Gehl HL 360 Operator's Manual

Form No.

902369

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OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

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GEHL©COMPANY

HL360

SKID

STEER

Gehl Company (Incorporated), hereinafter referred
since 1859, warrants new GEHL machinery and/or attachments at the time
purchaser, to
accordance with the recommendations set forth in the GEHL Operators Manual.

GEHL's liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to repairing the goods at
an authorized dealer or other GEHL designated location, or replacing them,
above shall be
twelve (12) months/or 500 hours (whichever occurs first) after the delivery

purchaser.
This warranty shall not apply to any machine or attachment which shall have been repaired or altered

outside the GEHL factory or authorized GEHL dealership or in any way
affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse , negligence or accident, nor to
any machine or attachment which shall not have been operated
instructions or beyond the Company recommended machine rated capacity.

be

free from defects in material and workmanship

in

accordance with GEHL warranty adjustment policies. GEHL's obligation shall terminate

LOADER & ATTACHMENTS

to

as

GEHL,

as

manufacturer

if

properly set up and operated

so

in

accordance with GEHL's printed

of

quality machinery

of

delivery to the original

as

GEHL shall elect. The

of

the goods to the original

as

in GEHL's judgement, to

in

This warranty shall
manufacturers. Such items would include but would
batteries , hydraulic components, bearings, tires, belts and other trade accessories.

Except
expressed or implied, AND MAKES
MACHINERY AND/OR ATTACHMENTS AND MAKES
AND/OR ATTACHMENTS ARE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GEHL shall
for incidental or consequential damages for any breach
inconvenience, rental or replacement equipment, loss
not be liable for, and the buyer assumes
from the handling, possession or

No
representation or warranty concerning its machinery and/or attachments except
herein.

as

otherwise expressly stated herein, GEHL makes no representation or warranty

agent, employee or representative

not

be applicable to items which are subject to the warranties

not

be limited to engines, clutches, universal joints,

EXCLUSION

NO

WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IN RESPECT

use

all

of

the goods by the buy:er.

of

OF

WARRANTIES

NO

WARRANTY THAT ITS MACHINERY

of

liability for,

GEHL has any authority to bind GEHL to any affirmation,

of

all

warranty, including

profits or other commercial loss. GEHL shall

personal injury and property damage resulting

of

their respective

but

as

specifically set forth

of

any kind,

TO

ITS

not

be

not limited to

liable

2

INTRODUCTION

M

r.

Operator:

Your decision
You have made a sound
Company
over a century.
philosophy
Gehl products assure you the performance
you need to make a profit. Your authorized Gehl Skid
Steer

Loader

equipment. They maintain genuine Gehl service parts.
This manual was written for the

find the information which he needs
prepare, adjust, service and understand this unit.

The

operator

the

important
manual
reliability
ed by the knowledge

Each section
divided into smaller sections. The Table
Index can be used

All service parts should be obtained from
through
when ordering service parts.
serial

number

the space provided as a handy record for quick reference.
Numbers for this unit are stamped

located on the left Riser below the Cross

Gehl

Company
provements in the design
without incurring the obligation
on any unit previously delivered.

WEST BEND, WIS. 53095 U.S.A.

"Right"
on

the seat and looking forward.
Traction
T-bar

ill

to

purchase Gehl equipment

and

lasting investment. Gehl

has been building quality equipment for well

Our

entire manufacturing and marketing

is

built

upon

quality.

dealer

should read this manual thoroughly so

facts

are known. The safety

and

performance

of

your

Gehl dealer. Give complete information

should always be given. Record numbers in

is

equipped to service

about

this unit

of

the contents

this manual

to

find the information

reserves the right to ma

The

operator

to

and

of

the

of

this unit will be determin-

is

clearly identified

The

model number

or

construction

to

is

a wise one.

quality built into

and

reliability

your

so

that

he can

know to correctly

the contents

operator

of

this manual.

of

on

a plate which
Frame

ke

install such changes

and

and

Contents and

that

is

needed.

or

ordered

Support.

cha-nges

of

any

GEHL COMPANY

and

"Left" are determined from a position sitting

From

this position, the

T-bar

is

the left-hand

the right-hand Control.

Control

and

the

Lift/Tilt

Gehl

that

of

and

or

part

the
the

is

is

im-

This Symbol . used throughout this manual,
means

to

read carefully and understand the

message that follows.

WARNING:

A

all Door(s), Guard(s) or Shield(s) are in their proper
position, BEFORE machine

Warranty
Introduction
Specification
Check Lists
Warnings - General
Controls

Operation . . . . . .

Adjustments
Lubrication
Transporting
Service
Troubleshooting
Optional Features
Decal Locations
Maintenance Schedule
Index

herein, may show Door(s), Guard(s),or
Shield(s) opened/removed. BE SURE that

TABLE

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& Safety Equipment

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SPECIFI

Model & Engine

(Gasoline) Engine, (SAE)

@ 1600

Hydraulic System:

Dual

T-Bar

Control

Tandem
System

Filtration
Reservoir

Electrical System:

Battery
Starter
Alternator

Capacities: .

(SAE) Operating
(lEMC)

Hydraulic Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gasoline

Operating Weight -

Less

Tires

Travel Speed

Engine Specifications

Traction

Pump

.....................

....................

.........................

...............................

..............

Tip-up

Tank

Attachment.

..

Standard

Optional

...............

Some

OF

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& Accessories

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photographs,

is

operated.

CONTENTS

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CATIONS

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..............

HL360 with

RPM,

27.5 ft-lb (3.8 kg-m)

.......

Pump

.................

12

......

.

.. . 15

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

x 5.70 4-Ply on 12.00 x 5 Wheels

23

x 8.50-12 4-Ply

. . 0 to 4

.......

Refer

Onan

2 Cylinder

16

hp (12 kw)

@ 2400

Traction &

9 gallons per minute
(.57 liter per second)

7.5 gallons per minute
(.47 liter per second)

5 gallons (19 liters)

..

6 gallons (22.7 liters)

..

Load

.

.....

10

.

.......

ampere Flywheel

550 Ib (250 kg)

1100

Ib

1110+

Ib

1582

Ib

Flotation

12.00 x 7 Wheels
mph

to

Engine

used

Page

. . 3-4

5-7

8-9
10-12
12-18

....

20-21
22-31

32-35

...

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36-37

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...

... . ..

Torque

RPM

Arms

microns

12

volt

. .

12

volt

(500 kg)

(500+ kg)

(720 kg)

(6.4 kmh)

Manual

Provided

19

21

35

38
39

on

2
3

3

Attachments:

36" Utility Bucket
42" Utility Bucket
42" Light Material Bucket
48" Light Material Bucket
60" Light Material Bucket

Manure

36"
42"

Manure

36" Pallet

Accessory

Fork
Fork

Fork

.............

KEY

TO

Dimensions

in

Struck

fp (m3)

Heaped

fp (m3)

3.6 (0.1) 4.6 (0.

4.3 (0.

12)

5.4 (0.15)

7.7 (0.215) 9.8 (0.275)

8.8 (0.245) 11.4 (0.32)

11.0 (0.31)

14

.5

(0.41)

Weld-on Grapple Attachment

ILLUSTRATION

Inches (Millimeters)

13)

A B

A. Overall

.......................

·

B. Height

·

.... . ..

C. Overall Height

·

....................................

Maximum

to

Hinge

.....

..........

to

Height - Bucket* Fully Raised

.........

Pin

- Bucket* Fully Raised

.. ..

Top

of

Overhead

D. Overall Height Less Overhead

·

..................................

E.

Ground

Clearance

...... . ...........

F. Overall Length With Bucket* .

G. Overall Length Less Bucket* . .

H. Wheel Base .

1.

Dump
K. Rollback
L.

Dump

Reach .

at

Angle

.... . .....

.........

Ground

..............................

....

Level

....

..................

..

M. Overall Width

With

Standard

With

Flotation

N.

Tread

Width

Standard

With
With

Flotation

P. Bucket*

Width . ...

R. Clearance Circle ­S. Clearance Circle -

.......................

·

T. Clearance Circle -

..... . .. . .....

·

U.

Height to

Top

Tires
Tires

Tires
Tires

........

Rear
Front

Front

...

...... . .....

of

Seat

..............

..... ........

............

.............

..... . .....

. .

.......

Less Bucket*

.

..... . ..

With Bucket*

Cushion

...

....

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Guard

Guard

... . .....

..

....

.. . ..

...

...

.....

. 43.25 (1098.

. 29.5 (749.5)

..

...

........

120

(3048)

...

92 (2336)

75

(1905)

56.5 (1435)

. 5.75 (146)

90 (2286)

67.25 (1708)
29 (736.5)

23.75 (603)
16
30°

35.75 (908)

40.

75

(1035)

29.75 (755 .

32.5 (825.5)
42 (1067)

54

(1371.5)

36.5 (927)

°

5)

5)

4

·Value

based

on

measurement with 42" Utility Bucket

attached and optional

Flotation

Tires installed.

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PRE-DELIVERY

The following Check List
valuable
made before delivering the unit
off each item after prescribed action

Check
__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

Start the Loader engine and test-run the unit while
checking that proper operation
controls,

Check that:
__

I acknowledge that pre-delivery service was performed

on

By

Da

information

that:

Unit

is

NOT

things as dents
or

replace components as required.

Fuel

Tank,
damaged, leaking or loosely secured.
Battery
Also check
check Electrolyte level
shipment, Battery
Lift
or
Hydraulic
leaking
Hydraulic Hoses
leaking
Oil Filter
attached.
Wheels are securely attached
inflated.
Entire
Hydraulic System, Engine
static Transmission are filled
levels.
All Guards, Shields
properly attached.
Serial number for the unit is recorded in the spaces
provided on this page

Traction
properly and are

this unit

____________________________________

te

Set

is

and

Tilt Cylinders are

loosely attached.

or

or

Loader

as

outlined above .

Dealer's Set-up Man's Signature

-u p

_______________________________

and

damaged in shipment. Check for such

and

Fuel Lines

securely

that

Cable connections are tight. Also

Pump

loosely attached.

loosely attached.

is

NOT

is

T-bar

Dealer's Name

CHECK

is

an

inspections which

to

loose

or
and

mounted

and

is

filled

and

Motor

and

Fittings are

damaged, leaking

properly lubricated

and

Decals are in place

and

and

Lift/Tilt

NOT

damaged

LIST

important

the Customer. Check

missing parts; correct

Fittings are

and

strength (in domestic

at

the factory).

NOT

are

and

Crankcase

page

is

reminder

MUST

is

taken.

NOT

NOT

cracked.

damaged, leaking

NOT

damaged,

NOT

damaged,

or

loosely

Tires

are

properly

and

and

Hydro-

to

the

proper

3.

exhibited

T-bar

or

binding.

by

operate

of

be valuable information

that

oil

and

all

_

_

DELIVERY

The

following Check List

Customer
item

_ Give the

_ Explain
_ Explain and review with him the Controls

_ Explain

_ Explain and review with him the Service section

_ Explain the importance

- Explain

_ Complete

I acknowledge that above points were reviewed with
at the time

Date Delivered

at

the time the unit

as

you explain it to the Customer.

Customer

be

him to
contents

of this Manual.

Equipment section

tinued
him the Lubrication section

this manual.

ing

BEFORE

Operator's
tions,

sure to read and completely understand its

BEFORE attempting to operate the unit.

and

review with him the

that

regular lubrication

proper

of

operation

operation and long life. Review with

and familiarity with the Loader Controls

attempting

that

Manual

Owner

of

delivery.

Customer's Signature

___________________________

CHECK

is

that

M

his Operator's Manual. Instruct

of

this Manual.

of

to operate the Loader.

he

MUST

(provided) for related specifica-

and maintenance instructions.

's Registration

LIST

an

important

UST

be

is

delivered. Check off ea ch

WARNING

is

of

this manual.

his

thorough

consult the Engine

Card

reminder

passed on to the

section

& Safety

required for con-

understand-

.

of

of

me

_

Serial N umber

_____________________________

_

(Dealer's File Copy)

5

6

HL360

The

following
valuable
made

before delivering

off

eaGh item
Check
__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

__

that

Unit
things as
or

replace

Fuel
damaged,

Battery

Also
check
shipment,

Lift
or

loosely
Hydraulic
leaking
Hydraulic
leaking

Oil
attached

Wheels
inflated.
Entire
Hydraulic

static

levels.
All
properly

Serial

provided

PRE-DELIVERY

Check

information

after

:

is

NOT

dents

Tank,

is

check

Electrolyte

and

Tilt

or

or

Filter

.

are

Loader

Transmission

Guards,

attached.

number

on

List

and

prescri bed

damaged

and

components

Fuel Lines

leaking

securely

that

Cable

Battery

Cylinders

attached.

Pump
loosely
Hoses

and

loosely

is

NOT

securely

is

System,

Shields

for

this

page

CHECK

is

an

inspections

the

unit

in

loose

as

or

loosely

mounted

connections

level

and

is

filled

are

and

Motor

attached.

Fittings

attached.

damaged,

attached

properly

Engine

are

and

the

unit

and

to

action

shipment.

or

and

filled

Decals

is

LIST

important

which

the

Customer.

is

taken.

Check

missing parts;

required

at

NOT

Crankcase

page

.

Fittings

secured

and

NOT

are

strength

the

factory).

damaged,

are

NOT

are

NOT

leaking

and

Tires

lubricated

to

the

are

recorded

3.

.

reminder

MUST

Check

for

correct

are

cracked.

tight.

(in

domestic

leaking

damaged,

damaged,

or

loosely

are

properly

and

and

Hydro-

proper

in place

in

the

spaces

of

be

such

NOT

Also

that

oil

and

Start the Loader engine and test-run the unit while
checking that proper operation

is

exhibited

by

all

controls.

Check

that

:

The

following
valuable
Customer
item as

_ Give

_

_

_

_

_

information

you

the

him

to
contents
Explain
of

this
Explain
Equipment
Explain
tinued
him

the
Explain
this

manual.
Explain
ing

of

BEFORE

-

Explain

Operator's

tions,

_

Complete

I

acknowledge

at

the

time

Date

Delivered

DELIVERY

Check

at

the

time

explain

Customer

be

sure

BEFORE

and

review

Manual.

and

review

section

that

regular

proper

Lubrication
and

review

the

importance

and

familiarity

attempting

that

Manual

operation

Owner's

that

of

delivery.

Customer's

_____

List
that

the

unit

it

to

the

his

to

read

and
attempting
with

with

of

lubrication

operation

section

with

to

he

MUST

(provided)

and

maintenance

Registration

above

points

_______

CHECK

is

an

important

MUST

is

delivered.

Customer.

Operator's

completely

him

the

him

the

this

Manual.

and

long

of

him

the

of

his

thorough

with

the

operate

consult

were reviewed

Signature

______

LIST

reminder

be

passed

Manual.

to

operate

WARNING

Controls & Safety

is

required
life. Review

this

Service

Loader

the

for

related

instructions.

Card.

on

Check

off

Instruct

understand

the

for

manual.

section

understand-

Controls

Loader.

the

specifica-

with

______

section

Engine

to

each

unit.

con­with

_

of

the

its

of

me

__

Traction

properly

I

acknowledge

on

this unit as

By

____________

Date

Set-up

Serial Number

T-bar

and

that

outlined

Dealer's

__

___

and

are

NOT

damaged

pre-delivery service was

above.

Dealer's

Set-up

______________________

__________________________

Name

Man's

Lift / Tilt

T-bar

or

binding

__

____

Signature

operate

.

performed

_

____

_

_

(Note: Pages 5 and 6 Have Been Removed at
Perforation)

7

WARNING

BEFORE
EQUIPMENT,
FOLLOWING
ADDITION,
INDIVIDUAL
WITH
MEMBER
THESE

Gehl
into
guards

however,
order
operator's
you

of

closely.

Thi"afoty

BECOME
INVOLVED!

for safety
manual

Remember:
Most
precautions must be observed
injury

YOU

ATTEMPT

READ

SAFETY
MAKE
WHO

THIS

EQUIPMENT,

OR EMPLOYEE, IS

SAFETY

Company

consideration

exposed

some

to

assure

manual

further

alec!

PRECAUTIONS.

always

when

moving

areas

cannot

proper

and

decals

danger

and

,ymbol

ALERT!

It

stresses

and

can

be

found

and

on

the

unit itself.

The

careful

accidents are caused

or

damage.

SURE

OPERATES

takes

designing

operation

should

A

an

operator

TO

OPERATE

AND

STUDY

INFORMATION.

THAT

OR

WHETHER

FAMILIAR

the

operator

parts

be

guarded

on

the

be read

mea",

YOUR

attitude

throughout

is

by

human

to

prevent the possibility

and

farm

machinery

for his

or

. In

addition,

machine

A

TTENTI

SAFETY

of

"HEADS

this

the best

error. Certain

protection;
shielded in

and

THIS

THE

IN

EVERY
WORKS
FAMILY

WITH

his safety

and

the

itself

warn

observed

ON!

IS

UP"

operator's

operator.

of

Please read

BEFORE

the

rules listed below for safe

you

operate

this

equipment.

operation

ALWAYS sit in the Seat and fasten your Seat Belt

BEFORE starting the Loader Engine!

Read

and observe ALL Warnings BEFORE oper-

ating this machine!

Know how to STOP the Loader BEFORE starting it!
Keep ALL Guards, Shields and Decals in place and

properly secured!

Rest the Attachment (Bucket) on the ground when

Loader is NOT

ALWAYS use

In

use!

Lift

Cylinder Lock when Load Arms
are raised for servicing the Loader and remove
Ignition Key!

When operating on inclines or ramps, ALWAYS

travel with the heavier end

as

same direction

the top of the incline!

Travel slowly over rough terrain and

abrupt stops, quick starts

of

the Loader in the

NEVER

or

sharp turns with the

make

Load Arms raised.

8

ALWAYS carry the load low, especially on side hills,

inclines and/or when approaching

an

excavation!

Carefully inspect

on a regular routine basis; escaping fluid
pressure can cause serious injury!

ALWAYS wear a hard hat when operating the Skid

Steer Loader!

Refuel in a safe place away from open flames and

potential sparks, NEVER refuel the Loader when
the engine is hot! NEVER refuel
engine running!

The Hydrostatic Drive

operates
operating the Loader can move, especially
stopped on

ground

level
contact

DO

service the Loader when any

DO

engine running!

NOT

NOT

with the

mount

Hydraulic

with

Oil Flow. When the Pump is

an

incline. ALWAYS PARK Loader on

with

the

ground

attempt

to

or

dismount

Hoses

of

point

or park

clean, adjust, lubricate

and

a Skid Steer Loader

of the Attachment in

across the incline!

part

is moving!

the Loader

connections

under

with

Loader

NOT

if

or

with

the

DO

NOT

allow minors
Loader unless
Loaders are single Seat NO passenger machines!

DO

NOT

operate the Loader in a closed
area; if necessary, adequate ventillation
provided!

NOT

DO

unless the
engaged!

DO

(Into
loaded and raised
to drop!

DO

the Operator's Platform!

DO

BE SURE surrounding
strength to

DO

turning

DO

leave the Loader

Lift

NOT

push the

"Float" position)

NOT

extend

NOT

drive

NOT

or

NOT

exceed Loader rated operating capacity!

your

too

support

"HOT

reversing Loader directions!

to

operate

properly

Cylinder

LiftITiit T-Bar

as

close

ROD" when starting, stopping,

supervised; Skid Steer

with

with

this

will

feet beyond the

to

an excavation
ground

weight

of

or

be near the

or

confined

MUST

the Load Arms raised

Lock

the Bucket

cause the Load

the Loader and load!

is positively

all the way forward

or

front

edge

or

ditch!

has adequate

be

Fork

Arms

of

9

Gehl Company, in compliance with the
Agricultural Engineers, has

adopted

Farm

and Industrial Equipment Institute

and

the American Society

of

as a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. When you see this symbol, in this

BE

ALERT! Your Safety

is

involved.

CONTROLS & SAFETY

Whenever and wherever possible
machine operation, Guards and Shields have been used
on this equipment to protect potentially hazardous areas.
In many places, Decals are also provided to warn
potential dangers
proced ures.

WARNING:

A

factory installed Guards and Shields are properly

secured
T -BARS (Fig. 1)

A

bar Controls to their "Neutral" positions, BEFORE
starting the Loader engine.

warning.
DO

in

WARNING:

Seat Belts,
Pump Drive Belt Idler and to return both

Traction

T~Bar

as

well as to display special operating

Read and observe ALL

son

the

NOT

operate this equipment unless

place.

BE

SURE to Fasten and Adjust

to

disengage the Hydrostatic

and

without affecting

of

unit BEFORE operating it.

ALL

T-

manual

or

on the unit itself, you are reminded to

EQUIPMENT

NOTE: When seated

•

Traction

the Lift/Tilt T -bar

Traction T-bar

The

Traction T-bar controls forward
and turning the Skid Steer Loader. With the Hydrostatic
Pump

Drive Belt Idler engaged, a right

out

by twisting the Traction

is

carried-out
clockwise.
power, turns in either direction should only be carried­out

with the Traction T

The

"Neutral" position
movements for turning, forward travel
are displayed on the
Operator's Console.

Lift/Tilt T -bar

The

Lift/Tilt
Load Arms
back. Pushing the

"N

eutral" position lowers the

the
T-bar

straight back raises the

bar

clockwise extends the Tilt Cylinders to roll the
Bucket or
counterclockwise retracts the Tilt Cylinders
Bucket or

T-bar

is

by

twisting the

By

design

and

T-bar

and

rolling the Bucket

Lift/Tilt

Fork

Fork

back .

"Operation"

controls raising and lowering the

forward. Twisting the

on

the Loader Seat, the

is

the "left-hand" control and

the "right-hand" control.

and

reverse motion

turn

in carried-

T-bar

clockwise. A left

Traction

for most efficient use ofLoader

-bar

in the "Neutral" position.

of

the Traction

T-bar

Load

Load

T-bar

counter-

T-bar

and

and

reverse travel

Decal on

or

straight forward from

Arms. Twisting the T-

top

Fork

forward

Arms. Pulling the

to

roll the

turn

T-bar

of

the

or

T-bar

Fig. 1

10

NOTE: The Lift/Tilt T -bar

•

equipped with 3-Spool Control Valves and

Auxiliary Hydraulics connections

with a Float
the T -bar
Information topic
manual for further explanation.

A

when the Load Arms are raised.

pOSition

all

the way forward. Refer

WARNING: On 3-Spool Control Valve

Loader models, NEVER
bar fully forward into the "Float" position

which

in

the Operation section of

on

is

reached

push

Loader models

is

also
to

the Lift/Tilt

equipped

by

pushing

the General

this

T-

LIFT CYLI NDER LOCK (Figs. 2 & 3)

SEAT BELT (Fig. 4)

WARNING: When it becomes necessary to

on

A

Lock BEFORE shutt
the Operator's Compartment.

The Lift Cylinder Lock
Cylinder. Both the "engaged"
the Lock are shown. Secure the Lock in the "storage"
position with the Lockpin provided. Refer to
section

work
raised,

of

this manual for engage / disengage procedures.

the Load

BE

SURE to engage the Lift Cylinder

er w

ith

the Load Arms

in

g the engine off and leaving

is

located

and

on

the right Lift

"storage" positions

Operation

of

WARNING BEFORE starting the Loader

A

The
1386

automotive equipment use.
Belts to obtain the correct length to match your build
comfort. Correct Belt adjustment
both
completely unwound from the Belt retractors.

engine,
adjust the Seat Belt for a correct snug

Seat Belt furnished

and

J4C

ends

BE

SURE

Regulation approved for construction

of

the Belt are completely extended,

A~

CARRY tOAn

to

fasten and properly

on

all Skid Steer Loaders

BE

SURE to adjust

is

only obtained when

LOW

is

that

fit.

SAE

and

both

and

is,

Fig.

Fig.

3:

2:

Lift Cylinder Lock "Engaged"

lift

Cylinder Lock

in

"Storage"Position

Fig.

4:

Seat Belt (Retracted)

ROLL-OVER PROTECTION - OVERHEAD GUARD
(See Fig. 2)

The Operator's
protected by a high-strength Roll-over

WARNING: NEVER operate the Loader with

A

Channels when mounting
equipment such

LlFTITILT T-BAR GUARD (See Figs. 1

the Overhead Guard removed. In addition,
avoid drilling into the Guard Frame

compartment

as

lights or mirrors.

A WARNING: NEVER remove the Lift/Tilt

"bar

A

Guard
protect from accidentally moving the T-bar while dis­mounting
T-bar

IGNITION/STARTER KEY (Fig. 5)

The Skid Steer

Ignition

function

Guard.

is

factory installed over the Lift

the

Loader as well as

from outside the Operator's Compartment.

Loader

and

Starter

is

the same as

of

the Skid Steer

Frame

any

kind

to

block-off access

is

furnished with a Key-type

Switch. Switch operation

on

a car or truck.

of

& 2)

/Tilt

Loader

and

special

T -

Cage.

bar

to

the

and

is

T-

to

11

WARNING: To prevent unexpected or

A

remove the
Compartment. .

THROTTLE (Fig. 5)

Engine
displayed
(toward the
the Throttle up (toward the Turtle Symbol) decreases
RPM.

unathorized engine starting, especially
while performing service,

Key

BEFORE leaving the Operator's

RPM

is

varied with a hand-operated Throttle. As

by

the Decal, pushing the Throttle down

Rabbit

Symbol) increases

BE

RPM

SURE to

and pulling

HOURMETER (Fig. 5)

For

added convenience in proper routine maintenance
performance, an
cally record engine running time. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule in the back
prescribed times and service routines

HYDROSTATIC PUMP DRIVE BELT ID

A Handle

Pump

static

WARNING:

A

Cylinder Lock
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC OIL LEVEL

INDICATOR (Fig. 6)

The Oil Level for the Loader Hydraulics system, serving
both the Hydrostatic Drives and Lift and Tilt Cylinders,
is
right side behind the Seat Backrest . A Decal
next
level.

Handle BEFORE starting the engine, after
shutting the engine off and whenever the

visually displayed by a Level Indicator Tube on the

to

the Indicator to

Hourmeter

is

provided to engage/ disenga

Drive Belt Idler.

BE SURE

is

being engaged or disengaged.

is

provided to automati-

of

this manual for

to

be

ge

to

disengage the Idler

mark

the proper operating oil

performed.

LER

(Fig.

the Hydro-

is

placed

5)

Lift

Fig. 5

CHOKE (Fig. 5)

A hand-operated mechanical Choke
engine starting assistance. Pull the Choke
engine
reached running temperature .

and

push it in all the way after the engine has

is

furnished for cold

out

to start the

OPERATION

WARNING:

A

first time, review the
the Controls & Safety Equipment section of this
manual.
BEFORE

Loader engine and attempting to
operate the Skid Steer Loader for the

Know

starting it.

BEFORE

WARNINGS

how to

STOP

starting the

section and
the Loader

Fig. 6

STOPPING THE LOADER

1.

Move the Traction T

2.

LOWER

Loader Frame.

3.

Place the Lift /Tilt

Bucket

or

THE

Fork

-bar

LOAD

T-bar

onto

the ground.

to

the "N eutral" position.

ARMS

in "Neutral" and rest the

to

rest onto the

12

4.

Move the Throttle to the Idle position.

5.

Disengage the Hydrostatic

6.

Turn

the Ignition Key to "OFF" and remove the

Key.

7.

Make sure

has stopped, detach the Seat Belt
the Operator's Compartment.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Before actually starting the engine
Loader, familiarize yourself with the T
orient your mind
Grasp the T-bars
directions

Loader, Load Arms and Tilt Cylinders.

that

all movement

and

coordinate your

and

move them in the

to

simulate the various movements

Pump

and

Drive Belt Idler.

Loader motion

and

climb

out

and

running the

-bar

operation

hand

movements.

appropriate

of

of

to

the

Attempt all raise and lower operations, Bucket roll-

and

forward

the two functions before proceeding to operate
bars at the same time.

in

Skill
through proper coordination

and reverse travel with raising and lowering the
Arms

and

back.

To

until they happen naturally and without mistake

hesitation.

A

T-bar operations
caution and good judgement while running this
equipment.

roll-back operations and combinations

Skid Steer Loader operation

of

with rolling the Bucket

gain proficiency, practice all

WARNING: Operation
Loader at full Throttle should only
attempted after complete familiarity with all

is

known. ALWAYS exercise

is

only obtained

the Loader's forward

or

Fork

forward

T-bar

operations

of

the Skid Steer

both

Load

of

T-

or

or

be

STARTING THE ENGINE

I. Step up onto the back

clim b backwards
Compartment.

A

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

WARNING: FASTEN AND PROPERLY
ADJUST the Seat Belt BEFORE proceeding.

Check

position and check

Drive Belt Idler
Move the Throttle to the midway point ofits travel.
F or cold engine starts, pull the

out.
Turn
Make

the Choke all the way in after the engine reaches

proper operating temperature.
Before attempting

Drive Belt Idler, roll the Bucket
completely
for several seconds

that

both T-bars are in their "Neutral"

the Ignition Key

appropriate

and

of

the Bucket

into

that

the Hydrostatic

is

disengaged.

to

start

Choke

to

hold this Lift / Tilt T

to

readjustments

engage the Hydrostatic

speed-up oil heat-up process.

the

Choke

the

engine.

or

Operator's

or

-bar

Fork

and

Pump

all the way

and

push

Pump

Fork

back

position

NOTE: To prolong Loader component life,

•

avoid "jackrabbit" starts,

bar movements.

LIFT CYLINDER LOCK (Figs. 7

WARNING: When

on

A

Lock BEFORE shutting the engine off and leaving
the Operator's Compartment.
remove the Ignition

work
raised,

the Loader with the Load Arms

BE

SURE

Key.

stops

and

forceful

&

8)

it

becomes neccessary to

to

engage the Lift Cylinder

BE

SURE also

T-

to

FIRST TIME PRACTICE RUNNING

WARNING:

used

A

an

empty Bucket or Fork.

Smoothest and most efficient
achieved while the engine
Throttle. After the engine
engage the Hydrostatic
and deliberately move the Traction T
forward, using a firm left-hand grip
extension. Attempt all forward, reverse and turning
operations before proceeding to operate the Lift /Tilt T-

bar. Leaving your left hand off the Traction T-bar, slowly
and deliberately pull the
using a firm right-hand grip

for test-running

and

obstructions. Operate the Loader with

BE

SURE that the area being

is

being operated

is

sufficiently warmed-up,

Pump

Drive Belt Idler

Lift/Tilt

and

is

clear of spectators

Loader

T-bar
right-arm extension.

opeation

at

half to full

and

-bar

straight

and

left-arm

straight back,

is

slowly

Fig.

7:

Lift Cylinder Lock "Engaged"

13

Fig.

8:

Cylinder Lock

Engaging Lock

Before proceeding
to prevent Loader movement, first disengage the Hydro­static

Pump

to

Drive Belt Idler.

in

"Storage" Position

engage the Lift Cylinder Lock

and

3.

After the Lock

Lock with the left hand and continue to lower the
Load Arms down until they contact the Loader
Frame. With the
off and secure the Lockpin to place the Lift
Cylinder Lock back into the "storage" position.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Fasten and properly adjust the

A

BEFORE starting

If

being operated
will stop rising
Lower the Load Arms
before attempting to restart the engine.
engine kills while the Lift/Tilt
lower the Load Arms, the Arms will continue
until they rest against the Frame. Return the T
"N

Braking - Stopping Loader Motion

Seat Belt BEFORE starting the Loader
engine. Know

the Loader engine kills while the Lift / Tilt T

eutral" before attempting to restart the engine.

is

cleared completely, release the

Load

Arms down, shut the engine

how

to

stop

the Loader

it.

to

raise the Load Arms, the Load Arms

and

hold at the level already reached.

and

return the T

T-bar

-bar

to "Neutral"

If

the

is

being operated to

-bar

Loader

to

lower

-bar

is

to

1.

Remove the Lockpin from the Cylinder Lock.

2.

Raise the

to

3.

Lower the Load Arms slightly until the Lock firmly

rests against the Cylinder.

NOTE: DO

•

Lock NOR continue
after the Lock contacts the Cylinder to avoid
damaging the Lock

Disengaging the Cylinder Lock

WARNING:

A

Two methods can be followed

Lock back into its "storage" position.
method

while the Loader Operator raises the

after the Lock
back into "storage".

An alternative method of disengaging the Lock
as

1.

Hydrostatic Pump Drive Belt Idler BEFORE
proceeding.

follows:

Raise the Load Arms slightly away from contact
with the Lift Cylinder Lock.

Load

Arms far enough

drop

down around the Cylinder Rod.

NOT

drop the Load

to

or

the Cylinder.

BE

SURE to disengage the

to

is

to

have a second person disengage the Lock

is

released, the second person also locks it

to

allow the Lock

Arms

lower the Load Arms

disengage

and

The

recommended

Load

Arms. Then,

onto the

secure the

is

to

do

so

of

The Hydrostatic Drive Pumps
control braking and stopping Loader forward
reverse movement. When the Traction T
the straight "Neutral" position, all movement

Wheels
Traction T-bar gradually
and

Load
Positions

HL360 Skid Steer Loaders are available in 2-Spool

3-Spool Control Valve models. Models with 3-Spool
Control Valves are factory equipped with Auxiliary
Hydraulic connections
"detent", on the Lift / Tilt T
position for the Auxiliary Hydraulics connections.

The
pushing the
position causes oil flow to effectively bypass the Lift
Cylinders thus allowing the
following the ground contour.

A

Auxiliary Hydraulics connections), all the way
forward into the "Float" position when the Load
Arms are raised.

is

stopped.

stop the Wheels .

Arm

"Float"

WARNING: NEVER push the LiftlTIIt T-bar,
on
Valve (characterized

By

all means,

and

FLoat & auxiliary Hydraulics "Detent"

and

position for the Lift/Tilt T-bar

T-bar

a unit equipped with 3-Spool Control

all the way forward. This

the Skid Steer Loader

and

-bar

is

moved to

of

the

BE

SURE to move the

deliberately

feature a Load Arm Float,

-bar

as

Load

Arms to "float" while

by

to

slow-down

and

well as a "detent"

is

reached by

T-bar

Foot Pedals and

2.

Using the left hand, reach

of

corner
Lock up so
the Lock can be cleared by the Cylinder when the
Load

the Overhead

that

the Cylinder can be retracted

Arms are lowered.

Guard

around

and

14

the top right

lift

and

hold the

and

The "detent" position for the Auxiliary Hydraulics

is

connections
Foot

Pedal all the way down. The Auxiliary Hydraulics
"detent" position enables operations
accessories, from outside the Operator's Compartment.

reached

by

pushing the "toe" end

of

of

the

special

NOTE: HL360

•

2-Spool

T

-bar

Float Position NOR

connections.

Control

Skid

Valves

Steer

do

Loader

NOT

have a

Auxiliary

models

with

Lift/Tilt

Hydraulics

Digging & Loading

To

dig with and load the Bucket, first lower the Load

Arms down in contact with the Loader

(Figs.

9,

10,

11

& 12)

Frame

and

roll

the Bucket Cutting Edge down in contact with the

as

ground. Move the Loader into the material and,

RPM

engine

at

and,
T

-bar

to decrease travel speed while still maintaining

loads-down, roll the Bucket back slowly

the same time, gradually pull back

on

the Traction

the

Wheel torque.

NOTE:

•

when
working
move the
forward,

Loader

working

ability

travel speed is decreased.

ability
from

through

Traction

its

"Neutral"

maximum

T-bar

only a slight

position,

is increased

For

optimum

Wheel torque,

amount

while

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at

is

also

all possible.

With the Bucket filled, back the Loader away from the
material

rest the Load Arms down

onto

the

Frame

and

before proceeding to the dumping area.

WARNING:
or

A

.

incline
(loaded

Fork

the

Loader

or

ramp, ALWAYS travel

Bucket

ALWAYS

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with

Frame. When

end)

toward

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Arms

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with

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or

Fork

low unt il reaching the
pile. Then, stop forward motion and raise
high enough so
the pile.

Then
the Bucket
Empty the Bucket
while lowering the Load Arms
Fork

back.

Into

a Box

Carry

the loaded Bucket
truck, trailer
box.

Then, stop

of

the

box to raise the
box. Slowly move the
Bucket

or

material

Load

the

that

the Bucket

, slowly move the

or

Fork

to spill the material

or

Fork

or

spreader box squarely with the

or

or

Loader

and

and

Fork

Fork

back the

rolling the Bucket

low and

forward motion well away from

Load

Arms and clear

Loader

Fork

over the inside

is

dumped, back away from the

ahead

of

the box. After the

Arms while rolling the Bucket

ahead
on

the

Load

clears

to position

top

Loader

approach

the

to

position

box
or

Fork

Arms

the

top

of

ofthe

pile.

away

or

the

sideofthe

the

side

side ofthe

the

and

lower

back.

Fig. 12

NOTE: A Bucket can be conveniently used to

•

spread the pile inside the box

by

positioning
the Bucket Cutting Edge against the near side of the
pile and rolling the Bucket back while slowly driving
forward and pushing the top of the pile forward.

Over a Solid

A

Embankment

WARNING: DO

excavation or ditch!

NOT

drive too close

BE

SURE surrounding

ground has adequate strength

to

support

to

an

weight of the Loader and load!

Carry

the

loaded Bucket

the

toward
where
of

the embankment.
forward
After
emb
the Bucket

dumping area.

the

Bucket

and

raise

the

material

ankment while

or

or

the

Fork

or

Fork

Stop

the

Loader

Fork

extends half-way over

Then

, roll

the

Load

Arms to

is

dumped, back away

lowedng tbe

Load

back

low while traveling

at

the position

the

edge

Bucket

dump

or

Fork

the material.

from

the

Arms and rolling

16

Scraping with a Bucket (Figs. 13 & 14)

Both HL360 Skid Steer Loader models, units with either
2-Spool
scraping with a Bucket attached

or

3-Spool Control Valves,

to

the

can

be used for

Load

Arms.

For
scraping, the Loader should be operated in the forward
direction. First position the

Load
appropriate level which allows the Bucket
place the Bucket Cutting Edge

at

Arms

to

be tipped to

a slight angle

at

to

the

the
surface being scraped. While traveling forward with the
Bucket in this position, material can flow over the

and

Cutting Edge

collect inside the Bucket.

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:::~~~',:~

"

I"

~

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Fig.13

.

,.

~

""

Leveling with a Bucket (Fig. 15)

NOT

.

E:

.

,

.

\

:

,,

:

\

•

Load Arms
equipped with the Float "detent" feature, that
HL360 with 3-Spool Control Valve and Auxiliary
Hydraulics.

Levelin~

First drive the Loader

:

-,

levelled. Then, with the Load Arms down against the
Frame, push the Lift / Tilt T-bar into the Float position

with a Bucket attached to the

is

best accomplished with a Loader

to

the outer edge

of

the area to be

is,

an

and roll the Bucket forward to place the Bucket Cutting

at

Edge
Proceed to level the area

a 30 to 45° angle to the surface to be levelled.

by

driving the Loader

backward.

17

( ..................................................\

, ,

, ,

, ,

:

" -~

"

",' ,

:

~"

:

~q;

,

."

:

\~

i~

~

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

:

~~~~

~

\,,~

...

-.~~~~,

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..

'.'"

''

.

..

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.......

"'~

...........~ ..\

s

:

,~'

\

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:."

........

:

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,

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:

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.

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:

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,

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\

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,

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Fig. 15

Bucket and Fork Mounting (Figs. 16 & 17)

HL360 Buckets and Forks are designed for quick and

convenient attachment and detachment.

Bucket or Fork, approach

it

from the rear with the Load

To

attach a

Arms resting against the Frame and the Tilt Cylinders

partially extended. Drive the Loader against the back of

the Bucket or

Attachment Plate in front

the Attachment Lip on the back

Fork

head-on and squarely so that the

of

the Load Arms slides under

of

the Bucket. With the

Lip positively engaged, retract the Tilt Cylinders
completely. Then, shut off the Loader engine, leave the
Operator's Compartment and jnstall the Attachment
Pins and Lockpins in the position and direction shown.

To detach the Bucket or Fork, reverse the process.

Fig. 16

Fig.

17

Auxiliary Hydraulics (Fig. 18)

HL360 Loader models with 3-Spool Control Valve and
Auxiliary Hydraulics connections have a

control mechanism to operate a secondary device, such

Foot

Pedal

as

a Grapple Attachment. Pushing the Pedals with the toe

closes the Grapple. Pushing the Pedals with the heel

opens the Grapple. Both Pedals are welded onto a

common Shaft.

all

the

way

NOTE: Pushing the Pedals

•

with the toe engages the "detent" position

oil

enabling continuous

flow.

down

WARNING: ALWAYS install or remove the

A

Attachment

Pins

and

Lockpins with the

engine shut OFF and the Load Arm

LOWERED completely.

18

Fig. 18

ADJ

U

STME

NTS

Simplicity

minimum
proper Loader operation.

•

provided, it

day.

A

or when it
ENGINE

All information related
operating settings
Manual

HYDROSTATIC

After break-in and through the course
operation, the Hydrostatic
and stretch .

•

and adjust Drive Belt tension
excessive Belt wear
Sheaves using details provided
Alignment topic
manual. If Belt tension
NOT
slip and wear faster. I mproper Belt tension likewise
causes excessive wear and early failure.

of

HL360 design and functions makes for a

amount

NOTE:
day" basis and since

WARNING: Refuel

open flames and potential sparks. NEVER
refuel the Loader while the engine

is

furnished with the Loader.

NOTE: After the first 10 hours of operation and
at regular 10 hour intervals thereafter, check

disengage. If tension

of

readjustment required to maintain

If

the Loader

is

advisable to refuel before starting the

HOT.

is

PUMP

is

in

is

operated
NO

in

a safe place away from

to

engine adjustments and

detailed in the separate Engine

DRIVE BELT (Fig. 19)

Pumps

noted,
the Service section of this

BE

is

too tight, the Pumps will

is

too loose, the Belt will

on

a "day-to-

gasoline gauge

is

running

of

normal

Drive Belt will wear

as

necessary.

SU

RE

to

realign the

in

the Sheave

is

If

WARNING: The above procedure

A

with the engine running and the Loader
position. Shut the engine off and carefully leave the

Loader to block it up BEFORE attempting
the engine or to perform any adjustment or service
routines. DO
maintain this position without additional blocking
or supporting.

With the Loader Tires off the ground, shut the engine off
and remove the Ignition Key. Next, remove the Seat
assembly for access to the Drive Belt. Then, loosen (bu t
do

Pump
up as far as possible and snug the
the Plate in this positions.

the Loader should only
DO

NOT

leave the Operator's Compartment

NOT

rely on the Loader Hydraulics to

NOT

remove) the (4) bolts which secure the Idler and

Mounting Plate to the

be

used for just

Frame

. Then, pry the Plate

(4)

bolts enough to hold

for

to

raising

that.

in

this

restart

WARNING: Attempt Belt tension readjust-

A

adjust Belt tension, the Loader Wheels
rotate. Refer to Service section for "Neutral"

adjustment.

To readjust the
and properly block the Loader up so
are

Raising the Loader can

first placing two equal height (approximately

solid blocks

rear Wheels and under the rear corners
Frame

Idler disengaged
Loader Frame, extend the Tilt Cylinders to roll the

Bucket and pick the Loader off the ground; stop when all

four

ment ONLY after the correct Traction T -bar
"Neutral" position

Pump

NOT

touching the ground.

of

wood (at least 2 feet long) parallel with the

. Then, with the Hydrostatic

and

Tires are off the ground.

is

established.

Drive Belt tension, first carefully

that

be

conveniently accomplished by

Pump

the

Load

Arms down against the

To

MUST

all

four

5-1 / 2"

of

the Loader

Drive Belt

safely

NOT

Tires

tall)

Fig. 19

Then, making sure
"Neutral" position
start the Loader engine and note
are turning. Next, using a rubber malet
tap the corners
amounts until the
shut

the engine off and remove the Ignition Key and
proceed to tightly secure the (4) bolts to fix the Idler and
Pump

Mounting Plate position.

that

the Traction T-bar

and

with the

of

the Plate down slightly and in equal

Pump

Pump

Idler disengaged,

that

the

or

Sheaves stop turning. Then,

is

Pump

Sheaves

lead hammer,

in the

19

LUBRICATION

WARNING: NEVER attempt to lubricate the

A

unauthorized or unexpected starting.

•

GENERAL INFORMATION

•

operation. Repeat lubrication and
regular 50 hour intervals thereafter. Under more
strenuous operation and/or
weather conditions or dusty conditions, change oil
and lubricate the Loader more often

It

grease will prevent excessive component wear and early

failure.

ENGINE OIL

Refer to Engine Manual provided for engine oil
requirements and type recommendations.
basi
replenish

HYDRAULIC & HYDROSTATIC OIL

Skid Steer Loader with the engine running. and Filter after the first 10 hours of operation
Remove the Ignition Key to prevent

NOTE: Log the date of Lubrication in the Main­tenance Schedule.

NOTE: Properly lubricate the entire Loader
and replace engine

is

well

to

remember that a sufficient amount

s,

check the Oil Dipstick for level indication and

as

necessary.

011

after the first 25 hours of

011

replacement at

in

extremely cold

as

necessary.

of

On

oil and

a daily

NOTE: Replace the Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil

•

and at regular 100 hour intervals thereafter.

Check the Reservoir level on a routine basis every
hours

of

operation; add oil as required. An Oil Level
Indicator
monitoring. Add to or replace Hydraulic/Hydrostatic
Oil with Rando brand HD-AZ Hydraulic Fluid (if avail­able) or otherwise use Type F Automatic Transmission
Fluid.

DRIVE CHAINS

HL360 Drive Chains run continuously in oil. The oil level
should be checked after every
maintained
the Plug in the floor
checking and adding oil.
the oil level. Replace the Drive Chain oil every
of operation. Remove the Plug in the front
to drain the oil. Add to

lOW

OILING

Apply
(at the bases
Linkage

is

provided for continuous visual level

at

a level

40 oil or equivalent.

10

to

15

of

Ball]

of

of

the Operator's Compartment for

drops

of

oil to the T-bar Swivel

the T -bars) and 2 or 3 drops

oints every

50

hours of operation

approximately I" deep. Remove

V

se

the engine Dipstick to check

500

of

the Loader

or

replace Chain Case oil with

Ball]

of

100

hours of operation.

oil

10

and

hours

oints

to

the

The Hydraulic and Hydrostatic systems share the same
fluid and Reservoir. Reservoir capacity
(19 liters). Maintain the oil level
from the top
force oil out the Vent Cap.

1.

Left Tilt Cylinder Pivots (Two Places)

2.

Attachment Plate Pivots (Two Places)

3.

Left Lift Cylinder Pivots (Two Places)

4.

Left Load Arm Pivot

5.

Right Load Arm Pivot

6. Right Lift Cylinder Pivots (Two Places)

7.

Right Tilt Cylinder Pivots (Two Places)

8.

Hydrostatic

of

the Reservoir; do

KEY

TO

LUBRICATION

(Grease each Fitting every 50 hours)

Pump

Idler Arm Pivot

NOT

is 5 V.S.

at

approximately 2"
overfill

as

this will

gallons

GREASE

All Grease Fittings are
found on farm implements and automotive equipment.

FITTINGS

of

a standard style commonly

5

6

20

6 7

All HL360 Skid Steer Loaders are equipped with a Because of variation in safety laws for different states and
Bracket, for mounting a Slow-moving Vehicle Emblem

on the rear

of

the unit.

TRANSPORTING

localities,
location. Your Gehl Dealer can aid you in relocating the
Bracket

it

may be necessary to change the emblem

as

necessary.

21

SERVIC E

WARNING: Perform

A

outlined.
BOLT TORQUE DATA

The
standard
mended

valVes

markings on the head

routines with the engine shut off, except
where noted within certain procedures

Chart

provided contains information concerning

hardware used on this machine.

that

all fasteners be tightened to the torque

specified. The Grade

of

General Bolt Torque Data

SAE-GRADE 5

BOLT

TORQUE TORQUE

SIZE

DRY LUB.

1/4 -

20
28

1/4 ­5/16 -18
5/

16 -24

16

3/ 8 ­3! 8 -

24
7/16-14
7/

16 -20

1/2 -

13

1/2 -

20
5/ 8 - II
5/8 -

18

*Multiply

8
10
17
19

30
35
50
55
75

90
150 110
180

by

(0.1383) for metric kg-m

of

the bolt

the bolt.

6.25

7.

16
13
14

23
25
35
40
55
65

130

all

loader

is

identified by the

in

It

is

Ft-lb*

Service

SAE-GRADE 2

DRY LUB.

5.5 4.17

6.33 4.66
II 8
12

20
23

32
36

50

55
100
110

85

recom-

9
15
17

24
27
35
40
75

Fig. 20

Adding Water

NOTE: loaders sold within th.e United States

O

are shipped
stalled and filled with the proper Electrolyte
Solution.

On

a routine basis after every

remove the Battery Vent Caps

level. The water

high temperatures
level should be
replenish

to

the

from

the factory with Battery in-

50

hours

and

inspect the Electrolyte

in

the

Electrolyte Solution evaporates

or

with excessive charging rates.

to

the

bottom

proper

of

the Filler Neck; if NOT,

level with distilled water.

of

operation,

at

The

Grade

(Plain)

NOTE: The following information

O

in

both the Troubleshooting Guide and the
Maintenance Schedule sections of this manual. It
should
in
Where indicated, certain service routines should
only
Gehl Company representative.

BATTERY (Fig.

The HL360 uses a

Electrical System has negative (-) ground.

also

this

section are Owner-Operator responsibilities.

be

carried-out

2

be

understood that all services covered

by

an

authorized Gehl Dealer or

20)

12

volt wet cell Battery. The

Grade

Marks)

(3

5

is

referred

to

Loader

22

NOTE: Do

O

specific gravity to drop below

NOT

allow the Electrolyte Solution

1.2000

at

80 F

(27 C).

Cleaning Terminals &Cable Connections

The

top

of

the Battery MUST be kept clean. Tighten

Vent Caps
an alkaline solution
water). After the foaming has stopped, flush the
the Battery with clean water.
Clamps are corroded, disconnect the Cables and clean
them with the same alkaline solution.

Jumping a Discharged Battery

If

Loader
sufficient power
can

A

instruction

avoid personal injury.

and

clean the Battery with a brush dipped in

(ammonia

Battery becomes discharged and fails to have

to

be used

to

obtain starting assistance.

WARNING: DO

the

loader

cause

it

in

start the

to

order and completely

Loader

NOT

Battery if it

rupture

or baking soda

If

Terminals

engine,

attempt

or

explode. Follow these

to

is

frozen; this may

and

jumper

jump-start

as

the

and

top

of

Cable

cables

stated to

NOTE:

. a 12 volt battery.

•

1.

Turn

cable connections .

2.

Make sure

NOT

3.

Remove the Filler Caps from

check and replenish the Electrolyte levels before
proceeding.

4.

Place a clean cloth over the uncapped Vent Holes

both

A

5.

Interconnect the positive terminals (+)

batteries with one

6.

Interconnect the negative terminal

battery to
Frame

NOTE:

•

of times to make a good electrical contact.

NOT

short the jumper cables or cross them.
negative
be made directly to the Loader Battery to insure that
potential sparks are kept well away from the open
Filler Caps on the discharged Battery which will
tend to produce hydrogen gas.

7.

Proceed to start the Loader. Ifit does

mediately, start the engine

avoid excessive drain on the booster battery.

BE SURE

off both ignition keys before making

touching each other.

batteries

WARNING: If acid contacts your skin, eyes

or clothing, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water.

an

or

engine block.

Twist the jumper cable clamps a couple

(-)

jumper cable connection should

thatthejumperbattery

that

both vehicles are in neutral

both

batteries

to

prevent boil-over and acid splash.

jumper

unpainted portion

cable.

of

of

NOT

of

the booster vehicle to

is also

jumper

and

and

of

both

the booster
the

Loader

DO

The

NOT

start im-

of

WARNING:

A

Battery in an area of sparks or near
DRIVE

Both Wheels
Loader are Chain-driven directly off
Hydraulic Motors. Double Sprockets on the
Output
Drive Chains which are running continuously in oil.
Drive Chain tension
hours
Motors. Access
removing the Operator's Console, T-bar Linkage Rods
and
conveniently removed by detaching the (4) mounting
bolts.

•

that
all times.

Chain Case oil should be checked after every 50 hours
operation and maintained at a level
conveniently check the oil level, remove the Plug in the
Floorplate and use the engine · Dipstick for the
measurement. Chain Case oil should be replaced after
every 500 hours
front
Chain Case oil with lOW40 or equivalent.

frozen Battery; this may cause it to rupture

or explode.

CHAINS & MOTORS

Shafts drive

of

operation, visually inspect the Drive Chains and

Loader Floorplate. Hydraulic Motors can be

NOTE:
for repair or replacement. BE SURE to check

the

of

Motors

Motor

the Loader to drain the oil. Replace

DO

NOT

attempt to recharge a

DO

NOT

attempt to recharge the

an

open flame.

(Fig. 21)

on

each side

is

to

the Chains and Motors

MUST

mounting bolts are tightly secured at

of

operation; a Plug

of

the HL360 Skid Steer

of

both

Wheels through individual

NOT

adjustable. After every

is

be returned to the Dealer

of

is

provided in the

independent

Motor

obtained by

1"

deep.

or

replenish

100

of

To

1"

8.

After the Loader

remove the

member first. Then, detach the opposite end from
the booster battery. Then, remove the other
cable from the booster battery and the Loader

positive

Allow the Loader
mately
Loader.
Vent Caps on both batteries .

NOTE:

•

a reoccurring problem, have Battery checked
for possible dead cell
System for possible shorted wire or damaged
insulation.

Recharging Weak Battery

If

Loader Battery becomes run-down
desirable
charger unit. Follow operating instructions given with re­charger unit and exercise all prescribed precautions.

SURE

cover the uncapped Vent Holes and check the Electrolyte
level before starting the charger.

(+) Terminal. .

10

minutes before attempting to operate the

BE SURE

If Loader Battery discharging becomes

to

recharge it with a plug-in 120 volt

also to remove the

is

started

jumper

cable from the Loader

to

recharge the Battery for approxi-

to

discard the cloths and replace the

and/or

and

running smoothly,

troubleshoot Electrical

and

weak, it may be

Loader

Battery Vent Caps

AC

Frame

jumper

battery

BE

and

Fig. 21: Drive Chains & Motors

ELECTRICAL

Refer to the Wiring Diagram provided for details on
troubleshooting the Loader Electrical System.

NOTE:

•

ampere In-line Fuse. BE SURE to correct the
cause of the Fuse blowing-out before attempting to
replace the Fuse. Replace the Fuse with a BUSS SFE

SYSTEM (Fig. 22)

The

System

is

protected

by

a 20

20 or equivalent Fuse. Raise and block the Seat

assembly up for access to the In-line Fuseholder.

23

Coil

'C

CP

a:

+-

Points

Box

Ignition Switch

(Back Side)

"'"

~I

Hourmeter

Brown

20

Ampere

In-line Fuse

Solenoid

Rectifier

Engine

Alternator -

Stator

<+)

12 Volt

/Battery

IIII

Starter

Fig.

ENGINE (Fig. 23

NOTE: Refer

•

provided for maintenance, service and adjust-

ment routines.

& 24)

to

the separate Engine Manual

Fig. 23

22:

Electrical Circuit Diagram

Air Cleaner

Check the Air Cleaner on a routine basis every
of

operation. Replace or wash the Filter Element as

necessary.

BE

SURE to observe

Air Cleaner
screws vibrate loose and fall-out, they may drop into the
Valves which would necessitate removing the Intake
Manifold to recover them with a magnet.

As

to

part

the

Fig. 24

10

of

the routine Air Cleaner inspection,

that

the

(3)

Screws, which fasten the

Carburetor

, are tightly secured. Ifthe

hours

24

Exhaust System

The Muffler for the HL360
Manifold with appropriately-sized Exhaust Pipe
Clamps. Inspect the Muffler and Clamps after every
hours of operation.

Oil

Crankcase oil should be drained and replaced after the

20

hours

of

first
intervals thereafter. Open the Rear Grill for access
Drain Plug in the bottom left corner. Refer to the Engine
Manual for oil type information.

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (Fig. 25)

HL360 Lift and Tilt Cylinders can be conveniently
removed and taken to the Dealer for repair or
replacement. Check Cylinders and connecting Hoses for
leaks after every

WARNING: Lower the Load Arms onto the

A

oil to cool sufficiently and relieve pressure BEFORE
attempting to remove Hoses.

Loader Frame BEFORE attempting to

remove a

operation and

10

hours

Lift Cylinder. Allow the Hydraulic

is

attached to the engine

at

regular

of

operation.

50

hour

to

the

50

Fig. 26

Tilt

Cylinder

Fig. 25

HYDRAULIC &
FILTER (Figs. 26, 27, 28 & 29)

The Hydraulic & Hydrostatic Reservoir & Filter are
shared
Systems' components. The Reservoir fluid level should
be constantly maintained
displayed
located underneath the Seat assembly and should be
replaced initially after the first
on a routine basis after every
Reservoir oil should be drained and replaced after 500
hours
Hose connection. The Reservoir level, when properly
filled will

by

by

of

operation.

be

HYDROSTATIC

both the Hydraulic and the Hydrostatic

at

the Indicator Tube and Decal. The Filter

To

drain the oil, remove a bottom

approximately

2"

RESERVOIR &

the proper operating level

is

10

hours

of

operation and

100

hours

of

operation.

from the top .

27

Fig.

Fig. 28

NOTE: Avoid overfilling the Reservoir which

•
results. In blowing oil out the Vent/Filler Cap.

Fig. 29

25

HYDRAULIC

to

Refer
illustrated pressure

SYSTEM (Fig. 30)

the

Hydraulic

System & Flow

and

flow

troubleshooting

Diagrams

details.

for

Individual
service
within this Service section.

Hydraulic

information

is

treated

and

Hydrostatic

under

appropriate

Component

topics

Left

Drive

Motor

Left

Hydrostatic

Pump

Onan

Engine

Right

Hydrostatic

Pump

Low

Pressure

High

Pressure

- -

Direction

of

Flow

t

-

Reservoir

-

r:===f

t

Oil

Cooler

Filter

Right
Drive

Motor

Left

Tilt

Cylinder

Inlet
Side

Quick-Disconnect

(3-Spool Model

J

"

Control

Valve

"

"

"

"

"

::

:!

ii

0---

Only)

Outlet

Side

Quick-Disconnect

(3-Spool Model Only)

Left

Lift

Cylinder

Fig.

26

30:

Hydraulic

Circuitry

& Flow Diagrams

HYDROSTATIC

PUMPS

OIL COOLER (Fig. 32)

Pumps (Fig. 29)

The Left Hydrostatic Pump, controlling the left Drive
Motor
Pump,
side Wheels, are coupled to and driven by a common
Drive Belt off
Idler is also provided to engage
especially for cold weather starting
the Hydraulic system
the Belt Tension Readjustment topic in the Adjustment

section for proper Drive Belt tensioning procedures.

Drive Sheave Realignment (Fig. 31)

Realignment
required if excessive belt wear
Pumps
With the Seat assembly removed, the engine off and the
Ignition Key removed,
disengaged, proceed to realign the

•

Sheave alignment
adjust, measure and readjust. Tapped holes
Sheaves are used
Hubs. Tapped holes
the Sheaves away from the Hubs.

for the left side Wheels, and the Right Hydrostatic

controlling the right Drive

of

the engine

is

operated independently. Refer

of

the

Pump

Drive Sheaves should only be

are Dealer removed

and

the

NOTE: Pump Sheaves are secured to the
Pump Shafts with split and tapered Hubs.

is

through a process of

to

draw the Sheaves toward the

in

the Hubs are used to push

Motor

Output

or

disengage the Pumps,

and

is

occurring

and

repaired or replaced.

Pump

Pump

for the right

Drive Sheave. An

for lockout when

Drive Belt Idler

Drive Sheaves .

or

if the

in

the

to

The HL360 Oil Cooler
accessible by opening the Grill. Check the Oil Cooler for
leakage and clean it

routine basis after every

WARNING: Allow the Hydraulic Oil to cool-

A

Rear Grill

OVERHEAD GUARD (Fig. 33)

off BEFORE attempting to clean or service
the Cooler.

.........

is

mounted in the

of

any dirt

10

Fig. 32: Oil Cooler

or

debris build-up

hours

of

Rear

operation.

Grill

and

on

a

1.

Through

adjust, get the Left

Motor

2.

In the same manner, after the Left
lined-up with the
Pump
Sheave.

NOTE: Use a straight-edge across the faces of

•

the Sheaves to check for parallel alignment.

Readjust Belt tension following details in the

Adjustment section.

Right Pump

Drive Sheave

the process

Drive Sheave.

Sheave to line-up with the Left

of

adjust, measure and re-

Pump

Sheave to line-up with the

Pump

Motor

Sheave, get the Right

Sheave

Hubs

Sheave

Pump

is

The Overhead
removed (by two men) from the Loader for additional
clearance to perform service
the Hydrostatic Pumps, engine or Traction
Linkages to the Pumps. Loosen and remove the (2) bolts
in each corner which secure the Guard
Frame. Then, carefully raise the Guard
Loader.

Guard

can be conveniently detached

or

adjustment in the areas

T-bar

to

the Loader

and

lift it off the

and

of

Fig.

31

Fig.

33:

Overhead Guard

27

.A

WARNING:

BE

SURE
secure the Overhead Guard BEFORE
operating the Loader.

SEAT ASSEMBLY (Fig. 33)

to

replace and tightly

Repair

NOTE: Systems Control Valve removal and

•

service should only

be

carried-out

Gehl dealer.

by

your

The

Seat assembly can be removed for clearance
perform service
Hydrostatic
to

the Pumps. Remove the Lockpins

of

base
assembly.

the Seat assembly, raise and remove the Seat

SYSTEMS CONTROL VALVE (Figs.

Depending on the model HL360, the Skid Steer
equipped with either a basic 2-Spool
Systems
common
Spool
Linkage connection.

Control

Lift/Tilt

Valve also has

or

adjustment in the areas

Pumps

, engine

or Traction

on

T-bar
each side

34

or

Valve. Both variation Valves have

T-bar

Linkage arrangements.

an

Auxiliary

Output

& 35)

to

of

the

Linkages

at

the

Loader

a 3-Spool

is

The

3-

Control

Maintenance

The

Systems
free requiring only
filtered
should always be kept properly adjusted and tightly
secured. Hydraulic Hose connections should also be
checked frequently

Control

and

routinely changed oil. Mechanical linkages

Valve

is

mechanically maintenance

that

it be operated with properly

to

insure leak-free condition.

SYSTEMS PUMP (Fig. 36)

The

Systems
provides hydraulic pressure
Control

Valve.

Pump

is

driven directly by the engine

and

oil flow to the Systems

and

Fig.

34:

Fig.

35:

3-Spool Control Valve with Linkages

Disconnected

2-Spool Control Valve

and

Console & Seat Removed

3-Spool

Control Valve

Fig.

36

Repair

NOTE: Systems Pump removal

•

should only

be

carried-out

by

and

your

service

Gehl

dealer.
Maintenance

The

Systems
requiring only
and routinely changed oil. Hydraulic Hose connections
should be routinely inspected and kept tightly secured
and leak-free.

Pump

is

mechanically maintenance free

that

it be operated with properly filtered

T-BARS

T -bars are used
hand

and
the same for all Gehl Loaders. Several particular
differences however, should be noted
especially in regard

on

all Gehl Skid Steer Loaders. Right-

left-hand operations and functions are likewise

and

understood,

to

service routines.

28

Traction T -bar Neutral (Fig. 37)

"N

eutral" position for the Traction T -bar and
Hydrostatic Dri
Wheel rotation stops on

ve

Pumps

is

the position

both

sides

at

which Loader

of

the Loader.

To
check the "Neutral" position, raise and carefully block
the Loader up so

that

the Wheels are

NOT

touching the

ground.

NOTE: Refer to the Adjustment section for

•

proper raising procedure.

With all four Wheels off the ground, engage the
Hydrostatic
Wheels on either (or both) sides

turning.

Pump

Drive Belt Idler and note whether the

If

turning, proceed to the

of

the Loader are

Pump

Arm

Realignment topic.

After the correct "Neutral" position has been obtained
for both Pumps, readjust the T-bar (in Console slot)
position to bring the T-bar into alignment with the

"N eutral" mark on the Operation Decal. Refer to

Traction Rods information under the following T-bar
Linkage Rods topic.

BE

SURE also to check and reset

the Positive Stops ofthe T -bar; refer to the Positive Stops
topic within this section .

Fig.

37:

T -bars

Pump Arm Realignment (Figs. 37

If

the Right Wheels are turning, the Right

"N

eutral" setting
turning, the Left
both

Wheels are turning both

are incorrect. Readjust the

in

is

incorrect

Pump

"Neutral" setting

"Neutral" Positions

& 38)

or

if the Left Wheels are

is

incorrect.

Pump

"Neutral" settings

Pump

Arm

positions as

Pump

If

follows:

1.

Shut the engine off and disengage the

2.

Remove the Seat assembly, start the engine and

Pump

Idler.

engage the Pump Idler.

3. Using two open-end wrenches, loosen the Locknut

with one wrench and rotate the

Cam

with the other
wrench until the Pump Arm reaches the point
where Wheel movement stops; retighten the
Locknut.

Fig.

38

T -bar Linkage Rods

Lift/Tilt T -bar

Lift/Tilt T-bar Linkage Rods can be conveniently
disconnected from the Systems Control Valve by
removing the bolts which secure the Rods to the Valve
Spools.

Rod

lengths are factory set and should

NOT

require readjustment unless the Systems Control Valve
and / or Operator's Console

Traction T -bar (Figs. 38 & 39)

is

removed for service.

Traction T-bar Linkage Rods are likewise factory
adjusted to match the Hydrostatic

It

may become necessary to readjust the Rod lengths
Pump Arm positions are changed
indicated by the Operation Decal on top
does

NOT

match the "Neutral" positions

To

adjust the Traction

T-bar

Pump

Arm

positions.

or

if the

T-bar

position

of

the Console

of

the Pumps.

Rod lengths, proceed as

follows:

Rod

NOTE: Traction T -bar Linkage

•

should only

"Neutral" positions

been obtained.

1.

With the engine off and the Hydrostatic

be

changed after the correct

of

the Hydrostatic Pumps have

lengths

Pump
Drive Belt Idler disengaged, remove the Seat
assembly for convenience and better access to the
Pump

Arms.

if

4.

As

necessary, repeat step 3 for the other

reset the "Neutral" Arm position.

Pump

to

2. Remove the Cotter Pins and detach the Rods from
the

Pump

Arms.

29

3.

Loosen the Locknuts on the opposite ends

Rods.

4.

Position the

sure

that

T-bar

at

the "Neutral"

it

is

exactly parallel with the front

Loader.

5.

Without

step
align the right-angle ends
slotted holes in the

6.

After the correct lengths are adjusted, lock the

moving the

4,

rotate the

T-bar

Rods

Pump

from the position set in

out

or

in (as required)

of

the

Arms.

positions by tightening the Locknuts.

7.

Replace

Arms

and

secure

and

recheck the T

the

Rods

back into the

-bar

position.

mark

Rods

of

and

make

of

with the

Rod

Pump

the

the

to

Fig.

40:

Console Cover Removed

)

Fig.

39:

Hydrostatic Pumps (Seat Removed)

Positive Stops (Fig. 40)

Positive Stops are provided for the Traction T
vent surpassing the rotational limits
Pump
Stops, remove the Plate
is
both

Arm Shafts.

mounted. Once the Plate

To

check

onto

which the Operation Decal

is

removed, the Locknuts

Stops should be loosened. Then, each
should be turned all the way in
the way in
ward

and

both

directions until the Arm movement for-

back

stop naturally (without excessive force).

of

and

adjust the Positive

and

the

-bar

the Hydrostatic

T-bar

The Stop Bolts should then be set up to the T
given

another

the Locknuts after the proper

turn

to prevent bottoming-out. Retighten

Stop

Bolt positions are

adjusted.

to

pre-

on

Stop

Bolt

moved all

-bar

and

WHEELS

& TIRES (Fig. 41)

HL360 Skid Steer Loaders are available with two

of

variations
is

composed
Rims or, optional set
Flotation
function and proper operation

maintenance

the Tires due

Wheels and Tubeless Tires sets: standard set

of

12

x 5.70 4-ply Tires on 12:00 x 5 Wheel

is

composed

Tires

on

12:00 x 7 Wheel Rims. Loader

of

the Wheels

to

damage from operating hazards, such as

and

of

23

x 8.50-12 4-ply

is

dependent

upon

Tires. Beyond repair

routine

of

nails, sharp rocks, etc., the following guidelines should be
closely complied with.

41:

Fig.

HL360 with Optional Flotation Tires

(Installed)

30

Tire Pressure

Proper

equal

and

maintained Tire pressure

is

essential to
long life, even wear and operating stability. The standard
12

x 5.70 4-ply Tire pressure should be checked after

every

10

hours

of

operation and maintained at

23

(315 kPa). The optional

x 8.50-12 4-ply Flotation Tire
pressure should be checked after every
operati.on and maintained at

Tire Wear & Rotation

Proper

function

of

the Loader

35

psig (245 kPa).

is

greatly dependent

the design and orientation ofthe Tire Tread

of

rotation. Treads are angled toward the centers

Tires and

on the Loader so

forward

MUST

on

be

mounted

that

on

the Wheels and, in turn,

their angles and rotations are

all four Wheels. These important factors limit

10

and

45

psig

hours

of

upon

direction

of

the

Tire rotation, without Wheel changing, to only
interchanging the front Tire on one side with the rear Tire
on

the same side

with Wheels,

of

the Loader. Without switching Tires

NO Tire can be moved to the other side

of

the Loader.

If

NOTE:

•

Flotation Tires, the front Tires are filled with
liquid for additional stability. Thus, without re­moving and installing the liquid

Tire

position

NOTE: To prevent damage to the Drive Motor

•

and Drive Chains,
that both Tires
changed
Tire's Tread

is

Tires
Chains which are driven off the same Double
Sprocket and Drive Motor.

Wheel Nuts

Wheel Nuts
operation and

Check

that

the Loader

switching

on

at

the same time even though only one
is

badly worn. This replacement of both

necessary to equalize the loads

MUST

be checked after the first

at

regular

all Nuts are torqued to

is

equipped with optional

in

another Tire,

can ' be carried-out.

it

is

highly recommended

one side of the Loader are

10

50

hour intervals thereafter.

55

ft-lb (7.6 kg-rn).

on

hours

NO

both

of

L T8500 Skid Steer Loader Trailer

31

TROUBL

NOTE: This Troubleshooting guide presents problems, causes and remedies beyond the extent of

•

loose, worn or missing parts and

operating condition. Refer

to

Index for section and topic page references.

is

developed

ES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HOO

in

consideration of the machine being

TING

in

otherwise good

PROBLEM

Engine will

Engine turns-over but will
start.

Engine overheating.

NOT

turn

over.

NOT

CAUSE

Battery connections loose or corroded .

or

motor

.

defective.

defective.

is

too

low

or

Battery discharged
Interconnection wires loose.

Ignition switch, regulator, solenoid
and / or starting

No

fuel in

Battery is weak.
Fuel

Pump

Crankcase oil supply
overfilled.

Engine

Tank

is

NOT

reaching Carburetor.

Idler engaged.

is

overloaded.

REMEDY

Clean Terminals
them securely.

Recharge
Troubleshoot and inspect all wiring.
Refer to Engine manual or check with

dealer for additional assistance.

Refuel.

Use
Inspect Fuel line for blockage and

remove.
Disengage Idler to lessen the load

the engine.

Add

Increase engine

or

Jumper

or

drain oil as necessary.

or

Cables and tighten

replace Battery.

Cables

or

recharge Battery.

RPM

with Throttle.

on

Engine cooling fins are dirty.
Air circulation
Exhaust System
Dirty

Incorrect engine timing adjusted.
Shrouding

32

is

restricted.

is

restricted.

or

improper grade oil.

on

engine

is

removed.

Backflush fins with compressed air.

or

RemoV.e dust, dirt
Remove restriction.
Drain

and

replace with correct grade

of

oil.
Readjust timing per Engine Manual.
Replace Shrouding.

blockage.

GENERAL

PROBLEM

Loader Traction

systems overheating.

General operations sluggish.

Lift/Tilt

ing

system

at

all. defective.

or

Lift/Tilt

NOT

respond- Engine / Systems

CAUSE

Oil Cooler restricted
ing properly and restricting air flow. damage, blockage

Both Hydrostatic

Systems

Air in the Hydraulic system.

Engine

Oil leaking somewhere in the system
(possibly internally).

Pump

NOT

responding

or

NOT

Pumps

overloading.

Pump

overloading. Traction

to

Drive Coupler

function- Clean the Cooler

tioning and contact dealer for addi­tional directives.

operated; refer

correct procedures.
Lift/Tilt

operated; refer to Operation section for
correct procedures.

Purge

air; check Oil Level

and replenish (if necessary).

loads. Reset engine characteristic; see Engine

Manual.
Contact

directives.
Inspect and contact dealer for addi-

tional directives.

REMEDY

T-bar

being improperly

to

T-bar

being improperly

dealer for additional

and

inspect it for

or

improper func-

Operation section for

Indicator

33

HYDRAULICS

PROBLEM

Hydraulic cylinder action

Load

Arms do
raised position when the
moved to "Neutral",
Arm

operations are occuring very

slowly.

NOT

maintain a

or

is

slow. Low engine

Oil

Oil

Systems Valve Spools are
completely.

Systems

Oil

Leakage

T-bar

is

Load

Spool

Oil
Control

CAUSE

RPM.

is

too

heavy. Allow oil to warm-up

is

leaking past cylinder packing. Check packing condition and O-rings

NOT

opening Adjust Linkage Rod lengths for a full

Pump

is

leaking past

NOT

is

leaking past

Relief Valve.

is

malfunctioning. Contact dealer for troubleshooting

Control

of

oil past the Cylinder Seals.

centered in Valve. Adjust

Control

Spools. Valve Housing

Spools

or

Increase engine

Bucket back
past Relief for several seconds.

and replace if worn excessively.

Spool

1/ 4"

directive.

contact dealer for repairs.

Check

repair Valve
directive.

Systems
or Relief Valve defective; contact
dealer for repair.

and

T-bar

REMEDY

RPM.

and

travel.

or

replace Seals.

Linkage

Spool

Control

Valve Housing Spools

by

rolling the

pushing the

Spools defective;

Rod

with dealer's

T-bar

length

or

Leaking Fittings or Hoses.

Bucket
(rolls slowly forward) with
in "Neutral", or Bucket roll for- (See immediate preceding causes and remedies)
ward
occurs very slowly.

Load Arms will

Jerky
action.

or

Fork

drifts downward

or

roll back operation

NOT

Load

Arm

or

Bucket

lower.

T-bar

Lift Arm Lock engaged .

Air in Hydraulic System.

Low oil level in Reservoir.

Sticking Systems

Control

Valve.

Inspect, tighten

Release Lock.

Cycle the Cylinders and maintain full­pressure for a short time
aIr.

Check Level Indicator
Contact

dealer for further directive.

or

replace as necessary.

and

to

purge the

replenish.

34

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

PROBLEM

Loader will

direction.

Wheels on one side of Loader do

NOT

Wheels move correctly forward
or back.

NOT

move in either

move at all while other side

CAUSE

Pump

Idler disengaged.

Oil level
Linkage Rods are disconnected.

Drive Belt too loose or broken.

Side with Wheels
a Hydrostatic Pump, Drive
Drive Chain / Sprocket breakdown.

Pump Arm for side of Loader with
Wheels
disconnected.

is

too low.

NOT

NOT

moving

turning has either Inspect Drive components for that side

Motor

is

loose, broken or

or

REMEDY

Engage Idler after engine running
temperature

Check and replenish if necessary.
Check connections and reconnect if

loose.

Retension or replace; see Adjustment

section.

to determine problem and contact
dealer for additional directives.

Correct Pump Arm problem; see
T -bars topic in Service section.

is

reached.

OPTIONAL FEATURES & ACCESSORIES

Various Buckets and Forks are available which can be
ordered separately
requirements. A weld-on Grapple Attachment (Fig. 42)
also available for use on an appropriate Bucket or

used on a Loader with Auxiliary Hydraulics (factory

installed) and 3-Spool Systems Control Valve.

Order Number

801740
801741
801747
801748
801742
801744
801743

801745

801746

to

match particular application

Fork

Description

36" Utility Bucket
42" Utility Bucket
42" Light Material Bucket
48" Light Material Bucket

60" Light Material Bucket

36" Manure

42" Manure

36" Pallet

Weld-on Grapple Attachment (See
separate instructions for mounting
details)

Fork
Fork

Fork

is

Fig.

42:

Manure Fork with Accessory Grapple

(I nstalled)

35

DECAL LOCATION

Decal Locations are shown
decals in the event
of

the machine.

illustrations for their location.

Surfaces

foreign material before applying the new Decal.
apply, remove the smaller
paper
backing
position
backing

smooth

•

A

Decals.

MUST be free from dirt, dust, grease

and

to

the clean surface while maintaining

and

paper

out

NOTE: Always
number.

WARNING: ALWAYS observe Safety Rules

shown on the Decals.
damaged,

Order
this list:

paint

of

Check

apply this

alignment. Peel the

off slowly while applying

Decal surface.

DO

NOT

or

for

to

assist in application ofnew

damage

N

refinishing

to

listing for

portion

part

of

order

order

if

unit

OTICE

the

is repainted, replace

Decal

or

portion

hand

refinishing

and

and

pressure to

by

from

information

of

the decal backing

the exposed adhesive

other

Decals

Decals separately.

If

Decals become

machines

the

other

To

proper

of

the

set

18 - 068050 360
19 - 068052 Decal - T
20 - 068083 Deca
21

- 068425 Decal - WARNING
22 - 068320 GE
23 - 060514 Non-skid

24 - 068312

(Two

l-

HL

3" x 17"

(5-3/4 x 2) (Auxiliary Pedals ­Two

Non-skid

(19 x 2)

&

Bucke

9,10,14

U11

~

18

Places)

-bar

Control

Fasten Seat

Friction

Places)

Friction

(Two

Places - Pedal Guard

t)

,

_____

~

:::=--iB

Operation

Belt

(Two

Places)

(Two

Places)

Surf

ace Strips

Surface Strips

10

5

~

6

118

~13

15

~

9

13

901225
901226
901295 6 (12 oz.) Cans
901296 6 (12 oz.) Cans

The

Decal Set

includes

1 - 054952 Decal - Gasoline
2 - 054953 Decal ­3 - 055634 Decal - Engine
4 - 060144 WARNING - Read Operator's Manual
5 - 061187 Decal - Grease
6 - 061201 GEHL
7 - 061268 WARNING - Electrical
8 - 061310 WARNING - Fasten Seat
9 - 061311 WARNING -

10 - 061312 WARNING -

11

- 061313 WARNING - General
12 - 061327 Decal ­13 - 061328 WARNING - DO

14 - 061645 Decal ­15 - 064874

16 - 068048 Decal ­17 - 068049 Decal - Engage - Disengage

the

following:

One

Gallon

One

Gallon

Number

(Two
(Two

(Two

Non-skid

(12 x 2)

Blaze
Maize

for the

Hydraulic

3" x 16"

Carry

Places)

Lift

Places)
Slow

- Fast

Places)
Oil

Level

Friction

Bucket

Paint

Paint

BlazeSpray

MaizeSpray

HL360

is

068402.

Oil

Oil

Fitting

(Two

Densities

Places)

Load

Arm

Lock

(Turtle

NOT

Surface

(Four

ENTER

Belt

Low

Paint
Paint

The

Places)

- Rabbit)

Strip

5

set

36

37

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

COMPONENT

Check Engine
Change
Check Engine Air

Inspect Oil
Check Wheel Nut

Check
Check

Sheave
Check Tire Pressure

Hydraulic /
Hydrostatic

Crankcase

Hydraulic /

Cooler

Alignment

Hydrostatic

Cleaner

Torque

Hydrostatic

Drive

& SERVICE REQUIRED PROCEDURE AND/OR

REFERENCE (Check Pg. # Index)

Service after 10 Hours

Oil*

Oil Filter (I st time only)

Element

(I st time only)

Reservoir Fluid

Pump

Belt Idler

Tension

Date after Each

Add

See

Wash

section
Clean

See Tires
Replenish if necessary - See

&

See
See Tires

10

of

Use

if necessary - See Engine

Lubrication section

or

Replace if necessary - See Engine

if necessary - See Oil

& Wheel topic in Service section

Hydrostatic

Pumps

& Wheels topic in Service section

Hour Servicing

Cooler

Lubrication section

topic

in Service section

Service after 50 Hours of Use

SECTION/TOPIC

Manual

topic

topic

in Service section

in Service

Change
Clean
Lubricate
Check
Inspect Muffler
Check

Check & Adjust Engine
Replace

Inspect Drive

Engine

Crankcase

& Inspect Battery &

all Fittings

that

Wheel Nuts

&

Exhaust

Chain

Case Oil Level

Hydraulic / Hydrostatic

Chains & Motors

Oil

Terminals

are

tightly secured

System

Operating

Oil & Filter See

Date after Each

Service after 100 Hours

Characteristics

See Engine
See Battery topic in Service section
See

Lubrication section

See Tires
See Engine

Replenish if necessary - See

50

Hour Servicing

See

Engine
Hydraulic & Hydrostatic

Manual

& Wheels topic in Service section

topic

of

Manual

Service section

See Drive

Chains & Motors

Date after Each 100 Hour Servicing

500

Service after

Hours

of

in Service section

Use

Use

Lubrication section

Reservoir & Filter

topic

in Service section

topic

in

Change

*Replace for the first time only

Drive

Chain

Case Oil

aftr

20

38

See Drive

Chains & Motors

Date after Each 500 Hour Servicing

hours

of

operation.

topic

in Service section

INDEX

Adjustments

Engine

Hydrostatic Pump Drive Belt
Check Lists
Controls

T-Bars

Traction T-bar

Lift/Tilt
Lift Cylinder Lock
Seat Belt

...................................

.....................................

..................

..................................

& Safety Equipment

................

......................................

.............................

T-bar.

.............................

...........................

....................................

Roll-over Protection - Overhead Guard
Lift/Tilt T-bar Guard
Ignition/ Starter Key
Throttle
Choke

Hourmeter

....................................

......................................

..................................

Hydrostatic Pump Drive Belt Idler

........................

......................

.............

Hydraulic/ Hydrostatic Oil Level Indicator

Decal Locations

Introduction

Lubrication

General Information

Engine Oil
Hydraulic & Hydrostatic Oil
Drive Chains

Oiling

......................................

Grease Fittings
Key to Lubrication

Maintenance Schedule

Operation

..................................

Stopping the Loader

Before Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
First Time Practice Running
Lift Cylinder Lock

Engaging Lock
Disengaging the Cylinder Lock

General Information

............................

...................................

................................

.........................

..................................

..................

................................

..............................

........................

..........................

......................

....................

..........................

.....•...........

........................

.............................

...............

.........................

Braking - Stopping Loader Motion
Load Arm Float & Auxiliary Hydraulics

"Detent" Positions

Digging

& Loading

Dumping the Bucket or

Onto a Pile
Into a Box

................................

Over a Solid Embankment
Scraping with a Bucket
Leveling with a Bucket

Bucket and

Fork

Auxiliary Hydraulics

......................

......................

Fork

.................

...............................

..................

......................

...................

Mounting

..................

........................

.........

......

............

Page

19
19
19

5-7

Optional Features & Accessories

Service

....................................

Bolt Torque

Battery

Data

..................................

10-12 Adding Water

10
10
10

II
II
II

II

11-12

12
12
12
12
12

36-37
20-21

20
20
20
20
20
20

20-21

38
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12-13

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Cleaning Terminals & Cable Connections
Jumping a Discharged Battery
Recharging Weak Battery

Drive Chains & Motors

Electrical System
Engine

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Air Cleaner
Exhaust System
Oil

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Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic & Hydrostatic Reservoir & Filter
Hydraulic System
Hydrostatic Pumps

Pumps

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Drive Sheave Realignment

Oil Cooler

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Overhead Guard
Seat Assembly
Systems Control Valve

Repair

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Maintenance

Systems Pump

Repair

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Maintenance

T-Bars

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Traction T -Bar Neutral
Pump Arm Realignment
T-Bar Linkage Rods

Lift/Tilt

T~bar.

Ttaction T-bar

Positive Stops

Wheels & Tires

Tire Pressure
Tire Wear & Rotation
Wheel Nuts

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Table

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Transporting
Troubleshooting

Electrical System
General

Hydraulics

Hydrostatic Drive
Warnings - General
Warranty

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FARM

EQUIPMENT

GEHL

902369/1.5M1P179 Printed in U.S.A.

COMPANY

WEST

BENO,

WISCONSIN

53095

U~S.A.