Hydraulics; Hydraulics: Self-Propelled; Hydraulics: Pull-Type - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

7.7 HYDRAULICS

7.7.1

Hydraulics: Self-Propelled

Refer to your
Operator's Manual
maintenance procedures
windrowers.
7.7.2

Hydraulics: Pull-Type

The pull-type mower conditioner is hydraulically
powered using the following systems:

A self-contained hydraulic system to operate
the header functions.

The tractor remote system to operate the
header lift cylinders and steering.
WARNING
Do not use remote
pressures over 3000 psi (20684 kPa). Check
your tractor's Operator's Manual for remote
system pressure.
7.7.2.1 Reservoir
The mower conditioner's
hydraulic system uses the APT of the machine
for the hydraulic oil reservoir.
7.7.2.2 Oil Level
Check oil level daily (before start-up) at the sight
gauge on the left side of the APT.
should be at or near FULL mark on the gauge
when top surface of APT is level, and oil is cold.
Form 169000 / 169040
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Self-Propelled Windrower
for hydraulic system
for self-propelled
hydraulic system
self-contained
Oil level
7.7.2.3 Adding Hydraulic Oil
A
a. Slowly unscrew filler cap (A) from filler tube.
b. Add SAE 15W40 oil until level is between ADD
and FULL marks on sight gauge.
c. Replace filler cap.
7.7.2.4 Changing Hydraulic Oil
Change hydraulic oil every 500 hours, or
3 years.
A drain pan with a capacity of 35 US
gallons (130 liters) will be required.
Mower
disconnected from tractor.
Section 6.5 MOWER CONDITIONER/
TRACTOR UNHOOK: PULL-TYPE.
a. Remove filler cap (A) at aft end of APT.
B
b. Disconnect pump suction hose (B) from pump,
and drain into container.
c. Re-connect pump suction hose to pump.
d. Fill reservoir to recommended level with SAE
15W30 oil.
(126 liters).
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NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
conditioner must
Refer to
Capacity is 33 US gallons
be
Revision D