MacDon M205 - Changing Lubricant

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Changing Lubricant
Change gearbox lubricant after the first 50 hours, and then every 500 hours as follows:
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.
NOTE:
The engine should be warm when changing the oil.
1. Stop engine and remove key.
2. Place a 4 liter (1 US gallon) drain pan under the gearbox.
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Figure 5.105: Gearbox Lubricant Drain Plug
3. Remove drain plug (B) and allow oil to completely finish
draining.
4. Install drain plug (B) and remove check plug (A).
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Figure 5.106: Gearbox Breather Cap
5. 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.
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