MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type User Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169454
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Revision A
7.9 HEADER
DRIVE
7.9.1 Pump
Gearbox
7.9.1.1 Checking Oil Level
a. Park mower conditioner on level ground.
b. Check oil level in sight gauge (A) on lower left
side of gearbox. The oil must be “even” with
the sight glass when at the proper level.
7.9.1.2 Changing
Oil
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. Place a suitable container under drain plug (B),
and remove the plug.
c. Allow sufficient time for oil to drain.
d. Replace plug, and tighten.
e. Remove filler/breather plug (C).
f. Add 2.1 quarts (2.0 liters) SAE 80W90 gear
lubricant to gearbox through port (C).
g. Check sight glass (A) for proper level.
h. Properly dispose of used oil, and clean up any
spilled oil.
A
B
C