MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 68)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169454
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Revision A
7.8 CUTTERBAR
7.8.1 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.
7.8.1.1 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. Engage header lift cylinder locks.
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. Disengage the header lift cylinder locks, start
tractor, and lower header onto blocks.
Shutdown 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
Rotate disc to expose filler if necessary.
g. Place a suitably sized container under the
cutterbar drain hole (B).
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A
B