CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Your decision to purchase this piece of GEHL equipment was a good one. We are sure that your decision was carefully considered and that you are looking forward to many years of work from this machine.

GEHL Company has invested much time and effort in developing its lines of equipment. The equipment you have purchased is built with a great deal of pride, and designed to provide long life, efficient operation, durability and dependability.

This manual was developed specifically for the machine you have purchased. The information within is for your assistance in preparing, adjusting, maintaining and servicing your machine. More importantly, this manual provides an operating plan for safe and proper use of your machine. Major points of safe operation are detailed in the SAFETY chapter of this manual. Refer to the Table of Contents for an outline (by chapters) of this manual. Use the Index, located at the back of this manual, for specific chapter and topic/page number references.

This GEHL equipment is provided with a pocket, located behind the shield on the right side of the header, for storing the Operator’s Manual. After using it, please return the manual to the pocket and keep it with the unit at all times! Furthermore, we recommend that if this machine is re-sold, this manual accompany the unit.

If this machine was purchased “used,” or if the owner’s address has changed, please provide your Gehl dealer or Gehl Company with the owner’s name and current address, along with the machine model and serial number. This will allow the registered owner information to be updated, so that the owner can be notified directly in case of an important product issue, such as a safety update program.

Modern machinery has become more sophisticated and, with that in mind, GEHL Company asks that you read and understand the contents of this manual COMPLETELY and become familiar with your new machine, BEFORE attempting to operate it.

The Disc Mower Conditioner model and serial numbers are on a plate located on the left side of the main frame. “Right” and “Left” are determined from a position standing behind the Disc Mower Conditioner, facing the direction of travel.

Our wide dealership network stands by to provide you with any assistance you may require, including genuine GEHL service parts. All parts should be obtained from or ordered through your GEHL dealer. Give complete information about the part and include the model and serial numbers of your machine. Record the serial number in the space provided on the pictorial, as a handy record for quick reference.

Standard hardware torques appear in a chart at the end of the manual.

GEHL Company reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or construction of any part without incurring the obligation to install such changes on any unit previously delivered.

Throughout this manual, information is provided which is set in italic type and introduced by the word NOTE or IMPORTANT. BE SURE to read carefully and comply with the message or directive given. Following this information will improve your operating or maintenance efficiency, help you to avoid costly breakdowns or unnecessary damage and extend your machine’s life.

The GEHL Company, in cooperation with the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers, has adopted this SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL to pinpoint characteristics which, if not properly followed, can create a safety hazard. When you see this symbol in this manual or on the unit itself, you are reminded to BE ALERT! Your personal safety is involved.

Chapter 2 Specifications

All Dimensions are in Inches (Millimeters) Unless Otherwise Noted

Model and DescriptionDC2512 Impeller Disc . . . . . Mower Conditioner

Overall dimensions:

Transport Width143-3/16 (3637)

Transport LengthApprox. 282 (7163)

Transport Height81 (2057)

Operating HeightApprox. 61 (1549)

Transport Ground Clearance19 (483)

Weight (Approximate)5100 lb (2320 kg) . . . . . . . . . .

TiresTwo 12.5L x 15, inflated to 30 psi (210 kPa)

Header:

Cutting Width142-1/8 (3610)

FlotationVertical and Radial

Windrow Width37–100 (940–2540)

Header LiftHydraulic (Master/Slave System)

Cutterbar: Number of Discs9

Total Number of Knives18

Disc Cutting Diameter20.9 (530)

Disc Speed3000 rpm

Knife Tip Speed186 mph (299 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disc Angle0° to 8° down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Height3/4 to 3-1/2 (19 to 89)

ProtectionShear Hub & Overrunning Slip Clutch

Conditioner:

TypeImpeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drive4 HB V-Belt

Width111 (2819)

Conditioner Diameter20 (508) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total Number of Flails126

Conditioner Speed850 or 1200 rpm

Conditioner Hood AdjustmentSingle Lever . . . . . . . .

Tractor Requirement:

Tractor PTO1000 rpm

Hydraulics2000 PSI (138 Bar)

Minimum Power Required85 hp (64 kW) . . . . . . . . .

Drawbar HitchASAE Drawbar & PTO Locations . . .

Swivel HitchASAE Category II, III, or III–N . . . . . . Hitch and PTO Location

Volumetric Oil Capacities:

Cutterbar Gearbox34 oz. (1.00 L)

Top Header Gearbox29 oz. (0.85 L)

Bottom Header Gearbox88 oz. (2.60 L) . . . . . . . . . .

Cutterbar5.25 U.S. Pints (2.50 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Swivel Hitch – Top Gearbox37 oz. (1.1 L) . . . . . . . .

Swivel Hitch – Bottom Gearbox56 oz. (1.7 L)

Standard Features:

1000 RPM Drive Line

Overrunning Slip Clutch-protected Telescoping PTO Drive Line

Reversible Twisted Cutting Knives

Replaceable Skid Shoes

Hydraulic Disc Angle Adjustment

Dual Hydraulic Cylinder Lift System

Hydraulic Swing Cylinder for Tongue Positioning

Adjustable Deflectors for Windrow or Swath Forming

Transport Lights

SMV Emblem & Mounting Bracket

Optional Features (Customer Selected):

2-Point or Drawbar Style Hitch

Safety Chain

Wide Tire Bumper Extension Kit