
5.2
Maintenance Specifications
5.2.1
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Ensure your machine operates at top ef
fi
ciency by using clean
fl
uids and lubricants only.
• Use clean containers to handle all
fl
uids and lubricants.
• Store
fl
uids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Table 5.1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Lubricant
Specification
Description
Use
Capacities
Grease
SAE
multi-purpose
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
with 1% max. Molybdenum
Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
As required unless
otherwise speci
fi
ed
—
Gear
lubricant
SAE 85W-140
API service class GL-5
Knife drive box
2.2 liters (2.3 quarts)
5.2.2
Installing a Roller Chain
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Position the ends of the chain onto the sprocket.
2. Install the pin connector (A) (not available as a
MacDon part) into the chain (preferably from backside
of sprocket).
3. Install connector (B) onto the pins.
4. Install the spring clip (C) onto the front pin (D) with
the closed end of the spring clip facing the direction
of sprocket rotation.
5. Position one leg of the spring clip (C) into the groove
of the aft pin (E).
6. Press the other leg of the spring clip (C) over the face
of the aft pin (E) until it slips into the groove. Do
NOT
press the spring clip lengthwise from the closed end.
7. Ensure the spring clip (C) is seated into the grooves of
the front pin (D) and the aft pin (E).
Figure 5.1: Chain
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Revision A