MAINTENANCE AN D SERVICING
5.4 Hydraulics
The CA25 Combine Adapter’s hydraulic system drives the adapter feed draper, the header drapers, and knife
drive(s). Reel hydraulics are provided by the combine.
5.4.1 Reservoir
The adapter f
rame is used as a reservoir.
Refer to 5.2.
1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants, page 252 for oil requirements.
Checking Oi
l Level in Hydraulic Reservoir
Check oil le
vel every 25 hours at lower (A) and upper (B)
sights wit
h cutterbar just touching ground. Check level
when oil is
cold, and with center-link retracted.
• Maximum – H
illy Terrain ( C ) : M aintain level so lower
sight (A) i
s full, and upper sight (B) is up to one-half filled.
• Nominal –
Normal Terrain (D): Maintain level so lower
sight (A)
is full, and upper sight (B) is empty.
• Minimum –
Level Ground (E): For slopes of 6° or less,
oil level
may be ke pt slightly lower if des ire d. Maintain
level so
lower sight (A) is one-half filled or slightly highe r.
NOTE:
When ambient temperatures are above 95°F (35°C), it
may be necessary to low er oil level slightly to prevent
overflow at breather under operating temperatures.
Figu
re 5.25: Oil Level Sights
Addi
ng Oil
To add oil to the reservoir, follow these steps:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of m achine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
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