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GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE:
The Maintenance chapter (Chapter 10) in
this manual has provisions for recording the dates
and hourmeter readings after lubrication or other
service has been performed; use those spaces to
keep a log for maintaining a current service inter-
val record. Proper routine lubrication is an impor-
tant factor in preventing excessive part wear and
early failure.
LUBRICANTS
The chart on this page lists the locations, temperature
ranges and recommended types of lubricants to be used
when servicing this machine. Also refer to the separate
engine manual for additional information regarding
recommended engine lubricants, quantities required
and grades.
NOTE:
Refer to “Operator Services” in the
Service and Storage chapter of this manual for
detailed information regarding periodic checking
and replenishing of lubricants.
Chapter 7
LUBRICATION
WARNING
NEVER lubricate or service this unit when any
part of the machine is in motion. ALWAYS
exercise the MANDATORY SAFETY SHUT-
DOWN PROCEDURE (p, 9,
SAFETY
chapter)
before lubricating or servicing this equipment.
Engine Crankcase Oil
Ambient Temperature
Grade*
-22°F - 104°F
(-30°C - 40°C)
SAE 5W-30
-40°F - 122°F
(-40°C - 50°C)
SAE 0W-40
-13°F - 104°F
(-25°C - 40°C)
SAE 10W-30
-13°F - 122°F
(-25°C - 50°C)
SAE 10W-40
5°F - 122°F
(-15°C - 50°C)
SAE 15W-40
*API Service Classification: CJ-4
*API Service Classification for first 100 hours on new or
rebuilt John Deere engines: CJ-4
Capacity: 15.5 quarts (14.7 L)
Diesel Fuel
IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY ultra low sulfur
diesel (ULSD) fuel with a maximum of 15
PPM sulfur content specified to EN590 or ASTM
D975.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 47 gls. (178 L)
Engine Coolant
IMPORTANT:
Use a ethylene glycol based
Extended Life Coolant and quality water mix-
ture suitable for heavy duty diesel engines. Coolant
should be a phosphate-free, silicate-free, nitrite-free
and borate-free formula with corrosion inhibitors to
provide wet sleeve liner cavitation and corrosion pro-
tection of all cooling system metals.
Factory filled with (recommended): FINAL
CHARGE 50/50 PRE-DILUTED Global Extended
Life Coolant/Antifreeze.
Axle Gear Oil
MobilFluid® 424 (recommended)
CHS Cenex Qwiklift HTB or equivalent
Capacity:
MT10044XT, MT10055XT and MT12042XT
Front Differential: 14.8 qts. (14.0 L)
Front Planetary: 1.85 qts. each (1.75 L)
Rear Differential: 14.25 qts. (13.5 L)
Rear Planetary: 1.90 qts. each (1.80 L)
Capacity:
MT6642XT and MT8044XT
Front and Rear Differential: 15.8 qts. (15.0 L)
Front and Rear Planetary: 2.6 qts. each (2.5 L)
All Grease Fittings
Use No. 2 lithium-based grease
Brake System
Uses hydraulic system oil.
Transmission Oil
Use Multi-ATF Dexron® III or equivalent
Capacity: All Models 13.75 qts. (12.9 L)
Hydraulic System Reservoir
Use Mobil DTE 15M, or an equivalent that
contains anti-rust, anti-foam and anti-oxidation
additives and conforms to ISO VG46/VG32.
Reservoir Capacity: 30 gallons (113.5 L)