TM 5-3895-374-24-2
LUBRICATION
Use. a high grade petroleum base, rust and
oxidation inhibited (R & O) gear oil-see tables. Follow
instructions on reducer nameplate, warning tags, and in
the installation manual.
Under average industrial operating conditions,
the lubricant should be changed every 2500 hours of
operation or every 6 months, whichever occurs first.
Drain reducer and flush with kerosene, clean magnetic
drain plug and refill to proper level with new lubricant.
Check oil level regularly.
CAUTION
Extreme pressure (EP) lubricants are
not
recommended
for
average
operating conditions. Failure to
observe
these
precautions
could
result in damage to, or destruction of,
the equipment.
CAUTION
Too much oil will cause overheating
and too little will result in gear failure.
Check oil level regularly.
Failure to observe these precautions
could
result
in
damage
to,
or
destruction of, the equipment.
Under extreme operating conditions, such as
rapid rise and fall of temperature, dust, dirt, chemical
particles, chemical fumes, or oil sump temperatures
above 200°F, the oil should be changed every 1 to 3
months depending on severity of conditions.
CAUTION
Do not use oils containing slippery
additives
such
as
graphite
or
molybdenum
disulphide
in
the
reducer when backstop is used.
These additives will destroy sprag
action. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in damage
to, or destruction of, the equipment.
NOTE:
Pour point of lubricant selected should be at least
10°C lower than expected minimum ambient starting
temperature.
Special lubricants may be required for food and drug
industry applications where contact with the product
being manufactured may occur. Consult a
lubrication manufacturers representative for his
recommendation.
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