Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication
RGR12 & RGA12 Series Rotary Tillers 311-948M
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Gearbox
Type of Lubrication: SAE 80-90W EP Oil
Quantity = Fill until oil begins to flow out of oil level plug
hole.
Check Oil Level
1.
Check oil every 50 hours of operation by removing
center level plug at the rear of the gearbox. Oil should
come to bottom of center plug hole.
2. If low, add recommended gear oil through fill plug
hole until oil begins to flow out of oil level plug hole.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
3. Tighten all plugs when done.
Change Gearbox Oil
1.
Change gearbox oil every 100 hrs of operation or
when oil becomes dirty, whichever comes first.
2. Drain oil into a container that is appropriate for
collecting oil. Remove drain plug and fill plug.
3. Use a suction or siphon pump to fully drain gearbox
of oil.
4. Deliver waste oil to an approved collection facility.
5. Replace drain plug and remove oil level plug.
6. Add 2 pints of recommended gear oil through fill plug
hole until oil begins to flow out of oil level plug hole.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
7.
Tighten all plugs when done.
IMPORTANT:
Tiller should be level when checking
oil level in the gearbox.
50
Hours
Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose
Quantity = As Required
8
Hours
