equivalent. Lubricate sparingly to avoid getting grease on
the clutch facing. Open the cover on the side of the
clutch housing (8" and 10" diameter clutch) and lubricate
the 6lutch release sleeve collar through the grease fitting
every 8hours. On the 11-1/2" diameter clutch, lubricate
the collar through the fitting on the side of the clutch
housing every 8 hours. Lubricate the clutch drive shaft
pilot bearing through the fitting in the outer end of the
drive shaft (8" and10" diameter clutch power take-offs)
every 50 hours of operation. One or two strokes with a
grease gun should be sufficient. The clutch drive shaft
pilot bearing used with the 11-1/2" diameter clutch power
take-off is pre-lubricated and does not require lubrication.
Lubricate the clutch drive shaft roller bearings through
the grease fitting in the clutch housing every 50 hours
under normal operating conditions (not continuous) and
more often under severe operating conditions or
continuous operation.
Lubricate the clutch release shaft through the fittings at
the rear of the housing every 500 hours of operation.
Lubricate the clutch levers and links sparingly with
engine oil every 500 hours of operation. Remove the
inspection hole cover on the clutch housing and lubricate
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the clutch release levers and pins with a hand oiler. To
avoid getting oil on the clutch facing, do not over lubricate the clutch release levers and pins.
Check the clutch facing for wear every 500 hours. Adjust the clutch if necessary.
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Check the oil level in the Torqmatic converter and supply tank daily. The oil level must be checked while the converter is
operating, the engine idling and the oil is up to operating temperature (approximately200F). If the converter is equipped
with an input disconnect clutch, the clutch must be engaged. Check the oil level after running the unit a few minutes.
The oil level should be maintained at the proper level on the dipstick. If required, add hydraulic transmission fluid type
"C-2" (Table 1). Do not overfill the converter as too much oil will cause foaming and high oil temperature.
The oil should be changed every 500 hours of operation. Also, the oil should be changed whenever it shows traces of
dirt or effects of high operating temperature as evidenced by discoloration or strong odor. If the oil shows metal
contamination, contact an
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Prevailing Ambient
Recommended Oil Specification
Temperature
Above
Hydraulic Transmission Fluid, Type
-10F (-23C)
C-2.
Below
Hydraulic Transmission Fluid, Type
-10F (--23C)
C-2. . Auxiliary preheat required to
raise temperature in the sump to a
temperature above -10F. (-23C)
TABLE 1
authorized Detroit Diesel Allison Service Outlet as this usually requires disassembly. Under severe operating conditions,
the oil should be changed more often.
The converter oil breather, located on the oil level indicator (dipstick), should be cleaned each time the converter oil is
changed. This can be accomplished by allowing the breather to soak in a solvent, then drying it with compressed air.
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