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4.8
Header Drive Gearbox
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Figure 4.162: Header Drive Gearbox
Header drive gearbox (A) transfers power from the hydraulic
motor to the cutterbar and conditioner. It is located inside the
drive compartment at the left end of the header.
The only regular servicing required is maintaining the lubricant
level and changing the lubricant according to the intervals
specified in this manual. Refer to
.
4.8.1
Checking Oil in Header Drive Gearbox
Change oil after the first 50 hours of operation. Perform subsequent oil changes every 250 hours or annually (preferably
before the start of the cutting season).
IMPORTANT:
Check the gearbox oil level when the oil is warm. If the oil is cold, idle the machine for approximately 10 minutes prior to
checking.
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.
Park the windrower on a level surface.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Adjust the header height until the cutterbar is parallel with the ground.
4.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
5.
Open the left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
3.5.1 Opening Driveshields, page 42
.