McHale Fusion 2 - Gear Box Oil; Tyre Inflation Pressures

McHale Fusion 2 requirements & preparation section
07-8
McHale Fusion 2 round baler wrapper technical service manual
Issue 1: 0208
To add grease cartridge:
1. Raise the grease cartridge plunger stop (E) and unscrew grease cartridge
cover (D).
2. Remove empty grease cartridge, release plunger to the fully out position, and
replace. McHale recommend using a Multipurpose, extra high performance
grease such as, Mobil grease XHP222 or equivalent NLGI number 2 grade
grease. Caution: Avoid contact with skin.
3. Push in plunger and place plunger stop (E) into its original position.
4. Press in air release valve (C) in order to release any air in the grease pump
system.
7.9 Gear box oil
Warning! Before attempting to change gear oil ensure that the tractor engine
has been switched off, the key removed and that the brakes are applied before
carrying out the following procedure, the PTO shaft should also be removed.
The gearbox is located to the rear of the PTO shaft. Note: After the first 5 hours of
use the gear box oil must be completely drained. and filled with SAE 90 grade oil.
To drain and add oil to the gear box carry out the following procedure:
1. Remove the drain plug (B), using a 10 mm Allen key, and drain oil into a
suitable container, dispose of waste oil carefully, this is best carried out while
the oil is still warm, i.e. soon after use. Replace drain plug.
2. Remove the breather (A) using a 17 mm spanner. Add 1.5l of SAE 90 grade
oil. After this replace oil once per season or once per 10,000 bales, whichever
comes first. Note: Do not overfill as this will result in overheating and oil
leakage.
3. Replace breather and tighten.
7.10 Tyre inflation pressures
Caution!
The tyres used on the McHale Fusion 2 machine are to be inspected
weekly for the following pressures:
Tyre type Pressure
¾ 550/60 – 22.5 or 550/60 R22.5 1.65 bar (24 P.S.I).
¾ 650/55 R22.5 (Optional specification) 1.65 bar (24 P.S.I).
¾ 170/60 – 8 (Pick-up tyre) 1.65 bar (24 P.S.I).