Pierce CP600 - Page 14

CP600 Pivot Operators Manual
OPERATION, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
Section 1-14
© Pierce Corporation
July 2010
Power Drivetrain Maintenance
B. Final drive gearbox lubricants
A GL-5 SAE 140 or MIL-C-2105 gear lube must be used in fi nal gearboxes. Some com-
mon brands meeting this specifi cation are shown below. Contact your dealer or local
petroleum products distributor for other equivalent products. Use of improper oil will void
the gearbox warranty.
• Hector S-150 Philube 1-LB Gear Oil #140
• Chevron Gear Compound #140
• Valvoline 85-140 Gear Oil
• Mobil 85-140 Gear Oil
• Pennzoil 85-140
• Texaco Multigear Lubricant EP SAE 85W-140
• Sprinkler Lube 1200
Oil capacity is approximately 1 U.S. Gallon, (3.8 Liters).
C. In-season fi nal drive gearbox Maintenance:
Final drive gearboxes should be inspected periodically during the operating season, for
the following:
1. The proper oil level should be maintained at all times.
2. Contaminated or emulsifi ed oil should be replaced with fresh oil.
3. Input seal drain holes on the fi nal drive gearbox should be kept clear.
4. Input & output shaft seals should be inspected for excessive leaks and re
placed if necessary.
5. Expansion chamber vent holes should be kept clean.
Note: Failure to maintain gearboxes as specifi ed will void the gearbox warranty.
Power Drivetrain Maintenance