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Checking and Adding Lubricant
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Cutterbar-Conditioner Drive Gearbox (T-Gearbox)
The cutterbar-conditioner drive gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the left side of the rotary disc pull-type.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1.
Retract the center-link completely.
2.
Lower the rotary disc pull-type until it is level with the ground.
NOTE:
To help ensure an accurate oil level reading for the cutterbar-conditioner drive gearbox, set the rotary disc pull-type
’
s
skid shoes in the fully raised position. For instructions, refer to
Adjusting Cutting Height, page 88
.
3.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4.
Detach the tractor from the hitch. For instructions, refer to
3.8 Detaching Rotary Disc Pull-Type from Tractor, page 52
.
5.
Open the left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
3.2.1 Opening Driveshields, page 33
.
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B
Figure 4.287: Drawbar Hitch Jack
6.
If equipped with a drawbar hitch:
Install jack (A) and
secure with pin (B). Adjust hitch jack (A) until the drive
gearbox is parallel to the ground.
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B
Figure 4.288: Two-Point Hitch Jack
7.
If equipped with a two-point hitch:
Install jack (A). Make
sure the drive gearbox is parallel to the ground. Secure jack
with pin (B).
