MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 78)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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7.9.2 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.
7.9.2.1 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 7.5
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. Lower driveshield.
A
B
C