20LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Type of lubricant to use;
Transmission, Rear Axle, Final
Reduction, Hydraulic System Oil - ISO VG46 - 56
Engine Crankcase - Service Grade SF/CD
Lubrication Fittings - NLGI GRADE 2 EP
GREASE WITH LITHIUM SOAP
NOTE: SHIBAURA Tractor engine oil is a super
premium, heavy-duty engine oil compounded
specifically to meet the rigid requirements of
RANSOMES Tractor engines. SHIBAURA engine
oil exceeds both SF and CD requirements. It is
available from your RANSOMES Dealer. Use the
above chart to determine which SAE Grade engine
oil to use;
In areas where prolonged periods of extreme
temperatures are encountered, local lubricant
practices are acceptable, such as the use of SAE
5W in extremely cold temperatures or the use of
SAE 40 or SAE 50 in extremely high temperatures.
Consult your dealer for details of Engine Crankcase
Oil usage.
LUBRICANT STORAGE
Your RANSOMES Tractor is equipped with lubricant
filters to protect vital points from damage caused by
dirt which may enter under normal operating
conditions. Precautions must, however, be taken by
you to prevent lubricant contamination by dirt or
water during storage. Service intervals in this
section are based on the assumption that only new
oil, of the type specified, is used.
Barrels of lubricant should be kept under cover,
preferably in a clean, dry place, and should be
clearly marked to indicate the lubricant which they
contain.
When a barrel is kept in an exposed location, it
should be tilted to allow any moisture to run away
from the filler cap. Always use a clean container
when transferring oil from a barrel to the tractor and
make sure that any cap or bung, which has been
removed, is installed as soon as possible.
OPENING HOOD
Turn the nut to open position by tool, and open the
Hood. Figure 1 4.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from contact
with moving parts;
lNever open the hood while the
engine is running.
lDo not touch muffler or exhaust
pipes while they are hot; severe
burns could result.
Figure 14 - Opening Hood