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Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities
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Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities
General
JCB recommend that you use the JCB lubricants shown as they have been verified by JCB for use on JCB
machines. However, you could use other lubricants that are equivalent to the JCB standards and quality or
offer the same machine component protection.
Table 24. Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities
CapacityItem
L
Fluid/Lubricant JCB Part
Number
Container
Size
(1)
Fuel Tank 23.5 Diesel - -
Above -10°C (14°F): JCB Engine Oil
HP 15W/40
4001/1705 20L
Engine (Oil)
(2)
4
-20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F): JCB
Cold Climate Engine Oil EP 5W40
4001/2705 20L
Engine Coolant -
Canopy Model
4.5 JCB Antifreeze HP/Coolant/Water 4006/1120 20L
Engine Coolant -
Cab Model
5 JCB Antifreeze HP/Coolant/Water 4006/1120 20L
Track Gearbox
(each)
0.3 JCB Engine Oil HP SAE 30 (Not
Multigrade)
4001/0305 20L
Track Idler Wheels 0.025 JCB HD90 Gear Oil 4000/0305 20L
Track Rollers (bot-
tom)
0.025 JCB HD90 Gear Oil 4000/0305 20L
Up to 30°C (86°F): JCB Hydraulic
Fluid HP32
4002/1025 20LHydraulic Tank 25.4
Over 30°C (86°F): JCB Hydraulic
Fluid HP46
4002/0805 20L
Slew Ring Bearings As required JCB HP Grease 4003/2017 0.4kg
Slew Ring Gear
Teeth
As required JCB Special Slew Pinion Grease 4003/1619 0.4kg
All Other Grease As required JCB MPL-EP Grease 4003/1501 0.4kg
(1) For information about the different container sizes that are available (and their part numbers), contact your
local JCB dealer.
(2) Do not use ordinary engine oil.
Fuel
General Information
Every attempt is made to provide accurate, up to date information. By use of this document you agree that
Perkins engines company limited is not responsible for errors or omissions.
The recommendations are subject to change without notice. Contact your local Perkins distributor for the most
up to date recommendations.
Diesel Fuel Requirements
The engine performance is dependent on the use of a good quality fuel. The use of a good quality fuel will
give the following results, long engine life and acceptable exhaust emissions levels. The fuel must meet the
minimum requirements Refer to Table 25.Refer to Table 26.Refer to Table 27.