MacDon R80 Rotary Disc - Manual (Page 52)

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form # 169089
50
Model Year - 2009
7.8.2.2 Filling
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised
machine; stop engine, remove key and
engage header lift cylinder stops before
going under machine for any reason.
a. Start engine and raise header. Stop engine and
engage header lift cylinder lock-outs.
b. Move higher block to RH end of header and
remove used oil container.
NOTE
Having the fill end higher allows for
quicker filling of cutterbar.
c. Disengage header lift cylinder lock-outs.
CAUTION
Never start or move the machine until you
are sure all bystanders have cleared the
area.
d. Start engine and lower header onto blocks.
Stop engine and remove key.
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.
e. Add Traxon SAE 80W-90 lubricant through filler
hole (A). See illustration on previous page.
• 13 ft. Header – Exactly 7 pints (3.25 litres).
• 16 ft. Header – Exactly 9 pints (4.25 litres)
IMPORTANT
Do not overfill the cutterbar. Overfilling
can cause overheating, and damage to or
failure of cutterbar will occur.
f. Replace filler plugs.
g. Start engine and raise header.
h. Stop engine and engage header lift cylinder
lock-outs.
i. Remove blocks.
j. Re-install skid plate. Refer to Section 7.8.1 Skid
Plates and Rock Guards.