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4.7
Servicing Header Drive Gearbox
Figure 4.133: Header Drive Gearbox
The header drive gearbox (A), transfers power from the
hydraulic motor to the cutterbar and conditioner. It is located
inside the drive compartment at the left end of the header.
The only regular servicing required is maintaining the lubricant
level and changing the lubricant according to the intervals
specified in this manual. Refer to
.
4.7.1
Checking Header Drive Gearbox Oil
Change oil after the first 50 hours of operation. Perform subsequent oil changes every 250 hours or annually (preferably
before the start of the cutting season).
IMPORTANT:
Check the gearbox oil level when the oil is warm. If the oil is cold, idle the machine for approximately 10 minutes prior to
checking.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1.
Adjust the header height until the cutterbar is parallel with the ground.
2.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
3.
Open left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
3.6.1 Opening Driveshields, page 39
.
