Filling Cutterbar - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

NOTE:
Do NOT flush the cutterbar.
6. Dispose of used lubricant safely.

3.12.3 Filling Cutterbar

CAUTION
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear
gloves when handling blades.
1. Remove M18 cutterbar breather (A) from the raised end
of cutterbar and add the exact amount of lubricant
specified for the cutterbar. Refer to the inside back
cover of this manual for list of recommended fluids and
lubricants.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT overfill the cutterbar. Overfilling can cause
overheating, damage, 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). Torque breather to
30 Nm (22 lbf·ft).
3. Start engine and raise self-propelled disc header.
4. Stop engine, remove key, and engage windrower lift
cylinder safety props.
5. Remove blocks.
6. Check lubricant level. Refer to
Adding Cutterbar Lubricant, page
214077
OPERATION
3.12.1 Checking and
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Figure 3.113: Left Side Shown – Right
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