Service Manual
Table Of Contents
EATON
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
MODEL
11
"REPAIR
MANUAL
NO.
7-402
I.
Fluid
Recommendations'-
A
reputable supplier can help you make
the
best selection of hydraulic fluid for use in
Eaton light duty hydrostatic transmissions.
For satisfactory operation, the following fluid conditions apply:
1. Accurate level readings can be checked only when the fluid
is
cold.
2.
If
the natural color of the fluid has become black or milky,
it
is possible that an overheating or water
3.
Proper viscosity is essential. At normal operating temperatures, the optimum range is between
4. The fluid should
be
chemically stable, incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors.
I
contaminant problem exists.
80-180
SUS
(16-40
cSt
),
and it should never fall below 60
SUS
(10
cSt
).
Specific types of fluid meeting these requirements may be:
(1)
Premium hydraulic oil
(2)
Engine crankcase
oil
(3)
Automatic transmission oil
(4)
Hydraulic transmission oil
Heprinted
with
permission
Part
#492-4310