MacDon R85 Operator's Manual page 3

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used.
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Use clean containers to handle all lubricants.
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Store in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Table .16 Fluids and Capacities
Lubricant Location
As required
unless otherwise
specified
Grease
Driveline
slip-joints
Cutterbar
Gear Lubricant
Conditioner
gearbox
Bevel gearbox
Description
SAE Multi-Purpose, High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance with 0–1% max.
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium
complex base
High temperature extreme pressure (EP) performance
with 10% max. Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI
Grade 2) Lithium base
80W-90 gear lubricant with high thermal and oxidation
stability conforming to API gear lubricant service GL-5
minimum (SAE J2360 preferred) specifications such
as Traxon 80W-90 gear oil
75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant with high thermal and
oxidation stability conforming to API GL-5 minimum
(SAE J2360 preferred) specifications such as Traxon
E Synthetic 75W-90 gear oil
Capacities
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4.25 L
(4.4 US quarts)
750 ml
(0.79 US quarts)
2.1 L (2.2 quarts)