MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 103)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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7.6.6 Conditioner Gearbox
The conditioner gearbox, which transfers power
from the bevel gearbox to the conditioner rolls, is
located inside the drive compartment at the left
end of the header.
The gearbox does not require normal
maintenance or servicing.
If repairs are required, it should be removed and
serviced at your Dealer. See your MacDon
Dealer or Technical Service Manual.
7.6.7 Bevel Gearbox
The bevel gearbox, which transfers power from
the hydraulic motor to the header drives, is
located inside the drive compartment at the left
end of the header.
If repairs are required, it should be removed and
serviced at your Dealer. See your MacDon
Dealer or Technical Service Manual.
The only regular servicing required is maintaining
the lubricant level, and changing the lubricant
according the intervals specified in this manual.
7.6.7.1 Changing 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.
a. Drain the gearbox when the lubricant is warm. If
the lubricant is cold, idle the machine for about 10
minutes prior to draining.
b. Raise header to full height, and engage header lift
cylinder locks. Stop engine, and remove key.
c. Open the driveshield. See Section 6.2.2
Driveshield.
d. Place a suitable container under drain plug (A).
e. Remove plug (A).
f. Allow sufficient time for lubricant to drain.
g. Disengage header lift cylinder locks, start engine,
and lower header so that it is level. Stop engine,
and remove key.
h. Remove breather and bushing from filler elbow
(B) and plug (C).
i. Add 13.5 oz. (400 ml) of Traxon E 75W90 gear
lubricant to gearbox through elbow (B). Lubricant
should slightly run out of port (C) when at the
proper level.
j. Replace plug (C), bushing and breather (B), and
tighten.
k. Properly dispose of used lubricant, and clean up
any spilled lubricant.
l. Close driveshield.
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