Checking wheel drive lubricant level, Adding wheel drive lubricant – MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual

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Checking Wheel Drive Lubricant Level

Check the wheel drive lubricant level every 200 hours or annually.

NOTE: The windrower should be on level ground when

checking lubricant level.

NOTE:

The type of lubricant used after the first
lubricant change is different from the factory
supplied lubricant.

1. Position windrower so that plugs (A) and (B) are

horizontally aligned with the center (C) of the hub.

2. Remove plug (A) or (B). The lubricant should be visible

through the port or running out slightly. If lubricant
needs to be added, Refer to

3. Reinstall plugs and tighten.

Figure 5.210: Wheel Drive Assembly

Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant

NOTE:

Do NOT mix lubricants of different brands or characteristics.

NOTE:

For lubricant specifications, Refer to

1. Rotate the wheel drive so plugs (A) and (B) are

horizontal (C).

2. Stop windrower and remove key from ignition.

3. Remove the two plugs (A) and (B).

NOTE: PRIOR TO FIRST CHANGE:

use SAE 85W–140,

API Service, Class GL-5, Extreme Pressure Gear
Lubricant.

NOTE: AFTER FIRST CHANGE:

use SAE 75W–90,

API Service,

Class GL-5,

Fully Synthetic

Transmission Lubricant (SAE J2360 preferred).

4. Add lubricant through one of the ports until the lubricant

flows out of the other port.

5. Reinstall and tighten plugs (A) and (B).

Figure 5.211: Wheel Drive

6. Start up and operate the windrower for a few minutes,

then stop and check the oil level. Refer to

. If necessary,

add more oil.

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