MacDon D1X Series, Unloading And Assembly Instructions, Page: 58 / 108

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Figure 5.4: Knife Drive Box
IMPORTANT:
The knife drive box breather is shipped in position (A)
(forward) to prevent oil loss during transport. The breather
MUST be repositioned to location (B) to prevent oil loss
during normal operation. Failure to do so can result in
damage to the knife drive box.
4. Check position of plug (A) and breather (B) at knife drive
box. Position
MUST be as shown.
5. Remove breather (B) and check oil level. The oil level
should be between the bottom edge (C) of the lower
hole (D) and the bottom (E) of the breather.
NOTE:
Check oil level with top of knife drive box horizontal and
with the breather (B) screwed in.
6. Reinstall breather and tighten.
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS