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FLUID AND LUBRICANT

SPECIFICATIONS
 Table of Contents
Fluid and Lubricant Specifications ........................................... 1
Typical Factory Fill ........................................................................................................ 1
Industry Specifications .................................................................................................. 2
Fuel ............................................................................................................................... 3
Engine Oil ..................................................................................................................... 4
Antifreeze/Coolant ........................................................................................................ 5
Electric-Powered Machines .......................................................................................... 6
Torque Converter/Transmission Fluid and Axle Oil ....................................................... 7
Fire Resistant Fluid (FRF) .......................................................................................... 10
Hydraulic Oil ................................................................................................................11
Multi-Purpose Grease ................................................................................................. 12
Brake Cooling Fluids ................................................................................................... 12

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Typical Factory Fill

NOTE: For electric-powered machines, see “Electric Powered Machines” in this document.
1. The machines are filled at the factory with the following brands of oil. These brands are
available from Petro-Canada.
2. If Petro-Canada brands are not available where the machine is operating, or if operating
conditions are unique, see “Industry Specifications” and/or the description of the fluid in
this document to determine the correct type of oil.
CAUTION: Use of lubricants which do not comply with listed requirements will cause rapid wear
and damage to machine parts.

Fuel/Lubricant Petro Canada Brand

Fuel ASTM-D 975 Grade 2D*

Engine oil Duron SAE 15W-40**

Hydraulic oil Hydrex AW46***

Antifreeze/Coolant Esso Rad Antifreeze/Coolant†

Powershift transmission oil Supertest TO-4††30W

Hydrostatic transmission oil (EJC 61/65) Hydrex AW46***

Axle oil Gear lube TOS SAE 80W-90

Multi-purpose grease Multiplex MOLY EP1

*Fuel brand is industry specification.

**Duron engine oil formerly named Super Plus.
*** Hydrex AW 46 is an upgrade of Harmony AW 46.
†EJC 115LP equipped with Detroit Diesel engine uses coolant meeting industry standard
ASTM6210.
††TO-4 is Caterpillar specification.

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Industry Specifications
1. The following lubricant chart lists components, types of lubricants, and specific
temperatures at which each lubricant may safely be used.
2. If the machine is operating in ambient temperatures not listed in the table below, see
component manufacturer’s manual for proper specifications.
3. For more information regarding the lubricants listed below, see description of each lubricant
in the following pages.
CAUTION: Use of lubricants which do not comply with listed requirements will cause rapid wear
and damage to machine parts.
NOTE: For electric-powered machines, see “Electric Powered Machines” in this document.

Component Lubricant Temperature

Below 30−90° F Above 90° F

30° F/0° C (1-32° C) (32° C)
Fuel Tank Fuel ASTM-D975 ASTM-D975 ASTM-D975
Grade 1D Grade 2D Grade 2D

*Engine Engine oil SAE 5W-40 SAE 15W-40 SAE 20W-50

Transmission, Transmission oil SAE 20 SAE 30 SAE 40

torque converter Caterpillar TO-4

Hydraulic system, Hydraulic oil or ISO/VG 32 ISO/VG 68 ISO/VG 68

hydrostatic engine oil or or or
transmission* API CC or CD SAE 10W SAE 20W20 SAE 20W20

Axles, differentials Gear oil API GL-5 MIL-L-2105C MIL-L-2105C MIL-L-2105C

and wheel ends SAE 75W-90 SAE 80W-90 SAE 85W-140

Lubrication points Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 1 or No. 0 NLGI No.2 NLGI No. 2

* EJC 61 and EJC 65 use hydraulic oil in the hydrostatic transmission.

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Fuel
1. The manufacturers of this engine only approve fuel which meets certain high standards. Use
of fuels that do not meet these standards will prevent the engine from reaching its designed
capacity. This means that the machine will be unable to provide the performance and
production needed.
2. The fuel approved comes under ASTM D975. Distillate fuels No.1-D and No.2-D
containing 0.3% or less sulphur are recommended for use on this engine.
3. The cloud point temperature of the fuel must be a minimum of 10° F (5.5° C) below
minimum ambient air temperature expected for seasonal conditions.
4. Use specification detailed in the table below to determine if current fuel supply is of the
correct standard.

Fuel Grade

Item 1D 2D
Flash point (minimum) 100° F (38° C) 125° F (52° C)

Carbon residue % (maximum) 0.15 0.35

Water and sediment % (maximum) Trace 0.05

Ash % (maximum) 0.01 0.01

Distillation temperature (90% recovery) No minimum Minimum 540° F (282° C)

Maximum 550° F (288° C) Maximum 640° F (338° C)

Viscosity at 100° F (38° C)

Kinematic (cSt) min./max. 1.3/2.4 1.9/4.1
Saybolt (SUS) min./max. -/34.4 32.6/40.1

Sulfur, % by weight maximum 0.5 0.5

Cetane No. (minimum) 40 40

Copper corrosion (ASTM D130) No. 3 (maximum) No. 3 (maximum)

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Engine Oil
1. Engine oil must be Heavy Duty Engine Oil meeting U.S. Military Specification MIL-L-
2104C.
2. For DDEC engines, European specification CCMC D4 or D5 is also acceptable.
3. For Deutz engines, European specification E1-E3/96+E4-98 is also acceptable.
4. For Caterpillar engines, Caterpillar specification TO-2 is also acceptable.
5. SAE Specification 15W-40 is suitable for ambient temperatures ranging from 5° F (-15° C)
to 95° F (35° C). For ambient temperatures outside this range, refer to table in “Industry
Specifications”, or engine manufacturer’s operating guide.
NOTE: For ambient temperatures below -4° F(-20° C), use SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 engine oil
to improve startability. These oils must conform to API CG-4.
NOTE: API is an abbreviation of American Petroleum Institute. SAE is an abbreviation of Society
of Automotive Engineers.

Engine API Specification SAE Specification

DDEC Series 60 API CH-4 SAE 15W-40

DDEC Series 50 API CG-4 SAE 15W-40

DDEC Series 40 NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE

Deutz 1012/1013 API CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, SAE 15W-40

Deutz 413/513 API CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 SAE 15W-40

Deutz 912 API CD/CE SAE 15W-40

Cat 3304/3306 API CD (MIL-L-2104D) SAE 15W-40

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Antifreeze/Coolant
1. Unless otherwise indicated by the engine manufacturer, use an ethylene glycol base solution
in concentrate form for mixing with water in 50/50 proportions.
2. The anti-freeze must be chromate compatible and contain inhibitor additives which
minimize corrosion of copper, steel, solder, brass, cast iron and aluminum.
3. The antifreeze must meet ASTM D3306 coolant specification criteria in addition to the
following:

Item Specification
Maximum Ash Content 1.9% (ASTM D119)

PH (100%) 9 (ASTM D1287)

NOTE: EJC 115LP equipped with Detroit Diesel engine uses coolant meeting industry standard
ASTM6210.
4. When mixed with water in 50/50 proportions, the solution will provide cooling system
protection to approximately -30° F (-24° C).

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Electric-Powered Machines

Electric Motor Lube

NOTE: The bearings on the electric motor are lubricated by the manufacturer before the motor is
shipped to the assembly plant. Apply 120 g of lube to bearings on drive end and other end
every 1500 hours of motor operation.
1. Use a high quality, wide temperature range grease in the electric motor bearings.
2. This specification is for lubrication of plain and roller bearing surfaces at vehicle operating
temperatures above 15° F (-9° C).
3. Grease is to NLGI No. 2 or 3 consistency grade.
4. Grease must pass ASTM D1743 rust test.
5. Grease must have ASTM dropping point temperature greater than 325° F (183° C).
6. Grease must pass ASTM D130 copper corrosion test.
7. Timken bearing OK value (kg): 15
8. Minimum dispensing temperature is -4° F (-20° C).
9. The following table is a list of suitable lube. Other lubes may be used if they also conform to
the specification above.
CAUTION: Do not use a lube with contains an EP additive, as it may damage the insulation on the
motor windings.
NOTE: Shell Alvania R3 is not available. This may be the preferred lube specified on the motor
nameplate.

Company Product
Petro-Canada Precision EMB

Shell Alvania 2

Shell Suprema RA C3

Cable Reel Slip Ring Lubricant

The cable reel slip rings arrive at the assembly plant pre-lubricated. The part manufacturer
recommends a copper anti-seize and lubricating compound formulated for extreme pressure. The
lubricant the part manufacturer uses has the following characteristics.

Item Physical Data Item Physical Data

Solubility in water 0.1% Fire extinguishing media water spray, foam, dry
chemical, carbon dioxide
Specific gravity 1.28 Materials to avoid strong mineral acids,
magnesium
Flash point 482° F Stability Stable

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Torque Converter/Transmission Fluid and Axle Oil

Important
1. EJC 61 and EJC 65 use hydraulic oil in hydrostatic transmission. See “Hydraulic Oil”.
2. The following guidelines from Spicer-Off-Highway Products Technical Service Bulletin
USA 287E Rev. 07/01 should be used in place of all other published lubricant guidelines for
transmissions, torque converters, and axles.
Torque Converter/Transmission Fluid (USA 287E Rev. 07/01)
Specification
1. Spicer - Off-Highway Products recommends the use of SAE 40 or SAE 50 lubricant that
meets CAT TO-4 requirements. In cases where vehicles must be cold-started in ambient
temperatures below 5° C, vehicle warm-up procedures must be followed before moving
vehicle or damage to the drive train components may occur.
CAUTION: Where ambient temperature variations do not allow the use of high viscosity lubricants
in transmissions, follow lubricant recommendations from Spicer-Off-Highway Products
Technical Service Bulletin USA 271E (listed on following page). Always use highest
viscosity lubricant, where overlapping grades exist, for the prevailing ambient
temperatures.
2. In severe applications where transmission and converter lubricant are at sustained
temperatures of 104° C or more, lubricant change intervals should be shortened from 1000
hours to 500 hours. Filter change interval would remain at 500 hours.
Oil Sampling and Drain Interval
1. Spicer-Off-Highway recommends that oil sampling be performed for axles and
transmissions in severe duty applications every 250 to 500 hours. Oil analysis should consist
of the following as a minimum:
• Spectrographic analysis
• Acid number
• Infrared analysis for carbon yield peak absorbance
• Physical inspection of sludge
• Viscosity check @ 100° C

Physical Property Replace Lubricant

Viscosity @ 100° C 20% increase or 20% decrease from new

Total acid number Increase of 2.0 from new.

Water 0.2% by volume

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Contaminants and Wear Metals* Axles Transmissions

Iron 250-500 PPM 125 PPM

Copper 50 PPM 350 PPM

Silicon 50 PPM 20 PPM

Aluminium 5 PPM 50 PPM

Chromium 10 PPM 5 PPM

Particulate (5 micron/15 micron) ISO 18/15 ISO 18/15

NOTE: *Wear metal analysis can provide useful information but an axle or brake should not be
removed from service bases solely on this analysis.
Torque Converter/Transmission Fluid (USA 271E Rev 04/99)
Specification
1. Torque converter/transmission lubricant must be qualified by one of the following
specifications listed in order of preference.

Manufacturer Specification
Caterpillar TO-4

John Deere J20C, D

U.S. Military MIL-PRF-2104G

Allison C-4

Dexron II equivalent-see note below.

NOTE: Dexron is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

NOTE: Dexron II equivalent is acceptable. However, it is not compatible with torque converters
or transmission equipped with graphitic friction material clutch plates.
CAUTION: Lubricants not recommended: Dexron III, engine oil, any GL-5 oils.
2. Oil Viscosity - It is recommended that the highest viscosity monograde lubricant available be
used for the anticipated ambient temperature. Typically this will be a CAT TO-4 qualified
lubricant. When large swings in ambient temperature are probable, J 20 C, D multigrades
are recommended. Multigrade lubricants should be applied at the lower viscosity rating for
the prevailing ambient temperature i.e. a 10W20 should be used where a 10W monograde is
used. If a C-4 multigrade is used in place of J20 lubricant, it is recommended that the
viscosity span no more than 10 points, i.e. 10W20.
CAUTION: Synthetic lubricants are approved if qualified by one of the above specifications. Oil
viscosity guidelines apply, but synthetic multigrades may span more than 10 points.

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NOTE: For fire resistant fluids (FRF) please contact Spicer Off Highway Products.
3. Sump Pre-heaters - Pre-heat the transmission fluid to the minimum temperature for the oil
viscosity used before engine start up.
4. Normal Oil Change Interval - Drain and refill system every 1000 hours for average
environmental and duty cycle conditions. Severe or sustained high operating temperature or
very dusty atmospheric conditions will result in accelerated deterioration or contamination.
Judgement must be used to determine the required change intervals for extreme conditions.
5. Extended Oil Change Interval - Extended oil service life may result when using synthetic
fluids. Appropriate change intervals should be determined for each transmission by
measuring oil oxidation and wear metals, over time, to determine a baseline. Wear metal
analysis can provide useful information but a transmission should not be removed from
service based solely on this analysis.
6. Filters - Service oil filter element every 500 hours under normal environmental and duty
cycle conditions. Service the high performance extended life filter element every 1000
hours or upon warning indication from the filter back pressure sensor.
7. This recommended lubricant bulletin does not apply to transmission with electronic
modulation where separate approved oils are identified.
8. Any deviation from this recommendation must have written approval from the Application
Engineering Department of Spicer Off Highway Products.
CAUTION: Select highest oil viscosity compatible with the prevailing ambient temperature on the
oil application table shown below.
Oil Specification by Ambient Temperature Range

SAE 0W20
DEXRON II or equivalent

SAE 10W
SAE 20
SAE 30
SAE 40

°C -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50

°F -40 -22 -4 14 32 50 68 88 104 122

Powershift Transmission and Torque Converter Fluid Analysis

1. Spicer-Clark-Hurth Off Highway Components Division recommends that when chemical
sampling of a powershift transmission lubrication circuit fluid is being taken that several
samples be analyzed over period of time to establish its normal base. Large changes in
particle quantity from the normal level may indicate an abnormal condition within the
transmission or its lubrication fluid. Any conclusion made of the transmission's actual
condition, or action taken by the transmission user when interpreting the sample results, is
the full responsibility of the user.

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2. The following parts per million (PPM) values represent general guidelines which may be
used for reference as a normal limit.

Element Abbreviation Specification

Iron Fe 125 PPM

Copper Cu 350 PPM

Silicon Si 20 PPM

Aluminum Al 15 PPM

Lead Pb 50 PPM

Chromium Cr 5 PPM

Axle Oil
1. Spicer-Off-Highway recommends the use of 85W140 or 80W140 lubricants that meet the
requirements of API GL-5/MT1 or MIL-PRF-2105E for all severe applications. Where
ambient temperatures are commonly over 40° C, 140W is recommended.
2. In cases where vehicles must be cold-started in ambient temperatures below -15° C for
85W140 or 15° C for 140W, vehicle warm-up procedures must be followed before moving
vehicle or damage to the drive train components could occur.

Fire Resistant Fluid (FRF)

1. The machine hydraulic system (steer, brake and implement functions) may be modified to
accept fire resistant fluid. Use only a high quality water-in-oil (invert) emulsion which will
maintain a viscosity range of 80 to 4000 SUS. Fire resistant fluid must not be used in below
freezing ambient temperatures.
CAUTION: Machines designed for petroleum based hydraulic oil can only use fire resistant fluid
with certain modifications. Consult an authorized EJC representative if considering this
conversion.

! WARNING!

Never mix FRF types, or use with other fluid types, unless approved by the equipment
manufacturer. If the fluid type is not known, the operator must consult the maintenance
supervisor before topping off the tank.

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Hydraulic Oil
1. Use petroleum base (mineral type) premium quality oil with antiwear additives.
CAUTION: The oil must contain no additives harmful to BUNA-N (Nitrile), Viton, or neoprene
rubber compounds.
2. This oil may be used in hydraulic, hydrostatic and brake actuation system within the
following conditions:
• maximum operating pressure: 3500 psi (24, 000 kPa)
• operating temperature range: 25° F to 175° F (-4° C to 73° C).
3. Engine oil being used as hydraulic oil must meet U.S. Military Specification MIL-L-46152
and American Petroleum Institute API CC or CD standards.
CAUTION: Do not use an oil that exceeds 4000 SUS at start up. Do not use an oil that drops below
80 SUS during normal operation.
4. It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to ensure that the oil is of a high quality. If
possible, obtain a copy of a manufacturer’s certified lab test report attesting to the contents,
quality and performance limits of the oils available.
5. Fluids must meet the following physical properties. All testing methods are based on ASTM
criteria.

Property Specification
Kinematic viscosity at 40° C (ASTM D445) 32 to 54 centistokes

Kinematic viscosity at 100° C (ASTM D445) 5 to 7 centistokes

Viscosity index (ASTM D2270) Minimum 90

Specific gravity at 16° C 0.84 to 0.90

Pour point (ASTM D97) Maximum -35° C

Flash point (ASTM D92) Minimum 190°C

Aniline point (ASTM D611) Minimum 100° C

Rust (ASTM D665) Pass

Foam (ASTM D892) None

Pump wear (ASTM D2882) Maximum 50mg

Oxidation resistance (ASTM D943) Pass

Emulsification (ASTM D1401) Pass

Copper corrosion (ASTM D130) Pass

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Multi-Purpose Grease
1. Use multi purpose grease which contains both 1 to 5% MOLYBDENUM DI-SULFIDE
conforming to MIL-L-7866, and a suitable corrosion inhibitor.
2. National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) Grade No. 2 is suitable for most temperatures.
NLGI No. 1 or No. 0 are suitable for extremely low temperatures.

Item Standard
Grease Extreme Pressure

Temperature range 30 to 200° F (-1.1° C TO 93° C)

Worked penetration 310-340

Dropping point 325° F (163° C)

Texture Smooth or fibrous

Resistance to centrifuging High

Brake Cooling Fluids

NOTE: The following information is from Spicer-Off-Highway Products Technical Service
Bulletin No. USA 287E, Revision 7-01. This information is included in this document with
the permission of Spicer-Clark-Hurth. This guideline should be used in place of all other
published lubricant guidelines for liquid cooled brakes.
1. Spicer-Off-Highway Products recommends that liquid cooled brake-cooling lubricant be
SAE 10W or 15W20 meeting Allison C-4 requirement. Hydraulic fluids meeting V-104C
and 35VQ25 may also be used.

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