MODEL 66-80 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR
IV. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
G. LUBRICATION
1. Crankcase (Diesel Engine)
a. Follow the engine manufacturer's maintenance schedule and the
lubricating oil specifications outlined in the CATERPILLAR OPERATION
GUIDE.
b. The lubricant shall meet the performance requirements of API Service
Classifications CD or MIL-L-2104C.
c. New engines are shipped with ASHLAND 400M+HDT 15W-40 and the
following multi-grade crankcase oils are recommended for use or
replacement in normal operation (10°F to 90°F) (-12°C to 32°C).
AMOCO 15W-40 300
ARCO 15W-40 Fleet S3 Plus
BORON (BP) 15W-40 Vanellus C Extra
CHEVRON 15W-40 Delo 400
CITGO 15W-40 C500 Plus
CONOCO 15W-40 Fleet Supreme
EXXON 15W-40 XD3
GULF 15W-40 Super Duty Plus
MOBIL 15W-40 Delvac Super
PHILLIPS 15W-40 Super HD II
SHELL 15W-40 Rotella T
SUN 15W-40 Sunfleet Super C
TEXACO 15W-40 Ursa Super Plus
UNION 15W-40 Guardol
VALVOLINE 15W-40 All Fleet
d. For operation in cold weather climate, refer to the CATERPILLAR
OPERATION GUIDE Crankcase Lubricating Oils or contact the nearest
Caterpillar representative. For Cold Weather Recommendations (CAT
bulletin #SEBU5898-06)
2. Vibration Case
The oil level is easily read through the sight glass located at the lower center of
the vibration case opposite the motor side. The proper level is to the middle of
the sight gage. DO NOT OVER FILL Lubricating oil may be added when
necessary through either of the holes in the vibration case top plate after
removing the 1" pipe plugs. To drain the case, remove a 3/4" pipe plug at
either end of the base plate. Tilt the case for complete drainage.
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