Gehl CTL55, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
Maintenance Precautions
Use caution when fueling
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Do not smoke or permit open flames while
fueling or near fueling operations.
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Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with
the engine running or hot. Never allow fuel
to spill on hot machine components.
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Maintain control of the fuel filler nozzle
when filling the tank.
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Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity. Allow
room for expansion.
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Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
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Tighten the fuel tank cap securely. If the
fuel cap is lost, replace it only with the
original manufacturer’s approved cap.
Use of a non-approved cap without proper
venting may result in pressurization of the
tank.
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Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
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Use the correct fuel grade for the operating
season.
Handling of hoses
Fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid leaks can cause
a fire.
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Do not twist, bend or hit the hoses.
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Never use twisted, bent or cracked hoses,
tubes and pipes. They may burst.
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Retighten loose connections.
Be careful with hot and
pressurized components
Stop the engine and allow the machine to
cool down before performing inspection and
maintenance.
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The engine, muffler, radiator, hydraulic
lines, sliding parts and many other parts
of the machine are hot after the engine is
stopped. Touching these parts will cause
burns.
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The engine coolant, oil and hydraulic fluid
are also hot and under high pressure.
Be careful when loosening caps and
plugs. Working on the machine under
these conditions could result in burns or
injuries due to the hot oil spraying out.