M1429
Sheet 7 of 8 Issue 01
February 2004
NOTE
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD GREASE BE USED AS A MEANS OF LUBRICATION.
4.
Ensure that the housing is square to the ram of the press and check that the block and sleeve
assembly is square in the housing pocket.
5.
Insert block and sleeve assemblies into the housing pockets.
6.
After assembly check the squareness of the sleeve relative to the pocket. All sleeve faces
should be in line and parallel to each other.
The couplings can be installed immediately after servicing, using the assembly methods
already outlined.
MAINTENANCE
1.
Every 6 months (or planned maintenance)
Carry out visual inspection of rubber blocks checking for signs of fatigue.
NOTE
Providing that good alignment is maintained then the rubber blocks will last for an
indefinite period of time.
On no account should attempts be make to replace individual layrub blocks. If the blocks
fail then they must be replaced as a complete set of block and sleeve assemblies.
TROUBLESHOOTING
VIBRATION.
Check condition of rubbers.
Check alignment.
Check concentricity of companion flanges and engine mounting.
Check holding down bolts on gearbox and engine mounting.
