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5.6.7 Changing Wheel Drive Lubricant
The wheel drive lubricant should be changed after the first 50 hours and every 1000 hours or annually, whichever occurs
first. Change the lubricant when it is warm.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from 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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Figure 5.42: Drive Wheel
1. Park windrower on level ground and position windrower so
drain plug (B) is at the lowest point.
2. Shut down the windrower and remove key from ignition.
3. Place a container (about 2 liters [2 quarts]) under the lower
drain plug (B).
4. Remove plugs (A) and (B), and drain lubricant
into container.
5. Dispose of oil in a manner that complies with local rules
and regulations.
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Figure 5.43: Drive Wheel
6. After the lubricant has drained completely, position the
windrower so that ports (A) and (B) on wheel are
horizontally level with the center of the hub (C) as shown.
7. Add lubricant. Refer to 5.10.4 Adding Wheel Drive
Lubricant, page 318 .
8. Reinstall all plugs.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING