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It is imperative that the oil in the gearboxes and cutterbar is changed after the
first 10 hours of use. Check that the pressure relief valves are free to operate
and not seized up. The oil level should be checked at least before and after every
season of use or after 50 to 100 ha (125 to 250 acres) of cutting. It is recommended
to change the oil at least once a year or every 100 hours of use.
IMPORTANT : Oil quantities
Liters Imp.pts US pts
Primary gearbox (photo 38) : SHELL SPIRAX 80 EP 0.75 1.32 1.58
Secondary gearbox (fig.39) : SHELL SPIRAX 80 EP 0.75 1.32 1.58
Cutterbar (fig. 40) : SHELL SPIRAX 80 EP 1.40 2.46 2.96
A = Drain plug O = Level control (verify cutterbar
F = Filler plug oil level when in the horizontal
X = Pressure relief valve position).
The above recommendations must be strictly respected.
Cutterbar overfilling leads to pressure build up and oil overheating which can
provoke serious damage to the cutterbar.
Note : If, when checking oil level, there is a doubt as to the quantity
of oil contained in the cutterbar, drain cutterbar oil completely and
refill with the correct quantity.
Before draining the cutterbar, it is essential to let it run for 10
minutes so that the oil warms up.
LUBRIFICATION
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