MacDon M1240 - Drive Wheels; Raising Drive Wheel

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Figure 5.48: Wheel Drive – 12 Bolt
6. After the lubricant has drained completely, rotate the wheel
drive until fill/drain plug (A) is vertically centered with the
hub, and check port (B) on wheel drive is horizontally level
with the center of the hub.
7. Add lubricant. For instructions, refer to 5.10.6 Adding
Wheel Drive Lubricant – 12 Bolt (Optional), page 400.
8. Reinstall check plug (B) and torque to 7.5 Nm (6 lbf·ft).
9. Reinstall fill/drain plug (A) and torque to 24 Nm (18 lbf·ft).
5.6.9 Return Oil Filter
The return oil filter removes particulate contaminants from the oil returning from the fan drive, lift circuits, and drive
circuits. It must be changed after the first 50 hours and then at 500-hour intervals. Follow the service schedule on the
Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) display.
Removing Return Oil Filter
The return oil filter removes particulate contaminants from the oil returning from the fan drive, lift circuits, and drive
circuits.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
DANGER
Avoid high-pressure fluids. Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 5.49: Return Filter
2. Locate return filter (A) under the left platform.
3. Clean around the head of filter (A).
4. Place a container beneath filter (A) to collect any oil that
leaks out.
5. Unscrew filter (A) with a filter wrench.
6. Dispose of the used oil and filter in a manner that complies
with local rules and regulations.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING