Maintenance and storage
Mower conditioner
FC4000RG
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Central gearbox
The oil reservoir of the central gearbox is located above
the service trap (4) and can be drained by the drain plug
(2). From this reservoir an oil pump lubricates all the
bearings and gears of the gearbox.
- Remove filler plug (1) and its washer.
- Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain
plug.
- Remove drain plug (2) and its washer.
- Remove drain plug (3) and its washer.
- Allow oil to drain completely.
- Wait for dripping to stop.
- Clean and reinstall drain plug (2) and its washer.
Replace if necessary.
- Clean and reinstall drain plug (3) and its washer.
Replace if necessary.
- Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the
opening of the filler plug (1).
- Clean and reinstall filler plug (1) and its washer.
Checking the oil level
- Check the level of oil via the drain plug (3).
Before draining oil, operate the machine for a
few minutes so that the oil warms up.
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2
3
1
2
3
4
a
b
The main gearbox is lubricated with 3.5 L (0.92 US gal) of extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity
grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5.
When draining and refilling, it is recommended to use either a mineral base oil with viscosity grade
SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5, or a synthetic base oil, type PAO (Poly-Alpha-Olefins) with a viscosity
grade equivalent to SAE 80W90.
While functioning, all the oil is located in
reservoir (a).
While at rest, the oil can flow in the gearbox
lower part (b).
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