MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 362)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
1. Stop engine and remove key.
2. Place a 1 US gallon (4 liters) drain pan under
the gearbox.
3. Remove drain plug (B) and allow oil to completely
finish draining.
4. Install drain plug (B) and remove check plug (A).
5. Add lubricant. Refer to Checking Lubricant Level and
Adding Lubricant, page 345 .
6. Operate the engine at low idle and check for leaks at
the check plug and drain plug.
Figure 5.125: Gearbox Lubricant Drain Plug
Exhaust System
CAUTION
Engine exhaust stack may be hot. To avoid burns, do NOT touch muffler when engine is running. Allow
sufficient cooling time after shut-down.
The exhaust system requires no regular maintenance, but
it should be inspected periodically as follows:
1. Open the hood to its highest position. For instructions,
refer to 5.4.3 Opening Hood (Highest Position), page
289 .
2. Inspect the area around clamps (A) for breakage,
cracks, and rust-through. In addition to excess noise,
a leaky exhaust system may allow exhaust gases to
escape to the cab.
3. Check tubing for dents or crushed areas. Dents or
crushed portions of any tubing create exhaust flow
restriction and increase back pressure significantly.
Even relatively small dents will cause decreased fuel
economy and increased turbo wear.
If dents are
relatively large, increased bearing and cylinder wear
will occur due to increased exhaust temperature.
4. Make sure the exhaust system is secured to eliminate
vibration. The brackets (B) should fit securely to the
muffler (C) and to the engine.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT change muffler type, piping sizes, or
exhaust configuration. See your Dealer for proper
replacement parts.
Figure 5.126: Exhaust System
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