Checking Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lubricant - MacDon R113 Assembly Instruction Manual

8.7 Checking Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lubricant

The conditioner drive gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the right side of the mower conditioner.
IMPORTANT:
Check the conditioner drive gearbox lubricant level when the lubricant is warm. If the lubricant is cold, idle the
machine for approximately 10 minutes prior to checking.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Lower mower conditioner fully, turn off engine, and
remove key.
2. Remove the right driveshield (A). Refer to
Driveshields, page 91.
3. Clean around lubricant level plug (A) on inboard side
of the conditioner drive gearbox.
4. Remove lubricant level plug (A).
5. Check that lubricant level is even with the bore hole.
6. Add SAE 85W-140 gear oil until the lubricant level is
even with the bore hole (if necessary).
7. Replace lubricant level plug (A) and tighten.
8. Close right driveshield.
Driveshields, page 93.
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PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS
7.1 Opening
Refer to 7.2 Closing
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Figure 8.10: Right Driveshield
Figure 8.11: Oil Level Plug
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