SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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8 MAINTENANCE &
LUBRICATION
HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVE SHAFT
Lower all cutting units onto level ground. Before leaving the driving position, stop the engine and make sure all
moving parts are stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all drives. remove the starter key. The direct drive
hydraulic motor can be removed from the cutting unit by removing the two screws and washers holding the motor
to the bearing housing. Carefully withdraw the motor from the bearing housing, it is important not to contaminate
the motor shaft or internal splines of the cutting reel. If for any reason they are contaminated, they should be
cleaned by degreasing. Liberally lubricate the motor and reel splines with Shell Malleus JB1 grease (Textron Part
no. MBE3927) before reassembling.
REMOVAL OF HYDRAULIC MOTOR
To remove the hydraulic motor, remove the two screws and washers holding the motor to the bearing housing.
Carefully withdraw the motor together with the cardan shaft.
NOTE:When dismantling it is important not to contaminate the cardan shaft or the internal splines of the
hydraulic motor and cutting reel shaft. If for any reason they should become contaminated, they should be
cleaned by degreasing and then lubricated using Shell Malleus JB1 grease before reassembling.
