Lubrication; Recommended Lubricants; Grease; Hydraulic Oil - Wittke STARLIGHT Maintenance Manual

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Lubrication

To help the various systems of your truck run
smoothly and extend the life time of the many critical
parts that affect performance, there is one thing that
you must do and that is:
LUBRICATE, LUBRICATE AND LUBRICATE!
Insufficient lubrication is a major cause of component
failure. The W
equipment, have numerous points that require regular
greasing.
Refer to the lubrication chart located on the right side
of the truck for a complete list of lube locations and the
frequency with which they should be greased
(see Figure 3-1).

Recommended Lubricants

You will find below the recommended types of
lubricants.

Grease

Any lithium-based commercial multipurpose grease
may be used.

Hydraulic Oil

The most crucial element to the hydraulic system is
the hydraulic oil. It provides the system with vitality.
The oil transports damaging contaminants to filtering
systems, lubricates and provides anti-wear protection
against component corrosion.
Regular oil changes are vital to the lifespan of hydraulic
system components. Overtime, particles in the oil will
deteriorate the hydraulic system. Observation of the
oil color change signifies oxidization and the need to
be replaced. At that time, the oil will appear cloudy or
milky. Keep in mind operational performance, load
and environmental conditions are variables that
determine the frequency of hydraulic oil renewal.
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