Manitowoc F2280-9
Published 07-21-21
MLC300 Lubrication Guide
APPROVED LUBRICANTS FOR HIGH
TEMPERATURE OPERATION
The lubricants listed in Table 4 are approved for use in
Manitowoc’s line of hydraulic cranes when operating in a
high temperature climate
— climates with an outside
temperature between 38°C (100°F) and 50°C (122°F).
Use these lubricants in place of the standard lubricants listed
in the Lubrication Guide.
Table 4 Lubricant for High Temperature Operation
CAUTION
Machinery Damage!
To avoid damage to crane machinery, switch back to the
standard lubricants listed in the lubrication guide when the
ambient temperature will be below 0°C (32°F).
System
Approved Lubricants
(or equivalent)
All Grease Points Mobil CM-S
All Gear Boxes and Pump Drive Mobil Delvac Synthetic (80W-140)
Hydraulic System Shell Tellus 100T
Engine Oil System (see NOTE) Shell Rotella T (15W-40)
Engine Fuel (see NOTE) Diesel
Engine Cooling System (see NOTE) Mix anti-freeze (Ethylene Glycol) and water 50/50 by volume.
NOTE Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for specifications and high temperature operating guidelines.