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Changing the hydraulic – MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Changing the Hydraulic Oil: Performance Upgrade Installed

Follow these steps to change the hydraulic oil with the performance improvement system installed:

1. Clean area around hose (A) and fitting (B) on hitch.

2. Loosen the fitting (B) at hose (A).

3. Remove fitting (B).

4. Add approximately 46 US gallons (174 liters) of clean

single grade trans-hydraulic oil through filler pipe (C)
until level reaches bottom of filler pipe.

Figure 8.125

5. Ensure hitch is level. Top up the oil through port (A)

until level is approximately 1–1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm)
below top face of port (A).

Figure 8.126

6. Replace hose (B) and tighten fitting (A).

7. Replace cap on filler pipe (C).

Figure 8.127

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