Operator’s manual
Front disc mowers
KDF
- 34 -
CAUTION:
The above instructions should be strictly followed. If the discs in
the cutterbar rotate loosely, do not worry about the high intersecting axis
gear temperature; after long working time it may reach even 100
o
C.
7.3.
Roller conditioner’s gearbox
Before you check the lubrication of the gearbox, please remove the safety guard. Everyday
before starting work please check the oil level and, if needed, please refill after having removed
the vent A on the top of the gearbox (Fig. 31) The oil level can be checked through the check
opening B on the side of the gear. Please refill the oil until it is visible in the check opening B.
The oil level: about 0,5 l. Check oil level when the cutterbar is on the ground. Removing
the worked oil from the gearbox is done through the outlet C.
Tab. 10. Oil capacities
Model
Oil capacity [l]
Oil type
Lubrication frequency
Al. types
0,5
80W90
Once every 3 seasons
(if working intensively)
Fig. 31. Roller conditioner’s gearbox lubrication points
7.4.
Bearings and joints
Every 50 mower working hours lubricate tine/roller conditioner’s bearings and main joints of
the mower (Fig. 32 - 34). Recommended grease: LT43 (or other designed to lubricate rolling and
slide bearings, that work in -30
o
C do +130
o
C).
A
B
C
Fig. 32. Bearing
lubrication point
with LT43