KUHN ALTERNA 500R, Assembly & Operators Manual

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c) Refilling :
Cutterbar oil level can be checked by measuring oil
level through both filler plugs (2) when the cutterbar
is perfectly horizontal lengthways and resting on the
ground. Use a spirit level to ascertain that this is the
case. Correct oil level is 7 - 8 mm at both filler plugs.
Excessive oil will cause pressure build up and
overheating resulting in serious damage to the
cutterbar.
Practical Advice : Look on the machine’s parking
spot in order to detect any possible oil leak.
If in doubt as to the amount of oil
contained in the cutterbar, do not
add oil. Drain the oil completely and
refill with the prescribed quantity.
II) Central gearbox
- Check oil level and refill if necessary using dipstick
plug (1).
- Oil is drained by means of plug hole (2) in the
bottom of the gearcase.
- The gearbox is filled with 5.75 liters of SHELL
SPIRAX SAE 80 W EP (GL4) oil.
- Imperatively change oil after the first 10 hours of
use.
- Thereafter, oil must be changed after every 200
hours of work, or at least once per year.
- Periodically check oil level.
LUBRICATION
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
ALTERNA 500/500 R ALTERNA 400/400 R
Liter 2 x 1,7 Liter 2 x 1,4
US pints 2 x 3.5 US pints 2 x 3
Imp. pints 2 x 3 Imp. pints 2 x 2.5