MacDon R113 - Conditioner Drive Gearbox (MD #221748); Checking and Changing Conditioner Gearbox Oil

MAINTENANCE AN D SERVICING
4.5.9 Conditi
oner Drive Gearbox (MD #221748)
The conditioner drive gearbox, located inside the drive compartment at the right side of the mower conditioner,
transfers power from the gearbox to the conditioner rolls.
The gearbox (A) does not require routine maintenance
or service other than checking an d changing the oil.
Figure 4.205: Conditioner Drive Gearbox
Checking and Changing Conditioner Gearbox Oil
Change o
il afte r the first 50 hours of operation. Perform subsequent oil changes every 100 hours or annually
(prefer
ably before the start of the cutting season).
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
IMPORTAN T:
Check the gearbox oil level when the oil is warm. If the oil is cold, idle the machine for approximately 10 minutes
prior to checking .
1. Lower mower conditioner fully, turn off engine, and
remove key.
2. Remove the right driveshield (A). Refer to 4.8.1
Removing Driveshie lds, page 2 24.
Figure 4.206: Right Driveshield
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