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Revision A
4.1.14
Checking and Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant
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12 Bolt (Optional)
The lubricant level in the wheel drives of windrowers equipped with 12 bolt wheels can be inspected through the lubricant
check port.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
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A
B
Figure 4.29: Wheel Drive
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12 Bolt
1.
Park the windrower on level ground.
2.
Rotate the wheel drive until fill/drain plug (A) is at the
12 o
’
clock position and check plug (B) is at the 3 o
’
clock
position as shown.
3.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
WARNING
Use caution when removing the plug, as the fluid may still be
under pressure.
4.
Remove check plug (B). The lubricant should be visible
through the port. Some lubricant may leak from the port.
5.
Reinstall check plug (B). Torque the plug to 7.5 Nm (6 lbf·ft).
6.
If removed, reinstall fill/drain plug (A). Torque the plug to
24 Nm (18 lbf ft).