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To avoid operation at a resonant speed it may be necessary to change the elastic characteristics of the rotating components, install a flexible coupling, or change the speed of the engine with respect to the pump (change gear ratio). Contact Amarillo Gear for more information on resonant speeds and torsional vibration.
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(82°C) (6 month Capacity Oil Fill month change 180°F (82°C) change interval) (71°C) interval) 26 Gallons 1800 (98 Liters) 38 Gallons 2200 (144 Liters) 61 Gallons 2600 (231 Liters) CHANGE INTERVAL Change oil every 2500 hours of operation or every six months, whichever comes first. The change interval should be decreased if the gear drive is subjected to conditions that tend to decrease oil quality, such as water contamination or high operating temperatures.
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OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE With the oil at or near operating temperature, completely drain oil by removing the drain plugs in the base flange of the gear drive and the heat exchanger. Clean oil level sight gauges if necessary. Refill oil at the filler plug located directly below the name plate with the correct lubricant as shown in TABLE 1.
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TABLE 2 – Recommended Mineral Oils AGMA LUBRICANT NUMBER Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) Duro 150 Duro 220 British Petroleum Energol GR150 Energol GR220 Chevron Oil Co. AW Machine Oil 150 AW Machine Oil 220 Cities Services Oil Co. Pacemaker 150 Pacemaker 220 Conoco Dectol 150 R&O...
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