MacDon R80 - Page 83

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form # 169053 81 Model Year - 2010
7.9.2.1 Checking Oil
The bevel gearbox oil level should be checked
every 100 hours or once per year:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Rest header onto blocks so that it is level.
b. Open up LH drive shield (A).
c. Remove plug (B) and verify that the oil slightly
runs from the hole.
d. Replace plug and tighten.
e. Clean up any spilled oil.
7.9.2.2 Changing Oil
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Drain the gearbox when the oil is warm. If the
oil is cold, idle the machine for about 10 minutes
prior to draining.
b. Raise header to full height and engage
windrower lift cylinder locks. Stop engine and
remove key.
c. Open up LH drive shield (A).
d. Place a suitable container under drain plug (C).
e. Remove plugs (B) and (C).
f. Allow sufficient time for oil to drain.
g. Replace plug (C) and tighten.
h. Disengage windrower lift cylinder locks, start
engine and lower header so that it is level.
i. Add 0.86 pints (0.4 litres) of 75W-90 Synthetic
gear oil to gearbox through port (B). Oil should
slightly run out of port (B) when full.
j. Replace plug (B) and tighten.
k. Properly dispose of used oil and clean up any
spilled oil.
l. Lower drive shield (A).
A
16 FT SHOWN – 13 FT SIMILAR
B
16 FT SHOWN – 13 FT SIMILAR
B
C