Cutter Bar Lubrication - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

7.8.2 Cutter Bar Lubrication

The oil level in the cutterbar cannot be checked.
If in doubt as to the quantity of oil in the
cutterbar, do not add oil. Drain the cutterbar and
refill with new clean oil as follows:
IMPORTANT
Drain the cutterbar when the oil is warm.
If the oil is cold, idle the machine for about
10 minutes prior to draining.
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.
CAUTION
Exercise caution when working around the
blades. Blades are sharp and can cause
serious injury. Wear gloves when handling
blades.
7.8.2.1 Draining
a. Park the machine on level ground, raise header
fully, stop engine, and remove key.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised
machine; stop engine, remove key and
engage header lift cylinder stops before
going under machine for any reason.
b. Engage header lift cylinder locks.
c. Open RH cutterbar door.
d. To gain access to the cutterbar drain plug, the
RH skid plate needs to be removed. Refer to
Section 7.8.1 Skid Plates And Rock Guards.
e. Place a suitably sized container under the
cutterbar drain hole and a block under each end
of the header.
Form # 169089
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
f.
g. Clean around either filler (A) and remove plug.
h. Remove drain plug (B) and allow sufficient time
i.
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NOTE
The block under the LH end of the header
should be higher than the RH end.
Disengage the header lift cylinder locks, start
windrower, and lower header onto blocks. Shut
down windrower and remove key.
A
NOTE
Rotate disc to expose filler if necessary.
for oil to drain.
IMPORTANT
Do not flush the cutterbar.
Replace drain plug (G) and tighten.
B
Model Year - 2010