MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 150)

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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10.5.4 Auger Drive Chain Lubrication
Lubricate auger drive chain every 100 hours.
This can be done with the adapter attached to the
combine, but is easier if the adapter is detached.
Refer to following illustration, and proceed as
follows:
a. Loosen nut (A). Remove clip (B) and cover (C).
b. Liberally apply grease to chain.
c. Re-install cover (B) with clip (C), and tighten nut
(A).
10.5.5 Main Drive Gearbox Lubrication
10.5.5.1 Oil Level
Check oil level every 100 hours as follows:
CAUTION
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. Set cutterbar to working position.
b. Remove oil level plug (D). Level should be to
bottom of hole.
c. Check plug for accumulation of filings, and clean
if necessary.
d. Replace drain plug, and add oil if required. See
next section.
10.5.5.2 Adding Oil
a. Lower cutterbar to ground. Gearbox must be in
working position.
b. Remove drain plug (D) and filler plug (E).
c. Add SAE 85W-140 oil at (E) until it runs out of
hole (D).
d. Replace oil level plug (D) and filler plug (E).
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B
A
E
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