CHAPTER 8 LUBRICATION GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION
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NEVER attempt to lubricate this unit when any part of the machine is in motion. ALWAYS BE SURE to exercise the MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (page 8) BEFORE proceeding to lubricate this equipment. It is important to apply sufficient oil and grease to prevent excessive part wear and early failure.
TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION (Figs. 50 & 51) The lubricant level in both the Bevel Gearbox and Shifter Transmission should be checked after every 200 hours of operation and replenished, when necessary. The Bevel Gearbox requires 7 U.S. Pints (3.3 liters) of SAE #140 EP Gear Lube. The Shifter Transmission has two oil reservoirs. The front reservoir requires 7 U.S. Pints (3.3 liters) of SAE 10W40 motor oil and is filled through the Breather Plug hole in the front of the Reverse Delay Switch, as shown.
1 – Reverse Delay Switch 2 – Front Reservoir Breather Plug
Fig. 51
NOTE: Do NOT remove the Reverse Delay Switch; this Switch MUST be precisely set for proper operation of the ’’reverse engagement’’ cycle. The rear Reservoir requires 1 U.S. Pint (0.5 liter) of SAE 10W40 motor oil and is filled by removing the Plate on which the rear Reservoir Breather is mounted.
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1 – Rear Reservoir Breather Plug and Plate 2 – Rear Reservoir Oil Level Plug
Fig. 52
1 – Front Reservoir Oil Level Plug 2 – Rear Reservoir Breather Plug and Oil Level (Accessed from Rear of Drive Frame)
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Both the Bevel Gearbox and the Shifter Transmission should be checked occasionally for oil drips and dust accumulation around the Seals. Oil drips or dust accumulation indicates that the Seals are leaking. Oil which is tan in color and foams excessively indicates that it has water present. Unless rust spots appear inside the Housings, the fluid does NOT require replacement.
