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Maintenance Maintenance Chart

Semi-annually

As Indicated
Quarterly

Annually
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Task

Check hydraulic pressures √

Check truck fluid levels √
Bleed moisture from air tank √
Check tires √
Check hydraulic oil √
Bleed moisture from hydraulic tank √
Check differential cylinder rod packings √
Inspect bolts on Rock Valve and rams √
Grease Rock Valve and agitator bearings √
Grease Rollix bearing and hollow pin √
Check optional auto greaser reservoir √
Fill optional auto greaser reservoir √
Inspect for damage and leaks √
Check if maintenance is due √
Grease boom zerks √
Check pipewall thickness √
Check oil in optional air compressor √
Check Rock Valve tension nut √
Inspect cutting ring/rotate if needed √
Lubricate mechanical moving parts √
Check tapered bend wedge bolt √

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Semi-annually

As Indicated
Quarterly

Annually
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Task

Check boom slewing gearcase oil level √

Clean slewing gearcase breather cap √
Check function of mechanical boom brake √
Clean and repack rollix gear √
Inspect the turret bolts for tightness √
Check fluid in distribution gearcase √
Check unit mounting hardware √
Check and adjust hydraulic pressures √
Check hydraulic oil cooler fins √
Check drive pinion mounting screw √
Change oil in optional air compressor √
Change hydraulic oil for temp. reasons √
Check the accumulator pre-charge Δ Δ √
Change oil in distribution gearcase - Δ √
Change oil in boom slewing gearcase √
Test dirty filter lamp circuit √
Change hydraulic oil for age reasons √
Clean optional compressor √
Change corrosion inhibitors √
Periodic - structural inspection √
Change main return oil filter √
Change high pressure oil filter √
Change water system inline filter √

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Operator’s Checklist for Unit#_________________________ Week Ending_________________________

Task Mon Tues Wed Thurs Friday Comments
Perform DOT pre-trip inspection
Print

Check hydraulic pressures

Check truck fluid levels
Bleed moisture from air tank
Check tires
Check hydraulic oil
Bleed moisture from hydraulic tank
Check differential cylinder rod packings
Inspect bolts on rock valve and rams
Grease rock valve and agitator bearings
Grease boom bearings and hollow pin
Fill optional auto greaser reservoir
Inspect for damage and leaks

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Perform post-trip inspection
Operators Check list for Weekly Maintenance (Ex.)

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Size Comparison of Particles

SCREEN SIZES
U.S. SIEVE NUMBER OPENING (micro-meters) OPENING (inches)
50 297 0.0117
60 238 0.009
70 210 0.0083
100 149 0.0059
140 105 0.0041
200 74 0.0029
270 53 0.0021
325 44 0.0017
PAPER 10 0.00039
PAPER 5 0.00019

SIZES OF FAMILIAR OBJECTS

SUBSTANCE MICRO-METERS INCHES
Grain of Table Salt 100 0.004
Human Hair 70 0.0027
Lower Limit of Visibility 40 0.00158
White Blood Cell 25 0.001
Talcum Powder 10 0.0004
Red Blood Cell 8 0.0003
Bacteria (average) 2 0.00008

149 mm
(100 Mesh)

SIZES IN MICRO-METERS
(Magnification 500x) 74 mm
(200 Mesh)

44 mm
(325 Mesh)

25 mm

10 mm
5 mm
2 mm
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Filtration Ratings Filter Facts

• Fine Filters have ΔP
Nominal Rating • Fine filters have long life
An arbitrary micrometer value indicated by the filter • Harmful particles cannot be seen
manufacturer. Due to lack of reproducibility, this rating • 1 micron nominal filters pass 10 micron particles
is deprecated. • Fine filters remove silt, not additives
• Metal mesh breathers allow airborne ingression
Absolute Rating • New oil can be very dirty
The diameter of the largest hard spherical particle that
will pass through a filter under specified test
BETA RATINGS
conditions. This is an indication of the largest opening
in the filter element. Particles in this range (and smaller) should {
pass through the filter.
Filtration Ratio(βn)
The ratio of the number of particles greater than a
given size (n) in the influent fluid to the number of
particles greater than the same size (n) in the effluent
fluid.
Particles in this range (and larger) should
be removed by the filter.

β X = 200
{
example: β12 = 200.
This means that for every 200 particles of
HOW BETA WORKS 12 microns or larger that hit the
media, 1 will make it through.

IN OUT β= IN
OUT

PARTICLES > 5 m UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM

FILTER IN OUT β5 FLOW

FILTER A 10,000 5000 2 β X = 75

example: β12 = 75.
FILTER B 10,000 100 100 This means that for every 75 particles of
12 microns or larger that hit the
FILTER C 10,000 1 10,000
media, 1 will make it through.
S0023.eps (225 particles shown entering, 3 coming out)

The filtration ratio or Beta is calculated by dividing the

number of particles entering the filter by the number of
particles exiting the filter. β5 represents the filtration
ratio at 5 micrometers or the ratio of upstream to the
downstream particles larger than 5 micrometers. UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM

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Fluid Contamination and

Control Control Methods
• Built in
The sources of contamination in hydraulic and
a. Clean all components before installation
lubricating systems are divided into three general
categories. The degree of importance of each source b. Use only straight thread fittings or flange fit-
depends on: system design, operating environment, and tings
maintenance practices c. Flush new systems with high efficiency filters
• Ingressed
Primary sources of contamination a. Use reservoir breather filters that are as fine as
• Bulit-In Contamination (dirt, shavings, slag, and the system filters
etc. that may be present during assembly). b. Use high quality seals in all system compo-
nents
• Ingressed Contamination (is an environmental c. Always keep maintenance environment clean
type which happens during routine servicing or d. Pre-filter the new oil prior to dispensing to tank
from lack of maintenance). • Internally Generated
a. Always use fine "silt control" filters
• Internally Generated Contamination (occurs b. Use specified lubricants for components
from the rubbing and grinding of all moving parts c. Eliminate water from the system to reduce rust
inside each and every component of the system).

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Handling, Storing & Dispensing and snow. The proper storing position of an oil drum
is: drum should be laid on it’s side with the bungs
Lubricating fluids approximately horizontal and at the lowest point. In
To obtain optimum performance from oil, proper this position, water and moisture cannot collect in the
handling, storing and dispensing is required. These chime and because the bungs are below the level of the
steps are necessary to preserve the integrity of the drum’s contents, the incidence of water being drawn
product. It is uneconomic to buy a high quality into the drum from normal breathing is greatly
lubricant and then permit degradation through reduced. For maximum protection, drums should be
contamination. stood on end with bungs down on a well-drained
surface. In circumstances when all the aforementioned
Unless simple precautions are observed, contamination
storing methods are impractical, drum covers should be
of lubricants can occur during storage; or during
used. Covers are available in both metal and plastic.
transfer of oil from the original container to the
Drums with a bung on the side should be stored either
dispensing equipment; or during dispensing of oils to
on their end, or on their side with the bung facing
the equipment to be lubricated. Pumps, oil cans,
down. Regardless of the position, drums should
measures, funnels and other dispensing equipment
always be placed on blocks or racks several inches
must be kept clean at all times and covered when not in
from the ground to avoid contact with moisture or
use.
standing water.
Storing oil drums, fill carts, or other containers outside
When drums must be stored outside with the bung end
of climate controlled areas is a poor practice. Water
upward, they should be blocked up in a manner that
and moisture may get into the drum around the bungs
will keep the drum teetered to provide sufficient
and contaminate or destroy the drum’s contents. A
draining of water. The drum should be rotated on the
drum standing on end with the bungs facing up can
blocks so that any water collecting on the top of the
collect rain water or condensation inside the chime.
drum surface does not come in contact with or
This water can gradually be drawn in around the bungs
submerge the bung openings.
by the breathing of the drum as the ambient
temperature rises and falls. This can occur even with Before opening a drum that has been stored outside, the
bungs drawn tight and the tamper-proof seals in place. bung and chime areas should be cleaned thoroughly to
In addition, the dirt and rust that can accumulate inside eliminate the hazard of collected rust, scale and dirt
the chime and around the bungs may contaminate the from falling into the drum.
drum’s contents when the drum is opened for use. Always use the oldest oil first. The probability of
As a general rule, lubricants in drums smaller than 16 oxidation, contamination and attack by heat and cold,
gallon capacity should never be stored outside. increase with age. If the oil quality is suspect due to
However if drums must be stored outside, a temporary long periods of storage, have the oil analyzed before
shelter or lean-to, and/or a waterproof tarpaulin is using it.
highly recommended for protecting the drum from rain

SUN
standing
RAIN
water
chime bungs

COOL air space WARM powerful COOLING

air space
reduced suction
created
Contaminating
Clean oil in sealed Oil and air in drum water is drawn into
drum as delivered expand from heat drum through the
and then stored exposure forcing bungs when oil
outside standing air out through top water and air cools and
on end contracts
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Hydraulic Oils gets. The lower the ISO VG number the thinner the oil
and the lower the pour point of the oil. On the other
General information relates to all hydraulic oils. hand, the thinner the oil, the lower the temperature will
Specific information contains hydraulic oil have to be before it breaks down the lubricating film
recommendations for Schwing concrete pumps. that protects your components.
The quality of the oil needed for use in a Schwing
General information concrete pump is rated in the DIN system. The ratings
Hydraulic oils are rated for viscosity, heat dissipation, have to do with the chemical additive package that is
foaming characteristics, pour point, antiwear additives, introduced into the oil. Both the DIN rating HLP and
anticorrosive additives, lubricating qualities, HV qualities are approved for use in our concrete
compressibility, temperature range, temperature pumps.
stability, and other functions. Although many different
brands of oil meet these specifications, they may use Specific information
different chemical additive packages to achieve the end All concrete pumps leave the Schwing factory filled
result. For this reason, you should not mix two with Texaco Rando HD 46 hydraulic oil, which has an
different brands of oil. The additive package from one ISO viscosity rating of VG 46. Rando HDZ 46, an
brand may be incompatible with the additive package extended-viscosity oil designed for use under severe
from the other, rendering both packages useless. conditions, is available on request. If you want your
Recently a few manufacturers have introduced new concrete pump filled with a different brand or
biodegradable hydraulic oils onto the market. These different viscosity oil, you should specify it when
oils are based on vegetable extracts instead of mineral ordering.
extracts. They are considered safer for the environment Many other brands of oil have been approved for use in
in the event of a spill, although the additive packages Schwing concrete pumps, including:
are not inert. One brand, Mobil EAL 224-H, has been
accepted for use in Schwing pumps, and other brands • Mobil DTE
are under consideration and testing. These oils must • Shell Tellus oil
not be mixed with mineral-based hydraulic oils, even in • BP Energol
very small amounts. If you will be pumping a job in an
• Aral Vitam
environmentally sensitive location and want to use this
type of hydraulic oil, please contact the Schwing • Esso Nuto
Service Department at (651) 429-0999 for instructions • Esso Univis
on making the change from mineral oil.
• Total Azolla
Viscosity of hydraulic oil is similar in concept to the
• Wintershall Wiolan
different weights of motor oil. For example, in the
winter you may run 5W-30 in your car, while in the The order of the brands listed is not significant. Any oil
summer you run 10W-40. The same is true for that meets the quality and viscosity standards described
hydraulic systems. If you live in a climate where the above can be used.
weather is changing from extremely hot conditions to
extremely cold conditions, you should consider
changing the weight of the hydraulic oil that you use
by the season. The International Standards
Organization (ISO) has developed a method of grading
hydraulic oils for viscosity. For summer in northern
North America, we recommend ISO VG 46 weight oil,
while in the winter we recommend ISO VG 32 or even
VG 22, depending on how cold it gets in your area. For
southern North America and Central America, we
recommend ISO VG 46 for the winter and ISO VG 68
or VG 100 for the summer, depending on how hot it

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Hydraulic Oils When to change your hydraulic oil
VG 32 = Winter application conditions in Central Change your hydraulic oil at least once a year. If you
Europe. use good filters, and change them when they are dirty,
VG 46 = Summer application conditions in Central the oil will be clean even after a year. The chemical
Europe. additive packages that give the oil its properties will
break down with time, however and no amount of
VG 68 = Excessive heat indoors application or in the
filtration will bring them back.
Tropics.

ISO viscosity / DIN quality VG 32 / HLP VG 46 / HLP VG 68 / HLP

ARAL - VITAM GF 32 GF 46 GF 68
BP - ENERGOL HLP 32 HLP 46 HLP 68
ESSO - NUTO H 32 H 46 H 68
MOBIL - DTE 24 25 26
SHELL - TELLUS OIL 32 46 68
TOTAL - AZOLLA ZS 32 ZS 46 ZS 68
TEXACO - RANDO OIL HD* A-32 B-46 C-68
WINTERSHALL - WIOLAN HS 32 HS 46 HS 68

* Factory Fill oil at Schwing America Inc.

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Hydraulic Oil Viscosity Chart • The minimum permissible viscosity represents the
warmest temperature at which the oil will still be
The illustration below shows the relationship between thick enough to provide lubrication and sealing.
the oil temperature and its viscosity. As you can see, Anything warmer, and the components will have
the oil gets thicker when the temperature is low and metal-to-metal contact (thermal breakdown).
thinner as the temperature rises. • The optimum operating viscosity is the range of oil
• The cold start limit represents the coldest thickness at which the oil works best (thin enough
temperature at which the oil is thin enough to flow to flow easily yet thick enough to protect the
into the hydraulic pumps. Anything colder, and system components).
the pumps would not be able to suck in the oil An example of how to read a chart for VG-46 oil is
(cavitation). given in the chart below. The chart shows the cold start
limit as -8°C (18°F) and the minimum permissible
viscosity as 90°C (194°F). The optimum range is 50°-
76°C.

Temperature of Hydraulic Oil

(°C)
Cold Start Limit
(very thick oil)
Water freezes

Water boils
VG
VG 2
VG 2
VG 6
VG 8
2
3
4
6
10
0

Optimum
Operating
Viscosity
temp chart.eps

Minimum permissible
viscosity
(°C)
(°F)
°C = degrees Celsius
°F = degrees Fahrenheit S0027.eps

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Lubrication Prefix Codes “Industrial” gear lubricant codes

CLP An "industrial" gear lubricant oil with
Standard codes used additives to improve corrosion protection,
API American Petroleum Institute aging stability, and protection against wear in
areas with many types of friction, and to
BI Main Association of the German increase gear stability under load. Meets
Construction Industry. As an alternative to DIN 51517.
the recommended lubricants and operating
agents, the standard lubricants with this Vehicle gear box oil codes
prefix may be substituted. GO 90 BI standard lubricant, a gear box oil that
DIN Deutche Industrie Norm (German Industry meets API-GL 5.
Norm) MIL-L-2105B Motor vehicle gear lubricant oil for
ISO International Standardization Organization hypoid bevel gear lubrication under
highest demands in gears and axles.
MIL-L American Military Standard for Lubricants Roughly corresponds to API-GL 5.
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers Compressor oil codes
VG Viscosity in millimeters 3/s @ 10° F (40° C) VDL Mineral oil for air compressors with additives
to improve corrosion protection and aging
Hydraulic oil codes stability. Coke residue after aging is no more
API-CD Engine oil for heavily loaded diesel engines than 3%. Meets DIN 51532.
with or without superchargers. Grease codes
EO BI standard lubricant, a quality engine oil. KP 2 K Grease for high pressure load; in working
HLP Hydraulic oils with additives to improve temperature range from -20° C to 140° C;
corrosion protection, aging stability, and worked penetration from 265 to 295; and
protection against wear in areas with many minor or no changes due to presence of water.
types of friction. Meets DIN 51524. MPG-A BI standard lubricant, a grease in accordance
Temperature Range: 0° F up to 180° F. to KP 2 N. Meeting more requirements than
HV Hydraulic oils with low viscosity- KP 2 K and K 2 K.
temperature dependance, otherwise like If hydraulic oil of another manufacturer is to be used,
HLP. Meets DIN 51524. Temperature or oil of a different type; e.g. HP instead of HLP, a
Range: -30° F (-34° C) up to 180° F (82° C). complete oil change is necessary.
VG 32 Oil viscosity for winter application Mixing different viscosities of oil of the same
conditions in Northern USA or Central manufacturer is permissible in some cases. Consult the
Europe. oil manufacturer to be sure, and take into account that
VG 46 Oil viscosity for summer application the new viscosity is dependent on the ratio of the
conditions in Northern USA or Central mixture.
Europe. All hydraulic oil should be filtered from the storage
VG 68 Oil viscosity for extremely high temperatures container to the concrete pump hydraulic system. This
such as in the tropics, or within very hot filtering must be performed with a filter rated at 10
enclosed rooms. micron.
VG 220 Corresponds approximately to SAE 90 for For additional information on oil and specific
Industrial Gear Lubrication. viscosities, refer to Service Bulletin G112/84 and 103/
97.

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Lubrication Recomendations
Industrial Gear Lubricant Oil

ISO viscosity / DIN quality VG 220 / CLP

ARAL DEGOL BG 220, DEGOL BMB 220

BP ENERGOL GR-XP 220

ESSO SPARTAN - EP 220

MOBIL MOBILGEAR 630

SHELL OMALA OIL 220

TEXACO MEROPA 220

WINTERSHALL WIOLAN - IT 220

BI -

Motor Vehicle Gearbox Oil

ISO viscosity / MIL-L quality 90 (85w-90) / 2105 B

ARAL GEARBOX OIL HYP

BP ENERGEAR HYPO 90, HYPOGEAR 90

ESSO GEAR OIL GX-D, GEAR OIL GX

MOBIL MOBILUBE HD

SHELL SPIRAX HD, SPIRAX MB

TEXACO GEARTEX EP-C

WINTERSHALL WIOLAN HYPOID GEARBOX OIL 90

BI GO 90

The gear lubricant oils Industrial and Motor Vehicle are Under extreme conditions, please inquire as to
suitable for continuous ambient temperatures of suitability. The viscosity class ISO-VG 220 roughly
approximately -10° C to approximately +40° C. corresponds to SAE 90.

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Compressor Oil
VG 100 = AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 0° C to +10° C
VG 150 = AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ABOVE +10° C

ISO viscosity / DIN quality VG 100 / VDL VG 150 / VDL

ARAL MOTANOL - HE 100 MOTANOL - HE 150

BP ENERGOL - RC 100 ENERGOL - RC 150

MOBIL RARUS 427 RARUS 429

SHELL CORENA - H 100 CORENA - H 150

TEXACO COMP. OIL - EP 100 COMP. OIL - EP 150

WINTERSHALL WIOLAN - CD 100 WIOLAN - CD 150

Operating the compressor below 0° C may only be For an explanation of the various lubricant prefix codes
done according to manufacturer’s specifications. for determining suitable lubricant substitutes, refer to
page 11 of this section in this Service Manual.

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Filling Capacities
Hydraulic Reservoirs

Model System 1 & 2 System 3

BPL 500 66 gallons

BPA 750 37 gallons

BPA 750-18/1000 75 gallons

BPL 750/1000 66 gallons

BPA 2000 100 gallons

BPL 2000 120 gallons

BP 3000/3001 126 gallons

BP 4000 126 gallons

BPL 4000

BP 5000 126 gallons

BP 8000 126 gallons

KVM 17M 102 gallons

S 17 130 gallons

KVM 23M

KVM 23-4H 102 gallons 26.5 gallons

KVM 24-4 102 gallons 26.5 gallons

KVM 25
KVM 26M

KVM 26-4

KVM 28M 102 gallons 26.5 gallons

KVM 28 XL 125 gallons

S 28 X 98 gallons

S 31 XT 127 gallons

KVM 32M 132 gallons

KVM 32 XL 127 gallons

S 34 X 127 gallons

KVM 36M 147 gallons

KVM 36XL 127 gallons

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Model System 1 & 2 System 3

KVM 39X 127 gallons

S 39/41 SX 110 gallons

KVM 42M 147 gallons

S 42 SX 169 gallons

S 45/47 SX 169 gallons

S 52 SX 153 gallons

KVM 52/55 M 206 gallons

S 58/61 SX 153/180 gallons

SPB Power Pack 30 gallons

Slew Drives

Schwing Model Model Part Number Liters

S 17 NA NA NA

KVM 32 XL ZHP 10072000 2.25 liters

KVM 36M ZHP 3.19 10150116 3.0 liters

S 34X/KVM 36X ZHP 3.19 10117070 3.0 liters

S 36/39/42 SX ZHP 3.20 10204704 4.0

KVM 39X ZHP 3.20 10174652 5.0 liters

KVM 42M ZHP 3.20 10150115 4.5 liters

DVM 42M ZHP 3.21L 10013890 5.0 liters

S 45/47 SX ZHP 3.20 10174104 4.0 liters

KVM 52 M ZHP 3.25 10154423 3.7 liters

S 52 SX ZHP 3.25 10188099 9.2 liters

S 58/61 SX ZHP 3.25 10188099 9 liters

Transmissions

Model Number Quarts/Liters

ZF Model WSK 400 21.5 quarts

ZF Model 4-S-150 GPA 20 quarts

ZF Model 16-S-190 A 20 quarts

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Gear Boxes

Model Number Quarts/Liters

STEYR Model VG2000 9 quarts

STEYR VG2000 w/cooler 10 quarts

STIEBEL Model 4190 NA

STIEBEL Model 4193 4.5 Liters

STIEBEL Model 4194 5.5 Liters

STIEBEL Model 4195 3.0 Liters

STIEBEL Model 4196 3.8 Liters

STIEBEL Model 4252 NA

STIEBEL Model 4400 NA

FABCO Transfer Case NA

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Spicer Transmisions of over-the-road service, but not exceeding 4000 miles.

In off-highway use, the oil change should be made
after 24 elapsed hours, but not exceeding 100 elapsed
Lubrication Specs
hours of service.
To ensure proper lubrication and operating
There are many factors that influence the following oil
temperatures in these units, it is important that the
change periods and we have not specified a definite
proper lubricants be used and that correct oil levels be
mileage interval.
maintained.
In general, it is suggested that a drain and flush period
Recommended Lubricants be scheduled every 20,000 miles for normal over-the-
road service. Off-highway service usually requires an
The following lubricants are recommended for use in
oil change every 30 days. The oil level in the
all SPICER Unit Power Transmissions, Auxiliary
transmission should be checked every 2000 miles (on-
Transmissions, and Transfer Cases.
highway), or every 24 hours (off-highway). The
1. Above 0° F, use SAE 50, 40, or 30 heavy duty correct oil level in all SPICER transmissions is
engine oil, API service classification MS, DG, DM, established by the filler plug opening.
or DS.
TO REFILL: Remove all dirt around the filler plug
2. Below 0° F, use SAE 30 heavy duty engine oil, before unscrewing plug; then refill with new oil of a
API service classification MS, DG, DM, or DS. grade recommended for the present season and
DO NOT USE EXTREME PRESSURE prevailing service. Fill to the bottom of the level-
ADDITIVES - such as found in multi-purpose or rear testing plug positioned on the side of the transmission.
axle type lubricants. These additives are not required
in SPICER transmissions, and may in some cases Over-Filling
create transmission problems. Multi-purpose oils as a Do not over-fill the transmission. Over-filling usually
group have; relatively poor oxidation stability, a high results in oil breakdown due to excessive heat and
rate of sludge formation, and a greater tendency to aeration from the churning action of the gears.
react on or corrode the steel or bronze parts within the Breakdown of the oil will result in heavy varnish and
unit. sludge deposits that plug up oil ports and build up on
splines and bearings. Also, overflow from overfilling
Oil Changes of oil usually escapes onto clutch or parking brake
SPICER recommends an initial oil change and flush area, causing additional trouble.
after the transmission is placed in actual service. This
oil change can be made any time following 1000 miles

TRANSMISSION CAPACITY MODEL (PINTS) TRANSMISSION CAPACITY MODEL (PINTS)

UNIT POWER TRANSMISSIONS UNIT POWER TRANSMISSIONS (cont)

3152, 3153 10 8251, 8255, 8753, 8755 24

5652 13 1062, 1262, 1263, 1010 28
5662 17 *1211 10
5752, 5753 15 Auxiliary Unit 10
5852, 5853 15 *1020 28
6352, 6354 17 Auxiliary Unit 10
6452, 6453, 6454, 6455, 6456 17 8440, 8445, 8842, 8844 16
6852, 6853, 6854, 6855 17 * These transmissions have separate oil suppliers. Each pod must be selected and filled separately.
7016, 7216 (4x4) 28 AUXILIARY TRANSMISSIONS
7352 18
7452, 7453 18 5831 4
8012, 8212, 8512 (4x3) 36 6041 8
8016, 8216, 8516, 8716 (4x4), P8516, P8716 36 7041 11
8041, 8045, 8542, 8544 16 7231 8
8051, 8055, 8553, 8555 24 8031, 8035 12
8052, 8054, 8552, 8554 24 8431, 8345, P8341, P8345 12
8241, 8245, 8742, 8744 16 9341 18
9441 12
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ZF Transmissions oil. (Please ask the oil supplier to certify fulfillment of

these conditions).
Lubrication Specs In torrid zones, oil grades SAE 85 W/90 or SAE 90
• ZF-Synchromesh gearboxes can be used if the grades 80 W, 80 W/85 W or 80 W/90
are not available.
• ZF-Constant mesh gearboxes W/splitter group &
range change gearboxes If these gear oils cannot be obtained, engine oils SAE-
• ZF-Gearboxes with disc-clutch operated NMV 30 or SAE-40 in accordance with specification API-
CC, CD, SE, SF, or MIL-L-2104 C, MIL-L-2104 D,
• ZF-Transfer gearboxes
MIL-L-46152 A & B should be used as a substitute. In
The oil grades listed on the following page are in this case, intervals between oil changes are to be
accordance with specification MIL-L-2105 and API reduced by half. NOTE! Multi-grade engine oils ARE
classification GL-4. Gear oils of viscosity group SAE NOT approved.
80 W, must be used.
THE SELECTOR TRANSMISSION MUST BE
These oils are partly available in viscosity grades SAE FILLED WITH OIL WHICH CONFORMS TO THE
80 W/85 and SAE 80 W/90. These multi-grade gear FOLLOWING LUBRICANT LIST: TE-ML 02 (API
oils can be used instead of SAE 80 W, under the GL-4, SAE 80W) UNIT CAPACITY =
condition that in addition to the EP additives, (the type APPROXIMATELY 20 QUARTS
and concentration of which are specified by ZF), any
other dissolved components (VI-Improver, Pour point
depressant) DO NOT exceed 2% (weight) of the basic

TE-ML 10
APPROVED LUBRICANTS
TRANSMISSION FOR SERVICE FILL
16 S 151 +WSK 4 S 120 GP +WSK Engine oils
16 S 160 (A) +WSK 4 S 150 GP (A) +WSK - API CD / CE / CF / SF / SG
16 S 190 (A) +WSK S 6-65 +WSK - MIL-L-2104C / -D / -E
16 S 220 (A) +WSK S 6-90 +WSK - MIL-L-46152C / -D / -E
16 S 221 +WSK 9 S 75 +WSK -SAE 20W-20
16 S 251 +WSK 9 S 109 +WSK
16 S 150 +WSK

3 DS 18 +WSK 244 Engine oils

- API CD / CE / CF / SF / SG
- MIL-L-2104C / -D / -E
- MIL-L-46152C / -D / -E
- SAE 10W for ambient temperatures above-10ßC, (14ßF)
- SAE 30 for ambient temperatures above-10ßC, (14ßF)

Add Add

Dip Stick
Oil Level
Indicator Plug

Drain Drain

Drain Drain
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Steyr Gear Boxes Remove the level checking plug at position #3, if
no oil comes from the port, start to dispense new
oil into the filling port until oil starts to over-flow
Lubrication Specs
out the checking port, then replace all plugs and
1. Steyr specifies 85-140 weight gear oil and strongly tighten.
advises a change of gear oil on all their transfer
5. With this method, proper oil filling is achieved
cases every 3300 hours or once per year.
without over-filling.
2. Whenever leakage of gear oil is discovered,
preventative measures must be taken. Transfer Case Gear Oil Capacities are as
3. Operating the transfer case with too low an oil Follows:
level WILL result in severe damage to the unit. • Model VG2000 w/o cooler ...........2.25gal/8.5 liters
4. IMPORTANT! A proper oil level check can only • Model VG2000 w/cooler ..............2.50gal/9.5 liters
be done by dispensing new oil into the filling port
at position #1, be sure that vehicle is on level
surface before removing any port plugs.

4 - Breather

1 - Oil Filler Plug

2 - Oil Drain Plug

3 - Oil Level Plug

2 - Oil Drain Plug
(only for models with oil cooler)
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Stiebel Gear Boxes 5. Subsequent oil changes should occur every 2000
operating hours or at least, every 12 months.
Lubrication Specs 6. The oil type and quality approved by Stiebel is
determined by the following index. In situations
1. Reducers are supplied without oil. For filling
when an oil from this index cannot be acquired, use
capacity, please see data on the gear plate.
EP SAE 90 with viscosity 220 cST at 40° C.
2. Refilling is only necessary in case of oil leakage
7. Special conditions and applications will require
due to defective seals or defective gear case
special lubricants. Consult the gear manufacturer
gaskets. Such defects should be repaired
for special recommendations.
immediately.
• GEAR OIL SAE 90 (or as we call it: 90W) IS A
3. First change of oil should be after 200 operating
SINGLE RANGE OIL.
hours.
• GEAR OIL SAE 85-90 IS A MULTIGRADE OIL.
4. Drain the old oil immediately after the stopping of
• EITHER OF THESE OILS MAY BE USED
reducer operation, while oil is still warm. Prior to
refilling the gear case, dispense some new oil into
the top of case to flush remaining old oil out.

ARAL Aral Degol BG 220, or Aral Degol BMB 220, or Aral Getriebeol EP 90

BP BP Energol GR-XP 220, or BP Getriebeoel EP SAE 90, or BP Gear Oil 90 EP

COLYPSOL UK-ECUBSOL OL 8050, or UK-ECUBSOL OL DB 90

CHEVRON Universal Gear Lubricant E SAE 85W-90, or Non-Leaded Gear Compound 220

ESSO SPARTAN EP 220, or ESSO GETRIEBEOEL GP-D 90, or ESSO GEAR OIL GP 90

MOBIL Mobilgear 630, or Mobil SHC 630, or Mobilube GX 85W-90-A

SHELL Shell Spirax EP 90, or Shell Omala Ol 220

TEXACO Meropa 220, or Geartex EP-D SAE 85W/90, or Geartex EP-A SAE 85W/90

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FABCO Gear Boxes

Lubrication Specs

Lubricating Oil for Fabco TC-143 Transfer Case

LUBRICATION OIL CHANGE
The transfer case lubricant should be changed on all
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS new transfer cases after the first 3,000 to 5,000 miles
(on-highway), or the first 40 hours (off-highway):
On Highway Vehicles thereafter, oil changes should be done at the following
intervals:
1. Heavy-Duty Engine Oil:
Temperature Grade On Highway Service...........10,000-15,000 miles
Above + 10 F SAE 50 Off-Highway Service (Logging, dirt moving, mining,
Below + 10 F SAE 30 and associated operations)..500-750 hr.
Be sure to specify heavy-duty type MIL-L-2104B
specifications. The recommended oil change and inspection periods
are based on the average use and operating
2. Mineral Gear Oil: conditions that the unit may encounter. It is suggested
that the individual owner make a periodic lab analysis
Temperature Grade
of the lubricant to determine contamination based on
Above + 10 F SAE 90 the unit’s specific operating conditions. With this data,
Below + 10 F SAE 80 the oil change and inspection periods can be better
Must be inhibited against corrosion, oxidation, and determined.
foam.
DRAINING THE OIL
3. MIL-L-2105B E.P. Oil, except sulfer-chlorine-lead
type: Draining is best accomplished after the vehicle has
Temperature Grade been operated briefly, allowing the oil to become warm
Above + 10 F SAE 90 and flow more freely. Remove both drain and fill plugs.
Below + 10 F SAE 80 Allow the housing to empty completely. Before the unit
is refilled, it should be thoroughly flushed with clean
Extreme pressure oils under some conditions might flushing oil or kerosene.
form carbon deposits on gears, shafts, and bearings,
which will result in transfer case malfunctions and If the unit is equipped with an oil pump, the lube oil
premature failure. It is suggested that if these filter should be replaced whenever the oil is changed.
conditions exsist, and E.P. oil is being used, a change The element is of the spin-on type. A film of clean oil
should be made to mineral gear oil or heavy-duty should be applied to the rubber gasket of the new
engine oil as recommended. element before installing. Do not overtighten.

Off Highway & Mining Equipment

REFILLING THE OIL
1. Heavy-Duty Engine Oil:
If the transfer case has been removed from the vehicle
Temperature Grade for service, it is best to refill the oil after the unit has
Above + 10 F SAE 50 been reinstalled into the vehicle.
Below + 10 F SAE 30
Be sure to specify heavy-duty type MIL-L-2104B Clean and replace the drain plug and fill the transfer
specifications. case with the appropriate oil with the vehicle on level
ground. Fill the transfer case to the level of the fill plug.
2. Special Recommendation: For extreme cold On transfer cases equipped with a proprtional
weather where temperature is consistently below 0ßF, differential, it may take some time for the oil to flow into
use SAE 20W heavy-duty engine oil meeting MIL-L- the main housing; therefore, it is necessary to fill the
2104B specifications unit to the level of the fill plug, wait a few minutes, and
top off the oil level. It may be necessary to do this
several times. The plug should be installed only after
the oil level has stabilized.
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ZF Torque Converters WSK Torque Converters

Independent oil circuit in convertor and clutch unit and
Lubrication Specs selector transmission systems.
HE TORQUE CONVERTOR and CLUTCH SYSTEM The ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) oil grades on
MUST BE filled with the SPECIFIED ENGINE OILS the following list may be used with all the WSK
or with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS Transmissions.
which conform to the following lubricant list; TE-ML NOTE! When using Dexron II products, particular
14. UNIT CAPACITY= APPROXIMATELY 21.5 care must be taken to ensure that the trade name and
QUARTS. the "D" number on the oil barrel correspond.
If ATF is not available, SAE 10W mono-grade engine
ADD oils conforming to the following specifications may
also be used: MIL-L-2104 C, or MIL-L-2104 D, or
MIL-L-46152 A, or
MIL-L-46152 B, or API-CC, CD, SC, SD, SE, or
OIL LEVEL
INDICATOR SF.
PLUG NOTE! When engine oils are used in place of ATF,
there may be a loss in shifting comfort because the
DRAIN
DRAIN shifting elements and friction are adapted to ATF.
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following list.

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APPROVED LUBRICANTS
VERSION FOR SERVICE FILL

Hydraulic power-assisted steering systems Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

Hydrostatic steering systems - Dexron¤ - IID / -IIE / -III
In-line boosters - Mercon¤ -M
Oil pumps
Intermediate drives

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VERSION ALTERNATIVES
FOR SERVICE FILL

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Engine oils

Ecomat 1. Base oil: mineral - API CD / CE / CF / SF / SG
1.1 - Dexron - IID - MIL-L-2104C / -D / -E
- MIL-L46152C / -D / -E
- Mercon - M -SAE 10W
1.2 - Dexron - III
- Mercon - M The shift elements and friction linings
are designed for use with ATFs. Using
engine oils may result in reduced shift
2. Base oil semi-synthetic/hydrocracked comfort.
- Dexron - IID
- Mercon - M

3. Base oil synthetic

3.1 - Dexron - IID / -IIE
- Mercon - M
(Not approved for transmissions with ratio 5.6-0.83/ 1.0)

3.2 - Dexron -III

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Hydraulic Pump Spline Product Data

Lubrication Optimoly Paste White T - white paste for clean
assembly work, prevents fretting corrosion (false
It is highly recommended prior to the installation of brinelling). Tight fitting components may be
any model/manufacture of hydraulic pump(s) that the disassembled without any difficulties even after many
drive spline be lubricated with a special pre-assembly years of operation.
grease. Schwing America recommends Optimoly Paste
Optimoly Paste White T - is excellently suited for all
White T. Following this procedure will add extended
assembly work and for base thin-film lubrication in all
life to the spline and related parts.
engineering areas.
Optimoly Paste White T is available in cartridge (p/n
Optimoly Paste White T - is also available as a spray.
30346107) or aerosol (p/n 30346108) from, and can
also be used in other pre-assembly work.

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Features Uses
• inhibits fretting corrosion and false brinelling • Assembly paste with universal application range
• clean handling due to its clean handling and long-term separating
• facilitates assembly and disassembly and lubrication effect. Superior to lack assembly
lubricants in performance test for a variety of
• good separating effect for all types of contact
applications.
• resistant to cold and hot water
• Prevents fretting corrosion on bearing seals, spline
• excellent rust protection even in salt water shafts, torque loaded connections.
• white, almost colorless in thin layer
• easy application (spray-without CFC)
• temperature application range: -30˚C/-22˚F to
+250˚C/+482F
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Maintenance of Hydraulic side have internal leakage.

a. Remove the hose connections at the holding
Cylinders valve on the piston side.
b. If no oil runs out of the hose connections at the
holding valve, then that means the piston seal
WARNING is leaking, allowing oil to by-pass from the pis-

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ton side of the cylinder to the rod side of the
cylinder.
c. If oil runs out of the hose connected to the
holding valve, then the holding valve on the
Warning! Danger of crushing! Before removing any
piston side is defective.
holding valve, the boom MUST be completely
supported so that removal of the valve will not cause To check the rod side holding valve
the boom to fall. If an extended boom is unsupported
Set the boom section to be checked in the retracted
when a holding valve is removed, oil will escape under
position, but do not completely retract. Make a mark on
high pressure, and can cause serious injury.
the piston side rod (with a felt tip pen) and observe if
Warning! Before removing any holding valve, hoses, there is any movement indicating leakage.
tubes or fittings, the engine or motor MUST be shut 1. If there is no movement of the cylinder rod,
off; the key removed; and a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag then piston sealing and holding valve are free from
attached to the door of the truck or in case of an electric internal leakage.
motor as the unit’s prime mover, the electrical panel
MUST be "locked out" and "tagged out", preventing 2. If there is movement of the cylinder rod, then
any accidental power up. piston sealing and/or holding valve on the rod side
have internal leakage.
To check the piston side holding valves a. Remove the hose connecting at the holding
Set the boom into a horizontal position, but do not valve on the piston side.
completely extend the boom cylinder. Make a mark on b. If no oil runs out of the hose connections at the
the piston rod (with a felt pen) and observe if there is holding valve, then that means the piston seal
any movement indicating leakage. is leaking, allowing oil to by-pass from the rod
1. If there is no movement of the cylinder rod, side of the cylinder to the piston side of the
then piston sealing and holding valve are free from cylinder.
internal leakage. c. If oil runs out of the hose connections at the
2. If there is movement of the cylinder rod, then holding valve, then the holding valve on the
piston sealing and/or holding valve on the piston rod side is defective.

Holding valves mounted on a hydraulic cylinder (H.E.R. Valves)

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Check Outrigger Cylinder for: 2. Check the lever position with the respective
1. Any missing or damaged parts, then check for cylinder movements. Test is to be carried out while
leakage of shut-off valves or cylinder seals. you have an operating oil temperature of
2. With no load applied to the outrigger cylinder, approximately 30˚ to 50˚ (86˚ to 122˚ F.)
close the shut-off valve and remove the hydraulic 3. Check the #1 boom down relief - Refer to Service
line between this valve, and the outrigger cylinder. Bulletin G-103-89 for checking this function.
Engage control valve for the outrigger cylinder to 4. Check boom slewing cylinders for:
level position, “front” to extend the outrigger a. Exterior damage of cylinders tubes and mount-
cylinder. If the valve is leaking, oil will run out of ing flanges.
the shut-off valve. b. Leakage and correct movement.
3. Slew the extended boom over the outrigger 5. Check the hydraulic tank for:
cylinder which is to be checked. Close the shut-off
a. Proper oil level and leakage
valve and remove the hydraulic line between this
valve and the boom control block. Mark the b. Contamination and oil purity. (if necessary,
cylinder rod (with a felt tip pen) and observe. If the take an oil sample for evaluation).
cylinder retracts and no oil runs out of the shut-off 6. Check boom operation speed (too fast / too slow),
valve, then the piston sealing is leaking. with unstressed boom as per Boom Time Chart.
7. Check remote control motions with all switch
Check the control block for:
functions and operation symbols.
1. Any missing parts (knobs, symbol of switching
8. Check remote control safety switch (emergency
levers, etc.), damaged or leaking parts, and
stop button) for proper operation.
cleanliness.

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Lubrication Specs for Schwing equivalent with the below listed minimum
characteristics:
Placing Booms • Base Type....................................................Lithium
• Maintenance of the collar bearing, step bearing on • NLG1 No. ..............................................................2
the shorter booms and rollix bearing for the slew- • cSt @ 40˚ C (104˚ F) ........320 summer, 150 winter
ing gear of longer booms should be lubricated
• Molybdenum disulfide.......................3% minimum
daily.
• ASTM dropping point (degrees F..... 350 degrees F
• The boom should be rotated while grease is applied
minimum
to achieve adequate lubrication.
• The outriggers and boom should be greased
monthly. 2. All other bearings must be greased with a lithium
The grease recommendations are as follows: grease such as Mobil Grease HP, CM-S, or an
equivalent.
1. The bronze tower or column bushings must be
greased with a moly additive which has a minimum In order to ensure that the grease is uniformly
of 3% molybdenum disulfide. distributed on the bearing surface, you must lubricate
while slowly rotating the boom.
Greases such as Lubriplate Mo-Lith No. 2, Texaco
Molytex EP2, Mobil Grease CM-P may be used or an
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Boom Inspections It is the concrete pump owner who is responsible for

completing scheduled inspections, either by himself or
The recommended CPMA (Concrete Pump whomever he authorizes to do so. Upon request
Manufactures Association) Safety Standard boom however, Schwing America will provide a qualified
inspection intervals are as follows: service person to aid pump owners in doing boom
First 5 years; every 2000 working hours, or at least inspections. To request a service person to do your
once per year. inspections, or to request guidebooks and inspection
Five to ten years; every 1000 working hours, or at forms for doing your own inspections, make a copy of
least once per year. the “Inspection Request Form” printed on the reverse
side of this page, complete the form and mail to
Ten years and older, every 500 working hours, or at Schwing America Inc. Attn.: Service Dept. Manager.
least once per year, whichever occurs first.
This schedule must be a planned schedule based on the
age of the unit.

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BOOM INSPECTION REQUEST FORM

TODAY S DATE: / /

COMPANY:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

CONTACT: PHONE: ( )

LIST ALL MACHINES REQUIRING INSPECTION(S)/REPAIR(S) BELOW:

MODEL SERIAL NO. LOCATION

PLEASE FILL OUT AND FAX OR MAIL THIS FORM TO:

SERVICE DEPARTMENT
SCHWING AMERICA INC.
5900 CENTERVILLE ROAD
WHITE BEAR, MN 55127

FAX: 651/429-2112

SAISVC 018REV05/03/00

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