MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 202)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5. Remove conditioner drive belt (A).
6. Install new conditioner drive belt (A) onto pulleys,
ensuring it is in the pulley grooves.
7. Tension conditioner drive belt (A). See section
Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt, page 189 .
8. Install and tension auger drive belts. See section
Replacing the Auger Drive Belts, page 195 .
9. Close driveshield.
Figure 8.98
8.8.6 Conditioner Gearbox
The conditioner gearbox (A), which transfers power from
the bevel gearbox to the conditioner rolls and to the
overshot auger, is located inside the drive compartment at
the left end of the mower conditioner.
The only regular servicing required is maintaining the
lubricant level and changing the lubricant according to
the intervals specified in this manual. See Section
8.6.1
Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 138 .
If repairs are required, the conditioner gearbox should be
removed and serviced at your MacDon Dealer.
Figure 8.99
Changing the Conditioner Gearbox Lubricant
Follow these steps to change the conditioner gearbox lubricant:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or even
a pet could engage an idling machine.
NOTE: Drain the gearbox when the lubricant is warm. If the lubricant is cold, idle the machine for about
10 minutes prior to draining.
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