Fill Gear Cases

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

NOTE: Perform the following procedures on all four gear cases.

1. Remove dipstick/vent (B) and discard shipping tag (A).

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 - Specification

Splitter Gear Case -Capacity 1.9 L (2.0 U.S. qt)
Center Body and Wing Gear Cases -Capacity 2.2 L (2.3 U.S. qt)

3. Install dipstick/vent (B) and screw in fully, then remove. Oil level should be between lines (C). 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 and every 10 hours or daily afterward.


A-Tag
B-Dipstick/Vent
C-Lines

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Splitter Gear Case Dipstick/Vent and Tag

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Center/Wing Gear Case Dipstick/Vent and Tag (Right-Hand Side Shown)

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