Description

This is Complete Operator’s Manual for Gehl AL 140, AL 240(EU), AL 340, AL 440(EU), AL 540 Articulated Loaders .

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 AL 140, AL 240(EU), AL 340, AL 440(EU), AL 540 Articulated Loaders 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:

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)

 

Manual Covers:

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
Operator’s 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

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