MacDon R113 - Draining Lubricant; Adding Lubricant

MAINTENANCE AN D SERVICING
NOTE:
This procedure is the same for both swivel gearboxes (MD #146783 and MD #146784) and must be done on
both upper and lower gearboxes.
1. Clean area around check plug (A).
2. Remove plug using a 15 mm socket. Check lubricant
level and ensure lubricant is visible or slightly draining
form the port.
3. If lubricant is low, you will need to add some. Refer to
Adding Lubricant, page 217.
4. Reinstall check plug (A) and tighten.
Figure 4.2
24: Swivel Gearbox Check Plug
Draining
Lubricant
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.
NOTE:
This procedure is the same for both swivel gearboxes (MD #146783 and MD #146784) and must be done on
both upper and lower gearboxes.
1. Place a suitably sized container under drain plug (A),
andremoveplugusinga17mmsocket.
NOTE:
Removing check plug (B) will contribute to
faster draining.
2. Allow sufficient time for lubricant to drain, replace drain
plug (A), check plug (B) (if removed), and tighten plugs.
3. Properly dispose of used lubricant and clean up
any s pills.
Figure 4.225: Swivel Gearbox Drain Plug
Adding Lubricant
NOTE:
This procedure is the same for both swivel gearboxes (MD #146783 and MD #146784) and must be done on
both upper and lower gearboxes.
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