Is there oil in gear box for JD 513 rotary cutter?
Is there oil in gear box for JD 513 rotary cutter?
I have a 513 cutter that transferred with the property we bought last summer. I’m doing my spring maintenance and was checking the oil in the gear box for the cutter. This is my first time doing this.
What kind of tire does a John Deere 513 have?
1997 John Deere 513 5′ 3 Point Rotary Cutter, Shear Bolt Style with Solid Rubber Rear Wheel. For more information, contact Western Equipment at ( or jmcguire@ Foot guard Solid rubber tire For more information, contact Western Equipment at ( or jmcguire@ We’re sorry, we could not issue pre-approval based on the information provided.
What kind of oil is in a JD 513?
A white/brown (milky brown) fluid poured from the check plug hole. After getting a container, I let it flow for a bit; after a while, the fluid started looking like oil. I then took the cover plate off – oil just about fills the entire gear box. I stirred the oil with a screwdriver and the white/brown material is on the bottom.
How to remove oil from a John Deere rotary cutter?
Remove check plug on side…oil should seep from hole. If necessary. remove plug on top and slowly pour oil (John Deere EXTREME-GARD or John Deere GL-5 Gear Lubricant) into gear case until oil seeps from check plug hole. Replace both plugs. Paul, thanks for the info; that is what I suspected, but have never seen water contaminated oil before.
What kind of rotary cutter does John Deere use?
With one of the most expansive lines of rotary cutters in the industry—and now featuring the brand new Flex Wing E, M, R Series— John Deere can equip you with just the right model for your operation.
I have a 513 cutter that transferred with the property we bought last summer. I’m doing my spring maintenance and was checking the oil in the gear box for the cutter. This is my first time doing this.
1997 John Deere 513 5′ 3 Point Rotary Cutter, Shear Bolt Style with Solid Rubber Rear Wheel. For more information, contact Western Equipment at ( or jmcguire@ Foot guard Solid rubber tire For more information, contact Western Equipment at ( or jmcguire@ We’re sorry, we could not issue pre-approval based on the information provided.
Remove check plug on side…oil should seep from hole. If necessary. remove plug on top and slowly pour oil (John Deere EXTREME-GARD or John Deere GL-5 Gear Lubricant) into gear case until oil seeps from check plug hole. Replace both plugs. Paul, thanks for the info; that is what I suspected, but have never seen water contaminated oil before.
