Draining Lubricant From Header Swivel Gearbox And Hitch Swivel Gearbox - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

3. Clean the area around check plug (A).
4. Remove the plug using a 15 mm socket. Check the lubricant
level and ensure that the lubricant is visible or slightly
leaking from the port.
5. If the lubricant level is low, you will need to add some. For
instructions, refer to
Gearbox and Hitch Swivel Gearbox , page
6. Reinstall check plug (A) and tighten it.

Draining Lubricant from Header Swivel Gearbox and Hitch Swivel Gearbox

Lubricant is required for proper gearbox operation. Draining oil is required when scheduled maintenance or a repair is
performed.
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.
NOTE:
This procedure is the same for both header swivel and hitch swivel gearboxes, and must be done on both upper and lower
gearboxes.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Place a container with a capacity of 2 liters (2.11 qts [US])
under drain plug (A), and then remove the plug using a
17 mm socket.
NOTE:
For faster draining, remove check plug (B).
3. Let the lubricant drain. Replace drain plug (A) and check
plug (B) (if it was removed), and tighten the plugs.
4. Properly dispose of the used lubricant and clean up
any spills.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Adding Lubricant to Header Swivel
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Figure 4.268: Header Swivel or Hitch Swivel Gearbox
Check Plug
Figure 4.269: Gearbox Drain Plug
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B
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