Cutterbar Doors; Lubricating The Windrower; Procedure; Lubrication Points - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

7.6 CUTTERBAR DOORS

CAUTION
•
Do not operate the machine without all
the cutterbar
installed and in good condition.
•
The cutterbar curtains are very important
to reduce the potential for thrown
objects. Always keep these curtains
down when
conditioner. Replace the curtains if they
should become worn or damaged.
a. To open doors, lift each door at arrow.
b. To close door pull at top and move to closed
position. Ensure that curtains hang properly and
completely enclose cutterbar area.
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
doors down, curtains
operating the mower-

7.7 LUBRICATING THE WINDROWER

WARNING
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
windrower or opening drive covers, follow
procedures in Section 7.1, Preparation for
Servicing.
The greasing points are marked on the machine
by decals showing a grease gun and grease
interval in hours of operation. See illustration
below.
Log hours
"Maintenance Checklist" provided to keep a
record of scheduled maintenance.
Section 7.13, Maintenance Schedule.
7.7.1

Procedure

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.
a. Use the recommended lubricants specified in
this manual.
Lubricants.
b. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
c. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until
grease overflows fitting, except where noted.
d. Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt.
e. Replace any
immediately.
f. If fitting will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
Replace fitting if necessary.
7.7.2

Lubrication Points

Refer to the illustrations on the following pages
for identifying the various locations that require
lubrication.
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of operation and
See 7.3.2 Recommended
loose or broken
Model Year - 2010
use the
Refer to
fittings