Issued at the factory as Form No. 50940159, this 218-page Gehl RT175, RT210, RT250 operator manual PDF is the factory book for all three compact track loaders, running from the delivery checklists to the torque tables at the back. Electrical schematics fill a solid block of the book, drawn separately for the RT175/RT210 and the RT250, and trace the engine ECU, power distribution, solenoid controllers and the Power-A-Tach quick-attach circuit, with a full hydraulic schematic after them. Troubleshooting runs from engine and hydrostatic travel drive faults through controller, engine, drive and valve error codes, so a warning on the multi-function display leads you to a cause, while the maintenance chapter sets out every interval and filter change. Fill the RT175 hydraulic tank to 41.6 L (11 gal.); the RT210 and RT250 take 52.2 L (13.8 gal.). Limp mode with an unexplained code eats a shift. The PDF is bookmarked and text-searchable, and it stays on your phone or laptop, so the book is wherever your loader is parked.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Delivery Checklists | 3-6 | Pre-Delivery Check, At-Delivery Check, Hydraulic System, Engine Radiator, Parking Brake, Drive Controls |
| Introduction | 7-20 | Safety Symbol, Contents and Use of This Manual, Safety Symbol and Signal Words (Safety Alert Symbol), Machine Orientation, Proper Machine Use |
| Safety | 21-36 | Safety Symbol and Signal Words (Safety Alert Symbol), Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure, Before Starting, During Operation, Applications with Load-Handling Devices |
| Specifications | 37-48 | Fluids/Lubricants Types and Capacities, Dimensions, Payloads/Capacities, Weights, Track Drive, Coolant Compound Table, Engine |
| Controls | 49-68 | Multi-Function Display, Switches/Indicators, Multi-Function Display Screens (Screen Access, Status, Maintenance and Error Code Screens, Configuration Screens, Audible Alerts) |
| Operation | 69-104 | Operational Checks (Pre-Start Checks, Checks During Operation, Parking Checks) |
| Maintenance | 105-144 | Maintenance Schedule (Checks, Cleaning and Inspection, Leakage Check, Lubrication and Filter Changes, Functional Check), Maintenance Interval |
| Troubleshooting | 145-174 | Engine Troubleshooting, Indicator Lamp Troubleshooting, Seal and Hose Troubleshooting, Hydraulic System Troubleshooting, Hydrostatic Travel Drive System Troubleshooting |
| Schematics | 175-208 | Models RT175/RT210 (Engine/Starting and Charging – Models RT175/RT210, Engine Sensors – Models RT175/RT210, Engine ECU – Models RT175/RT210) |
| EC Declaration of Conformity | 213-214 | Manufacturer, Technical Construction File, Authorized Representative, EC Directives, EN/ISO Standards, Conformity Assessment Procedure |
| Torque Specifications | 215-218 | Hydraulic Fittings, Straight Pipe Fitting, Non-Return Valve, Coarse-Pitch Thread, Fine-Pitch Thread |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| RT250 |
| RT250 V-belt deflection limit | 0.6" (15 mm) | p. 115 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 8.5 L (9 qts.) | p. 37 |
| Main Relief Pressure | 200 bar (2901 psi) @ 2300 rpm | p. 43 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ -18°C (0°F) | 950 CCA | p. 46 |
| All Models |
| Torque for M10X1.0 hydraulic fitting (Straight pipe fitting with sealing washer) | 9 Nm (7 lb.-ft.) | p. 215 |
| Torque for M12X1.5 hydraulic fitting (Straight pipe fitting with sealing washer) | 20 Nm (15 lb.-ft.) | p. 215 |
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 0.90 bar (13 psi) | p. 37 |
| RT175 |
| Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity | 41.6 L (11 gal.) | p. 37 |
| RT210, RT250 |
| Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity | 52.2 L (13.8 gal.) | p. 37 |
| RT175, RT210 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 10.4 L (11 qts.) | p. 37 |
| Main Relief Pressure | 200 bar (2901 psi) @ 2500 rpm | p. 43 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ -18°C (0°F) | 850 CCA | p. 46 |
