CHAPTER
8
LUBRICATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION
ACAUTION
NEVER
attempt
to
lubricate
or
service
this
unit
when
any
part
of
the
machine
is
in
motion.
ALWAYS
BE
SURE
to
exercise
the
MANDATORY
SAFETY
SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE
(page
10)
BEFORE
proceeding
to
lubricate
or
service
this
equipment.
NOTE:
The
Maintenance Log Chapter in this
manual
has provisions for recording the dates
and
Hourmeter
readings
after
lubrication
or
other
service
has
been
performed;
use those spaces
to
keep
a
log
for
maintaining
a
current
service
interval record.
Proper
routine lubrication
is
an
important
factor in
preventing
excessive
part
'Near
and
early
failure.
LUBRICANTS
The following chart lists the locations, temperature
ranges and types
of
recommended lubricants to be used
when servicing this machine. Also refer to the separate
Engine Manual (provided) for additional information
regarding recommended Engine lubricants, quantities
required and grades.
NOTE:
Refer
to
Operator
Services
topic
in
Service
Chapter
of
this
manual
for
detailed
informa tion regarding
periodical
checking
and
replenishing
of
lubricants.
GREASING
Refer
to
the following pages for fitting locations and
greasing frequencies. Wipe dirt from the fittings before
greasing them to prevent contamination. Replace any
missing
or
damaged fittings.
To
minimize dirt build-
up, avoid excessive greasing.
Hydraulic
System
Reservoir
It I
Use a Mobil DTE 15M,
or
Amoco Rykon 46,
or
equivalent which contains anti-rust, anti-foam, and
anti-oxidation additives
& conforms to ISO VG46.
Capacity:
14 Gallons
(53
liters)
Chaincases
Use SAE 10W-30 motor oil.
Capacity (each side):
2 Gallons (7.6 liters)
All
Grease
Fittings
Use
No.2
Lithium-based Grease
Crankcase
Oil
(Perkins
Diesel
Engine)
Ambient
Temperature
Below 32"F
(O°C)
32-77"F (0-25°C)
Above 77
"F
(25°C)
Grade++
SAE
10
or
lOW
-30
SAE 20 or lOW-30
SAE 30 or lOW-30
++Service
Classification:
API
-
CD/CE/CF-4
Capacity
63
Quarts
(6 liters)
Planetary
Gear
Oil
Use API-GL-5 80W90
Capacity (each side):
1
Quart
(.9 liters)
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