24 | MSD Legend Series Operation & Maintenance Manual
PLANETARY GEARBOX LUBRICATION
Some models use a planetary gearbox to rotate the attachment. The gearbox oil must be changed regularly, based on
the schedule below.
Planetary Gearbox Oil Change Schedule
FIRST 50 hours
250 hours / 6 months
500 hours / 1 year
1000 hours / 2 years
SAE 80W - 90
Inspect oil and fill if needed
Synthetic ISO 150 @ 104°F
Synthetic ISO 460 @ 104°F
1.
Ensure the shear is on hard, flat ground and has been secured for maintenance.
2.
Remove the cover plate from the rotating head.
3. Remove the oil fill plug.
4.
Remove the oil drain plug. Drain the oil into a container larger than 3 quarts.
Note: The plugs are magnetic and will collect metal debris. Discard any found debris.
5.
Install the oil drain plug.
6.
Fill the gearbox with oil, as specified in the LaBounty Parts Manual (shipped with the attachment).
7.
Install the oil fill plug.
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Planetary Gearbox Location
Figure 18
FrONT
BACK
OiL FiLL PLug
OiL DrAiN PLug
Gearbox Drain and Fill Plugs
Figure 19