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60 Series 2WD/4WD, Model - 8560
Lub ri cat io n O il
NOTE : If diesel fuel with sulphur content
greater than 0.05% is used, reduce the service
interval by 50%.
NOTE : It is not necessary to change the
lubricant when the temperature enters into a
different range during a working day, unless
difficulty in starting is experienced.
Change oil if the tractor is not used for 6
months.
PRECAUTIONS :
After changing the oil, operate the engine at
low speed without load, for at least 5 minutes.
This will allow the oil to work into the bearings
and onto the cylinder walls.
* Factory filled oil is 15W40-CI4 and may
change in future.
From first Service onwards 15W40-CI4 Oil to
be used.
* Factory filled oil is Enclo 46 and may change
in future.
Engine Oil
Refer table A for oil specifications. Other oils can be used
if they meet minimum requirement of :
- 15W40-CI4 oil to be used.
Selecting the Viscosity of Engine Oil (EO)
During cold weather the selection of oil should be based on
the coldest anticipated operating temperature to make
starting easier.
During hot weather, selection should be based on the
highest anticipated operating temperature.
When the prevailing temperature changes substantially,
even though the regular intervals of lubricant change have
not been reached, the lubricant must be changed.
Refer Oil Specifications Chart for oil specifications at
different range of ambient temperatures.
Following oils of SAE grade 15W40 are recommended for
temperature range of -15
0 C to 50 0 C with CI4 API quality
grade.
1. Citgo - Citgard 500 15W40.
2. Exxon - XD3 Extra 15W40.
3. Chevron - Delo 400 15W40.
4. Mobil - Devlac 1300 15W40.
5. Shell - Rotella T 15W40.
6. Texaco - Ursa Super Plus 15W40.
Ambient temperature conditions in other range warrants
other SAE grade of oil as per illustration.
Fluid for Power Steering
One of the following fluids can be used in the Power
Steering System :
1. Citgo - Citgo ATF Dexron III
2. Exxon - Dexron III
3. Chevron - ATF Dexron III
4. Mobil - ATF Dexron III
5. Shell - Donax TG
6. Texaco Mercon Dexron III
7. Mobil DTE 24 - 46
8. Shell Tellus 46
9. Chevron Clarity AW 46
10. Texaco Rando HD 46