic System
Undercarriage and Swing System
Dozer Blade
Bucket (Standard)
Noise Levels
General Specifications
Fuse Panel
Model 353 Specifications
Engine
Hydraulic System
Undercarriage and Swing System.
Dozer Blade
Bucket (Standard)
Noise Levels
General Specifications
Model 373 Specifications
Engine
Hydraulic System
Undercarriage and Swing System.
Dozer Blade
Bucket (Standard)
Noise Levels
General Specifications
Load Diagrams
Checklists
Chapter 2 – Safety
General Safety Information
Unauthorized Modifications
Attachment Precautions
Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure
Operational Safety
Exposure to Crystalline Silica
Parking the Machine
Travel Controls May Produce Reversed Travel Operations
Additional Travel Precautions
Snow, Ice and Cold Temperature Operation Precautions
Fire Hazards
Fire Extinguisher Recommendation
Additional Safety Equipment
Maintenance Safety
Safety Decals
Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Periodic Replacement
High Pressure Hydraulic Lines Store Energy
Operator’s Cab and Swing Frame Deck Maintenance
Battery Electrolyte and Explosive Gas Hazard
Battery Disconnection Precaution
Jump-starting or Charging the Battery
Lifting the Machine with a Crane
Transporting
Safety Decals
New Decal Application
ISO-Style Safety Decal Locations (Later Machines)
ISO-Style Information Decal Locations (All Machines)
ANSI-Style Safety Decal Locations (Early Machines)
Chapter 3 – Operation
Operating Controls
Machine Orientation
Ignition Key Switch
Engine Speed Control
Travel Controls
SAE-Pattern Operating Controls
ISO-Pattern Operating Controls
Boom Swivel
Optional Joystick Buttons
Operator’s Seat Adjustments
Seat Belt
Ventilation
Machine Operation
Engine Shut Down
Travel
Water Operation
Operating Instructions
Slope Operation
Cold Weather Operation
Swiveling the Boom
Grading
Mounting/Removing Buckets
Auxiliary Hydraulics Connections
Excavating
Proper Digging Techniques
Transporting
Towing
Lifting the Machine
Loading and Transporting
Chapter 4 – Maintenance
General Information
Care and Servicing
Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Schedule
Check, Clean and Inspect
Fluid and Filter Changes
Swing Gear Ring
Cab Heating System
Bucket, Boom and Dozer Blade
Lubrication
Recommended Lubricants
Engine Oil
Hydraulic Oil
Swing Ring
Final Drive Unit
All Lubrication Points – See Figure 4-1
Engine
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Air Cleaner Service
Fuel System
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel Filter
Water Separator
Purging Air from the Fuel System
Coolant System
Checking Coolant Level
Checking and Adjusting V-belt Tension
Electrical System
Fuses
Battery
Hydraulic System
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Changing Hydraulic Oil
Hydraulic Hose Maintenance
Track System
Track Cleaning
Changing Final Drive Oil
Checking and Adjusting Track Tension
Windshield Washer Fluid
Cab/Canopy Removal/Replacement
Long-Term Storage
Before Storage
During Storage
After Storage
Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting
Engine
Indicator Lamps
Seals and Hoses
Traveling Gear
Bucket, Boom and Dozer Blade

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