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GEHL 1500 Parts Catalog – What a 28-Year Tech Wants You to Know

Look, I’ve been turning wrenches since before some of you were born. Twenty-eight years in San Antonio heat, and I’ve seen balers come through my shop in worse shape than a piñata after a birthday party. When a GEHL 1500 Parts Catalog lands on my bench, I know I’m not wasting time. This is the stuff that saves your Saturday and keeps you from ordering the wrong bearing twice. It’s 32 pages of factory-issued part numbers, exploded diagrams, and torque specs – straight from GEHL, no middleman.

Frame & Shuttle: What the Exploded View Tells You

Pages 2 through 5 cover the frame and shuttle assembly. You’ll see every bolt, bushing, and weldment drawn exactly as it comes off the line. I’ve had junior techs ask why the shuttle pin has a shoulder – it’s right there in the illustration. Without this, you’re guessing, and guessing costs you a trip to the parts counter on a Sunday.

Torque Specs: Why the Inside Back Cover Matters

Standard hardware torques and the attaching hardware table live on the inside back cover. That’s where you check your Grade 5 cap screw torque before you snap a bolt in the PTO housing. I’ve seen a guy strip a M12 because he went by feel – don’t be that guy. Get the number right.

3 Sections You Will Actually Use

The PTO & Drawbar section (pages 6-7) is where you’ll find the drive components that take the most abuse. Pickup (pages 8-9) covers the tines and stripper – common replacement items. And the Twinebox & Tie section on page 17? If you’ve ever fought a mis-tied bale, you need that diagram.

Does This Manual Cover the Hydraulic System?

Yes, but it’s not a service manual – it’s a parts catalog. The hydraulic cylinder and valve are on page 19, giving you exploded views with seal kit numbers and port sizes. You won’t find rebuild procedures here, but you will find the exact part number for that spool valve O-ring that’s leaking. Pair it with GEHL 1500 Parts Catalog and the actual service manual, and you’re set.

Options & Accessories: The Kits You Might Need

Pages 21-23 cover optional add-ons like the stalk hold-down kit, electric twine wrapping kit, control box, manual hydraulic shut-off, and the re-lacing kit. If your baler came with any of these from the factory, or you’re retrofitting, the part numbers are here. Don’t order a slow-down sprocket kit without checking the spline specs – the catalog calls out the tooth count.

Source Validity – Why Aftermarket Manuals Get Tossed

I won’t touch an aftermarket parts catalog for a GEHL baler. The abbreviations alone (HHCS, FHMS, SHSS – you’ll find the full list on page 2) are standard, but third-party printers mess up the exploded view callouts. This PDF is a direct scan from the original GEHL print. No rescaling errors, no missing part numbers. Compare it to GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog – same level of accuracy. Also check GEHL SL7610, SL7710, SL7810 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs if you work with those models.

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FAQ

Can I order parts directly from this catalog?

No. Use the part numbers to order from your local dealer. The catalog tells you what to ask for.

How do I interpret abbreviations like HHCS or FHMS?

Page 2 lays out every abbreviation used in the manual. HHCS means Hexagon Head Cap Screw. FHMS is Flat Head Machine Screw. Hardware is listed in the parts list but not always illustrated – you cross-reference with the attaching hardware table inside the back cover. Common hardware like nuts and washers is listed for mounting purposes only; if you order a replacement part, the hardware is not included unless it’s shown in the illustration. Standard torque values are on the inside back cover. Grade 5 cap screws get Grade B hex nuts unless otherwise noted. Don’t ignore that – using a Grade A nut on a Grade 5 bolt under high load is a failure waiting to happen. This catalog assumes you know the difference, and if you don’t, page 2 and the back cover will teach you.

Bottom line: this 32-page GEHL 1500 Parts Catalog belongs on your bench, not in a drawer. Ordering a pickup tine? The page 8 illustration shows the part number. Need the tie mechanism? Page 17 is your friend. Access the Factory Manual and keep it handy – your baler will thank you.