A loader that drifts off line or loses lift usually traces back to a missed chain adjustment or a skipped filter. Built to head that off, this Gehl SL5635 operator manual PDF (document 907845) runs 83 pages across five SL5635 and SL6635 skid loader variants in SX, SXT and DXT trim. Troubleshooting charts sort faults across the electrical, hydrostatic and hydraulic systems, while the service section finishes with wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics that trace the loader valve circuits. Your controls get their own chapter for T-bar, hand and foot, and dual hand setups, and the maintenance schedule sets intervals for the air cleaner, drive chain, engine oil and fuel filter. Refill the hydraulic reservoir with 16 US gal (60,5 L); main system pressure is 3000 psi (207 bar). One wrong guess on chain tension costs you a sprocket. Bookmarks and a searchable text layer find the right page fast, and the loader goes back to moving material.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Introduction | 4-5 | T-Bar Controls, Hand & Foot Controls, Dual Hand Controls, Safety Alert Symbol |
| Model Specifications | 6-8 | Engine, Hydraulic System, Electrical System, Tire Options, Bucket Capacities |
| Checklists | 9-11 | Pre-Delivery Inspection, Delivery Procedures, Loader Engine Test-Run, Hydraloc System |
| Safety | 12-21 | Additional Safety Reminders |
| Controls & Safety Equipment | 22-37 | T-Bar Controlled Loaders, Hand & Foot Controlled Loaders, Dual Hand Controlled Loaders |
| Operation | 38-47 | Loader Operations |
| Adjustments | 48-51 | Control Handles, Throttle Lever, Accelerator Pedal, Drive Chains, Electric Auxiliary Controls |
| Lubrication | 52-54 | Lubrication Locations |
| Troubleshooting | 55-61 | Electrical System, Hydrostatic System, Hydraulic System |
| Service | 62-74 | Operator Services |
| Maintenance Schedule | 75-78 | Air Cleaner, Hydraulic System, Drive Chain, Engine Oil, Fuel Filter |
| Torque Specifications | 81 | Unified National Thread, Metric Coarse Thread, Grade 2 Hardware, Grade 5 Hardware, Grade 8 Hardware |
| Warranty | 82-83 | Warranty Service, Exclusions, Replacement Parts, Labor Costs |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| SL5635SX |
| Torque - Maximum (SL5635SX) | 130 ft-lbs (176 N m) | p. 6 |
| SL5635SXT/DXT |
| Torque - Maximum (SL5635SXT/DXT) | 176 ft-lbs (239 N m) | p. 6 |
| All Models |
| Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity | 16 US gal (60,5 L) | p. 6 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.5 US qts (10 L) | p. 6 |
| Main Hydraulic System Pressure | 3000 psi (207 bar) | p. 6 |
| High Flow Hydraulic System Pressure | 2900 psi (200 bar) | p. 6 |
| Wheel Nut Torque | 170-180 ft-lbs (231-244 N·m) | p. 9 |
| Chaincase Oil Capacity (each) | 8 US qts (7,6 L) | p. 6 |
| Battery | 12 volt DC with 950 CCA min. | p. 6 |
| Starter | 12 volt DC (2.3 kW) | p. 6 |
| SL5635SX, SL5635SXT/DXT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 US gal (72 L) | p. 6 |
| SL6635SXT/DXT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 US gal (91 L) | p. 6 |
