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GEHL RS5-34, RS6-34 Service Manual

I have seen a lot of telescopic handlers rolled into this shop with stripped bolts, misaligned booms, and electrical gremlins that trace straight back to someone using a bootleg manual. That is why I only trust the factory GEHL RS5-34, RS6-34 Service Manual when I have to pull an engine or chase a hydraulic leak. You are buying the same book that sits on the dealer service manager’s desk – 292 pages of procedures written for technicians who get paid by the job, not by the hour spent guessing.

Every section in this manual is laid out like the wiring schematic for the electrical system – you follow it in order or you miss a step. The original PDF bookmarks give you direct jumps to the major headings: General, Engine, Electrical, Steering, Power Train, Hydraulic System, and Telescoping Boom. No reprints, no third-party renumbering. This is the genuine GEHL document with the original part number 913241 printed on every page.

292 Pages of Factory Procedure

At 292 pages, this manual covers every subsystem that can fail on a job site. You get the full table of contents with section numbers – General Information and Specifications starts at section 101, Engine Removal at 201, Electrical at 301, and so on. The hydraulic section alone includes schematics, troubleshooting, testing, and removal procedures for the pump, frame leveling cylinder, tilt cylinder, slave cylinder, lift cylinder, and boom extend cylinder. That is eight separate hydraulic components with specific installation sequences.

Factory Specs in the GEHL RS5-34, RS6-34 Service Manual

If you have ever torqued a bolt to a number you found on a forum, you understand why OEM specs are non-negotiable. This manual lists the exact torque values, fluid capacities, and adjustment tolerances for the engine, transmission, and axles. The Power Train section gives you the removal and installation procedures for the rear axle and front axle – including the correct lifting points and fastener sequences. Aftermarket manuals often skip the safety warnings that GEHL engineers wrote into the General section. That section alone is worth the price if you are working on a machine that can kill you if the boom drops.

Engine Removal: What the Manual Covers

The Engine section (section 201) walks you through the complete removal and installation of the power unit. It tells you which lines to disconnect first, which brackets to support, and the order of bolt tightening when you put it back. I have seen too many bent valve covers because a tech ignored the sequence. This manual prints it in black and white. The engine chapter is short – maybe ten pages – but every line matters when you are pulling a 100-pound block out of a tight engine bay.

Does This Manual Cover the Electrical System?

Yes, and it does it better than any aftermarket wiring diagram I have ever seen. The Electrical section (section 301) contains the full electrical schematic, troubleshooting tables, testing and adjustment procedures, and battery removal steps. The schematics are printed with component labels that match the actual machine. If you are chasing a no-start or a dead hydraulic solenoid, you trace the circuit on the page, not on the harness with a test light and a prayer. For a deeper understanding of how the transmission interacts with the electronic controls, look up Manual Transmission basics – but the factory wiring diagram is your primary tool.

Transmission and Power Train Specs

The Power Train section covers the transmission removal and installation, rear axle work, and front axle work. The manual gives you the exact procedure for separating the transmission from the engine, including the special tools required. If you need part numbers for rebuilding the driveline, pair this manual with the GEHL RS5-34 2008 Parts Catalog or the GEHL RS6-34 2007 Parts Catalog. For a cross-reference with a similar machine, check the Gehl RS6-34 Manitou MT6034 2014 Parts Manual. But when you are assembling, use only the torque values printed in this service manual – not the aftermarket catalog.

Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Procedures

Hydraulic cylinder repair (section 605) is one of the most useful chapters. It details how to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble each cylinder type on the machine – frame leveling, tilt, slave, lift, and boom extend. The manual includes the specific seal removal methods and the correct way to bleed air after installation. If you skip the bleeding sequence, the boom will drift. That is not opinion; it is on page after page of the hydraulic section. The telescoping boom section then takes you through single and double leaf chain adjustment, roller bearing replacement, and boom section removal.

Why OEM Documentation Beats Aftermarket

I have a stack of aftermarket manuals on the shelf that claim to cover the RS5-34 and RS6-34. They all have missing pages, wrong torque specs, and wiring diagrams that are close – but close gets you a burnt ECU. This manual is the exact PDF that GEHL released. The font, the numbering, the safety symbols – all original. You can verify every spec against a dealer’s copy. If you want to learn the fundamentals of how a Manual Transmission works, that is separate reading. But for this machine, this is the only source you should trust for assembly and disassembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual include the electrical schematic for the RS5-34?

Yes. Section 301 contains the full electrical schematic, troubleshooting tables, and testing procedures. The wiring diagram is the factory original with all connector pinouts.

Will this work for the RS6-34 model as well?

Yes.

Are torque values listed for the front axle bolts?

The Power Train section (section 503) covers front axle removal and installation. The manual gives the factory torque specifications for all axle mounting bolts, wheel lug nuts, and driveline fasteners. You will also find the correct tightening sequence for the axle housing bolts, which is critical to prevent gear misalignment and oil leaks. Do not rely on generic charts – use the values printed in this manual.

Can I print the entire 292-page PDF?

The PDF is not locked. You can print individual pages or the whole document on your own printer. The resolution is sufficient for shop use.

Access the Factory Manual and keep a digital copy on your tablet or print the pages you need for the job. Either way, you are working from the same document that GEHL ships to its dealers. That means no guessing, no forum rumors, no safety compromises. The bolt torque is correct, the wiring is accurate, and the hydraulic sequences are proven. Getting the OEM service manual is the first step to finishing the repair on time and getting paid for it.