Lubrication - Woods BATWING BW15.61 Operator's Manual

1 Driveline U-joint
2 Telescoping shaft
3 Clevis pivot
4 CV body assembly
(10 pumps minimum)
5 Driveline shield
7 Gearbox (above lower
line on dipstick)

LUBRICATION

Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts,
particularly when operating in sandy areas.
See Figure 5 for lubrication points and frequency or lu-
brication based on normal operating conditions. Severe
or unusual conditions may require more frequent
lubrication.
Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a MOLY
(molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations unless
otherwise noted. Be sure to clean fittings thorough-
ly before attaching grease gun. One good pump of
most guns is sufficient when the lubrication schedule
is followed.
Gearbox Lubrication
For gearbox, use a high quality gear oil with a viscos-
ity index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of
20 Owner Service
MAN1338_2023-05.indd 20 MAN1338_2023-05.indd 20
10 Hours
10 Hours
40 Hours
10 Hours
10 Hours
Daily
Figure 5. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points
8 Tongue pivot (2)
9 Wheel yoke pivot (7)
10 Gearbox (bottom of side hole)
11 Tailwheel spindle
12 Turnbuckle
13 Blade pin
GL–4 or –5 in gearboxes. Fill gearbox until oil is above
lower line on dipstick. Check gearbox oil level daily for
evidence of leakage, and contact your dealer if leak-
age occurs. Check vent plug periodically and clean if it
does not relieve pressure.
Driveline Lubrication
1. Lubricate the driveline slip joint every eight oper-
ating hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication
could result in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and
driveline.
2. Lower cutter to ground, disconnect driveline from
tractor PTO shaft, and slide halves apart but do not
disconnect from each other.
3. Apply a bead of grease completely around male half
where it meets female half. Slide drive halves over
each other several times to distribute grease.
40 Hours
40 Hours
Daily
20 Hours
40 Hours
40 Hours
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