MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 151)

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169006
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Revision D
10.5.5.3 Changing Gearbox Lubricant
NOTE
Change main drive gearbox lubricant
after the first 50 hours of operation and
every 1000 hours (or 3 years)
thereafter.
a. Raise or lower header to position oil drain plug
(F) at its lowest point.
b. Place a suitable container (approximately one
US gallon (4 liters)) under gearbox drain to collect
oil.
c. Remove drain plug (F) and filler plug (E), and
allow oil to drain.
d. Replace drain plug (F), and remove oil level plug
(D).
e. Add SAE 85W140 oil at (E) until it runs out of
hole at (D). Gearbox holds approximately 5 US
pints (2.5 liters).
f. Replace oil level plug (D) and filler plug (E).
E
D
F