Filling Cutterbar With Lubricant - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

Filling Cutterbar with Lubricant

Refer to this procedure after completely draining the cutterbar of oil.
If you are checking the oil level or topping it up, proceed to
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:
The cutterbar should be completely empty of oil before filling it. For instructions, refer to
1. Raise the rotary disc pull-type fully.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Place a block under the right end of the rotary disc pull-
type, so the right end is higher than the left end.
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 3.1.1 Engaging Locks, page
7. Remove the right outboard rock guard. This will improve
access to the drain plug located in the end cap of the
cutterbar. To remove the outboard rock guard, refer to
Removing Outboard Rock Guards, page
8. Remove access plug (A) from the raised end of the
cutterbar and add the EXACT amount of lubricant specified.
Refer to the inside back cover of this manual for lubricant
types and quantities.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT overfill the cutterbar. Overfilling can damage the
cutterbar and cause it to fail.
9. Reinstall access plug (A).
10. Torque the plug to 30 Nm (22 lbf·ft [266 lbf·in]).
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Checking and Adding Lubricant – Cutterbar, page
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Draining Cutterbar, page
Figure 4.36: Filling Cutterbar
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