Maintenance Specifications; Recommended Fluids And Lubricants; Installing A Roller Chain - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

5.2 Maintenance Specifications

5.2.1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Ensure your machine operates at top efficiency by using clean fluids and lubricants only.
• Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants.
• Store fluids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Lubricant Specification
SAE
Grease
multi-purpose
Gear
SAE 85W-140
lubricant

5.2.2 Installing a Roller Chain

To install a roller chain, follow these steps:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
1. Locate ends of chain on sprocket.
2. Install pin connector (A) into chain, preferably from the
sprocket backside.
3. Install connector (B) onto pins.
4. Install spring clip (C) onto front pin (D) with closed end
of clip in direction of sprocket rotation.
5. Locate one leg of clip in groove of aft pin (E).
6. Press other leg of spring clip over face of aft pin (E)
until it slips into groove. Do NOT press clip lengthwise
from closed end.
7. Ensure clip is seated in grooves of pins.
147725
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Description
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP2) performance
with 1% max. Molybdenum
disulphide (NLGI grade 2)
Lithium base
API service class GL-5
112
Use
As required unless
otherwise specified.
Knife drive box
Main drive gearbox
Figure 5.1: Arrow Shows Direction of Rotation
Capacities
—
2.3 quarts (2.2 liters)
2.6 quarts (2.5 liters)
Revision A