Filling Cutterbar
1. Add exactly 10-1/2 quarts (US) (10 liters) of SAE 90
lubricant through
fi
ller hole (A) at high end of cutterbar
for ten disc cutterbar, and add exactly 8-1/2 quarts (US)
(8 liters) of SAE 90 lubricant for eight disc cutterbar.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT over
fi
ll the cutterbar. Over
fi
lling can cause
overheating and damage to, or failure of, cutterbar
components.
2. Replace
fi
ller plug (A).
3. Start engine and raise mower conditioner.
4. Stop engine and engage mower conditioner lift cylinder
lock-outs.
5. Remove blocks.
6. Check lubricant level. Refer to
.
Figure 4.37: Tilted Mower Conditioner and
Cutterbar Filler Plug
4.5.2
Cutterbar Disc Maintenance
Perform daily inspections to ensure that cutterbar discs have not suffered damage from rocks or experienced
excessive wear from abrasive working conditions.
Cutterbar discs are interchangeable and can be moved to a spindle that rotates in the opposite direction as long as
it is in usable condition and the blades are oriented to cut in the correct direction.
The cutterbar discs are
NOT
repairable and must be replaced if severely damaged or worn.
IMPORTANT:
If holes appear in a cutterbar disc, replace the disc immediately. Do
NOT
attempt to repair the cutterbar discs.
Always use factory replacement parts.
Inspecting Cutterbar Discs
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.
CAUTION
Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp
and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades.
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