MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 153)

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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10.6.1.3 Changing Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
NOTE
Change hydraulic oil every 1000 hours
or 3 years.
There is a drain plug at the bottom of each side
frame.
a. Detach header from adapter. Refer to Section 8
HEADER/ADAPTER DISASSEMBLY AND
ASSEMBLY.
b. Detach adapter from combine. Support adapter
on blocks. Refer to Section 7 HEADER
ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT.
c. Place a suitable container (at least 16 US gallons
(60 liters)) under adapter drain to collect oil.
d. For access to drain plugs, remove pin (A) from
lower end of float spring (B), and move float
spring away from work area.
NOTE
If float spring is tensioned, turn adjuster
bolts as required. Refer to Section
9.11.3 Header Float.
e. Using a 1½” hex socket with extension, remove
drain plug (C).
f. Replace drain plugs (qty=2) when reservoir is
empty, and fill with 16 US gallons (60 liters) of
clean SAE 15W40 oil. Refer to previous section
for filling procedures.
g. Re-position float springs (B), and secure with pins
(A).
h. Re-adjust float spring tension (if released) as per
note in previous column.
A
B