MK Diamond MK-3000 Series - Manual (Page 27)

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Due to the dusty conditions created by sawing, it is essential to check the engine air cleaner element
daily. Remove the element and shake out the accumulated dust and dirt. Wipe out dirt from the inside
cover and from the housing. Check the engine manual for washing instructions. Stocking replacement
filters is strongly recommended.
MK-3000 SERIES MAINTENANCE
ARBOR, AXLE, DRIVE UNIT AND WHEEL BEARINGS
Bearings should be greased according to the Maintenance Schedule Table on the next page.
Use of high quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF or SG. Select
the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation. For temperatures below 0ºF, 5W-
20 or 5W-30 oil is recommended. For temperatures above 0º, 10W-30 oe 10W-40 oil is recommend-
ed. Check your engine manual for other recommendations.
WARNING
DO NOT inspect when the engine is running.
Fig. 19 Expansion Tank Cap
AIR CLEANER
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE UNIT & TRANSMISSION GEARBOX
The fluid shipped in your hydrostatic transmission is a fluid having a viscosity equivalent to SAE
20W20. Mobil fluid 300 or any other oil equivalent to SAE 20W20 is preferred by Eaton Transmis-
sion. The expansion tank is marked for proper fluid level. It should be checked when unit is cold. DO
NOT allow the unit to run low on oil. If the unit is low, you can add oil by removing the cap (Figure 19).
Remove plug (Oil Gearbox Plug) and fill transmission gearbox with 80-90 SAE Gear Oil to lower edge
of fill hole.
Expansion Tank Cap
Oil Gearbox Plug