Final Shutdown / Decommissioning; Before Disposal; Machine Disposal - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
Final Shutdown / Decommission-
ing
IMPORTANT:
Dispose of all materials properly.
Used oils/fluids are environmental contaminants
and may only be disposed of at approved collection
facilities. Never drain any oils/fluids onto the
ground, dispose of in municipal waste collection
containers, or in metropolitan sewer systems or
landfills. Check state and local regulations for other
material disposal requirements.
If the machine will no longer be used as intended,
shutdown, decommission and dispose of it
according to the valid regulations.

Before Disposal

1. Shutdown the machine according to valid regu-
lations regarding proper shutdown.
2. Park the machine on level, dry ground. Ensure
the surface can support the weight of the
machine. Ensure the location is protected against
access by unauthorized persons.
3. Move the throttle to the low-idle position and
allow the engine to cool for approximately 2
minutes.
4. Shut off the engine.
5. Move the lift/tilt control(s) to verify that the
controls do not cause movement of the lift arm
or hitch.
6. Raise the arm rests/safety bars to apply the
parking brake and lock out the hydraulic
controls.
7. Switch off all electrical switches.
8. Unfasten the seat belt, remove the ignition key
and take it with you.
9. Ensure the machine cannot be operated after
shutdown until further disposal.
10. Ensure no environmentally hazardous materials,
fluids and/or fuel can escape the machine.
Specifically check for leaks form the engine, the
hydraulic system and the coolant system.
11. Ensure the machine poses no dangers in the
place where it is standing.
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12. Remove any dirt and/or debris from the engine
compartment, the chassis and the cylinder rod
surfaces.
13. Remove the battery
14. Lock the cab door, the storage compartment, the
battery and hydraulic filler compartments and
the engine compartment. Remove the key(s) and
take it/them with you.

Machine Disposal

Make sure all materials are disposed of in an
ecologically sound manner.
Recycling the machine in accordance with the
current state of the art at the time of recycling.
Observe all accident prevention regulations.
Dispose of all parts at the at the recycling sites
specific to the material of the part. Take care to
separate different materials for recycling.
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