Filling Cutterbar; Cutterbar Disc Maintenance - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

Filling Cutterbar

1. Remove M18 cutterbar breather (A) from the raised
end of cutterbar and add the exact quantity of SAE
80W-90 lubricant specified for the cutterbar. Refer to
4.2 Cutterbar Lubricant Capacities, page
Table 4.2 Cutterbar Lubricant Capacities
8 disc cutterbar
10 disc cutterbar
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT overfill the cutterbar. Overfilling can cause
overheating and damage to, or failure of cutterbar
components.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT remove M10 hex head bolts securing
cutterbar end plate to cutterbar or lubricant leaks
could result.
2. Install M18 cutterbar breather (A).
3. Start engine and raise mower conditioner.
4. Stop engine, remove key, and engage mower
conditioner lift cylinder lock-out valves.
5. Remove blocks.
6. Check lubricant level. Refer to
Level, page 127.

4.4.2 Cutterbar Disc Maintenance

Perform daily inspections to ensure that cutterbar discs have not suffered damage from rocks, or experienced
excessive wear from abrasive working conditions.
Cutterbar discs are interchangeable and can be moved to a spindle that rotates in the opposite direction as long as
it is in usable condition and the blades are oriented to cut in the correct direction.
The cutterbar discs are NOT repairable and must be replaced if severely damaged or worn.
IMPORTANT:
If holes appear in a cutterbar disc, replace the disc immediately. Do NOT attempt to repair the cutterbar discs.
Always use factory replacement parts.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
130.
8-1/2 quarts (US) (8 liters)
10-1/2 quarts (US) (10 liters)
Checking Lubricant
Figure 4.22: Left Side Shown – Right
Side Similar
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