Step 23. Lubricate Mower Conditioner; Opening/Closing Driveshield; Lubrication Procedure - MacDon R85 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 23. LUBRICATE MOWER
CONDITIONER
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised
machine, stop engine, remove key and
engage lift cylinder stops before going
under machine for any reason.
The mower conditioner has been lubricated at
the factory. However, it is recommended to
lubricate the mower conditioner prior to
delivery to offset the effects of weather during
outside storage
familiarize the Dealer with the machine.
A. OPENING/CLOSING
DRIVESHIELD
Access to the header drive systems requires
opening the drive shield at the left end of the
header as follows:
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a. To open drive shield, release rubber latch (A)
from hook (C), and lift shield (B).
b. To close drive shield, lower shield (B) so that
pins at lower end of shield engage holes in
lower panel.
c. Engage rubber latch (A).
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and transport, and
C
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to
a. To open drive shield:
1. Release rubber latch (D).
2. Insert a screwdriver (or equivalent) through
hole (E) in shield into notch in latch (F), and
disengage latch.
3. Open shield (G).
b. To close drive shield:
1. Lower shield (G) so that pins at lower end of
shield engage holes in lower panel, and latch
(F) re-engages shield.
2. Engage rubber latch (D).
B. LUBRICATION PROCEDURE
Refer to the illustrations on the following pages for
lubrication points.

Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.

Inject grease through fitting with grease gun
until grease overflows fitting, except where
noted.

Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out
dirt.

Replace
immediately.

If fitting will not take grease, remove and
clean
passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
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E
F
D
any loose or broken
thoroughly. Also clean
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fittings
lubricant
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