Kalmar Ottawa Operator's Manual - Axles
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Fahrenheit (37 deg. Celsius) above ambi-
ent temperature. Operating temperatures
above 230 deg. F significantly increase
the rate of lubricant oxidation and short-
ens the effective life of the lubricant. This
makes more frequent changes necessary.
REAR AXLES WITH LOCKING
DIFFERENTIALS
Kalmar tractors may be equipped with
a variety of special axle and differential
combinations. Because of the effect of
special differentials on vehicle operation,
it is important to understand how your
particular differential operates. Locking or
limited slip differentials are not standard
on Kalmar tractors. If you do not know if
your vehicle is equipped with a special
axle and differential, contact your Kalmar
dealer.
“NO SPIN” POSITIVE LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
Kalmar tractors may be equipped with an
optional “No Spin” differential. This lock-
ing differential has very special operating
characteristics. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
FOR THE OPERATOR OF A VEHICLE
EQUIPPED WITH THIS FEATURE TO OB-
TAIN AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE OPERA-
TION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMA-
TION PROVIDED BY THE DIFFERENTIAL
MANUFACTURER. Contact your Kalmar
dealer for assistance on operating and
maintaining this differential.
WARNING - If the disabled
vehicle is connected to
a tow vehicle before the
spring brakes are released,
make sure that the tow vehicle’s
parking brakes are applied and
it’s wheels are blocked to prevent
movement.
TOWING VEHICLE WITH
REAR WHEELS SUSPENDED
The recommended way to tow a disabled
vehicle is with the rear wheels lifted off
of the ground. The steering axle must be
locked in the straight ahead position. If
there are spring brakes on the front axle,
the springs must be caged. (See page 26,
Manually Releasing Spring Brakes).
AXLES
Kalmar tractors may be ordered with a
variety of axle configurations, makes and
models. It is important to refer to the axle
manufacturer’s information for your spe-
cific axles. You can obtain axle operation
and maintenance information from your
local Kalmar dealer. The following is gen-
eral axle information and may not apply
to your particular axle.
NOTE - This manual does not contain complete
operational information on any axle. The
operator must obtain and refer to the axle
manufacturer’s information on operation,
service, and maintenance.
AXLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Normally, axle operating temperatures
will not exceed more that 100 degrees
Operation