MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 413)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Changing Wheel Drive Lubricant
The wheel drive lubricant should be changed after the first 50 hours and then in accordance with the maintenance
schedule. Change the lubricant when it is warm.
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. Park windrower on level ground and position
windrower so drain plug (B) is at the lowest point.
2. Shut down the windrower and remove key
from ignition.
3. Place a large enough container (about 2 quarts
[2 liters]) under the lower drain plug (B).
4. Remove plugs (A) and (B), and drain lubricant
into container.
CAUTION
Dispose of oil in a manner that complies with local
rules and regulations.
Figure 5.217: Wheel Drive
5. After the lubricant has drained completely, position the
windrower so that ports (A) and (B) on wheel are level
with the center of the hub (C) as shown.
6. Add lubricant, refer to Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant,
page 395 .
Figure 5.218: Wheel Drive
Servicing Drive Wheel
To service a drive wheel, refer to the following procedures:
• Raising Drive Wheel, page 398
• Removing Drive Wheel, page 399
• Installing Drive Wheel, page 399
• Lowering Drive Wheel, page 400
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