MacDon R2 Series - Lubrication Locations (Gauge Rollers); Recommended Lubricants

R2 Series Clinic Handout 7
Lubrication Locations (Gauge Rollers)
Recommended Lubricants
If installed, grease gauge rollers every 25 hrs (A)
2 locations per roller.
Specifications Description Use Capacities
Lubricant: Grease
SAE Multipurpose
High temperature extreme pressure (EP) perfor-
mance with 1% max. Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI
Grade 2) lithium base
As required unless
otherwise specified.
SAE Multipurpose
High temperature extreme pressure (EP) perfor-
mance with 10% max. Molybdenum Disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
Driveline slip-joints
Lubricant: Gear Lubricant
SAE 80W-90
High thermal and oxidation stability API
service class GL-5
4.9 m (16 ft.) cutterbar
10 liters (10.5 qts
[US])
SAE 85W-140 Gear lubricant API service class GL-5
Conditioner drive
gearbox
0.7 liters (0.75 qts
[US])
SAE 80W-140
Fully Synthetic Oil API GL-5 Minimum,
SAE J2360 Preferred
Header drive
90 degree gearbox
1.65 liters (1.74 qts
[US])
Important:
Do NOT overfill the cutterbar when adding lubricant. Overfilling could result in overheating and failure of cutterbar components.