Gehl V270, Operator'S Manual

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Cooling System
Important: Check the cooling system daily to prevent overheating, loss of perfor-
mance and engine damage.
Cleaning the Cooling System
Allow sufficient time for the oil radiator to
cool before working on or near it. Parts get
extremely hot during operation and can burn you.
The radiator assembly is mounted between the engine and the hinged rear door.
When operating correctly, air is blown through the openings between the fins by
the engine fan. During operation dust and debris can build up on the engine side
of the radiator and restrict air flow through the fins. To remove this restriction,
use compressed air or a water hose and direct the flow through the fins from the
rear of the radiator toward the engine.
Tires
Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous.
When possible, trained personnel should ser-
vice and mount tires. To avoid possible death or serious injury,
follow the safety precautions below.
To keep tire wear even, rotate the tires from front to rear and rear to front.
It is important to keep the same size tire on each side of the loader to prevent
excessive wear on tires, chains, or other damage. If different sizes are used, tires
will be turning at different speeds, causing excessive wear.
Note: The tread bars of all tires should point the same direction.
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BE SURE the rim is clean and free of rust.
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Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges with a soap solution. Do NOT use oil
or grease.
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Use a clip-on tire chuck with remote hose and gauge, allowing you to stand
clear while inflating the tire.
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NEVER inflate beyond 35 psi (240 kPa) to seat the beads. If the beads have
not seated by the time the pressure reaches 35 psi (240 kPa), deflate the
assembly, reposition the tire on the rim, lubricate both parts and re-inflate.
Inflation pressure beyond 35 psi (240 kPa) with unseated beads may break the
bead or rim with explosive force sufficient to cause death or serious injury.
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After seating the beads, adjust the inflation pressure to the recommended
operating pressure.
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Do NOT weld, braze or otherwise attempt to repair and use a damaged rim.
WARNING
WARNING