ASTEC 40 Series - Lubricants and Fluids; Bearing Lubrication; Gear Reducer Lubrication

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Lubricants and Fluids
Gear Reducers.
ISO 220 Gear Oil
Bearings, Pivot Points and
General Lubricant
EP-2Lithium Based Grease
The lubricants shown to the
right are “factory fi ll” lubricants.
Other lubricants may be
used, provided they meet
the lubrication requirements
specifi ed.
Bearings
Bearings are lubricated with a
high temp EP-2 lithium based
grease containing a tackiness
agent. Lube color is red.
Gear Reducers
Gear reducers are fi lled with
a high grade petroleum based
rust and oxidation inhibited gear
oil. For ambient temperatures
15 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit,
ISO viscosity grade 220 is
used. For temperatures 50-125
degrees Fahrenheit Mobil DTE
Oil Extra Heavy ISO viscosity
grade 150 can be used.
For temperatures above 125
degrees Fahrenheit, use Mobil
SHC 634 and for temperatures
20 to -22 degrees Fahrenheit
use Mobil SHC 627.