Chapter 6: Maintenance And Servicing; Recommended Fuel, Fluids, And Lubricants; Storing Lubricants And Fluids; Lubricants, Fluids, And System Capacities - MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Servicing

This chapter contains the information necessary to perform routine maintenance and occasional servicing tasks on your
machine. The word "maintenance" refers to scheduled tasks that help your machine operate safely and effectively;
"service" refers to tasks that must be performed when a part needs to be repaired or replaced. For advanced service
procedures, contact your Dealer.

6.1 Recommended Fuel, Fluids, and Lubricants

Use only the fuel, fluids, and lubricants specified in this manual.

6.1.1 Storing Lubricants and Fluids

Your machine can only operate at top efficiency if clean fuel and lubricants are used.
• Buy good quality, clean fuel from a reputable Dealer.
• Use clean containers to handle fuel and lubricants.
• Store containers in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
• Avoid storing fuel over long periods of time. If you have a slow fuel turnover in the windrower or supply tank, add fuel
conditioner and keep the tank full to avoid condensation problems.
• Store fuel in a convenient place away from buildings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, out of direct sunlight, on a lower shelf or
on the floor.
• DEF is corrosive to some metals and should only be stored in polyethylene, polypropylene, or stainless steel containers.
• DEF containers should be sealed to prevent contamination and the evaporation of water, which will affect the specified
water to urea ratio.
• Diesel fuel should NEVER be mixed with DEF.
NOTE:
DEF will degrade over time depending on temperature and exposure to sunlight. Shelf life specifications, as defined by ISO
Spec 22241-3, are the minimum expectations for shelf life when stored at constant temperatures. If stored between 12 to
32°C (10 to 90°F), shelf life will easily be one year. If the maximum temperature does not exceed approximately 24°C (75°F)
for an extended period of time, the shelf life will be two years.

6.1.2 Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities

Only the fluids and lubricants recommended for use in MacDon publications should be used with MacDon windrowers. The
system capacities and recommended fluids and lubricants for the M2 Series Windrower are listed in this section.
WARNING
The substances specified in the table below present various hazards to human health. Take note of each product's safe
handling recommendations.
Lubricant/Fluid
Diesel exhaust
fluid (DEF)
As needed unless
Grease
otherwise specified
262171
Location
Diesel exhaust
Must meet ISO 22241 requirements.
fluid tank
SAE multi-purpose high temperature extreme
pressure (EP2) performance with 1% max.
molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
Description
279
Capacity
49 liters
(13 U.S. gallons)
As needed
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