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Two types of plugs for maintenance
FILL LEVEL & DRAIN PLUGS
The drain plugs are metric socket head cap screws. They will be
located at the lowest part of the gearbox for ease of draining. The
fill level plug is a hex head cap screw. It will be located between
the Autovent and drain plug. Both types of plugs will have gaskets
included to prevent oil from leaking.
LUBRICANT
AII NORD reducers are shipped from the factory properIy fiIIed
with Iubricant and all plugs are installed according to the mounting
position given on the reducer nametag. Acceptable oil fill level is
within ½ inch of the bottom of the fill plug threads.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
1. Operate the equipment as it was intended to be operated
2. Do not overIoad.
3. Run at correct speed.
4. Maintain Iubricant in good condition and at proper IeveI.
5. Dispose of used Iubricant in accordance with appIicabIe
Iaws and reguIations.
6.
AppIy proper maintenance to attached equipment at
prescribed intervaIs recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Perform periodic maintenance of the gear drive as
recommended by NORD.