Maintenance and storage
Disc mower
GMD702F
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Central gearbox draining
- Remove the filler plug (1).
- Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain
plug.
- Remove drain plug (2) (located underneath the
machine).
- Allow oil to drain completely.
- Wait for dripping to stop.
- Clean and reinstall drain plug (2).
- Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the
opening of the filler plug (1).
- Check angle gearbox oil level:
• The "MAX" level corresponds to the mark on the
dipstick plug.
• The "MIN" level corresponds to the end of the
dipstick plug.
Before draining oil, operate the machine for a
few minutes so that the oil warms up.
B
A
1
2
The main gearbox is lubricated with SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity grade
SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5.
Quantity:
- Central gearbox 1000 min
-1
: 0.5 L (0.13 US gal).
- Central gearbox 540 min
-1
and 1000 min
-1
: 0.6 L (0.16 US gal)
When draining and refilling, it is recommended to use either a mineral base oil with viscosity grade
SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5, or a synthetic base oil, type PAO (Poly-Alpha-Olefins) with a viscosity
grade equivalent to SAE 80W90.
