Lift Arm Support; Engage Lift Arm Support - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Lift Arm Support

WARNING
A falling lift arm could result in severe injury or
death.
If the lift arm must be left in the raised position,
BE SURE to properly apply the lift arm support
device.
The operator must not leave the operator's
position if the lift arm is in the raised position
unless the lift arm support device is properly
applied.
WARNING
A second person on the outside of the machine
is required to assist with applying the lift arm
support.
Printed in U.S.A.

Engage Lift Arm Support

1. Empty and remove the attachment.
2. Bring the machine to a complete stop on a level
surface.
3. Raise the lift arm as high as it will go.
4. Move the drive controls to the neutral position.
5. Shut off the engine.
6. Move the lift/tilt controls to verify that the
controls do not cause movement of the lift arm
and hitch plate.
7. Raise the safety bars/arm rests to apply the
parking brake and lock out the hydraulic
controls.
8. Stay in the machine sitting in the operator's
position. A second person, on the outside of the
machine, must:
a. Remove retaining pin (Y, Fig. 57) securing
lift arm support (Z) in the storage position.
Z
Fig. 57 – Lift Arm Support in Storage Position
b. Position the lift arm support (Z, Fig. 58) over
the lift arm cylinder rod (X, Fig. 57 and Fig.
58).
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Operation
Y
X
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