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Beacon/Position/Work Lights
from Gehl RT165 RT165 (EU) RT165 X-Series Compact Track Loader Operator’s Manual 50950264 - PDF DOWNLOAD
The optional beacon, the rear red position lights. and the front and rear work lights are all operated using button (Z).
Note: The rear work lights and red position lights are located at the top of the rear door. The front work lights are located at the top front corners of the ROPS/FOPS.
The beacon/position/work lights control button is located on the control keypad.
• Beacon and Position Lights: Press button (Z) once to activate the beacon and the rear red position lights. LED (Y) is lit when the beacon and the red position lights are on.
• Beacon, Position and Front Work Lights: Press button (Z) twice to activate the beacon, the rear red position lights and the front work lights. LED (U) is lit when the beacon, the position lights, and the front work lights are on.
Note: If the optional road lights are installed, this turns on both front and rear work lights. Also, if the roads lights are on, they toggle off when the work lights turn on
• Beacon, Position, and Front and Rear Work Lights: Press button (Z) three times to activate the beacon, the rear red position lights, and the front and rear work lights. Both LEDs (Y and U) is lit when the beacon, the red position lights, and the front and rear work lights are on.
Note: If the optional road lights are installed, this turns off all lights.
• Off: Press button (Z) a fourth time to turn off the beacon, the red position lights and the work lights. Both LEDs (Y and U) are off when the beacon and all lights are off.
HVAC (Option)
Machines with optional heat/cool have two control buttons on the accessory keypad on the left door pillar for controlling the heater fan and heater temperature.
A. Cab Heat/Cool: Controls cab heat/cool. Press button as desired to set cab heat/cool; subsequent pressings increase heat from low to high. LEDs above the button are lit according to the low, medium and high heat settings.
NOTE: Cab heat/cool requires fan to be activated by pressing button (B).
B. Fan Speed: Controls cab air circulation fan. Press button (B) once for low setting, twice for medium, and three times for high. LEDs above the button are lit according to the low, medium and high fan settings. Press button (A) a forth time to deactivate air circulation fan.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Machines may be equipped with a wiper and washer on the rear window, machines equipped with a cab door are equipped with an additional wiper and washer on the front windshield.
A. Windshield Wiper: Controls the front windshield wiper on machines equipped with a cab door. Press button (A) once for continuous setting, twice for 3 second delay, and three times for 6 second delay. LEDs above the button are lit according to the selected setting. Press button (A) a forth time to deactivate the front windshield wiper.
B. Rear Window Wiper (EU only): Controls the back window wiper. Press button (B) once for continuous setting, twice for 3 second delay, and three times for 6 second delay. LEDs above the button are lit according to the selected setting. Press button (B) a fourth time to deactivate the rear window wiper.
C. Windshield Washer: Push and hold button (C) to activate the windshield washer spray and wiper. Release the button to stop the spray; wiper continues for 5 seconds.
D. Rear Window Washer (EU only): Push and hold button (C) to activate the rear window washer spray and wiper. Release the button to stop the spray; wiper continues for 5 seconds.
Dome Light
The dome light is located on the right side of the ROPS/FOPS headliner.
When the ignition is off, if the dome light is centered, the light is activated by either sitting in the operator’s seat or by pressing certain buttons on the control keypad.
Note: The light will deactivate after approximately 10 seconds, if the ignition is turned on, or if the light is rotated by pressing to either side (T, Figure 39).
When the ignition is on, the light is activated by rotating it to either side (T, Figure 39); the light is deactivated by rotating it to the center.
If the light is centered, the light will activate when the ignition is turned off. Note: The light will deactivate after approximately 10 seconds, if the ignition is turned on, or if the light is rotated by pressing on either side (T, Figure 39) of the light.
Accessory Plug
The 12V accessory plug (C, Figure 40) is located at the bottom of the right door pillar.


Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect switch (D, Figure 41) is located inside the engine compartment. Turn the switch to the OFF position to disconnect the battery from the electrical system.