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GEHL 318, 320 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Manual for V-Rake

You own a GEHL 318 or 320 V-Rake. You need a part. You open up some aftermarket parts book and the picture doesn’t match. The bolt pattern is off. The torque spec is missing. That’s a waste of your Saturday afternoon hitting every dealer in San Antonio for a bolt that should have been in your hand. This is the actual factory parts catalog from GEHL – the same one the dealer uses. It’s 32 pages of exploded views, part numbers, and the inside back cover has the standard hardware torque values. No guesswork.

That’s the value of OEM documentation.

Specifications: Know What You’re Working With

Page 3 of this manual lays out the Specifications chapter. Here you get the overall dimensions, weight, and recommended tire pressure for the GEHL 318 and 320. If you are rebuilding the finger wheel or replacing a bearing, you need those baseline numbers before you touch a wrench. The manual lists fluid capacities – hydraulic oil type and quantity – in imperial units. No metric conversion tables needed. This is the exact data GEHL tested the machine with.

Check Lists: Pre-Operational and Service Intervals

Pages 5 through 7 cover the Check Lists. Before you fire up the rake and head into a hayfield, you run through these. Daily checks: hydraulic hoses for cracks, tire pressure, loose hardware. The list is laid out by intervals – daily, every 10 hours, every 50 hours. A beginner can follow it without getting lost. A pro uses it as a quick reference so nothing gets missed when you are swapping attachments between the SL4640 and the 320. For related loader parts, check the GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog.

Safety Decals and Warnings – Page 8

The Safety chapter (page 8) is not a suggestion. It lists the location and content of every decal on the machine: rotating driveline hazards, pinch points, and the requirement to keep guards in place. If you are replacing worn decals, the manual gives you the part numbers. Ignore these and you risk more than a broken belt. The factory warning about personal injury and property damage is printed right in the manual’s warranty section – read it.

Adjustments: Getting the Finger Wheel and V-Rake Right

Pages 12 to 14 cover Adjustments. The finger wheel height and angle, the V-rake folding mechanism, and the latch adjustments. Each step includes a note on torque for the fasteners involved. For a beginner, this section prevents the age-old mistake of over-tightening and stripping threads. For a pro, it saves time because you don’t have to call the dealer. The manual shows you exactly where to measure and what tool to use. Want a deeper understanding of how the hydraulic system interacts with the rake? Read this Wikipedia article on diesel engines for engine basics, but for the rake itself, stick with the GEHL data.

Service Parts Index: How to Find Any Part Number

The Service Parts & Numerical Index runs from pages 22 to 28. This is the heart of the GEHL 318, 320 Parts Catalog. Every part – from the finger wheel tine to the spring retainer – is listed with an exploded diagram and a part number. The numerical index at the back lets you cross-reference any OEM number. If you need a specific bolt, the inside back cover lists the standard hardware torque in ft-lbs. No aftermarket catalog gives you that level of detail. For later Gehl models, see the GEHL SL7610, SL7710, SL7810 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs or the GEHL RS6-34 2013 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Manual.

Why the OEM Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket parts books are often copied from earlier editions, missing updates, and they rarely include the standard hardware torque table. This manual is a direct scan of the original GEHL factory document – Form No. 904073. The exploded views are crisp, the page numbers match the physical dealer binder, and the torque values are the ones GEHL stamped on the production line. When you order a part based on this catalog, you get the right thread pitch, the correct grade fastener, and the proper torque spec. The manual also includes the warranty terms from GEHL – you won’t find that in any third-party compilation.

FAQ

Does this manual cover only the GEHL 318 and 320?

Yes. It is specific to those two V-rake models – no other models are included.

Are torque values included?

The standard hardware torque table is printed on the inside back cover. It lists common bolt sizes and their required ft-lb values.

Can I use this manual for the engine or the tractor?

This is a parts catalog for the V-Rake attachment. It covers the finger wheel, frame, hydraulic circuit, and all wear parts. It does not cover the tractor engine or the loader. For general diesel engine theory, refer to this Wikipedia article on diesel engines. But for the rake’s roller bearings and tines, this manual is the source.

Is this a reprint or an original OEM copy?

It is a direct high-resolution scan of the original GEHL factory manual – Form No. 904073. The warranty page, decal locations, and all 32 pages are intact.

Stop wasting time flipping through generic parts lists that don’t match your GEHL 318 or 320. This factory manual puts the exact part numbers and torque specs on your bench right now. Access the Factory Manual and get back to work with real data.