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8.7
Checking and Adding Lubricant
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Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox
The conditioner roll timing gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the right side of the rotary disc pull-type.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Check the conditioner roll timing gearbox lubricant level when the lubricant is warm. If the lubricant is cold, idle the
machine for approximately 10 minutes prior to checking.
1.
If both doors need to be opened, center the pull-type beneath the hitch.
2.
Lower rotary disc pull-type to the ground, and adjust header angle with center-link so that cutterbar is level.
3.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 8.16: Cutterbar Doors and Curtains
4.
Lift up doors (A) at the front of the machine.
5.
Use a spirit (bubble) level and check that cutterbar is level in fore-aft direction. Adjust header angle as required.
6.
Open the right driveshield. For instructions, refer to
7.1 Opening Driveshields, page 129
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Figure 8.17: Roll Timing Gearbox
7.
Clean around lubricant sight glass (A) and breather plug (B)
on inboard side of the conditioner roll timing gearbox.
8.
Ensure that the lubricant level is at the top of the
sight glass. If necessary, add lubricant through plug (B).
Refer to
10.3 Recommended Lubricants, page 183
for
lubricant information.
9.
Replace plug (B) and tighten.
10. Close the right driveshield. For instructions, refer to
Closing Driveshields, page 136
CAUTION
To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers away from corners of doors when closing.
