Eaton Fuller FSO-2405, Service Manual

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Lubrication
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FSO-2405
2nd Ed. 02/07
General Information
Highway use
After first 15.000 km Change transmission oil
Every 10.000 km Inspect oil level and check for leaks
Every 40.000 km Change transmission oil
Off-highway use
After first 5.000 km Change transmission oil
Every 7.500 km Inspect oil level and check for leaks
Every 15.000 km Change transmission oil
Proper lubrication procedure is the key to a good and complete maintenance program. If the
oil is not doing its job, or if the oil level is ignored, all the other possible maintenance procedures
will not be enough to keep the transmission running or to assure long transmission life.
Eaton transmissions are designed so that all the internal parts operate in an oil circulating
bath, created by the motion of gears and shafts. Thus, all parts are amply lubricated if these
procedures are closely followed:
1. Maintain proper oil level by inspecting it regularly.
2. Change oil regularly following maintenance interval chart.
3. Use the recommended grade and type of oil.
4. Buy from a reputable dealer.
Oil change and level inspection
Periodic transmission oil change eliminates possible bearing failures, ring wear and seizures,
since the products of normal wear in service (tiny metal particles), which circulate in the
transmission oil, are harmful to these parts. In addition, the oil changes chemically due to the
repeated heating and cooling cycles of a transmission in use.
As a general guide, the folowing chart provides maintenance interval recommendation to level
inspection and oil change.
WARNING! Allways follow the vehicle manufacturer maintenance recommendation,
that prevails over this chart.
Recommended lubricant oil: DEXRON III