Conditioner Drive Belt; Inspecting The Conditioner Drive Belt - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

4. Open the driveshield. See Section
page 28.
5. Place a suitable container under drain plug (A).
6. Remove plugs (A) and (B).
7. Allow sufficient time for lubricant to drain.
8. Disengage header safety props, start engine, and
lower header so that it is level.
remove key.
9. Replace plug (A).
10. Add 13.6 oz. (400 ml) of Traxon E 75W90 gear
lubricant to gearbox through port (B). Lubricant should
slightly run out of port (B) when at the proper level.
11. Replace plug (B) and tighten.
12. Properly dispose of used lubricant and clean up any
spilled lubricant.
13. Lower driveshield.

7.7.2 Conditioner Drive Belt

The conditioner drive belt is located inside the drive compartment at the left hand side of the header.
The tension is factory set, so should not require adjusting.

Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt

Check the belt tension and inspect for damage or wear every 100 hours or annually (preferably before the start of
the cutting season).
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even
a pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Lower header to ground, turn off engine, and
remove key.
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5.4 Driveshields,
Stop engine and
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Figure 7.46
Figure 7.47
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