5- FUELS and LUBRICANTS
FUELS
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
Check enclosed Engine Owner ’s Manual and
closely follow their recommendations.
FILLING FUEL TANK
The Fuel Tank is located to the left of the
operator’s seat.
CAUTION
: Do not confuse the Fuel Tank
with the Hydraulic Oil Tank which is filled
through #620 Coupling on top of the
Crawler’s dash...remove #616 Breather for
filling!
Fill Fuel tank at end of each day’s operation.
Fuel tank capacity is 4.5 U.S. gallons.
CAUTION
: Handle fuel carefully. Do not fill
fuel tank when the Engine is running. Do
not smoke while you fill fuel tank or work on
fuel system.
STORING FUELS
Keep fuel in a container in a protected area.
Water and sediment must be removed before fuel
gets to the Engine. Do not depend on fuel filters
to remove water.
If possible, install a water separator at the
storage tank outlet.
Store fuel drums on their sides with plugs up.
IMPORTANT
: Keep all dirt, scale, water, or
other foreign matter out of fuel.
LUBRICANTS
ENGINE OIL
Check enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual and
closely follow their recommendations.
HYDRAULIC OIL
Use a premium quality hydraulic oil with
maximum anti-wear properties, rust and oxidation
treatment like Mobil-DTE Series 10 (ISO of 32).
An ISO of 32 is good for “oil” temperature
conditions of +5F to +170F which are considered
standard.
If the above specifications can not be found
consult with a local tractor/equipment dealership
or oil supplier for other brands of hydraulic oil
suitable for loaders, backhoe, and hydraulic drive
systems.
Fill hydraulic reservoir through coupling on top
left
of
dash,
check
level
with
#248
Dipstick...remove #616 Breather during filling!
Approximately 12.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid fill
the hydraulic reservoir to the proper level.
GREASE
Use premium quality SAE Multi-Purpose
Grease.
STORE LUBRICANTS
in clean containers in
area protected from dust, moisture, &
contamination.
