Checking And Adding Disc Mower Drive Gearbox Lubricant - MacDon R116 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

7.8 Checking and Adding Disc Mower Drive Gearbox Lubricant

The disc mower drive gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the left side of the disc mower.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Retract the center-link completely.
2. Lower the disc mower until it is level with the ground.
NOTE:
To help ensure an accurate oil level reading for the cutterbar-conditioner drive gearbox, set the disc mower's
skid shoes in the fully raised position. Refer to the disc mower operator's manual for instructions.
3. Turn off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Detach the tractor from the hitch. Refer to the disc mower operator's manual.
5. Open the left driveshield. Refer to
6. Adjust the hitch jack (A) until the drive gearbox is
parallel to the ground.
7. Clean area around dipstick (A).
8. Remove dipstick (A) using a 22 mm socket.
9. Ensure lubricant level is to the line on dipstick.
10. If necessary, add gear lubricant to gearbox through
dipstick hole (A). Refer to
Lubricants, page 207.
11. Reinstall dipstick and tighten.
12. Close left driveshield. For instructions refer to
Closing Driveshields, page
214713
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS
6.1 Opening Driveshields, page
11.5 Recommended
6.3
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Figure 7.13: Hitch Jack
Figure 7.14: Left Side of Disc Mower
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