Wheatheart R Series Augers - Manual (Page 33)

W HEATHEART - R S ERIES A UGERS 6. M AINTENANCE
R8-36, R8-41, R8-46, R8-51, R10-36, R10-41, & R10-51 6.3. M AINTENANCE P ROCEDURES
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Figure 6.4 Diagonal Pattern
6.3.7. S ERVICE E NGINE
1. See engine operation manual for service requirements.
6.3.8. C
HECKING
G
EAR
B
OX
O
IL
L
EVELS
1. Lock out all power.
2. Remove oil filler plug.
3. Make sure the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and free of foreign
objects. Gearbox should be level when checking gears.
6.3.9. C HANGING G EARBOX O IL
1. Remove guards and gearbox from auger.
2. Place a pan under the drain plug.
3. Use a wrench and remove the drain plug.
4. Loosen the filler plug so air can enter the gearbox and the oil will drain freely.
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Replace the drain plug.
7. Add oil until the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and replace filler
plug. Gearbox should be level when checking or refilling. Do not overfill.
8. Reinstall gearbox and guards.