Changing Oil In Knife Drive Box - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box

Change the knife drive box lubricant after the first 50 hours of operation and every 1000 hours (or 3 years) thereafter.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine. NEVER climb onto or go underneath an
unsupported header.
1. Raise the header to allow a suitably sized container to fit under the knife box drain and collect the oil.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to
4. Remove breather/dipstick (A) and drain plug (B).
5. Allow the oil to drain.
6. Reinstall drain plug (B).
7. Add oil to the knife drive box. Refer to the inside back
cover for specifications.
8. Reinstall breather/dipstick (A).
9. Close the endshield. For instructions, refer to
Endshield, page 36.
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Opening Endshield, page
Closing
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Figure 5.72: Knife Drive Box
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