MacDon R80 Rotary Disc - Manual (Page 77)

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form # 169089
75
Model Year - 2009
7.9.9.2 Changing Oil
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.
a. Drain the gearbox when the oil is warm. If the
oil is cold, idle the machine for about 10 minutes
prior to draining.
b. Raise header to full height and engage header
lift cylinder locks. Stop engine and remove key.
c. Open LH drive shield (A).
d. Place a suitable container under drain plug (C).
e. Remove plugs (B) and (C).
f. Allow sufficient time for oil to drain.
g. Replace plug (C) and tighten.
h. Disengage header lift cylinder locks, start engine
and lower header so that it is level.
i. Add 0.86 pints (0.4 litres) of 75W-90 Synthetic
gear oil to gearbox through port (B). Oil should
slightly run out of port (B) when full.
j. Replace plug (B) and tighten.
k. Properly dispose of used oil and clean up any
spilled oil.
l. Lower drive shield (A).
A
16 FT SHOWN – 13 FT SIMILAR
B
C