LUBRICATION 
Proper 
Lubrication .
.. 
the Key to  long 
transmission life 
Proper lubrication procedures are the key to a good all-
around maintenance program. 
If 
the oil  is not doing its 
job,  or  if the 
oil  level 
is 
ignored,  all  the  maintenance 
procedures 
in 
the  world  are  not  going  to  keep  the 
transmission running  or assure 
long transmission life. 
Eaton  Fuller Transmissions are  designed so  that the 
internal  parts operate 
in 
an oil  circulating bath  by the 
motion of the gears and  shafts. 
Thus, 
all parts are amply lubricated if these procedures 
are 
closely followed: 
1. 
Maintain oil  level.  Inspect regularly. 
2.  Change oil regularly. 
3.  Use the correct grade and type of oil. 
4. 
Buy from a reputable dealer. 
Lubrication Change and Inspection 
Eaton® Roadranger® 
CDSO 
Transmission Fluid 
HIGHWAY USE 
Firs' 
3,000 
tc 
5,000 
miles 
Factory 
fill 
{4827 
to 
8045 
Km! 
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o·ai:-:. 
Every 
t 
0,000 
miles 
Check 
flukl 
level. 
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Check 
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250,000 
m•les 
Craoge 
t•ans'.'1•sso1 
(402336 
Krr) 
llu·d. 
OFF-HIGHWAY USE 
30 
hour_; 
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f I 
initial 
d·ain. 
Every 
40 
hours 
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leaks. 
Every 
500 
hours 
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where 
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dirt 
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exist. 
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Cra1ge 
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lluid 
(Norrra: 
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Heavy Duty Engine Lubricant or 
Mineral Gear Lubricant 
HIGHWAY USE 
First 
3.000 
to 
5,COO 
riiles 
Fac:oryiill 
I 
4827 
to 
8045 
Krr 
I 
imtial. 
Every 
10,000 
-;iles 
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level. 
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50.000 
11 
les 
Cha1ge 
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(80450) 
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lubricant 
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new 
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Every 
40 
1purs 
lr.soect 
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br 
1eaks. 
Every 
500 
rours 
transmissior. 
lubr:cant 
where 
sevee 
condit:ons 
exist. 
Every 
1,00C 
hoers 
Change 
'ransmission 
lubricant 
(Norma: 
off-h:ghway 
t.se.] 
4 
Recommended  Lubricants 
Grade 
Fahrenheit 
(Celsius) 
Type 
Ambient 
(SAE) 
Temperature 
Eaton@Roadranger(<, 
CDSO 
Transmission 
50 
All 
Fluid 
Heavy 
Duly 
E.
0
.gine 
Oi 
MIL-L-21048, 
C 
or 
Dor 
50 
Above 
10' F (-t2'C) 
APl-SF 
0' 
AP:-CD 
40 
Above 
10"F 
(·12"C; 
(Pr9ViOJS 
API 
30 
Below 
10'F 
:-12''C) 
acceotab 
e1 
M 
neral 
Gear 
OI' 
w 
'.h 
rust 
90 
Abo'e 1 
JF 
i-
'.2'·C) 
and 
i'":hibitor 
sew 
Below 
'O'F i-"2'C) 
ft.Pl-GL-'. 
The use of mild EP gear oil or multi-purpose gear oil 
is not recommended, but 
ifthesegearoilsare 
used, 
be sure to  adhere to the 
following limitations. 
Do 
not use  mild  EP  gear oil  or multi-purpose gear oil 
when operating temperatures are above 230° F (110" 
C). 
Many  of  these  gear  oils,  particularly  85W140, 
break down above 230° F and coat seals, bearings, and 
gears with deposits that can cause premature 
failures. 
If 
these deposits are observed (especially a coating on 
seal  areas  causing  oil  leakage),  change 
to 
Eaton 
Roadranger 
CD50 transmission  fluid,  heavy duty en-
gine 
oil, or mineral gear oil to assure maximum compo-
nent 
life  and  to  maintain  your warranty  with  Eaton. 
(Also see "Operating Temperatures".) 
Additives and friction modifiers are not recommended 
for use 
in 
Eaton  Fuller Transmissions. 
Proper Oil  Level 
Proper Oil  Level 
Make sure oil is level with the filler opening.  Because you 
can  reach 
oil  with  your finger  does not  mean  oil  is  at 
proper 
level.  (One inch of oil level is about one gallon 
of 
oil.) 
Draining Oil 
Drain transmission while oil is warm.  To drain oil remove 
the  drain 
plug  at  case  bottom.  Clean  the  drain  plug 
before re-installing. 
Refilling 
Clean case around filler plug and remove plug from case 
side. 
Fill the transmission to the level of the filler opening. 
If 
the transmission has two filler openings, fill to the level 
of both openings. 
The exact amount of 
oil  depends  on  the transmission 
inclination and model.  Do not over 
fill-this 
causes oil to 
be forced out of the case through the front bearing cover. 
When adding 
oil, types and brands of oil should not 
be mixed because of 
possible incompatibility. 
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