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15. Recheck the oil level.
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B
Figure 4.28: Cutterbar Oil Inspection Plug
16. Check O-ring (B) for breaks or cracks, and replace it if
necessary.
17. Install plug (A) and O-ring (B).
18. Close the cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to
Closing Cutterbar Doors, page 27
Draining Cutterbar
In order to change the cutterbar lubricant, the cutterbar will first need to be drained.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat or making adjustments to the machine. If the rotary disc
header is raised, always close the lock-out valves, and place blocks under the header. Never work on or beneath an
unsupported header.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
WARNING
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when
handling blades.
1.
Remove the right outboard rock guard. This will improve access to the drain plug located in the end cap of the
cutterbar. To remove the outboard rock guard, refer to
Removing Outboard Rock Guards, page 136
.
2.
Start the engine and raise the rotary disc header.
3.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4.
Place a block under each end of the rotary disc header so
the right end is lower than the left end.
IMPORTANT:
Always drain lubricant from the right end of the rotary disc
header. Draining lubricant from the left end of the rotary
disc header may lead to breather contamination or failure.
5.
Lower the rotary disc header onto the blocks.
6.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
