Service - 144 RT45 Operator’s Manual
Recommended Lubricants/Service Key
Recommended Lubricants/Service Key
Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch equipment from damage and failure. Service
intervals listed are for minimum requirements. In extreme conditions, service machine more frequently.
Use only genuine Ditch Witch
®
parts, filters, approved lubricants, TJC, and approved coolants to maintain
warranty. Fill to capacities listed in “Specifications” on page 187.
For more information on engine lubrication and maintenance, see your engine manual.
Item Description
DEO Diesel engine oil meeting or exceeding Deutz specification DQC III- LA.
NOTICE: Shipped from factory with API CJ-4 DEO meeting Deutz specification DQC II-
LA. Change oil initially at 250 hours.
• Engine must use low sulfated ash, phosphorous, and sulfur (low SAPS) oil.
• See viscosity chart.
If oils meeting only API CJ-4 or ACEA E6/E9 are used, service interval is reduced to 250
from 500 hours.
MPG Multipurpose grease meeting NLGI GC-LB Grade 2
MPL Multipurpose gear oil meeting API service classification GL-5 (SAE 80W90)
DEAC Low silicate, nitrite free, fully formulated diesel engine antifreeze/coolant meeting Deutz
specification DQC CB-14. See “Approved Coolant” on page 146.
THF
Tractor hydraulic fluid, similar to Phillips 66
®
HG, Mobilfluid
®
423, Chevron
®
Tractor
Hydraulic Fluid, Texaco
®
TDH Oil, or equivalent
Check level of fluid or lubricant Check condition
Filter Change, replace, adjust, service or
test
IMPORTANT: Use the “Service Record” on page 209 to record all required service to your machine.
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