
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
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Gearbox
Method 1:
Unscrew top vented dipstick (#1). Wipe oil
from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening.
Unscrew dipstick and check oil on dipstick. If below
bottom level mark, add recommended gear lube through
dipstick hole until oil reaches top mark on dipstick.
Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten.
Method 2:
Remove side oil plug (#2). If oil is below
bottom of plug hole, add recommended gear lube
through top dipstick hole until oil flows out of side plug
hole. Reinstall and tighten side oil plug (#2) and vented
dipstick (#1).
Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube
Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or
begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox.
NOTE:
Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when
checking oil. Oil expands when hot, therefore, always
check oil level when cold.
Tailwheel Hub
The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located
directly opposite the grease fitting. The relief hole
releases pressure from inside the hub casting when it is
greased. The hub should be greased until grease purges
from the relief hole.
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole
13753
Tailwheel Spindle Tube
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = 6 pumps
13753
24
Hours
8
Hours
50
Hours
30215
Do Not Overfill
IMPORTANT:
This implement is shipped with a
NOTE:
Use a suction or siphon pump to drain
gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug.