Ditch Witch JT9 - Manual (Page 129)

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JT9 Operator’s Manual
Recommended Lubricants/Service Key
CMW
®
Recommended Lubricants/Service Key
Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch
®
equipment from damage and failure. Service
intervals listed are for minimum requirements. In extreme conditions, service machine more frequently.
Use only recommended lubricants. Fill to capacities listed in “Fluid Capacities Tier 4” on page 157.
Item Description
DEO
(Tier 4
Units) Diesel engine oil meeting or exceeding Deutz specification DQC III- LA.
NOTICE: This unit is shipped from the factory with API CJ-4 DEO meeting Deutz
specification DQC II-LA. Change oil initially at 250 hours.
• Engine must use low sulfated ash, phosphorous, and sulfur (low (SAPS) oil.
• See viscosity chart.
• If oils meeting only API CJ-4 or ACEA E6/E9 are used, service interval is reduced
to 250 hours.
DEO
(Tier 4i
Units) Diesel engine oil meeting API service classification CF-4 or E1-96 and SAE viscosity
recommended by engine manufacturer (SAE 15W40)
NDO SAE 30 Non-detergent oil
MPG Multipurpose grease. Use polyurea based NLGI GC-LB Grade 1.5 or lithium based
NLGI GC-LB Grade 2.
EPG Extreme pressure grease meeting ASTM D217 and NLGI 5
EPS Extreme pressure spray lubricant
MPL Multipurpose gear oil meeting API service classification GL-5 (SAE 80W90)
THF Tractor hydraulic fluid, similar to Phillips 66 HG, Mobilfluid 423, Chevron Tractor
Hydraulic Fluid, Texaco TDH Oil, or equivalent
TJC Tool joint compound: Ditch Witch standard (p/n 259-858) or
summer grade (p/n 256-031)
DEAC Diesel engine antifreeze/coolant meeting ASTM D6210 (fully formulated)
Check level of fluid or lubricant
Check condition
Filter
Change, replace, adjust, service or test