MacDon M205 - Gearbox; Checking Lubricant Level and Adding Lubricant

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5.8.7 Gearbox
Checking Lubricant Level and Adding Lubricant
CAUTION
Park on a flat, level surface with the header on the ground and the ground speed lever in N-DETENT
position with the steering wheel locked.
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.
Check the lubricant level every 50 hours as follows:
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Figure 5.103: Gearbox Lubricant Check Plug
1. Park the windrower on level ground, shut down engine,
and remove key.
2. Remove check plug (A). The lubricant should be visible
through the hole or slightly running out.
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Figure 5.104: Gearbox Breather Cap
3. Add lubricant as follows:
a. Remove breather cap (A) and add lubricant until it
runs out the check port. If refilling, add
approximately 2.1 liters (2.2 US quarts).
b. Replace check plug and breather cap and tighten.
c. Operate the engine at low idle and check for leaks
at the check plug and drain plug.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING