Gehl R135, Operator'S Manual

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Lift Arm Support
The lift arm support prevents the raised lift arm from lowering unexpectedly. The lift arm
support must be applied whenever the lift arm is left in the raised position.
A falling lift arm could result in severe injury or
death. Never allow anyone under a raised lift arm
without the lift arm support applied.
If the lift arm must be left in the raised position, BE SURE to properly
apply the lift arm support.
The operator must not leave the operator's position if the lift arm is in
the raised position unless the lift arm support is properly applied.
Applying and disengaging the lift arm support requires two people – one
person inside the machine and another person outside the machine to
apply and/or disengage the support device.
The lift arm support must be kept in proper operating condition at all
times.
Important: A second person on the outside of the machine is required to assist with
applying the lift arm support.
Engage Lift Arm Support
1. Empty and remove the attachment (See “Connecting Attachments” on page 96).
2. Bring the machine to a complete stop on a level surface.
3. Lower the lift arm fully.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Have an assistant remove the lift arm
support from its storage location on the
left side of the machine. Remove lynchpin
(S, Figure 11) holding lift arm support (T)
up against the lift arm. Allow lift arm
support (T) device to pivot down into
contact with the lift cylinder.
6. Restart the engine.
WARNING
Figure 11 – Lift Arm Support Stor-
age Lynchpin Removal
S
T