MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual page 179

9. Clean the area around plug (A). Place a 5 liter (5.2 US qts)
capacity container under the plug.
10. Remove plug (A) and O-ring (B) from the cutterbar. The oil
level must be up to the inspection plug hole.
NOTE:
If additional lubricant is required, proceed to Step
161. If additional lubricant is NOT required, proceed to
Step 19, page 161.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT overfill the cutterbar. Overfilling can cause
overheating, damage, and failure of the cutterbar
components.
11. Reinstall the inspection plug.
12. Start the engine, and raise the rotary disc pull-type fully.
13. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
14. Close the lift cylinder lock-out valves on both sides of the rotary disc pull-type. Valve handles should be in the closed
position (90° angle to the hose). For instructions, refer to
15. Remove the inspection plug, and add some oil. Loosely install the inspection plug.
16. Open the lift cylinder lock-out valves on both sides of the rotary disc pull-type. Valve handles should be in the open
position (parallel to the hose). For instructions, refer to
17. Lower the rotary disc pull-type onto the blocks, then repeat Step
18. Recheck the oil level.
19. Check O-ring (B) for breaks or cracks, and replace it if
necessary.
20. Install plug (A) and O-ring (B).
21. Close the cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to
Closing Cutterbar Doors, page
262634
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
11, page
3.1.2 Disengaging Locks, page
3.3.3
43.
161
A
Figure 4.33: Cutterbar Oil Inspection Plug
3.1.1 Engaging Locks, page
8, page 160.
A
Figure 4.34: Cutterbar Oil Inspection Plug
B
35.
36.
B
Revision A