Long-term Storage
Procedures for storage
If the machine is to be stored for 30 days or
more, store it indoors. If it must be stored
outdoors, park it on wood laid out on a flat
surface and place a waterproof cover over it
so that it stays dry.
1. Clean the machine.
2. Inspect for oil leakage, water leakage and
loose nuts and bolts.
3. Add fuel and replace the hydraulic oil and
oil.
4. To prevent rusting and freezing, replace
the engine coolant with long-life coolant
(LLC).
Refer to page 142, “Cleaning the Engine
Cooling System.”
5. Use the grease gun to apply grease to the
grease fittings.
6. Fully retract the bucket cylinders and
ground the bucket.
7. Apply rust-prevention oil to the hydraulic
cylinder rods.
8. Disconnect the cable from the battery’s
“negative (–)” terminal and cover the
battery to prevent freezing.
During storage
WARNING
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
area without adequate ventilation.
If natural ventilation is poor, install
ventilators, fans, exhaust extension
pipes or other artificial venting
devices.
1. To prevent rusting, operate the machine
once a month so that the oil is fully
circulated.
2. Inspect the battery and recharge it if
necessary.
Starting the machine after storage
IMPORTANT: If the “Procedures for
storage” have not been performed and
the machine has been stored for a long
period of time, consult a Gehl dealer
before reusing the machine.
1. Wipe off the rust-prevention oil that was
applied to the hydraulic oil cylinder piston
rods.
2. Add fuel, oil and grease to all parts.
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