Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant - 10 Bolt - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

1. Park the windrower on level ground.
2. Rotate the wheel drive until fill/drain plug (A) is at the
12 o'clock position and check plug (B) is at the 3 o'clock
position as shown.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
WARNING
Use caution when removing the plug, as the fluid may still be
under pressure.
4. Remove check plug (B). The lubricant should be visible
through the port. Some lubricant may leak from the port. If
lubricant needs to be added, refer to
Drive Lubricant – 12 Bolt (Optional), page
NOTE:
The type of lubricant used after the first lubricant change is
different from the factory-supplied lubricant.
5. Reinstall check plug (B). Torque the plug to 7.5 Nm
(72 lbf·in).
6. If removed, reinstall fill/drain plug (A). Torque the plug to
24 Nm (216 lbf in).
5.10.5 Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant – 10 Bolt
Wheel drive lubricant helps separate moving parts relative to one another to prevent wear and tear and friction.
NOTE:
Do NOT mix lubricants of different brands or characteristics.
NOTE:
For lubricant specifications, refer to
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the 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.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.10.6 Adding Wheel
425.
5.1.2 Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities, page
424
A
Figure 5.111: Wheel Drive – 12 Bolt
353.
B
Revision A