Gehl SL3635, Operator'S Manual

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Lift Arm Support Device
The lift arm support device on the left lift cylinder is used as a cylinder lock to
prevent the raised lift arm from unexpectedly lowering. Be sure to engage the
support device when the lift arm is raised for service. When the support
device is not being used, store it under the lift arm using the lock pin. The
support device is a safety device that must be kept in proper operating
condition at all times. The following steps ensure correct usage:
The safest method of engaging the lift arm support
device requires two people - one person inside the loader and another
person to engage the support device.
Note:
With the keyswitch
OFF
and the solenoid valve working, the lift arm will
stay raised when the lift control is moved to lower the lift arm. If the valve does
not hold the lift arm and it begins to lower, do not leave the operator’s
compartment. Instead, have someone store the support device for you. Then,
contact your Gehl dealer immediately to determine why the lift arm lowers while
the keyswitch is
OFF
.
Engagement
Always engage the lift arm support device before
leaving the operator’s compartment to work on the loader with the lift arm
raised.
To engage the lift arm support device:
1.
Lower the lift arm fully onto the loader frame.
2.
Stop the engine.
3. Leave the operator’s compartment. Remove the lock pin holding the
support device up against the lift arm.
Allow the support device to come down
into contact with the lift cylinder.
4.
Return to the operator’s compartment
and start the engine.
5.
Raise the lift arm until the lift arm
support device drops over the end of the
lift cylinder and around the cylinder rod.
Slowly lower the lift arm until the
support device contacts the top end of the
lift cylinder.
6. Be sure the support device is secure against the cylinder end. Then, stop
the engine, remove the key and leave the operator’s compartment.
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Fig. 4: Lift Arm Support
Device Engaged
WARNING
WARNING