Conditioner Drive Belt; Inspecting The Conditioner Drive Belt - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

3. Open the driveshield. Refer to
26.
4. Place a suitable container under drain plug (A).
5. Remove plug (A).
6. Allow sufficient time for lubricant to drain.
7. Disengage header safety props, start engine, and
lower header so that it is level.
remove key.
8. Remove breather and bushing from filler elbow (B) and
plug (C).
9. Add 13.5 oz. (400 ml) of Traxon E 75W90 gear
lubricant to gearbox through elbow (B). Lubricant
should slightly run out of port (C) when at the
proper level.
10. Replace plug (C), bushing and breather (B),
and tighten.
11. Properly dispose of used lubricant and clean up any
spilled lubricant.
12. Close driveshield.

7.7.2 Conditioner Drive Belt

The conditioner drive belt is located inside the left driveshield and is tensioned with a spring tensioner.
The tension is factory set and should not require adjustment.

Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt

Check the belt tension and inspect for damage or wear every 100 hours or annually (preferably before the start of
the cutting season).
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.
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Figure 7.65: Driveshield
Figure 7.66: Bevel Gearbox
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