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Maintenance and Lubrication Section (Pipelayer Attachment Kit) WEBM1000
Lubricant Viscosities
Maintenance and
Lubrication Section
(Pipelayer Attachment Kit)
Lubricant Viscosities
General
• Follow tractor manufacture's maintenance and
lubrication instructions for tractor service as
required.
• Follow tractor and/or winch manufacture’s
lubrication ins
tructions for the pipelayer
hydraulic
system.
• To prevent corrosion damage to the winch
in
terio
rs, if not used regularly, cycle the winches
up and down several times at least once every two
weeks.
Selecting the Viscosity
The proper oil viscosity grade is determined by the
minimum outside temperature. This is the
temperature when the machine is started and when
the machine is operated. In order to determine the
proper oil viscosity grade, refer to the "Min" column
in the table. This information reflects the coldest
ambient temperature condition for starting a cold
machine and for operating a cold machine. Refer to
the "Max" column in the table in order to select the oil
viscosity grade for operating the machine at the
highest temperature that is anticipated. Use the
highest oil viscosity that is allowed for the ambient
temperature when you start the machine.
Machines that are operated continuously should use
o
ils that
have the higher oil viscosity in the final
drives and in the differentials. The oils that have the
higher oil viscosity will maintain the highest possible
oil film thickness. Consult your dealer if additional
information is needed.