MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 210)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level: Performance Upgrade Installed
Follow these steps to check the hydraulic oil level on mower conditioner with the performance improvement
system installed:
1. Ensure hitch is level.
2. Remove filler cap (A).
3. Oil level should be approximately 3-3/4–4-1/8 in.
(97–104 mm) below top surface of filler pipe.
4. Replace filler cap (A).
To add oil, proceed to Section 8.9.4 Adding Hydraulic Oil,
page 200 .
Figure 8.116
8.9.4 Adding Hydraulic Oil
NOTE: Use single grade trans-hydraulic oil. See Section 8.5 Recommended Lubricants, page 136 .
Follow these steps to add oil to the hydraulic system:
1. If header drive performance improvement system
is installed, see Adding Hydraulic Oil: Performance
Upgrade Installed, page 201 otherwise, proceed to
next step.
2. Level hitch by parking on level ground or with the jack.
3. Slowly unscrew cap (A) from filler tube.
4. Add oil until level is between ADD and FULL marks on
gauge. See Section 8.9.3 Checking the Hydraulic Oil
Level, page 199 .
5. Replace cap (A).
Figure 8.117
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