MacDon M1240, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
1. Park the windrower on level ground.
2. Position windrower so that plugs (A) and (B) are
horizontally aligned with the center (C) of the hub.
WARNING
Use caution when removing plug as there may be
pressure in the drive.
3. Remove plug (A) or (B). The lubricant should be visible
through the port or running out slightly. If lubricant
needs to be added, refer to
5.9.4 Adding Wheel Drive
Lubricant, page 285 .
NOTE:
The type of lubricant used after the fi rst lubricant
change is different from the factory supplied lubricant.
4. Reinstall plugs and tighten.
Figure 5.79: Wheel Drive
5.9.4 Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant
NOTE:
Do NOT mix lubricants of different brands or characteristics.
NOTE:
For lubricant speci fi cations, refer to 5.1.3 Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities, page 236 .
DANGER
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.
1. Rotate the wheel drive so plugs (A) and (B) are
horizontally aligned (C).
2. Stop windrower and remove key from ignition.
3. Remove either plug (A) or (B).
NOTE:
PRIOR TO FIRST CHANGE:
Use SAE 85W140, API
service, class GL-5, extreme pressure gear lubricant
(non-synthetic).
NOTE:
AFTER FIRST CHANGE:
Use SAE 75W-140 or
80W-140, API service, class GL-5, fully synthetic
transmission lubricant (SAE J2360 preferred).
4. Add lubricant through one of the ports until the lubricant
reaches the bottom of the ports and begins to run out.
5. Reinstall and tighten plug (A) or (B).
Figure 5.80: Wheel Drive Assembly
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