MacDon R113 SP, Operator'S Manual

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Draining the Cutterbar
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.
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 132 .
2. Start the engine and raise the disc header.
3. Place a block under each end of the disc header so the right end is lower than the left end.
IMPORTANT:
Always drain lubricant from the right end of the disc header. Draining lubricant from the left end of the disc header
may lead to breather contamination or failure.
4. Lower the disc header onto the blocks.
5. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 4.14: Draining Cutterbar
6. Place a 10 liter (10.5 US qts) capacity container under lower
end of cutterbar, clean area around plug (A), and
remove plug.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT remove hex head bolts (B) securing cutterbar end
plate to cutterbar or lubricant leaks could result.
7. Allow sufficient time for lubricant to drain, then reinstall
cutterbar plug (A).
NOTE:
Do NOT flush the cutterbar.
8. Fill the cutterbar with lubricant before operating the disc header. For instructions, refer to Filling Lubricant into a
Repaired Cutterbar, page 103 .
IMPORTANT:
Dispose of used lubricant responsibly.
9. Reinstall the right outboard rock guard. For instructions, refer to Installing Outboard Rock Guards, page 133 .
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING