Grease Lubrication - Goulds Pumps JC Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

To 79°C | 175ºF
To 93°C | 200ºF

Grease lubrication

When the pump is furnished for grease lubrication, the pump will be shipped with the bearings
hand-packed with Mobilux #2 grease, unless otherwise specified by the customer. Other
suitable greases are Humble Lidok #2, Texaco Regal Starfak #2, and Shell Alvania #2. If
another brand is desired, it should be checked with the supplier to determine if it is equivalent
to the above.
Installing A Bearing
The bearings have sufficient grease for at least 24 hours of operation after start-up. The
bearings will run hotter than normal for the first few hours until the grease is worked out of the
ball path and the bearings have "run in". Adding more grease during this period may increase
the bearing temperature.
After the first regreasing, a small amount of grease should be added at each fitting every 500
hours of operation.
Normal Bearing Temperature
Long bearing life is quite dependent on careful handling of a bearing when it is out of the
housing and during the installation procedure. Dirt and rough handling are prime enemies of
precision bearings. Bearings should be pressed, not "hammered" into place. If heat is used to
facilitate the installation, a hot oil bath is the best method. Bearings for grease lubrication
should be hand-packed with grease to ensure adequate lubrication at start-up.
NOTICE: The shaft seals above each bearing should be oiled with a few drops of #30 oil before
the pump is started to ensure lubrication of the seal lip.
Model JC Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
SAE 40
SAE 50
Preventive Maintenance
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