MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 82)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Revision C
7.5 CUTTERBAR
7.5.1 Cutter Bar Lubrication
The lubricant level in the cutterbar cannot be
checked. If in doubt as to the quantity of lubricant
in the cutterbar, do NOT add lubricant. Drain the
cutterbar, and refill with new clean lubricant as
follows:
IMPORTANT
Drain the cutterbar when the lubricant is
warm. If the lubricant is cold, idle the
machine for about 10 minutes prior to
draining.
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.
CAUTION
Exercise caution when working around the
blades. Blades are sharp, and can cause
serious injury. Wear gloves when handling
blades.
7.5.1.1 Draining
a. Park the machine on level ground, raise header
fully, stop engine, and remove key.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine:
stop engine, remove key, and engage header
lift cylinder stops before going under
machine for any reason.
b. Close lift cylinder valve lock-outs.
c. Place a block under each end of the header.
NOTE
The block under the left end of the header
should be higher than the right end.
d. Open lift cylinder valve lock-outs, start tractor, and
lower header onto blocks. Shut down tractor, and
remove key.
e. Open cutterbar RH door.
f. Clean around either filler (A), and remove plug
with an 8 mm hex L-Key.
NOTE
If necessary, rotate disc to expose filler.
g. Place a suitably sized container under the
cutterbar drain hole (B).
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A
B