Service And Maintenance; 5�1 Service; 5�1�1 Fluids And Lubricants; 5�1�2 Greasing - Wallenstein WX510 Operator's Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and
safety information in the manual�
• Support the machine with blocks or safety
stands when working beneath it�
• Follow good shop practices�
- Keep service area clean and dry�
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded�
- Use adequate light for the job at hand�
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation�
Never operate the engine of the towing
vehicle in a closed building� The exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation�
• Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient
capacity for the job�
• Make sure all guards are in place and
properly secured when maintenance work
is completed�
• Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving or rotating parts�
• Clear the area of bystanders, especially
small children, when carrying out any main-
tenance and repairs or making any adjust-
ments�
5.1 SERVICE
5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1� Engine Oil:
refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for
maintenance and service information
2� Grease:
Use an SAe multi-purpose high temperature
grease with extreme pressure (eP) perform-
ance� Also acceptable is an SAe multipurpose
lithium base grease�
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3� Engine Gasoline:
Use a standard automotive unleaded gasoline
for all operating conditions�
Fuel tank capacity:
5�0 HP Honda GC160 1�8 L
5�5 HP Honda GX160 3�6 L
6�0 HP Honda GC190 1�8 L
6�5 HP Honda GX200 3�6 L
9�0 HP Honda GX270 6�0 L
4� Hydraulic Fluid Capacities:
Use a Dexron 3 Automatic Transmission Fluid�
Model
WX510, 515, 520
WX530, 540, 630, 640
WX610, 615, 620
WX910
WX950
WX980
WX920, 930, 960, 970
5� Storing Lubricants:
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only
if clean lubricants are used� Use clean contain-
ers to handle all lubricants� Store them in an
area protected from dust, moisture and other
contaminants�
5.1.2 GREASING
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a
record of all scheduled maintenance�
1� Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing�
2� Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit�
3� replace and repair broken fittings immediately�
4� If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly� Also clean lubricant passage� re-
place fitting if necessary�
Capacity
11 litres
13 litres
11 litres
16 litres
20 litres
17 litres
20 litres