Meritor Transmission
4700 mm 26.01.007
- Remove the fill plug from the transmission.
- Insert a finger or pipe cleaner into the transmission.
- Check that the fluid level is even with the base of the fill plug. The correct fluid capacity is established by the fill opening. If the transmission has two fill plugs, check that the fluid level is consistent at both fill plugs.
- If the transmission fluid level is low, check the transmission for leaks, and correct as needed.
- If needed, add the recommended fluid, until it is level
with the lower edge of the fill opening. See Table. for approved transmission lubricants. For more information
and a complete listing of Eaton approved lubricants, refer to the
Eaton website, www.roadranger.com . For more
information and a complete listing of Meritor approved lubricants,
refer to the ZF Meritor website, www.zf.com.
Table 1, Eaton and Meritor Approved Transmission Lubricants
Eaton and Meritor Approved Transmission Lubricants Transmission Model Lubricant Type1 Temp. Range SAE Viscosity Eaton Fuller
Synthetic transmission lubricant meeting Eaton PS-386 lubricant specification
All
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Meritor
Synthetic engine oil meeting Meritor specification 0–81, or MIL–L–2104D or E
All
50W
- Do not mix types or brands of fluid. Multiweight and extreme-pressure gear fluids are not recommended.
Table 1, Eaton and Meritor Approved Transmission Lubricants
- Clean the fill plug, install it in the transmission, then tighten it 50 lbf·ft (68 N·m).
Notice: Operating a transmission with the fluid level higher or lower than recommended can result in transmission damage. Do not overfill the transmission.
Do not mix types and brands of fluid, because of possible incompatibility. Do not use fluid additives, friction modifiers, extreme-pressure gear fluids, or multiviscosity lubricants.
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