Preparing The Bevel Gearbox - MacDon R85 Assembly Instructions Manual

4.7 Preparing the Bevel Gearbox

To prepare the bevel gearbox and check the oil level, follow these steps:
1. Adjust header height and angle so that top of header is
horizontal.
2. Open the driveshield.
3. Cut cable ties and remove bags (A) and (B) from the
breather pipe elbows.
4. Remove plug from breather pipe (A) and replace with
breather cap in bag. Discard bag and plug.
5. Remove check plug (B) to check oil level. Oil should
slightly run out when removed.
NOTE:
If the oil level is low, top up with a 75W90 synthetic gear
lubricant with high thermal stability conforming to
API GL-5 minimum (SAE J2360 preferred)
specifications such as Traxon E Synthetic 75W90
gear oil.
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Figure 4.24: Driveshield
Figure 4.25: Bevel Gearbox
A
Figure 4.26: Bevel Gearbox
B
A
B
Revision A