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1995 Deere 482c forklift, what type of hydraulic fluid to run, lost manual,

cvconstruction ยท 2015-01-20 22:59

I lost my manual, or misplaced it, I need to put more hydraulic fluid in, what type of fluid, I heard from someone it might 10w40 engine oil.. but need to know for sure

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  1. #1willie592015-01-20 23:17

    I'm not familiar with the 482C, but if it has a designated hydraulic reservoir a good quality AW hydraulic oil will do just fine, AW32 if your temps are cool, AW46 for higher ambient temps. If the hydraulic reservoir is shared with the transmission, tractor/transmission oil should be used.