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11. - Maintenance and storage
KN284DGB B
Mower conditioner
The Gyrodine gearbox
Before draining oil, operate the machine for a
few minutes so that the oil warms up.
The Gyrodine gearbox is lubricated with 2.75 L (0.73 US gal) of extreme-pressure gear oil with
SAE 80W90 viscosity grade API and GL5.
When draining and refilling, it is recommended to use either a mineral base oil with viscosity grade
SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5, or a synthetic base oil, type PAO (Poly-Alpha-Olefins) with a viscosity
grade equivalent to SAE 80W90.
- Remove filler plug (1) and its washer.
- Place a container of sufficient capacity under
drain plug.
- Remove drain plug (2) and its washer.
- Allow oil to drain completely.
- Wait for dripping to stop.
- Clean and reinstall drain plug (2) and its
washer. (Replace if necessary).
- Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through
the opening of the filler plug (1).
- Check oil level in upper gearbox:
• The "MAX" level corresponds to the mark on the
dipstick plug.
• The "MIN" level corresponds to the end of the
dipstick plug.
- Clean and reinstall filler plug (1) and its
washer. (Replace if necessary).
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