9.Secure snap ring (13) on input shaft (3) if not already secure.

10.Place gear (1) through top of housing and align gear (1) and gear (5) so that gear teeth are a match.

11.While holding gear (1) in place, slide input shaft (3) through gear (1) and bearing (8). Align splines on shaft (3) and gear (1).

12.Slide spacer (14) over input shaft (3) and press bearing onto input shaft (3), using a round tube of the correct diameter and a hand press.

13.Slide shim (15) over input shaft (3) and secure with snap ring (12).

14.Check input shaft end float by moving the input shaft (3) by hand. If end float is higher than 0.012”, insert shim between input shaft (3) and rear bearing (8). Repeat until end float is less than 0.012". Check rotational torque by hand. The torque should be less than 2.2 lbs-inch.

15.Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006" and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the backlash.

16.Press in input oil seal (22), using tube of correct diameter. Be careful not to damage seal lip.

17.Press oil cap (23) on to cover the rear of housing, using a tube of the correct diameter.

18.Check gearbox housing for leaks by plugging all holes except one. Apply 4 psi compressed air and immerse the gearbox in water to verify that there are no leaks.

19.Remove gearbox from water and dry off with compressed air. Add SAE 80W or 90W EP oil until it runs out of side level hole. Tighten all plugs.

Reinstall Gearbox

NOTE: Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move without mechanical assistance.

1.Set gearbox on cutter and fasten with bolts and nuts. Torque bolts to 175 lbs-ft

2.Attach crossbar (See Crossbar Installation, page 28).

GEARBOX REPAIR

(ON CAST/CROWN TOP) (Figure 18)

Refer to Figure 18.

NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing bearings, seals, and gaskets. Replacing gears, shafts, and a housing is not cost effective. Purchasing a com- plete gearbox is more economical.

NOTE: Replacing a complete flat top gearbox with a complete crown top gearbox will require replac- ing the cross bar assembly. See pages 36 and 37.

Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move without mechanical assistance.

Vertical Shaft Repair (Cast/Crown Top)

1.Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the gearbox. See Figure 18, page 27.

2.Remove vent plug (9) and siphon gear lube from housing through this opening.

3.Remove crossbar (see Crossbar Removal, page 27).

4.Remove output cap (17) and output seal (16) by removing four cap screws (13) and washers (12). Replace with new seal (see Seal Installation, page 23).

Vertical seal should be recessed in output cap.

NOTE: Distortion to seal cage or damage to seal lip will cause seal to leak.

5.Secure output cap (17) on to bottom of gearbox using four cap screws (13) and lock washers (12).

NOTE: Make sure output gasket (10) and (11) are in place.

6.Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the side level plug.

7.Remove and replace any seal damaged in installation.

Horizontal Leak Repair (Cast/Crown Top)

1.Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the gearbox.

2.Remove vent plug (9) and siphon gear lube from housing through this opening.

3.Remove input seal (4). Replace with new one (refer to Seal Installation, page 23).

4.Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the side level plug.

26 Dealer Service

(Rev. 8/29/2011) MAN0670 (11/16/2007)

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HC60, HC72, HC48, HC54 specifications

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