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490E pilot pump lubricant

santafepa ยท 2012-07-28 10:18

Hi, I have a 490E, Anyone know what kind of lubricant the pilot pump uses?

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  1. #1Dr. Dozer2012-07-28 10:46

    It uses the oil from the hydraulic system,nothing separate from the main pump.

  2. #2santafepa2012-07-28 12:01

    ok guess i worded my question wrong. there is a dip stick on the left side of the main hydraulic pump, i think it's for the gearbox. i miss called it a pilot pump, my bad.. :beatsme

  3. #3sheepfoot2012-07-28 21:19

    santafepa, the 490e uses API GL-5 gear oil, temps 20-122 can use SAE 140, temps 14-122 can use SAE 90, SAE 85-140, so there is a good spread lube wise. Also my 490e operator's manual does not show it, it's left out of my book, has a page # but not in it, does reff pump gear box oil, does not give the amount or service change hrs. Hope this helps!.

  4. #4santafepa2012-07-28 22:36

    Thanks sheepfoot! thats what i needed to know. just bought this machine a few months ago and i seen today the level was low. :notworthy