GSI Group X Series Sweep, Operator'S Manual

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7. Maintenance
PNEG-1858 12" and 16" “X” Series Sweep 35
E. Lubrication - Reducers (Gearboxes)
Reducers supplied for use on “X” Series Sweeps are shipped with lubricant (dry). Double check to
make sure correct amount of lubricant is present and reducer has not leaked. Over lubrication may
cause premature failure of the reducer. The amount of lubricant must be carefully controlled.
F. Procedure for Initial Filling of Reducers
1. Disconnect and lock motor out of service. Do not run gear box without lubricant.
2. Follow all safe bin entry procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
3. Remove contaminants from inlet area.
4. Remove filler and oil level fill plugs.
5. Check filler holes for blockage and clean as necessary.
6. Clean the magnetic drain plug if one was supplied.
7. Add proper type of lubricant to fill level or until oil runs out of oil level fill hole.
See the Lubrication Chart on Page 36 for amounts and types of lubricant.
8. Wipe off excess lubricant and replace filler and oil level fill plugs.
NOTE: It is very important to keep the lubricant clean. Mixing dissimilar lubricants is
not recommended.
G. Procedure for Changing of Lubricant
1. Stop motor. Disconnect and lock out all power sources.
2. Follow all safe bin entry procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
3. Remove contaminants from inlet and drain area.
4. Remove filler, oil level fill and drain plugs. Drain old lubricant from reducer.
5. Flush reducer with a nonflammable solvent such as Lubriplate Pure Flush or Whitmore’s
Flushing Oil.
6. Clean the magnetic drain plug if installed.
7. Carefully replace drain plug.
8. Add proper type of lubricant to fill level or until oil runs out of oil level fill hole.
See the Lubrication Chart on Page 36 for amounts and types of lubricant.
9. Wipe off excess lubricant and replace filler and oil level fill plugs.
NOTE: It is very important to keep the lubricant clean. Mixing dissimilar lubricants is
not recommended.
H. Frequency of Lubrication
Lubricant should be changed after storage of one year or more or at the beginning of each season.