McHale V Series Baler
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6.4 Gearbox oil
The gearbox is located to the rear of the PTO shaft. Your machine will be fitted with
either a 540 rpm or a 1,000 rpm gearbox. Oil quantities and filler ports are different for
the different size gearboxes. The 1,000 rpm gearbox has a sight glass for checking the
oil level whereas the 540 rpm gearbox has a dipstick on the removable filler breather
plug.
To drain and add oil to the gearbox, carry out the following procedure:
WARNING: Ensure the tractor is shut down before changing oil
Ensure that the tractor engine has been shut down, the key has been
removed from the ignition and the brakes have been applied before
changing oil. The PTO shaft should also be removed.
NOTE: Oil must be drained & filled after the first 5 hours of use
After the first 5 hours of use, the gearbox oil must be completely drained
and filled with SAE 80W/90 grade oil.
ENVIRONMENT: Safe disposal of oil
Respect the environment! Never spill oil or grease on the ground, never
pour them down the drain and never discard them where they can pollute
the environment. Always take waste materials to a recycling centre.
Gearbox 540 rpm
1. Remove the drain plug (B), located
on lower front of gearbox and drain
the oil into a suitable container. This
is best carried out while the oil is still
warm, i.e. soon after use. Replace
the drain plug (B), tighten securely
and dispose of waste oil responsibly.
2. Remove the breather plug (A)
located on top of gearbox towards
the rear, using a 17 mm spanner.
Add 2 litres of SAE 80W/90 grade oil.
3. Check the oil level using the dipstick
on the breather plug (A) and then
tighten securely.
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