LUBRICANTS |
Name of Lubricant | Russian Grade | Substitute |
Engine and gearbox oil | M-8B | Any premium grade SAE 20w/50 petroleum based detergent oil designed for air-cooled engines. |
Final drive oil | TAP-15B, TAD-171 | Any premium grade automotive 90 EP gear oil. |
Industrial/spindle oil 2 | I12A | Any premium grade light lubricating oil. |
Spindle oil | AY | Any premium grade light lubricating oil. |
Grease | LITOL-24 | Any automotive chassis grease, preferably lithium based. |
When operating the motorcycle in countries with a hot and tropical climate, it is recommended to use more viscous oils. For operations below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, SAE 10w/40 oil is recommended. If humidity is above normal, use oils with anti-corrosive additives. |