MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
13. Install vertical drive shield (B) using four M10 hex
flange head bolts (A).
Figure 4.222: Vertical Drive Shield
14. Close cutterbar doors. Refer to 3.3.3 Closing Cutterbar
Doors, page 38.
WARNING
Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of foreign
objects. Foreign objects can be ejected with
considerable force when the machine is started and
may result in serious injury or machine damage.
Figure 4.223: Cutterbar Doors in
Closed Position
4.5.11 Swivel Gearbox
There
are two swivel gearboxes located on the mower conditioner. The swivel gearbox consists of an upper and
lower
gearbox. The hitch swivel gearbox (MD #146784) transfers power from the tractor to the header swivel
gearb
ox (MD #146783). The header swivel gearbox (MD #146783) transfers power to the mower conditioner
cutte
rbar and conditioner drive gearbox.
If ei
ther of the gearboxes requires repair, remove it and have it serviced at your MacDon Dealer.
For s
ervice intervals, refer to 4.3.1 M aintenance Schedule/Record, page 111.
Che
cking Lubricant
Check plugs are located at the same position on each gearbox and need to be removed in order to check the
lubricant level. Check lubricant level while lubricant is warm. The lubricant should be visible or slightly d raining
from the port if filled to the correct level. Refer to 4.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 111 for required
service intervals.
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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