All-Wheel Steer Loader Operator’s Manual - …

1 All-Wheel Steer LoaderBeginning Serial Number: 342010001 Model 480 Form CAugust 2007 Operator s Manual 2007 Gehl Company All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA 204937/AP0407 GEHL COMPANYWARRANTYGEHL COMPANY, hereinafter referred to as Gehl, warrants new Gehl equipment to theOriginal Retail Purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of twelve (12) months from the Warranty Start WARRANTY SERVICE INCLUDES:Genuine Gehl parts and labor costs required to repair or replace equipment at theselling dealer s business MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,EXPRESSORIMPLIED(INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIE DWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE), EXCEPT ASEXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY OF THESE LIMITATIONS EXCLUDED BY LOCAL LAW SHALL BE DEEMEDDELETED FROM THIS WARRANTY.

2 ALL OTHER TERMS WILL CONTINUE STATES DO NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF THESEWARRANTIES AND YOU MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS UNDER YOUR WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE:1. Transportation to sellingdealer s business location or, at the option of theOriginal Retail Purchaser, the cost of a service Used Components covered by their own non-Gehl warranties, such as tires, batteries,trade accessories and Normal maintenance service and expendable, high-wear Repairs or adjustments caused by: improper use; failure to follow recommendedmaintenance procedures; use of unauthorized attachments.

3 Accident or Liability for incidental or consequential damages of any type, including, but notlimited to lost profits or expenses of acquiring replacement agent, employee or representative of Gehl has any authority to bind Gehl to anywarranty except as specifically set forth in of contentsIIntroduction .. 4 General information .. 4 Identification of warnings and hazards .. 7 Machine overview .. of application, attachments .. 10 Serial number plate locations .. 11 Safety instructions ..16 General safety rules.

4 18 Additional safety equipment .. 20 Safety reminders .. 20 Transporting .. 21 Maintenance safety .. 25 Safety instructions for specific hazards .. 28 Operation .. 34 Description of controls .. 34 Cab: overview .. 35 Instrument panel, multifunctional lever and drive lever: overview .. 37 Getting started .. 39 Indicators and warning lights: overview .. 42 Starting the engine .. 45 Driving the machine .. 56 Working with the machine .. 77 Working with pallet 91 Troubleshooting ..98 Engine trouble.

5 98 Maintenance .. 100 Introduction .. 100 Fuel system .. 100 Engine lubrication 102 Engine and hydraulics cooling 103 Air filter .. 105V-belt .. 107 Hydraulic system .. 108 Lubrication points .. 112 Maintenance of attachments .. 113 Maintenance of the brake 114 Tire 115 Heating .. 117 Electrical 118 General maintenance 121 Fluids and lubricants .. 124 Maintenance schedule Model 480 (overview) .. 125 Maintenance log .. 128 Maintenance decal .. 131 Specifications .. 134 Frame .. 134 Engine.

6 134 Power 135 Axles .. 136 Brakes .. 136 Steering .. 137 Table of contentsPrinted in of contentsWork hydraulics .. 137 Pilot control .. 137 Loader unit .. 138 Electrical system .. 139 Tires ..140 Weights .. 141 Sound levels .. 141 Vibration .. 141 Hardware torques .. 142 Dimensions model 480 .. 143 Printed in informationYour decision to purchase this piece of Gehl equipment was a good one. We are sure that your decision was carefully considered and that you are looking forward to many years of reliable performance from this Company has invested much time and effort in developing its lines of equipment.

7 The equipment you have purchased is built with a great deal of pride, and designed to provide long life, efficient operation, durability and machinery has become more sophisticated and, with that in mind, Gehl Company asks that you read and COMPLETELY understand the contents of this Manual and become familiar with your new machine, BEFORE attempting to operate it. This Manual was developed specifically for the machine you have purchased. The infor-mation within is for your assistance in preparing, adjusting, maintaining and servicing your machine.

8 More importantly, this Manual provides an operating plan for safe and proper use of your machine. Major points of safe operation are detailed in the SAFETY chapter of this Manual seeSafety instructions on page 16. Refer to the Table of Contents for an outline (by chapters) of this Manual . Use the Index, located at the back of this Manual , for specific chapter and topic/page number this machine is resold, Gehl Company recommends that this Manual be given to the new owner. If this machine was purchased "used," or if the owner's address has changed, please pro-vide your Gehl dealer or Gehl Company with the owner's name and current address, along with the machine model and serial number.

9 This will allow the registered owner informa-tion to be updated, so that the owner can be notified directly in case of an important prod-uct issue, such as a safety update program. Right and left are determined from the position of sitting in the operator s seat, facing Company reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or con-struction of any part without incurring the obligation to install such changes on any unit pre-viously this Manual information is provided that is introduced by the word NOTE or IMPORTANT.

10 Be sure to read carefully and comply with the message or directive given. Following this information will improve your operating or maintenance efficiency, help you to avoid costly breakdowns or unnecessary damage and extend your machine's life. Operational safety and readiness of the machine depend partially on maintenance and service of the machine. This is why regular maintenance and service work is absolutely necessary. Extensive maintenance and repair work must always be carried out by a quali-fied technician with appropriate training.