MacDon M1 Series - Chapter 6: Reference; Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities

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Chapter 6: Reference
The reference section provides additional information on topics such as lubricants, fluids and their system capacities, fuel
and torque specifications, and converting between metric and SAE measurement. It also details the acronyms,
abbreviations, and technical terminology used in this publication.
6.1 Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities
To prevent damage to the machine, do not exceed the stated capacity when filling a fluid reservoir.
WARNING
To avoid injury or death, do NOT allow ANY machine fluids to enter the body.
Table 6.1 System Capacities
Lubricant/Fluid
Location
Description Capacity
Diesel exhaust
fluid (DEF)
Diesel exhaust
fluid tank
Must meet ISO 22241 requirements.
28 liters
(7.5 U.S. gallons)
Grease
As required unless
otherwise specified
SAE multi-purpose high temperature extreme
pressure (EP2) performance with 1% max
molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
As required unless
otherwise specified
Diesel fuel Fuel tank
Ultra low sulphur diesel (ULSD) Grade No. 2, or
ULSD Grade No. 1 and 2 mix
1
; refer to 6.2 Fuel
Specifications, page 239 for more information
518 liters
(137 U.S. gallons)
Hydraulic oil Hydraulic reservoir
Single grade transmission/hydraulic fluid (THF)
Recommend Viscosity:
• 60.1 cSt @ 40°C
• 9.5 cSt @ 100°C
60 liters
(15.8 U.S. gallons)
2
Gear lubricant Gearbox
SAE 75W-140 or 80W-140, API service class GL-5
fully synthetic gear lubricant (SAE J2360
preferred)
2.3 liters
(2.4 U.S. quarts)
Gear lubricant Standard wheel drive
SAE 75W-140 or 80W-140, API service class GL-5
fully synthetic gear lubricant (SAE J2360
preferred)
1.4 liters
(1.5 U.S. quarts)
Gear lubricant
High torque wheel
drive
SAE 85W-140, API service class GL-5 fully
synthetic gear lubricant
4.5 liters
(4.8 U.S. quarts)
Antifreeze
M1240
Engine cooling
system
ASTM D-6210 and CES-14603, Peak Final Charge
Global
™3
or Fleetguard ES Compleat
™
OAT
4
33 liters
(8.7 U.S. gallons)
5
Antifreeze
M1170
Engine cooling
system
ASTM D-6210 and CES-14603, Peak Final Charge
Global
™
or Fleetguard ES Compleat
™
OAT
4
31 liters
(8.2 U.S. gallons)
Engine oil
M1240
Engine oil pan
SAE 15W-40 compliant with SAE specs for API
Class SJ and CJ-4 engine oil
14 liters
(14.8 U.S. quarts)
1. Optional when operating temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
2. Denotes capacity of a dry system. Refill capacity is 58 liters (15 U.S. gallons).
3.
4. See comments below.
5. Equal parts with water; high quality, soft, deionized or distilled water as recommended by Supplier.