2026 2041 Skid-Steer Loaders Operator's

1 20262041 Skid-SteerLoadersOperator'sManual#917179 /CP0107 Mustang Manufacturing Company, Austin Road, Box 547 Owatonna, MN 55060-0547 USA Mustang Manufacturing Company, Inc., in cooperation with the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers, has adopted this Safety Alert Symbol to pinpoint precautions which, if not properly followed, can create a safety hazard. When you see this symbol in this manual or on the machine itself, you are reminded to BE ALERT! Your personal Operators must have instructions before running the machine.

2 Untrained operators can cause injury or operator s Manual before using fasten seatbelt snugly. Always keep feet on the floor/pedals when operating use loader without ROPS/FOPS. Never modify the ROPS/FOPS use the loader to lift not use loader around explosive dust or gas, or where exhaust can contact flammable .. 1 Safety .. 5 Controls and Safety Equipment .. 17 Operation .. 31 Service .. 41 Troubleshooting .. 57 Maintenance Schedule .. 67 Specifications .. 71 Table of Common Materials and Densities .. 76 Torque Specifications .. 79 Warranty.

3 80 Index .. 812026 and 2041 Skid-Steer LoaderOperator s ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSAll-Tach and Hydraloc are trademarks of Gehl Model NumberLoader Serial NumberEngine Serial NumberNotes917179/CP01071 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONThis operator s Manual gives the owner/ operator information about maintainingand servicing 2026 and 2041 Skid-Steer loader models. More importantly, thismanual provides an operating plan for safe and proper use of the machine. Majorpoints of safe operation are detailed in the Safety chapter of this ask that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely andbecome familiar with your new machine before operating it.

4 See your authorizedMustang dealer if you have any questions concerning information in the manual,require extra manuals or for information concerning the availability of manualsin other this manual information is provided set in italic type and introducedby the word Note or Important. Read carefully and comply with thosemessages it will improve your operating and maintenance efficiency, help avoidbreakdowns and damage, and extend your machine s manual storage box in the operator s compartment holds the operator s Manualand AEM Safety Manual (also available in Spanish).

5 Please return the manuals tothis box and keep them with the unit at all times. If this machine is resold, we rec-ommend that these manuals be given to the new attachments and equipment available for use with this machine have a widevariety of potential applications. Read the manual provided with the attachmentto learn how to safely maintain and operate the equipment. Be sure the machine issuitably equipped for the type of work to be not use this machine for any applications or purposes other than thosedescribed in this manual or applicable for approved attachments.

6 If the machineis to be used with special attachments or equipment other than those approved byMustang Manufacturing, consult your Mustang dealer. Any person using non-approved attachments or making unauthorized modifications is responsible forthe Mustang dealership network stands ready to provide you with any assistanceyou may require, including providing genuine Mustang service parts. All serviceparts should be obtained from your Mustang dealer. Provide complete informa-tion about the part and include the model and serial numbers of your these numbers in the space provided on the Table of Contents page, as ahandy be aware that Mustang strives to continuously improve its products andreserves 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 anyunit previously Identification1.

7 Upright2. Lift Cylinder3. Tires4. Front Work Lights5. Handholds6. Lift Arm7. Auxiliary Hydraulic Couplers8. Tilt Cylinders9. Attachment Bracket1234568971. Engine Cover2. Tail Lights3. Rear Work Lights4. Rear Door5. Roll-Over/Falling Object Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS)6. Restraint Bar123456917179/CP01073 Control/Indicator SymbolsPower OffPower OnEngine StartHazard FlasherWorklightWorklight w/FlasherBattery ChargeParking BrakeRead operator s ManualHornVolume FullVolume Half FullVolume EmptyPre-HeatDiesel FuelLift PointNNeutralSafety AlertChaincase OilSeatbelt Lap OnlyEngine Air FilterEngine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Oil PressureFuel FilterEngine Coolant TemperatureHydraulic SystemHydraulic Oil TemperatureHydraulic Oil Filter Grease Lubrication PointTie-DownMachine Travel ForwardMachine Travel ReverseClockwise

8 Rotation Counterclockwise RotationFastSlowBucket LowerBucket RaiseBucket FloatBucket RollbackBucket Dump4917179/CP0107 Notes917179/CP01075 CHAPTER 2 SAFETYThis safety alert symbol means Attention! Become alert! Your safety isinvolved! It stresses an attitude of Heads Up for Safety and can befound throughout this operator s Manual and on the decals on the operating this machine, read and study the following safety further reference on the safe operation of Skid-Steer Loaders , Mustang Manu-caturing Company suggests that equipment owners obtain the Mustang Skid-Steer Loader Safety video, which is available through Mustang dealers.

9 In addi-tion, be sure that everyone who operates or works with this machine, whetherfamily member or employee, is familiar with these safety precautions. It is essen-tial to have competent and careful operators, who are not physically or mentallyimpaired, and who are thoroughly trained in the safe operation of the machineand the handling of loads. It is recommended that the operator be capable ofobtaining a valid motor vehicle operator s use of Skid-Steer Loaders is subject to certain hazards that cannot be eliminatedby mechanical means, but only by exercising intelligence, care and common hazards include, but are not limited to, hillside operation, overloading, insta-bility of the load, poor maintenance and using the equipment for a purpose forwhich it is not intended or Manufacturing Company ALWAYS considers the operator s safetywhen designing its machinery.

10 And guards exposed moving parts for the oper-ator s protection. However, some areas cannot be guarded or shielded in order toassure proper operation. Furthermore, this operator s Manual and decals on themachine warn of additional hazards and they should be read and photographs in this manual may show doors, guards and shields open orremoved for illustrative purposes only. Be sure that all doors, guards and shieldsare in their proper operating positions before starting the engine to operate applications may require optional safety equipment, such as a back-upalarm, mirror, strobe light or an impact-resistant front door.