TM 5-3895-374-24-2LUBRICATIONUse. a high grade petroleum base, rust andoxidation inhibited (R & O) gear oil-see tables. Followinstructions on reducer nameplate, warning tags, and inthe installation manual.Under average industrial operating conditions,the lubricant should be changed every 2500 hours ofoperation or every 6 months, whichever occurs first.Drain reducer and flush with kerosene, clean magneticdrain plug and refill to proper level with new lubricant.Check oil level regularly.CAUTIONExtreme pressure (EP) lubricants arenot recommended for averageoperating conditions. Failure toobserve these precautions couldresult in damage to, or destruction of,the equipment.CAUTIONToo much oil will cause overheatingand too little will result in gear failure.Check oil level regularly.Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to, ordestruction of, the equipment.Under extreme operating conditions, such asrapid rise and fall of temperature, dust, dirt, chemicalparticles, chemical fumes, or oil sump temperaturesabove 200°F, the oil should be changed every 1 to 3months depending on severity of conditions.CAUTIONDo not use oils containing slipperyadditives such as graphite ormolybdenum disulphide in thereducer when backstop is used.These additives will destroy spragaction. Failure to observe theseprecautions could result in damageto, or destruction of, the equipment.NOTE:Pour point of lubricant selected should be at least10°C lower than expected minimum ambient startingtemperature.Special lubricants may be required for food and drugindustry applications where contact with the productbeing manufactured may occur. Consult alubrication manufacturers representative for hisrecommendation.(page 3 - 1280)
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