MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 361)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Gearbox
Checking Lubricant Level and Adding Lubricant
CAUTION
Park on a flat, level surface, header on the ground, and the ground speed lever in N-DETENT position and
steering wheel locked.
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Check the lubricant level every 50 hours as follows:
a. Park the windrower on level ground, shut down
engine, and remove key.
b. Under the windrower, beneath the main pumps,
locate and remove check plug (A). The lubricant
should be visible through the hole or slightly
running out.
NOTE:
To view lubricant specifications, refer to
Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities, page
285
.
Figure 5.123: Gearbox Lubricant Check Plug
2. Add lubricant as follows:
a. Remove breather cap (A) and add lubricant until it
runs out at the check plug.
b. Replace check plug and breather cap and tighten.
c. Operate the engine at low idle and check for leaks
at the check plug and drain plug.
Figure 5.124: Gearbox Breather Cap
Changing Lubricant
Change gearbox lubricant after the first 50 hours, and then at 500 hours as follows:
NOTE:
The engine should be warm prior to changing the oil.
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