MacDon 5000 - Wobble Box Maintenance

MA.INTENANCE/SERVICE
SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE (continued)
Wobble Box Maintenance
Mounting Bolts - Check four wo b ble bo x
mounting bolts (8) torque after t he first 10 h ou rs
operation and every 100 hours thereaftE[. Torque
should be 200 ft.lbs. (270 N·m) . When tighlening,
start with the side mounting
bolts.
Lubricant - Check wobble box l ubric:ant le ve l
b efo re first operation and every 100 hours
thereafter. To check:
1. Raise header to a point where the wobble box
base is approximately l evel.
2. Remove breather (A) and measure down. Oil
level sho uld be 2 % to 3 % inches (135 to
gO mm ) from lop of hole .
NOTE: Use a somewhat flexib le measuring
device to anew insertion past internal
components.
3. Add as required. See "Recommended Lubri-
ca nts" for specified gear lube and capacity of
box .
4. Replace breather.
Change wobble box lubri cant after the first 50
hours operation and every 1000 hours (or 3 years)
the reafter.
Assembly/Disassembly
If removing wobble box pulley, a 3-jaw puller is
recommended.
When reinstalling drive arm or pu lley :
1. Remove a ny ru st or paint from inner ~ :;pline. For
replacement parts,
remove oil/gmase with
degreasing agent.
2.
Before assemb ly, apply Loclite® #24:J adhesive
(or equivalent) to spli ne. Apply in two bands (C)
as shown, with one band at end of $pline and
one band approximately mid - way .
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WOBBLE BOX MOUNTING BOLTS
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