Meyer F585 2018, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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8.1.8 Gearbox Oil Change
NOTE:
• In order to avoid sludge deposits, change the oil while the gear unit is still warm.
• For an effective oil change, the unit should be flushed with a liquid detergent recommended by the lubricant supplier.
• The mixer should be level when changing gearbox oil.
8.1.8.1 Planetary Gearbox
Draining
Place a container of sufficient capacity under the gearbox (Item 4).
Drain the planetary by removing the drain plug (Item 5).
Rinse the bottom hose with clean oil to remove any metal particles
or trapped water. After the unit is completely drained, reinstall the
drain plug.
Filling
Filling with an oil pump:
(Call the factory to purchase an oil pump kit, Part #: VA-OP.)
Loosen the hose clamp and detach the lower hose (Item 1) on the
reservoir (Item 2). Unbolt reservoir and lay so the top hose and
reservoir is below the hose used for filling (Item 1).
Connect oil pump to lower hose and fill with oil until the catch basin
fills with approximately 2 quarts of oil. Discard this oil if it is dirty.
Reattach the lower hose (Item 1) with the hose clamp. Bolt the
reservoir back in place. Fill the reservoir to the oil level mark and
reinstall the cap (Item 3).
Inspect the reservoirs breather, make sure it is not plugged, and check for leaks.
PLANETARY LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Model Part Number Description Oil Type Capacity
(Including
Reservoir Tank)
585 / 700 119-18-13.92-1 1800 Planetary 13.92:1 Synthetic ISO 220 Or Equivalent Approx. 20.5 Quarts
Shutoff and lockout power before performing machine service,
adjusting, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine.
Refer to section 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER.
Fluid such as hydraulic fluid, grease, etc. must be disposed of in an
environmentally safe manner. Some regulations require that certain
spills and leaks on the ground must be cleaned in a specific manner.
See local, state and federal regulations for the correct disposal.
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Front Gearbox
Reservoir
Rear Gearbox
Reservoir
3
1
4
5
Planetary