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4.8.2
Changing 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).
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.
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B
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Figure 4.165: Header Drive Gearbox
1.
Clean around oil drain plug (A) on the bottom of the
gearbox and around check plug (B) on the inboard side of
the gearbox.
2.
Place a 4 liter (1 gal. [US]) container under drain (A).
3.
Remove oil drain plug (A).
4.
Allow sufficient time for oil to drain, reinstall oil drain
plug (A), and tighten.
5.
Remove check plug (B) and fill plug (C).
6.
Add lubricant through the fill hole (with fill plug [C]
removed) until the oil level is even with the check
hole (with check plug [B] removed). Refer to the inside back
cover of this book for a list of recommended fluids,
lubricants, and capacities for the machine.
7.
Replace check plug (B) and fill plug (C). Tighten plugs.
8.
Clean up any spilled oil and properly dispose of used oil
and wipes.
9.
Close the cutterbar curtain. For instructions, refer to