6
Oil Filter Service
To replace the filter cartridge, first drain the oil from the Geareducer
case, then remove the drain plug from the oil filter case. See
Figure 3
.
1. Remove the four cap screws attaching the oil filter case cap,
and remove cap.
2. Remove and discard oil filter cartridge. Retain cartridge retainer
washer and nut for re-installation.
3. Clean gasket material from filter case and cap.
4. Clean inside of filter case, cap and filter hardware.
5. Install new filter cartridge. Reinstall cartridge retainer washer
and nut. Install new cap gasket and reinstall filter case cap.
6. Coat drain plug threads with Permatex Pipe Joint Com pound
No. 51 or equal. Reinstall drain plug and tighten securely.
7. After refilling unit with oil and operating unit, check all gasketed
joints for oil seepage. Tighten flange bolts if necessary.
Check the oil level placard location each time the oil is changed.
The “full” mark on the placard must be at the same elevation as
the “full” arrow on the side of the Geare ducer case—see
Figures
2
and
4
.
Sight glass vent must be kept open. Inspect at each oil
change and clean when necessary. Inspect internal parts
and inside of Geareducer case at each oil change—see sec-
tion on inspection of internal parts. Use oil recommended in
Table 1 for the proper atmospheric temperature range.
VENT
OIL LEVEL
GAUGE
OIL LEVEL
PLACARD
FULL
ADD
OIL
NOTICE
CHECK OIL LEVEL TEN
MINUTES AFTER
FAN STOPS ROTATING
FILL AT GEAREDUCER
REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL
FOR OIL CHANGE AND
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
SPX COOLING TECHNOLOGIES
OVERLAND PARK, KS USA
92-110A
Figure 3
Cross section of oil filter
Figure 4
Sight glass gauge assembly
operation and service
