Change Chopper Gear Case Oil

1. IMPORTANT:

   
   T8T2443-UN-06MAY15

   Chopper Gear Case (Style A)

   
   T8T4775-UN-31AUG16

   Chopper Gear Case (Style B)

   A - Drain Plug

   B - Fill Plug

   Avoid gear case oil contamination. Clean area around components before performing any service.

   Park harvester on a level service area.

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2. Run engine, with chopper engaged, approximately 5 min to warm gear case oil.

3. Set park brake, shut OFF engine, and remove key. Wait for harvesting functions to stop.

4. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage or lose O-ring when removing drain plug.

   Open door of the chopper system and remove and retain drain plug (A). Allow oil to drain completely.

   NOTE: Dispose of waste oil according to all employer and government environmental guidelines.

5. IMPORTANT: Verify that O-ring stays seated when installing drain plug.

   Reinstall drain plug.

6. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage or lose O-ring when removing fill plug.

   Remove and retain the fill plug (B).

7. Fill gear case with 85W140 oil. Allow time for oil to settle.

8. Check oil level at sight gauge. Level must be at top of sight gauge.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Chopper Gear Case (Style A)	Capacity	6.6 L (1.75 gal)
   Chopper Gear Case (Style B)	Capacity	7 L (1.85 gal)

9. IMPORTANT: Verify that O-ring stays seated when installing fill plug.

   Reinstall the fill plug and close the door of the chopper system.

10. Start engine, engage chopper, and allow to run for several minutes.

11. Shut OFF engine and remove key. Wait 10 min and check oil level at sight gauge. Add oil as necessary.