GEHL 1710 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Breakdown

You’re halfway through a pickup chain rebuild on a GEHL 1710 round baler, and the aftermarket parts list you printed off the web has the wrong sprocket tooth count. I’ve seen that happen more times than I’ve had flat tires. That’s why the GEHL 1710 Parts Catalog from AutoRepairManuals is the only thing I’ll pull off the shelf when I need a real part number. Sixty-four pages of factory-issued breakdowns, no third-party guesswork, no reprints. Every exploded view, every reference number, every fastener callout comes straight from GEHL’s own print.

This manual covers the fixed-chamber round baler across its production run. The table of contents runs from Decal Locations (page 2–3) all the way through options like the Auto-Electric Twine Tie Kit (page 46–47) and the Hydraulic Twine Wrapping Kit (page 53). You get the factory nomenclature for every assembly, including the gearbox variations depending on serial number break points. If you’ve got a machine after SN19350, the Drawbar section on page 4 changes—the manual shows both.

64 Pages of Factory-Correct Part Numbers

Flip to any section and you get a clean exploded diagram with callouts that match the parts list on the facing page. The Pickup Chain Drive & Clutch on pages 10–11 shows the exact bearings, sprockets, and clutch plates with GEHL part numbers. No generic substitutions, no “use this if you can’t find the original.” The manual also includes the Attaching Hardware Table on the inside back cover, so you can cross-reference cap screw grades and lengths without hunting for a second document. That table lists standard torque values for Grade 5 bolts and Grade B nuts—something aftermarket catalogs often omit or get wrong.

Standard Torque Specifications – Inside Back Cover

Torque matters. I’ve pulled apart balers where someone used a generic chart from a forum and ended up with a stripped gearbox housing. The GEHL manual puts the torque specs right inside the back cover: standard values for cap screws, hex nuts, and flanged lock nuts. For a 3/8-16 Grade 5 bolt, you’re looking at 30 ft-lbs. That number isn’t pulled from a third-party database—it’s the spec GEHL wrote for this machine. If you’re replacing the gearbox on a baler before SN19351, page 41 gives you the correct parts, and the torque table keeps you from overtightening the coupler bolts.

Pickup Chain Drive & Clutch: Page 10–11 Breakdown

The pickup chain drive is where most balers eat their lunch. This manual shows the chain routing, the slip clutch assembly, and every roller and sprocket. Part number 160-1234 for the clutch plate? It’s right there. The exploded view also includes the flat washers and cotter pins that techs often forget to order. You follow the diagram, you order the exact parts, and you don’t end up with a leftover bolt on the floor. That’s the value of a factory parts catalog—it kills the guesswork before you start wrenching.

Gearbox, Main Chain Drive & Coupler – Page 7

Page 7 covers the main gearbox, chain drive, and coupler assembly. The manual distinguishes between balers after SN19350 and before SN19351, because GEHL changed the input shaft seal and bearing stack. The parts list for the later gearbox (page 40) uses a different bearing retainer than the earlier version. If you order parts off a generic website, you’ll get the wrong retainer. This catalog gives you the serial number break and the correct reference numbers. Pair it with the GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog if you’re working on a skid-steer as well—same attention to serial-number accuracy.

Why Aftermarket Documentation Falls Short

Aftermarket reprints copy pages from a factory manual, but they often compress images or drop the attaching hardware callouts. I’ve seen a reprint that omitted the “R” and “L” orientation notes from the Introduction—page 2 of the original specifically says “right and left are determined from a position standing behind the Round Baler.” Without that, you install the pickup lift on the wrong side. The GEHL factory print includes that note, along with the abbreviations table for fastener types (CS, FHSCS, HTB, etc.). If you rely on a third-party copy, you lose that context. This is the real thing.

Related Manuals for Your Shop

• GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog
• GEHL SL7610, SL7710, SL7810 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs
• GEHL RS6-34 2013 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Manual

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Does this manual cover the auto-electric twine tie kit?

Yes, pages 46–47 list part numbers for the 805435 kit.

What about torque values for the gearbox bolts?

The Standard Torque Specifications on the inside back cover give torque values for Grade 5 bolts and other fasteners. But the manual does not list specific torque for every single bolt; you use the grade and size to find the value. For example, a 3/8-16 Grade 5 cap screw gets 30 ft-lbs. That information is right there. If you have a baler with serial number after SN19350, you also want to check the Gearbox section on page 40 for the exploded view and correct part numbers, because GEHL changed the gearbox design mid-production.

You’ve got the machine on the lift, the old chain is off, and the new sprockets are sitting in a box. Don’t waste time cross-referencing part numbers from three different websites. Download the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and get back to finishing the job with the right parts the first time.