Fill Gear Cases

IMPORTANT: Cutter is shipped without gear case lubricant. DO NOT operate the cutter without filling gear cases with specified amount of lubricant or gear cases will be damaged.

NOTE: Perform the following procedures on all three gear cases. Right-hand side is shown.

1. Remove and discard shipping plug in top of gear case.

2. Fill gear case according to initial fill specifications with John Deere GL-5 GEAR LUBRICANT, or equivalent. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section.)

INITIAL FILL CAPACITIES
Center Gear Case 1.6 L (1.7 U.S. qt)
Side/Outer Gear Cases 1.9 L (2 U.S. qt)

 

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3. Install dipstick/vent (A) and screw in fully, then remove. Oil level should be between lines (B). Add oil, as necessary.

4. Install dipstick/vent.

IMPORTANT: Oil will move into lower cavity of gear case during initial operation. Check oil level after 30 minute break-in period.


A-Dipstick/Vent
B-Lines

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