MSD 7R SHEARS
Page 4
Section 7
Rotator Maintenance
TURNTABLE BEARING LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION FREQUENCY
Rotating shears in storage should be lubricated at least every six months. Equipment operating frequently in
extreme environments should be lubricated at least every eight hours. If the old grease is noted to be in good
condition and free of contamination, the interval may be extended. Conversely, if the old grease is contami-
nated or deteriorated, the interval should be shortened.
LUBRICATION PROCEDURES
Bearings are equipped with one grease fi tting located on the upper head for the turntable bearing and one fi t-
ting for the pinion gear. Look for the yellow grease stickers to locate the fi ttings. It is recommended to rotate
bearing while greasing in order to uniformly distribute the grease and to most effectively fl ush out the old
grease and contaminants. The bearing should be turned through two full revolutions while greasing through
any one fi tting. Apply 12 to 15 shots of grease.
TURNTABLE BEARING LUBRICANTS
For normal operating conditions, periodic lubrication with lithium Grade 2 extreme pressure grease is recom-
mended. For operation below 32ºF, Grade 0 is recommended. The following table lists typical lubricants for
turntable bearings.
APPROVED SOURCE
TRADE NAME
FOR OPERATION BELOW
32ºF/STORAGE
FOR OPERATION ABOVE
32º F
AMOCO
CHEVRON
EXXON
MOBIL
SHELL
SOHIO
SUN
TEXACO
UNION
RYCON
DURA LITH
LIDOK
MOBILUX
ALVANIA
BEARING GUARD
PRESTIGE
MULTIFAK
UNOBA
EPO
EPO
EPO
EPO
EPRO
LTO
740EP
EPO
EPO
EP2
EP2
EP2
EP2
EP2
2
742EP
EP2
EP2
