Gehl CTL55, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Tilting Up the ROPS
For inspection and maintenance, the ROPS
is designed so that it can be tilted up.
WARNING
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Raising or lowering the ROPS while
the engine is running may cause the
machine to move, and cause serious
injury or death. Lower the working
equipment to the ground and stop the
engine before raising or lowering the
ROPS.
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When the ROPS is tilted up, support
it firmly with the stopper to prevent it
from falling.
Raising (Tilt up)
1. Select a firm, level surface, lower the
working equipment to the ground, and
stop the engine.
2. Set the safety bar to the lock position.
3. Remove a R-pin and remove the stopper
pin (B).
4. Remove the lock bolts (A).
5. Slowly raise the ROPS.
6. Insert the stopper pin (B) into the body’s
holder and insert an R-pin into the stopper
pin’s hole to fasten it in place.
If you need to run the engine while the ROPS
is raised, follow these steps.
7. Make sure that all levers and pedal are in
neutral positions.
8. Push the throttle lever to the low idle
position.
9. Start the engine.
10. Be sure to stop the engine after inspection
and maintenance.
Lowering
1. Remove the stopper pin (B).
2. Lower the ROPS.
3. Tighten the lock bolts (A).
4. Reinsert the stopper pin (B) into the body’s
holder.
When Required
B
A
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B
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