MacDon M155 - Page 430

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant
NOTE:
Do NOT mix lubricants of different brands or characteristics.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from 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.
1. Rotate the wheel drive so plugs (A) and (B) are
horizontal (C).
2. Stop windrower and remove key from ignition.
3. Remove the two plugs (A) and (B). The oil should be
visible through the hole, or slightly running out.
4. If lubricant needs to be added, remove the second
plug (B), and add lubricant until lubricant runs out at
(A). Refer to 8.2.3 Lubricants, Fluids, and System
Capacities, page 466.
NOTE:
PRIOR TO F IRST C HAN GE : use SAE 85W140,
API Service, Class GL-5, Extreme Pressure Gear
Lubricant.
NOTE:
AFTER FIRST CHANGE: use SAE 75W90, API
Service, Class GL-5, Fully Synthetic Transm issio n
Lubricant (SAE J2360 preferred).
5. Reinstall and tighten plugs (A) and (B).
Figure 5.203: Wheel Drive Assembly
6. Start up and operate the windrower for a few minutes,
then stop and check the oil level. Refer to Checking
Wheel Drive Lubricant Level, page 413. If n ecessary,
add m ore oil.
Changing Wheel Drive Lubricant
The wheel drive lubricant should be changed after the first 50 hours and then in accordance with the maintenance
schedule. Change the lubricant when it is warm.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from 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.
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