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NL450C
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LUBRICATION AND HYDRAULIC
OIL SPECIFICATIONS
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NOTICE!
The lubricant distributor and/or supplier is to be held responsible for results obtained from their
products. Procure lubricants from distributors and/or suppliers of unquestionable integrity,
supplying known and tested products. Do not jeopardize your equipment with inferior lubricants.
No specific brands of oil are recommended. Use only products qualified under the following oil
viscosity specifications and classification recommended by reputable oil companies.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Use premium quality lubricants with 100-200 SUS or 20-43 cSt viscosity at operating temperatures. The hydraulic
fluid’s specifications in the table below are for normal operating conditions. Extreme environments or dirty
conditions may require the use of different oils. Consult your New Leader dealer or the Product Support Department
at Highway Equipment Company for systems operating outside normal conditions.
Ideal Oil Operating Temperature
115-158°F (46-70° C)
Recommended Premium Lubricant
Multi-Purpose Agriculture Hydraulic & Transmission Oil
Lubricant Specifications
Viscosity Index
Viscosity at 40°C, cst
Viscosity at 100°C, cst
Greater than 130
Less than 68
Greater than 9
Acceptable Fluid Sample
John Deere Hy-Gard® J20C
GEAR CASE LUBRICANT
Ambient Temperature
Gear Oil
Oil Requirements
40-100 F° (4-38 C°)
SAE 90 EP
MIL-L2105 B multi-purpose gear lubricating oil requirements
(API Service GL4)
< 40 F° (4 C°)
SAE 80 EP
>100 F° (38 C°)
SAE 140 EP
GREASE GUN LUBRICANT
Use a grease with the following properties:
Soap Type - Lithium Complex or Equivalent
Additives - Corrosion & Oxidation Inhibitors, EP Optional
Base Oil - Solvent Refined Petroleum Oil
Consistency - NLGI No. 2 or No. 1
CHAIN OILER MIXTURE
Use a mixture of 75% No. 1 or No. 2 diesel fuel or kerosene mixed with 25% SAE 10 engine oil.
WHEEL BEARING GREASE
Wheel bearing grease will last as long as the wheel bearings are intact and not replaced. If the wheel bearings
need to be replaced use the approved synthetic grease Chevron Delo, product code: 235253.
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