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917387/BP0310

INDEX

Accessory Plug

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Adjustments

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Control Handles

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Air Conditioner

Operation

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Alternator/Fan Belt

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Attachments

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Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls

High-Flow

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Standard-Flow

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Battery

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Jump-starting

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Bucket Cutting Edge

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Bucket Usage

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Digging with a Bucket

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Driving on an Incline

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Driving over Rough

Terrain

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Dumping into a

Truck (or Hopper)

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Dumping onto a Pile

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Dumping over

an Embankment

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Leveling the Ground

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Loading a Bucket

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Scraping with a Bucket

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Capacities and Ratings

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Chaincases

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Checking and Adding Oil

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Draining Oil

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Cold-Starting Procedure

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Common Materials

and Densities

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Control/Indicator Symbols

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CONTROLS and SAFETY

EQUIPMENT

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Cooling System

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Cleaning

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Dealer Services

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Dome Light

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Drive Chains

Adjusting Chain Tension

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Checking Chain Tension

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Emergency Exit

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Engine Air Cleaner

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Engine Compartment

Access

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Engine Mounting Hardware

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Engine Service

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Changing Fuel Filter

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Changing Oil and Filter

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Checking Oil Level

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Engine Speed Control

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Fuel

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Fuse Panel

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Guards and Shields

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Summary of Contents for V270

Page 1: ...Skid Steer Loader Operator s Manual Form No 917387 BP0310 English V270 V270 EU ...

Page 2: ...safety is involved Operators must have instructions before running the machine Untrained operators can cause injury or death Read Operator s Manual before using machine CORRECT Always fasten seatbelt snugly Always keep feet on the floor pedals when operating loader CORRECT Never use loader without ROPS FOPS Never modify the ROPS FOPS structure WRONG Never use the loader to lift personnel WRONG Do ...

Page 3: ...1 Specifications 85 Torque Specifications 91 Warranty 92 Index 93 V270 Skid Steer Loader Operator s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Power A Tach Hydraloc and Hydraglide are trademarks of Gehl Company Gehl and Powerview are registered trademarks of Gehl Company Loader Model Number Loader Serial Number Engine Serial Number ...

Page 4: ...sted below conforms to EC Directives 2004 108 EC EMC 97 23 EC Pressure Equipment 2006 42 EC Machinery and 2000 14 EC Noise Emission including all current amendments 7 In accordance with EN ISO Standards EN ISO 3450 1996 ISO 6165 8 Category EARTH MOVING MACHINERY LOADERS COMPACT 9 Model s V270 10 Directive Conformity Assessment Procedure Notified Body 2004 108 EC Type test Self certification 97 23 ...

Page 5: ...chment to learn how to safely maintain and operate the equipment Be sure the machine is suit ably equipped for the type of work to be performed Do not use this machine for any applications or purposes other than those described in this manual or those applicable for approved attachments If the machine is to be used with special attachments or equipment other than those approved by Gehl Company con...

Page 6: ...3 Front Work Lights 4 Tilt Cylinders 5 Attachment Bracket 6 Tires 7 Lift Arm Support Device 1 2 3 5 6 3 4 7 1 Lift Cylinder 2 Roll Over Falling Object Protective System ROPS FOPS 3 Engine Cover 4 Rear Work Lights 5 Tail Lights Position Lights 6 Rear Door 1 2 4 6 3 5 ...

Page 7: ...Reverse Parking Brake Engine Air Filter Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Engine Oil Pressure Fuel Filter Engine Temperature Hydraulic System Hydraulic Oil Temperature Hydraulic Oil Filter Grease Lubrication Point Glow Indicator Lamp Diesel Fuel Chaincase Oil Clockwise Rotation Counterclockwise Rotation Fast Slow Ride Control Engine Malfunction Shutdown Bucket Float Bucket Rollback Bucket Dump Lift Arm...

Page 8: ...4 917387 BP0310 Notes ...

Page 9: ...a purpose for which it is not intended or designed Gehl ALWAYS considers the operator s safety when designing its machinery and guards exposed moving parts for the operator s protection However some areas cannot be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper operation This Operator s Manual and decals on the machine warn of additional hazards and they should be read and observed closely Some pho...

Page 10: ...eplaced To ensure safe operation replace damaged or worn out parts with genuine Gehl service parts Gehl loaders are designed and intended to be used only with Gehl attach ments and approved attachments To avoid possible personal injury equip ment damage and performance problems use only attachments that are approved for use on and within the operating capacity of the machine Con tact your dealer o...

Page 11: ...hine or attachments because they could fall or cause an accident Always look to the rear before backing up the skid steer loader Operate the controls only from the operator s seat Always keep hands and feet inside the operator s compartment while oper ating the machine New operators must operate the loader in an open area away from bystanders Practice with the controls until the loader can be oper...

Page 12: ... silicosis a debilitating and often fatal lung disease A Hazard Review Pub No 2002 129 by the U S National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH indicates a significant risk of chronic silicosis for workers exposed to inhaled crystalline silica over a working lifetime NIOSH recom mends an exposure limit of 0 05 mg m3 as a time weighted average for up to a 10 hr workday during a 40 hr ...

Page 13: ...tyle Safety Decals inside the ROPS FOPS 242582 Located behind operator s left shoulder 242260 Located on upper left instrument panel 242397 Located on lower left instrument panel 242236 Located on upper left instrument panel ...

Page 14: ...als on the outside of the Loader 137655 Located on front of loader 132166 Located on rear window emergency exit 137755 Located on lift arm crossmember manual hitch loaders only 139101 Located on lift arm crossmember power hitch loaders only ...

Page 15: ...917387 BP0310 11 ANSI Style Safety Decals on the outside of the Loader 137637 Located on lift arm support device 184214 Located under the ROPS FOPS ...

Page 16: ...12 917387 BP0310 ANSI Style Safety Decals in the Engine Compartment 137657 Located on radiator 137658 Located on fan shroud ...

Page 17: ...panel Safety alert Always follow Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure in Operator s Manual 1 Lower equipment to ground 2 Reduce throttle stop engine 3 Apply parking brake remove key 4 Check safety interlocks 242590 Located on left instrument panel Safety alert A Check machine before operating Service per Operator s Manual Contact dealer or manufacturer for information and service parts B Maintain 3...

Page 18: ...all hazard No riders Never use work tool as work platform Crush hazard Before operating with attachment check engagement of hitch locking pin to the attachment A Incorrect attachment engagement C Lock hitch lever B Correct attachment engagement D Unlock hitch lever A B A B C D 139101 Located on hitch power hitch loaders only Crush hazard Before operating with attachment check engagement of hitch l...

Page 19: ...ng device Crush hazard Hose removal or component failure can cause lift arm to drop Always use lift arm support device when leaving lift arm raised for service 184711 Located under the ROPS FOPS Crush hazard Be sure lock mechanism is securely engaged before working under ROPS FOPS Read instructions for use in Operator s Manual ...

Page 20: ... extinguisher nearby C Run over hazard Jump start per Operator s Manual procedure D Oil injection hazard Do not use hands to find hydraulic leaks Escaping oil under pressure can be invisible and penetrate skin Use a piece of cardboard to find leaks E Burn hazard Allow radiator to cool before removing cap Loosen cap slowly to avoid burns F Suffocation hazard Operate only in a well ventilated area A...

Page 21: ...otective system serial number 2 Seat plate according to ISO 7096 3 Product plate with Product Identification Number and e g model type designation 4 Engine plate with e g type designation product and serial numbers 5 Component plate hydrostatic pump with e g product and serial numbers 6 Component plate drive motor with e g product and serial numbers 1 4 6 5 2 3 5 ...

Page 22: ...18 917387 BP0310 Notes ...

Page 23: ...ting it Do not operate the loader unless all factory installed guards and shields are properly secured in place Operator Restraint Bar Lower the operator restraint bar after entering the operator s compartment and sitting in the seat The restraint bar is securely anchored to the ROPS FOPS The operator must be seated with the restraint bar in its lowered position to start or operate the skid steer ...

Page 24: ... dam aged Keep seatbelt s clean Use only soap and water to wash seatbelt s Cleaning solvents can cause damage to seatbelt s Safety Interlock System Hydraloc NEVER defeat the safety interlock system by mechanically or electrically bypassing any switches relays or solenoid valves An interlock system is provided on the loader for operator safety Together with solenoid valves switches and relays the i...

Page 25: ...lift your weight off the seat Try to start the engine If the engine starts turn off the engine troubleshoot and correct the problem Contact your dealer if necessary ROPS FOPS The ROPS FOPS Roll Over Falling Object Protective Structure is designed to provide protection for the operator from falling objects and in a tip over accident if the operator is secured inside the operator s compartment by th...

Page 26: ... key switch OFF and the solenoid valve working properly 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 am and it begins to lower do not leave the operator s compartment Instead lower the lift arm and exit the machine Then contact your Gehl dealer immediately to determine why the lift arm lowers while the key switch is OFF Inst...

Page 27: ...tem func tioning properly the lift arm will stay raised when the lift control is moved to lower If the lift arm moves do NOT leave the oper ator s compartment Instead have an assistant remove the support device for you Then contact your Gehl dealer to determine the reason why the lift arm lowers while the key switch is in the OFF position 5 Have an assistant remove the lift arm support device A Or...

Page 28: ...nel to control the fan speed Heater and Air Conditioner optional Loaders with the combination heater air conditioner have two controls on the left instrument panel fan speed heater air conditioner on off 1 Fan Speed Controls the air flow 2 Heater Air Conditioner Selector Switch Turns on either the heater or the air conditioner Engine Speed Control An engine speed control Figure 6 is pro vided for ...

Page 29: ...ormal mode and ride control mode The ride control system provides a smoother ride over uneven surfaces Press the button once to activate the system and again to deactivate The ride control system is automatically deactivated when the machine is shut off When ride control is activated the lift arm may drop slightly without a load or several inches with a heavy load Attachment Mounting The skid stee...

Page 30: ...h system press and hold this switch Then with the circuit energized the Power A Tach switch on the right instrument panel is used to move the latch pins Press the top of the switch to retract the latch pins and disengage the attachment Press the bottom of the switch to extend the latch pines and engage the attachment Refer to page 40 for more information To prevent unexpected release of the attach...

Page 31: ... and then change the oil and filter During normal operation this indicator should be OFF 4 Hydraulic Oil Temperature Lights if the hydraulic oil is too hot warning the operator to reduce the hydraulic load and determine the cause of the high temperature During normal operation this indicator should be OFF 5 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lights if the engine oil pressure is too low warning the operat...

Page 32: ...ould be OFF 11 Fasten Seatbelt A momentary visual and audible indicator to remind the operator to fasten the seatbelt s 12 Engine Malfunction Shutdown Indicator Lights when the engine elec tronic control unit ECU has detected a failure warranting an automatic shut down The indicator lamp also displays error codes when the key switch is turned to the on position See Engine Diagnostics chart on page...

Page 33: ...ed to turn on turn indicator lights Directional indicator lights are the same lights as the flashers The flashers will override the turn signals 6 High Flow Auxiliary Switch optional Controls the direction of hydraulic oil flow Push the right side of the rocker switch for forward flow or the left side for reverse flow To disengage push and release either side of the switch or raise the restraint b...

Page 34: ...nd the lights will flash C Front work road lights with rear tail lights position lights D Front and rear work lights Eu Machines A Off B Position lights on the four corners of the machine EU light kit are lighted steady If the turn signal EU Option is activated while the position lights are on the selected side will flash while the other side will be lighted steady C Road lights are on as rear tai...

Page 35: ...or RUN Position With the key turned one position clockwise from vertical power from the battery is supplied to all control and instru ment panel circuits START Position With the key turned fully clockwise the electric starter engages to start the engine Release the key to RUN position after the engine starts Note The engine cannot be started unless the operator is sitting in the seat and the restr...

Page 36: ...o move back and left move the control back and to the right To move back and right move the control back and to the left Be sure the joystick controls are in neutral before starting the engine Operate the con trols gradually and smoothly Excessive speed and quick control movements without regard for conditions and circumstances are hazardous and could cause an accident Moving the joystick farther ...

Page 37: ...ift arm into the float position push and hold the left button on the right joystick This mode allows the lowered lift arm to follow the ground con tour while traveling over changing ground conditions An indicator lamp in the left instrument panel will blink when float is activated Never push the float control button with the attachment raised because this will cause the lift arm to lower very rapi...

Page 38: ...andle farther forward than the right handle For sharp turns move the handles in opposite directions Be sure the controls are in neutral before starting the engine Operate the controls gradually and smoothly Excessive speed and quick control movements without regard for conditions and circumstances are hazardous and could cause an accident Moving the handles farther from neutral increases the speed...

Page 39: ... lift tilt motion is directly proportional to the amount of pedal movement and engine speed To place the lift arm into the float position push and hold the left button on the right hand control This mode allows the lowered lift arm to follow the ground contour while traveling over changing ground conditions An indicator lamp in the left instrument panel will blink when float is activated Never pus...

Page 40: ...ed on the front of the grip for 5 seconds and release To cancel continuous operation pull the red button or move the yellow switch in either direction High Flow Auxiliary Hydraulic Control optional In addition to a standard flow auxiliary hydraulic system some loaders are equipped with a reversible high flow aux iliary hydraulic system These couplers are located on the right lift arm The high flow...

Page 41: ... damage the engine Starting the Engine The following procedure is recommended for starting the engine 1 Carefully step up onto the back of the bucket or attachment and grasp the handholds to enter the operator s compartment 2 Fasten the seatbelt s and lower the restraint bar 3 Verify the following the lift tilt drive and auxiliary hydraulic controls are in their neutral positions the parking brake...

Page 42: ... fluid ether with pre heat systems An explosion can result which can cause engine damage injury or death 1 Turn the key to the RUN position If the pre heat lamp on the right instrument panel comes on wait until it goes out 2 Turn the key to the START position 3 If engine does not start return key to OFF position wait seconds and repeat steps 1 and 2 Stopping the Loader The following procedure is t...

Page 43: ... in order to avoid personal injury In addition to protect your eyes wear safety glasses and avoid leaning over the batteries while jump starting DO NOT jump start the battery if it is frozen because it may rupture or explode Note BE SURE the jumper battery is a 12 volt D C battery 1 Turn the keyswitches of both vehicles to OFF be sure both vehicles are in neutral and NOT touching each other 2 Conn...

Page 44: ...procedure 2 Start the loader engine and be sure the lift arm is lowered and in contact with the loader frame 3 Align the loader squarely with the back of the attachment 4 Tilt the hitch forward until the top edge of the hitch is below the flange on the back side of the attachment and centered between the vertical plates 5 Slowly drive the loader forward and at the same time tilt the hitch back to ...

Page 45: ...ct high flow attachment couplers to the high flow auxiliary couplers Removing Attachments 1 Tilt the hitch back until the attachment is off the ground 2 Exercise the MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE page 6 3 With the engine off leave the operator s compartment and disconnect the auxiliary hydraulic hoses 4 Manual hitch Rotate the latch lever to the right when viewed from the front to fully retr...

Page 46: ...lift arm slightly raised and the bucket tilted forward until the edge contacts the ground Dig into the ground by driving forward and gradually lowering the lift arm Figure 18 When the bucket is filled tilt the bucket back and back the loader away from the material Rest the lift arm against the loader frame before proceeding to the dumping area Always carry the loaded bucket with the lift arm resti...

Page 47: ...he inside of the truck or hopper Dump the material and then back away while tilting the bucket back and lowering the lift arm Figure 20 Dumping the Load over an Embankment Do not drive too close to an excavation or ditch Be sure the surrounding ground has adequate strength to support the weight of the loader and the load Carry the loaded bucket as low as possible while traveling to the dumping are...

Page 48: ...ration exposure As a result equipment operation can be more efficient productive and safe An operator s exposure to vibration occurs in two ways Whole Body Vibration WBV Hand Arm Vibration HAV This section will cover primarily WBV issues because evaluations have shown that operation of mobile compact construction equipment on jobsites typically results in HAV levels less than the allowed exposure ...

Page 49: ...If the assessment concludes that vibration level exposure is too high one or more of the following actions may be necessary 1 Train operators Perform operations accelerating steering braking etc in a smooth manner Adjust machine speed appropriately Adjust the controls mirrors and seat suspension for comfortable operation Travel across the smoothest parts of the work site and avoid ruts and pot hol...

Page 50: ...lar manner as described above do not exceed the limit value for Whole Body Vibra tions and can therefore be operated by one operator for at least 8 hours per day Note When the skid steer loader is operated in accordance with the instructions in the operator s manual the hand arm vibration levels are below the exposure action value of 2 5 m s2 Activity Rangeof Reading s Vibration Levels x axis y ax...

Page 51: ...otect against extreme weather conditions such as moisture sunlight and temperature Removing Loader from Storage 1 Check the tire air pressure and inflate the tires if they are low 2 Connect the battery 3 Check the fan belt tension 4 Check all fluid levels engine oil transmission hydraulic oil engine coolant and any attached implements Review and follow the engine manufacturers recommendations from...

Page 52: ...erve all local regulations governing the loading and transporting of equip ment Reference U S Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Section 392 Ensure that the hauling vehicle meets all safety requirements before loading the skid steer loader 1 Block the front and rear of the hauling vehicle s tires 2 If the loader has an attachment lift it slightly off the ground 3 Back the loader slowly and c...

Page 53: ...ith attach ments other than those stated Lift equipment used and its installation is the responsibility of the party con ducting the lift All rigging MUST comply with applicable regulations and guidelines 1 Using suitable lift equipment hook into the lift eyes Adjust the length of the slings or chains to lift the loader level Note The loader my be slightly off level 10 degrees max when lifted 2 Ce...

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Page 55: ... Refer to the separate engine manual for engine related adjustments lubrication and service procedures Note All service procedures except those described under the Dealer Services topic are owner operator responsibilities Important Always dispose of waste lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids according to local regulations or take to a recycling center for disposal Do not pour onto the ground or d...

Page 56: ...al blocking and supports Serious personal injury could result from improp erly raising or blocking the loader 1 To block the loader obtain enough solid wooden or metal blocks so all of the tires are raised off the ground Part Description Gehl Part No Air Cleaner Element Primary outer 184146 Air Cleaner Element Secondary inner 184195 Hydraulic Oil Filter Element 074830 Engine Oil Filter Element 195...

Page 57: ... could be removed Loader Lowering Procedure When service or adjustment procedures are complete the loader can be lowered from the raised position To lower the loader onto its tires 1 Using a jack or hoist raise the front of the loader until its weight no longer rests on the front blocks 2 Carefully remove the blocking under the front of the loader 3 Slowly lower the loader until the front tires ar...

Page 58: ...OPS will slowly lower Reinstall the anchor bolts washers and locknuts Refer to the Torque Specifications chart page 91 for torque information Never operate the loader with the ROPS FOPS removed or tilted back Be sure the lock mechanism is securely engaged when the ROPS FOPS is tilted back Be sure to reinstall the anchor bolts washers and locknuts before resuming operation Adjustments Control Handl...

Page 59: ... or damaged fittings To minimize dirt build up avoid excessive greasing Important Always dispose of waste lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids according to local regulations or take to a recycling center for disposal Do not pour onto the ground or down the drain System Lubricant Hydraulic System Oil Use Petro Canada HVI60 Mobil DTE 15M or equivalent which contain anti rust anti foam and anti oxid...

Page 60: ...tch Hitch related Cylinder Pivots and Latch Pins page 55 z Check Oil Level in Chaincases page 57 z Change Engine Oil and Filter page 62 z Change Hydraulic Oil Filter page 67 z Change Hydraulic Oil page 68 z Change Chaincase Oil page 57 z Check Drain Water Separator page 63 z 50 250 250 Figure 29 Service Locations Perform the initial procedure at 50 hours then at the indicated intervals ...

Page 61: ...ld be at the plug level or no more than 1 4 in 6 mm below 3 If the level is low add fluid through the fill plug Figure 30 until the oil level reaches the check plug hole Reinstall the plugs Draining Oil 1 Park the loader on a level surface or on a sloping surface with the loader facing downhill and the tires blocked 2 Remove the drain plug on each chaincase Figure 31 and drain the oil into a suita...

Page 62: ... rear axle assembly toward the front of the loader 5 After proper tension is achieved retighten the bolts Important Be careful not to over tighten the drive chains Over tightening will cause premature drive chain and axle sprocket wear 6 Reinstall the tire 7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 for any other axle requiring adjustment 8 Lower the loader following the Loader Lowering Procedure page 53 Engine Ai...

Page 63: ...dirt built up in the cover assembly Outer Element 1 Carefully pull the outer element out of the housing Never remove the inner element unless it is to be replaced 2 Clean out any dirt built up in the housing Leave the inner element installed during this step to prevent debris from entering the engine intake manifold 3 Use a trouble light inside the outer element to inspect for bad spots pinholes o...

Page 64: ...lation 1 Check the inside of the housing for any damage that may interfere with the elements 2 Be sure that the element sealing surfaces are clean 3 Insert the element s making sure that they are seated properly 4 Secure the cover to the housing with the three clamps 5 Check the hose connections and make sure they are all fitted and tightened properly 6 Reset the indicator by pressing the reset bu...

Page 65: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 33 Engine Service Components 1 Muffler 2 Air Cleaner 3 Coolant Recovery Tank 4 Radiator Cooler 5 Engine Oil Filter 6 Water Separator 7 Fuel Filter 8 Engine Oil Drain 9 Engine Oil Fill Cap 10 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 10 ...

Page 66: ...tant Always dispose of waste lubricating oil according to local regula tions or take to a recycling center for dis posal do not pour onto the ground or down the drain The engine oil filter is located on the left side of the radiator Access for draining the engine oil is located behind the left rear tire To add new oil open the engine access cover Remove the oil fill cap and add the recommended typ...

Page 67: ...r two seconds when the engine electronic control unit is powered on This allows checking if the engine electronic control unit is supplied with power normally The failure lamp is an essential way for checking or diag nosing the engine electronic control unit Flashing patterns of the failure lamp are showing in Figure 35 When accelerator sensor failure flashing 5 short 0 5 seconds times and Exhaust...

Page 68: ... speed sensor Backup speed sensor becomes active speed is limited to 1800 min 1 Option can change Backup speed sensor failed Engine stops Without optional backup speed sensor Engine stops Turn key off Always enable 6 Engine speed decreases by 480 min 1 or more in 40 ms 4 Rack position sensor failure Correlation between rack actu ator output and rack position exceeds threshold upper limit by 0 32 s...

Page 69: ...is on 12 Main relay failure Power is not shut off even though main relay is off Engine runs normally Correct fail ure Or turn key off Default to disable 1 6 13 Rack actuator relay failure Low status is detected even through port is off Engine stops Turn key off Always enable 1 7 High status is detected even through port is on 14 Backup accelerator sensor failure Sensor voltage is 4 6 V or more or ...

Page 70: ...ption can change Turn key off Default to enable 3 4 25 Oily water separa tor alarm Oily water separa tor switch turns on Engine runs normally Option can change Turn key off Default to enable 3 5 26 Coolant tempera ture high alarm Coolant tempera ture is 115 C or higher Alarm is canceled when Coolant tem perature decreases to 110 C Option can change Engine runs normally Correct failure Default to e...

Page 71: ...ydraulic filter element run the engine at full throttle and normal operating temperature Lift the engine access cover Observe the hydraulic filter indicator located on the filter head Figure 37 The indicator is located in a transparent cover on the left side of the filter head If a red plunger is exposed the filter needs to be changed 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the reservoir drain plug located b...

Page 72: ...ain plug 8 Check the fluid level and add fluid if needed Bucket Cutting Edge The bucket cutting edge should be replaced when it is worn to within 1 in 25 mm of the bucket body Alternator Fan Belt Refer to the separate engine manual for setting proper belt tension If the belt is worn cracked or otherwise deteriorated replace the belt following the procedure in the engine manual Wheel Nuts Wheel nut...

Page 73: ...p 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 BE SURE the rim is clean and free of rust L...

Page 74: ...d air conditioning housing mounted on the upper rear corner of the cab Remove the threaded knobs on both sides of the cover to access the filter Recirculation Air Filters Located behind the covers in the headliner directly above the rear window The access remove the screws on either side of the covers Important Keeping the cab clean will reduce need for service and help ensure proper air condition...

Page 75: ...les and clean the terminals and clamps with the same alkaline solution Explosive gas is produced when a battery is in use or being charged Keep flames and sparks away from the battery area ALWAYS charge the battery in a well ventilated area Never lay a metal object on top of a battery because a short circuit can result Battery acid is harmful on contact with skin or fabrics If acid spills follow t...

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Page 77: ...Main wiring harness connectors at rear of ROPS FOPS not properly plugged in Check main harness connectors Battery terminals or cables are loose or corroded Clean battery terminals and cables and retighten them Fuel gauge does not work Faulty fuel gauge sender Replace fuel gauge sender Faulty fuel gauge Replace fuel gauge Fuse has blown gauge Replace fuse Loose wiring terminal connections Verify wi...

Page 78: ...ECU will not allow crank if certain faults are present Contact your dealer Work lights not functioning properly Single light not working light bulb burned out faulty wiring Check and replace light bulb as needed Check wiring connection to light No lights 30 ampere light fuse blown Check circuit and locate trouble before replacing fuse Faulty light switch or poor ground Check ground wire connection...

Page 79: ...stall block heater Ambient temperature too low Install block heater Fuel filter plugged Replace filter Fuel pump not working Contact your dealer Engine overheats Crankcase oil level too low or too high Add or remove oil as required Fan air circulation blocked or restricted With engine off remove blockage or restriction Fan shroud improperly positioned Contact your dealer Grade of oil improper or e...

Page 80: ...lift and tilt cylinders to maximum stroke and maintain pressure for short time to clear air from system Also check for low oil level in reservoir fill as needed Hydraulic oil level too low Check for low oil level in reservoir add oil Hydrostatic system charge pressure low Contact your dealer Drive motor s or hydrostatic pump s have internal damage or leakage Contact your dealer Hydrostatic drive o...

Page 81: ...alve on rear hydrostatic pump malfunctioning Contact your dealer Rear hydrostatic pump malfunctioning Contact your dealer Left side doesn t drive in either direction Right side operates normally Relief valves on front hydrostatic pump malfunctioning Contact your dealer Left side doesn t drive in one direction Relief valve on front hydrostatic pump malfunctioning Contact your dealer Front hydrostat...

Page 82: ...traint bar switch malfunctioning Contact your dealer Air in hydraulic system Cycle lift and tilt cylinders to maximum stroke and maintain pressure for short time to clear air from system Oil in hydraulic reservoir low Check and add oil No down pressure on the bucket Float or Hydroglide activated Turn off float and Hydroglide Tilt cylinders malfunctioning Contact your dealer Bucket drifts down with...

Page 83: ...y hydraulics do not function Restraint bar raised Lower the restraint bar Pilot solenoids malfunctioning Check electrical connections to pilot solenoids repair connections as needed If still not functioning properly contact your dealer Restraint bar or seat switch malfunctioning Contact your dealer High flow auxiliary functions slowly Low engine speed Operate engine at higher speed Hydraulic oil l...

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Page 85: ...ne Oil Level page 62 z Check Hydraulic Oil Level page 67 z Check Tire Pressures page 70 z Grease Lift Arm Hitch Cylinder Pivots and Latch Pins page 55 z Check Bucket Cutting Edge page 68 z Test Safety Interlock System page 20 z Check Coolant Level page 69 z Clean Cooling System page 69 z Check Drive Chain Tension page 58 z Check Wheel Nuts Torque page 68 z Check All Tach Pivot Torque page 68 z Che...

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Page 89: ...acement 202 cu in 3 31 L Power net 84 hp 63 kW 2500 rpm Peak Torque 215 ft lb 292 N m 1850 rpm Hydraulic System theoretical Main Hydraulic System Pressure 3300 psi 228 bar Standard Flow Rating 21 75 gpm 81 L min Electrical Battery 12 Volt DC 950 CCA Starter 12 Volt DC 3 0 kW Alternator 95 amperes Capacities Chaincase each 10 U S qts 9 5 L Engine Oil 11 U S qts 10 4 L Engine Coolant 9 U S qts 8 5 L...

Page 90: ...Work Lights and Dual Tail Lights Bi directional Auxiliary Hydraulics with Flat Faced Couplers All Tach Attachment Mounting System Single Lever manual Engine Auto Shutdown System Emergency Exit Rear Window Remote Engine Oil Filter Adjustable Suspension Seat Hydraglide Ride Control System Optional Features Upper torso Restraint required with 2 speed transmission 3 inch Wide Seatbelt where required b...

Page 91: ...5 G Dump Reach Bucket Full Height 34 864 J Rollback at Ground 28 5 M Rollback Angle at Full Height 93 6 O Seat to Ground Height 40 2 1021 P Wheel Base Nominal 49 4 1255 Q Overall Width Less Bucket1 67 1701 R Bucket Width Overall 70 1778 S Ground Clearance to Chassis Between Wheels 8 203 V Overall Length Less Bucket 115 2921 W Departure Angle 27 2 X Clearance Circle Front With Bucket 93 2362 Y Clea...

Page 92: ...n 16 9 ft3 1778 mm 0 48 m3 469 lbs 213 kg 2700 lbs 1225 kg 74 in 20 2 ft3 1879 mm 0 57 m3 563 lbs 255 kg 2505 lbs 1136 kg Pallet Forks 48 in 1229 mm Description Weight V270 Rating For 15 7 in 400 mm Load Center per EN 474 3 470 lbs 213 kg 2200 lbs 998 kg For 19 7 in 500 mm Load Center per EN 474 3 470 lbs 213 kg 2070 lbs 939 kg For 24 in 610 mm Load Center per SAE J1197 470 lbs 213 kg 1965 lbs 891...

Page 93: ...53 63 848 1008 Concrete 115 1840 Cinders 50 800 Coal anthracite 94 1504 Coke 30 480 Earth dry loam 70 90 1121 1442 Earth wet loam 80 100 1281 1602 Granite 93 111 1488 1776 Gravel dry 100 1602 Gravel wet 120 1922 Gypsum crushed 115 1840 Iron ore 145 2320 Lime 60 960 Lime stone 90 1440 Manure liquid 65 1040 Manure solid 45 720 Peat solid 47 752 Phosphate granular 90 1440 Potash 68 1088 Quartz granul...

Page 94: ...42 rated heaped capacity of 16 9 cu ft With this bucket the V270 has a rating of 2700 lbs Mul tiplying the maximum density of the material by the bucket capacity 100 x 16 9 yields a load that weighs 1690 lbs This number is less than the machine rating and thus indicates that the loader bucket combination is safe to use in this appli cation Example 2 Granite density of 1488 1776 kg m3 is to be haul...

Page 95: ...2 50 56 9 9 9 10 17 19 75 86 13 14 12 14 25 25 9 10 18 20 3 8 16 3 8 24 7 16 14 7 16 20 20 23 32 36 15 17 24 27 30 35 50 55 23 25 35 40 45 50 70 80 35 35 55 60 1 2 13 1 2 20 9 16 12 9 16 18 50 55 70 80 35 40 55 60 75 90 110 120 55 65 80 90 110 120 150 170 80 90 110 130 5 8 11 5 8 18 3 4 10 3 4 16 100 110 175 200 75 85 130 150 150 180 260 300 110 130 200 220 220 240 380 420 170 180 280 320 7 8 9 7 ...

Page 96: ...NTINUE TO APPLY SOME STATES DO NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF THESE WARRANTIES AND YOU MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS UNDER YOUR STATE LAW GEHL WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 Transportation to selling dealer s business location or at the option of the Original Retail Purchaser the cost of a service call 2 Used equipment 3 Components covered by their own non Gehl warranties such as tires batteries...

Page 97: ... Ground 44 Loading a Bucket 42 Scraping with a Bucket 43 C Capacities and Ratings 88 Chaincases 57 Checking and Adding Oil 57 Draining Oil 57 Cold Starting Procedure 38 Common Materials and Densities 89 Control Indicator Symbols 3 CONTROLS and SAFETY EQUIPMENT 19 Cooling System 69 Cleaning 69 D Dealer Services 51 Dome Light 24 Drive Chains Adjusting Chain Tension 58 Checking Chain Tension 58 E Eme...

Page 98: ...32 Auxiliary Hydraulic System 36 Drive Controls 32 Lift Tilt Control 33 L Lift Arm Pivots 68 Lift Arm Support Device 22 Lifting the Loader 49 Loader Lowering Procedure 53 Raising Procedure 52 Storing 47 Transporting 48 Loader Identification 2 Loader Specifications 85 Lubrication 55 M MAINTENANCE 81 Maintenance Interval Chart 81 Maintenance Log 82 Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure 6 O OPERATION 3...

Page 99: ...ONS 85 Specifications 85 Speed Control 24 Standard Features 86 Starting the Engine 37 Before Starting the Engine 37 Stopping the Loader 38 T Tires 69 Checking Tire Pressure 70 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 91 TROUBLESHOOTING 73 Troubleshooting Electrical System 73 Engine 75 Hydraulic System 77 Hydrostatic Drive System 76 Two Speed Transmission 25 V Vibration Information 44 W WARRANTY 92 Water Separator 63...

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Page 101: ...raised Load unload and turn on flat level surface WRONG Never carry riders Keep bystanders away from work area WRONG Never modify equipment Use only attachments approved for model loader WRONG Never leave loader with engine running or with lift arm up To park engage parking brake and put attachment flat on the ground WRONG ...

Page 102: ...ny questions on proper operation adjustment or maintenance of this machine contact your dealer or the Mustang Manufacturing Company Service Department before starting or continuing operation Gehl Company One Gehl Way P O Box 179 West Bend WI 53095 0179 U S A www gehl com California Proposition 65 Warnings Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to ca...

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