Ditch Witch JT2020 - Manual (Page 164)

JT2020 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
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Recommended Lubricants/Service Key
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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” on page 195.
Item Description
DEO Diesel engine oil meeting or exceeding Cummins CES 20078, API CI-4, ACEA E-5,
JAMA DH-1, or Global DHD-1.
API American Petroleum Institute, ACEA European Automobile Manufacturer’s
Association, JAMA Japanese Automobile Manufacturer’s Association.
Use viscosity grade SAE 15W40 unless ambient temperatures below 5° F (-15° C) are
expected. Lower viscosity oils must meet the performance specifications shown above.
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 Open gear extreme pressure lubricant (p/n 256-666)
EPS Open gear extreme pressure lubricant, spray (p/n 256-034)
MPL Multipurpose gear oil meeting API service classification GL-5 (SAE 80W90)
THF Tractor hydraulic fluid, similar to Phillips 66 HG, Mobilfluid 424, 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) or D4985 (low
silicate)
Check level of fluid or lubricant
Check condition
Filter
Change, replace, adjust, service or test