Operator’s manual
Rotary tedder P4 – 471 and P4 – 531
Rotary tedder P6 – 651 and P6 – 771
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7.
LUBRICATION
7.1. Intersecting axis gears
Everyday before work check the oil level and, if need be, remove the vent
B
(
Fig. 26
) from
the upper section of the gear and refill. The oil level can be checked by opening check plug
A
at the
back of the intersecting gear. If the oil level is too low, refill the oil
(Gear oil SAE 80W/90, API
GL-4)
until it appears in the check opening
A
. Oil volume in gear
1
: approx. 0.29 GAL US-lqd. Oil
volume in gears
2
and
3
: approx. 0.13 GAL US-lqd. Plug
C
is used to drain the oil from the gear.
Fig. 26.
Intersecting axis gears oil inlets and outlets
To replace oil in gears:
Prepare an adequate tank for the used oil to be disposed,
Open fuel cap
B
and drain plug
C
(
Fig. 26
),
Drain oil from the gear,
Close drain plug
C
,
Refill the oil level until it is visible in the check opening
A
,
Close fuel cap
B
.
C – below the
gearbox
1
B
A
B
A
C
2
C
A
B
3
