Operation Manual – ITW GSE 6400 Tier 3
e) Engine Accessories Lubrication
1) Alternator
Most alternators contain sealed bearings and require no periodic lubrication, however,
check to make certain there are no lubrication points on your particular alternator.
2) Starter
Most starting motors are lubricated at assembly and should be re-lubricated only when
the starter is removed and disassembled, however, inspect the starter to make certain it
has no lubrication points.
3) Water
Pump
The water pump is packed at assembly and requires no periodic lubrication. Replace
pump if signs of lubricant leakage are found.
4) Fan
Pulley
The fan hub is also lubricated at assembly and requires no periodic lubrication. Replace
hub if lubricant is leaking.
f) Trailer
Lubrication
1) Wheel
bearings
Inspect each wheel bearing annually to ensure that there is sufficient grease in the
assembly.
2) Fifth Wheel Hub Bearings
Inspect the Fifth Wheel Hub bearing every three years to ensure that there is sufficient
grease in the assembly.
Paragraph
Name
Specification
Notes
d)
Grease, General Purpose
MIL-G-3545
Excludes those of sodium or soda
soap thickness.
e)
Grease, Wheel Bearing
ASTM D-4950
NLGI #2 Grade Lithium Complex EP
Grease
OM2254 Rev A
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