Lubricating Cutterbar; Checking And Adding Lubricant Cutterbar - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

4.4.3 Lubricating Cutterbar

Correct lubricant and levels are essential to the performance and longevity of the cutterbar.
Checking and Adding Lubricant – Cutterbar
Correct lubricant and levels are essential to the performance and longevity of the cutterbar.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat or making adjustments to the machine. If the rotary disc
pull-type is raised, always close the lock-out valves, and place blocks under the rotary disc pull-type. Never work on or
beneath an unsupported rotary disc pull-type.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
WARNING
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when
handling blades.
IMPORTANT:
Check the cutterbar lubricant level when the lubricant is warm. If the lubricant is cold, idle the machine for approximately
10 minutes prior to checking.
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Place blocks under each end, or just inside each end, of the cutterbar.
4. Lower the rotary disc pull-type onto the blocks.
5. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
6. Close the lift cylinder lock-out valves. For instructions, refer to
7. Open the cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to
Opening Cutterbar Doors – Export, page
8. Use spirit level (A) to ensure that the cutterbar is level in
both directions. Adjust the cutterbar position accordingly.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
3.1.1 Engaging Locks, page
3.3.1 Opening Cutterbar Doors – North America, page 41
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Figure 4.32: Spirit Level on Cutterbar
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