HYDRA-PULL HP 500, Operation And Parts Manual

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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
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Operation Manual
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATING AND MAINTAINING SPREADER SAFELY
CAUTION:
Help prevent personal injury caused by unexpected movement of the machine. If spreader
is connected to tractor, disengage PTO, engage parking brake and/or place transmission in “PARK”,
shut off engine, and remove key. If spreader is detached, block wheels and use safety stands.
Replace all shields after lubricating or servicing.
OBSERVING INTERVALS
IMPORTANT: The intervals recommended are
based on normal conditions.
Severe or unusual conditions may
require more frequent attention.
SELECTING GREASE
Depending upon the expected air temperature range
during the service interval, use grease as shown
on the adjusting temperature chart.
-SAE-Multipurpose High Temperature Grease with
Extreme Pressure [EP] Performance with 3 to 5%
molybdenum disulfide.
NOTE: Moly-type grease is recommended, however,
if not available, a multipurpose grease is acceptable.
SELECTING GEAR CASE OIL
Depending upon the expected air temperature range
during the drain internal, use oil viscosity shown on the
adjoining temperature chart.
-API Service Classification GL-5
-Military Specification MIL-L-2105B
-Military Specification MIL-L-2105C
At temperatures below -35

[-31

], use arctic oils such
as those meeting Military Specifications
MIL-G-10324A.