MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower - Manual (Page 71)

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form # 169053
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Model Year - 2009
7.8.2.2 Filling
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised
machine; stop engine, remove key and
engage lift cylinder lock-out valves before
going under machine for any reason.
a. Start engine and raise header. Stop engine and
engage lift cylinder lock-out valves.
b. Move higher block to RH end of header and
remove used oil container.
NOTE
Having the fill end higher allows for
quicker filling of cutterbar.
c. Disengage lift cylinder lock-out valves.
CAUTION
Never start or move the machine until you
are sure all bystanders have cleared the
area.
d. Start engine and lower header onto blocks.
Stop engine and remove key.
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.
e. Add Traxon SAE 80W-90 lubricant through filler
hole (A). See illustration on previous page.
• 13 ft. Header – Exactly 7 pints (3.25 litres).
• 16 ft. Header – Exactly 9 pints (4.25 litres)
IMPORTANT
Do not overfill the cutterbar. Overfilling
can cause overheating, and damage to or
failure of cutterbar will occur.
f. Replace filler plugs.
g. Start engine and raise header.
h. Stop engine and engage lift cylinder lock-out
valves.
i. Remove blocks.
j. Reinstall skid shoe that was previously removed.
Refer to Section 7.8.1 Skid Shoes and Rock
Guards.
7.8.3 Disc Maintenance
Check daily that discs are not damaged by rocks
or worn excessively from abrasive working
conditions. They are interchangeable and a disc
can be moved to a spindle that rotates in the
opposite direction, as long as it is in a useable
condition. The discs are not repairable and
must be replaced if severely damaged or worn.
IMPORTANT
If holes appear in a disc, replace the disc
immediately. Do not attempt to repair the
discs. Always use factory replacement
parts.
7.8.3.1 Disc Removal
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. Open cutterbar door(s).
CAUTION
Exercise caution when working around the
blades. Blades are sharp and can cause
serious injury. Wear gloves when handling
blades.
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